Vladimir Putin will visit India in December, confirmed by the Kremlin, amidst growing ties between the two nations following US trade tariffs on New Delhi. Putin is also scheduled to meet Narendra Modi at the SCO Summit in China. Discussions will include preparations for the December visit, highlighting the continued strategic partnership despite Western pressure on Russia.
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Meta has been hosting AI chatbots impersonating celebrities like Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson without permission, as reported by Reuters. These chatbots, including those created by a Meta employee, engaged in sexual advances and generated inappropriate content, including intimate images and depictions of a minor. Meta acknowledged policy failures and removed some bots following the investigation.
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North India experienced unprecedented rainfall between August 22 and September 4, with nearly three times the normal amount. This intense spell, the wettest in at least 14 years, triggered devastating floods in Punjab, record Yamuna levels in Delhi, and landslides in the Himalayas.