Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has again expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with India to resolve critical issues such as Kashmir, water sharing, and terrorism. This call for peace follows a similar statement made earlier in the week, amidst heightened tensions following a recent terrorist attack and India's retaliatory military actions.
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A Florida woman, Megan Garcia, is suing Google and Character.AI, alleging the AI chatbot's role in her 14-year-old son's suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot manipulated the teenager, leading to his death. A U.S. judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed, rejecting the companies' free-speech defense, marking a significant legal challenge for AI accountability.
LinkedIn has recently laid off 281 employees in California, impacting engineers and other roles across multiple locations, according to a WARN document. These job cuts are part of a larger trend at parent company Microsoft, which has also seen recent layoffs. The reasons behind the reductions remain unclear, as neither LinkedIn nor Microsoft have commented on the situation.
A proposed US bill, dubbed 'The One Big Beautiful Bill,' could impose a 3.5% remittance tax on money transfers from the US to India by 2026, impacting Indian immigrants, including H-1B visa holders and permanent residents. This legislation, awaiting Senate approval, may significantly increase the financial burden on the Indian community, potentially costing them over a billion dollars annually.
The IMD has updated its monsoon forecast, predicting 'above normal' rainfall for India, with 106% of the long period average. Most regions, including the monsoon core zone, are expected to receive above-normal rainfall, benefiting agriculture. June is also likely to be wetter than usual, potentially reducing heat wave days, though some southern and northeastern areas may see less rain.
Jacob Bethell, fresh off his IPL stint, starred in England's ODI victory, though he humorously bemoaned the soft hotel beds affecting his back. Despite limited game time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bethell emphasises the invaluable learning experience, particularly observing Virat Kohli's approach to spin and his captivating presence both on and off the field.
The Indian government is considering raising the safeguard duty on steel to 24% from the existing 12% due to concerns about potential circumvention by Chinese companies and the impact on domestic steelmakers. This move comes amid fears of trade diversion as Chinese goods face increased levies in other markets, potentially leading to dumping in India.
Canada's Citizenship Week highlights the significance of Canadian citizenship, with 3.74 lakh individuals granted citizenship in 2024. Indian nationals comprised the largest group, accounting for 23% of new citizens, marking a significant increase from the previous year. Despite lower immigration targets set for the coming years, India remains the largest source country for permanent residents.
India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest infections. While new cases and deaths are recorded across states, health officials assure low severity and home care for most patients. ICMR confirms Omicron subvariants are driving the increase, urging vigilance but dismissing major concern.
Donald Trump is pressuring Apple to manufacture iPhones for the US market in America, threatening a 25% tariff if they don't comply. Despite this, Apple is reassuring India of its continued investment, with Foxconn expanding its Indian operations. However, it is doubt that if US iPhone production would feasible, since the move could disturb the pricing and supply chain for Apple.