Elon Musk's Neuralink has achieved a milestone by implanting its brain chip in a ninth human, following the first trial in January 2024. The device translates brain signals, enabling users to control devices with their thoughts, initially aiding paralyzed individuals. Neuralink aims to bridge humans and AI, potentially unlocking advanced cognitive abilities.
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General Anil Chauhan emphasized the critical need for India to develop indigenous drone and counter-UAS technologies to maintain a strategic advantage. He highlighted Operation Sindoor, where Pakistan's drones caused no damage, underscoring the limitations of relying on foreign systems.
Bill Clinton sent a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday in 2003, joining nearly 50 others, including Donald Trump, who also contributed. The messages were compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell into an album. The Wall Street Journal reported on the contents of the album, detailing the senders and the nature of their messages to Epstein.
Janata Dal (United) MP Giridhari Yadav has criticized the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, deeming it rushed and impractical. Opposition parties, including Congress and Samajwadi Party, have protested the SIR, alleging voter suppression and disrupting Parliament. The Election Commission defends the revision as essential for accurate electoral rolls, citing deceased, shifted, and duplicate voters.
The consumer affairs department has proposed that e-commerce companies add a "country of origin" filter to their websites and apps, enabling consumers to quickly select products based on their preferred country. While industry players generally agreed on the feasibility, concerns were raised about potential algorithm changes, compliance burdens for inventory-holding companies, and space constraints on mobile devices.
The J&K high court overturned a sessions court's decision that dismissed proceedings against two Kashmiri men accused of anti-India sloganeering. The court stated that inflammatory slogans targeting the country are unlawful and prejudicial to national interest. The accused were charged under the UAPA for allegedly making anti-national speeches intended to instigate the public and advocate for J&K's separation.
In Bengaluru, two women were victims of a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as police officers coerced them into stripping during a fake online examination. The women transferred Rs 58,447 before realizing the deception. They were threatened with nude photos being released after seeking help from a friend.
Kim Jong Un has called on North Korean soldiers to be ready for war. He oversaw an artillery drill. North Korea continues to support Russia in the Ukraine war. Reports suggest North Korean soldiers are deployed in Russia. Some have been killed fighting for Russia. Russia warned the US, South Korea, and Japan against forming alliances against North Korea.
The Public Accounts Committee met to discuss important issues. The SIR exercise in Bihar and official documents were key topics. Concerns arose about ineligible individuals obtaining Aadhaar and voter IDs. Some BJP MPs worried about welfare benefits reaching the wrong people. Suggestions were made to simplify Aadhaar corrections. The committee also addressed difficulties faced by Aadhaar cardholders with errors.
Director Nitesh Tiwari has taken the internet by storm with the first glimpse of his upcoming movie ‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. Actor Vishnu Manchu has now revealed that he has been planning a mythological project based on the Ramayana for a very long time — but from the perspective of Ravana.