Google unveiled Google AI Ultra at I/O 2025, a premium subscription costing $249.99 monthly, offering enhanced access to Gemini, Veo 2, and the upcoming Veo 3. Subscribers gain access to Flow, an AI filmmaking tool, and Whisk, a visualization tool, along with 30TB of storage and YouTube Premium.
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Jharkhand IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey was arrested by Chhattisgarh's anti-corruption bureau in connection with a liquor scam. An FIR was filed against Choubey for allegedly causing financial losses to Jharkhand's exchequer by altering the state's liquor policy. The syndicate allegedly manipulated tender norms to favor certain companies, earning illegal commissions.
Punjab Police arrested two Pakistani spies. They were in contact with Pakistan's ISI. The spies became active after the Pahalgam terror attack. Authorities transferred one lakh rupees to their accounts. Both individuals are from Gurdaspur and are around 19-20 years old. They are also involved in drug activities. They leaked secret information of security forces to Pakistan.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs, propelled by Ishan Kishan's explosive 94 and valuable contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verman, setting a formidable target of 231. Despite Virat Kohli and Phil Salt's efforts, RCB's batting lineup collapsed after their dismissals, leading to a significant drop in their net run rate.
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India's private sector is witnessing a surge in investment, with companies securing a record $11 billion in external commercial borrowings (ECBs) in March 2025. This five-year high, driven by confidence in India's economic prospects, saw approvals granted to firms like Foxconn's Yuzhan Technology and JSW Steel. For FY25, total ECB proposals reached $61.
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