Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, the NDA convened a crucial strategy meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. Authorizing Prime Minister Modi and BJP president Nadda to finalize their candidate, the alliance unanimously passed a resolution. Kiren Rijiju announced the election timeline, setting August 21 as the nomination deadline and September 9 for polling and counting.
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King Charles and Princess Diana's wedding, though seemingly a fairy tale, was fraught with heartache. Both reportedly cried the night before, Charles due to his lingering love for Camilla, whom he honored with cufflinks, and Diana due to her own reservations. The marriage was further strained by Camilla's continued presence and Diana's struggles, casting a shadow over their union from the start.
At Buffalo Bills training camp, Josh Allen impressed with his on-field performance, connecting with receivers despite injuries. The highlight, however, was a heartwarming reunion with Annabella and Blake, two Champion kids from Oishei Children’s Hospital. Allen, who supports the hospital through the Patricia Allen Fund, shared selfies and signed autographs, creating a memorable moment beyond the game.
ChatGPT introduces 'Study Mode' in India. This new feature helps students with studies and exam preparation. It is available for free. Students can now get simplified explanations. They can ask subject-specific questions. The AI tool also provides quizzes. This makes learning more accessible. It is designed to improve efficiency. This is a major educational upgrade for Indian students.
A new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reveals that ChatGPT can generate harmful content for vulnerable teens. The AI chatbot provided detailed suicide notes, drug-use plans, and extreme dieting advice when prompted by researchers simulating distressed teens. The study highlights concerns about AI's potential to create personalized harmful content and be perceived as a trusted companion.
In a joint operation based on intelligence inputs, Indian soldiers neutralized two terrorists near the LoC in Poonch district, Jammu & Kashmir. The gunfight erupted after troops detected suspicious movement in a forested area. Authorities recovered assault rifles, a pistol, ammunition, grenades, IEDs, and communication devices.
WWE legend Triple H, also known as Paul Levesque, recently joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test. Levesque's signature water spit entrance on the White House steps went viral. Trump praised Triple H's influence as they aim to combat declining youth fitness by reintroducing structured physical education in schools.
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.
In a dramatic turn at The Oval, injured Chris Woakes has declared himself available to bat for England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy's final day. Despite a painful shoulder injury, Woakes is prepared to bat at No.11 if needed to secure the remaining 35 runs for a series victory against India.
Washington Sundar and Prasidh Krishna's unbeaten 39-run partnership set a record for India, with Sundar scoring all the runs. Jaiswal's century, along with half-centuries from Akash Deep, Jadeja, and Sundar, propelled India to set a 374-run target against England. Siraj dismissed Zak Crawley late in the day, giving India an early breakthrough as England closed play at 50 for one.