Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his Independence Day speech. Owaisi described Modi's glorification of the RSS as an insult to the freedom struggle, accusing the organization of not participating in the independence movement and opposing Mahatma Gandhi.
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In Agra, a 12-year-old girl suffered permanent vision loss in one eye after her aunt allegedly attacked her with a steel hairband. The incident occurred when the girl accidentally dropped the aunt's infant daughter. Police have registered a case against the aunt, while the girl receives treatment at AIIMS Delhi, with her father alleging that police diluted the charges.
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis highlights AI inconsistency as a major hurdle to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). While AI excels in complex tasks, it falters in simpler ones, a problem that cannot be solved by merely increasing data and computing power.
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Hailee Steinfeld's movie 'Sinners' faces criticism despite its financial success. Dave Portnoy's remarks ignited debate, with Jason Whitlock agreeing. Some praise the film's style, performances, and world-building. Others find it overrated. Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were seen shopping. Allen prepares for the Buffalo Bills' season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. 'Sinners' continues to spark discussion.
A groundbreaking study unveils 117-million-year-old mud waves beneath the Atlantic, reshaping our understanding of its formation. These massive structures, sculpted by ancient underwater avalanches, indicate the Atlantic Ocean connected earlier than previously thought. This discovery provides insights into Cretaceous climate shifts and tectonic movements, offering crucial data for modern geology and climate science.
Saliya Saman, a former Sri Lankan cricketer, has been banned from all cricket for five years after being found guilty of breaching the ECB Anti-Corruption Code. The charges relate to attempts to corrupt matches in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League. Saman was found guilty on three counts, including attempting to fix matches and offering rewards for corrupt conduct.
A political clash erupted between Congress and BJP. This happened after NCERT released new modules on Partition. The modules placed blame on Congress. Congress refuted the claims. They accused Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League of collaboration. BJP accused Congress of avoiding inconvenient history. NCERT stated Congress accepted Partition plans. They underestimated Jinnah.