Elon Musk's xAI is doing away with the title "researcher," opting for "engineer" for all technical roles, a decision prompted by Musk's direct intervention on X. This move aims to eliminate what Musk sees as a two-tiered system, aligning xAI with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic that favor unified technical titles.
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PM Modi lauded India's growing space capabilities, highlighting Group Captain Shukla's ISS journey and the surge in space startups to over 200. He noted the Chandrayaan-3 mission sparked curiosity among children, boosting participation in science innovation programs. Modi also encouraged ideas for celebrating the upcoming National Space Day on August 23.
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In Odisha's Puri district, a 15-year-old girl was set ablaze by unidentified men and heroically saved by Dukshishyam Senapati, who provided aid and contacted her family after she sought refuge at his home.
Aakash Chopra voiced significant apprehension regarding Rishabh Pant's injury during the fourth Test, labeling it potentially "serious." Pant retired hurt after a blow to his foot, raising concerns about his return. Chopra cautioned that Pant's absence, particularly with the new ball approaching, could severely impact India's chances, emphasising the need for a substantial first-innings score to avoid trouble.
The drawn fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford saw late-game drama as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar opted to continue batting despite a handshake offer from Ben Stokes and Harry Brook. Dale Steyn weighed in, suggesting a handshake would have been sportsmanlike once the draw was secured, though he acknowledged the batters' right to pursue milestones.
The Election Commission of India refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote theft in the 2024 Karnataka elections, highlighting Congress's failure to file appeals or challenge results in court. The EC and Karnataka CEO dismissed Gandhi's claims as baseless, noting the availability of electoral roll revisions and appeal processes. Amidst these accusations, concerns about voter list integrity and potential election boycotts have surfaced.