Apple's AI ambitions have suffered another setback as Ke Yang, who was recently appointed to lead its AI-driven web search initiative, has departed for Meta's AI team. This follows a series of high-profile AI talent departures from Apple, including lead robotics researcher Zian Jhang, raising concerns about the company's ability to compete in the AI race.
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Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has removed Lahore Qalandars from his social media bio following his country's withdrawal from a T20I series in Pakistan. This decision protests recent Pakistani airstrikes that reportedly killed eight civilians, including three young cricketers. Khan expressed strong condemnation and full support for the Afghanistan Cricket Board's move.
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India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has voiced concerns over the safety of Indians in Canada, noting that even he, as an envoy, requires protection in Canada but his counterpart in India does not. Patnaik spoke about the third attack on Kapil Sharma's cafe and said that Canada can not ignore the situation and call it an Indian problem.
A Delhi Technological University study revealed that indoor air quality plummets during Diwali, with ultrafine particles from fireworks, cooking, and rituals becoming significantly more concentrated than outdoor pollution. These microscopic particles, exceeding PM2.5 by 25 times, penetrate deep into the body, posing serious long-term respiratory and cardiac health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
Folk singer and BJP leader Maithili Thakur has filed her nomination papers from the Alinagar Assembly constituency for the upcoming Bihar elections. She expressed her commitment to the service, development, and welfare of the people of Alinagar, thanking party leadership and supporters for their trust and blessings.
NBA icon LeBron James, now a billionaire, revealed on his wife's podcast that he threatened his financial advisor to prevent any financial mismanagement. This confession sparked backlash from fans on social media, who criticized his approach and intelligence. James also discussed his entrepreneurial risks and being a first-generation wealth creator.
London-based academic Francesca Orsini was denied entry into India and deported after being blacklisted for violating her tourist visa conditions by conducting research. Officials stated that undertaking research requires a specific 'R' visa, and violating visa terms can lead to blacklisting, a sovereign right of any nation.
Former cricketer Atul Wassan slammed Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's suggestion that Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from India A squads was due to his religion. Wassan expressed shame over communal narratives entering cricket, emphasizing meritocracy and India's inclusive history in the sport. He stressed that selection debates are cricketing matters, not communal ones.