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India is set to join the global AI race by launching foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models on the lines of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and China’s DeepSeek R1 over the next few months, according to the country’s IT minister.“The foundational models made in India will be able to compete with the best of the best in the world,” electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a press briefing on Thursday. “With algorithmic efficiency, we can create these models in a much shorter time frame. We will have a world-class foundational AI model in just a few months.”The development…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that Grok 3, the latest and most sophisticated artificial intelligence model developed by his company xAI, will be available for free for a limited time.Musk made the revelation in a post on X, stating, “For a short time, Grok 3 is available for free to all!” He shared an official announcement from xAI, which described the AI as “the world’s smartest AI” and included a link for users to access the model. The company’s statement humorously noted that the free access would last “until our servers melt.”Grok 3 is xAI’s most advanced version yet,…

(Bloomberg) — Block Inc. shares sank the most in almost five years after the digital-payments company posted fourth-quarter profit and revenue that fell short of analysts’ forecasts. The stock fell almost 18% to $68.35, the steepest decline on a closing basis since March 2020. The shares had risen about 26% in the 12 months through Thursday.  Revenue at the provider of the money-transfer service Cash App rose to $6.03 billion, less than the $6.28 billion average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Net income surged to $1.95 billion, or $3.05 a share, from $102 million, or 16 cents, in the…

In a recent Ombudsman ruling concerning litigation with an insurer, my claim was limited to 25% based on the policy’s terms and conditions for Bevacizumab used in my cancer treatment under ‘coverage for modern treatment or procedures.’ I am seeking clarification on how the term ‘modern’ is defined in this context? Is there a defined timeframe (in terms of years) that determines whether a treatment qualifies as ‘modern’ or not?Bevacizumab has been in the market since 2017. Should a treatment available for this long still be considered ‘modern’? Please give a detailed explanation or reference to the specific criteria. – Name withheld…

An Air Busan aircraft recently engulfed in flames after fire broke out before take-off, in which the passenger plane was destroyed and passengers had to be evacuated using inflatable slides. As many as 169 passengers of Hong Kong bound flight and seven flight attendants were moved to safety.A total of seven individuals were injured in the incident, South Korea’s transport ministry said. It is suspected that a faulty power bank sparked the fire on Tuesday that burnt the Airbus A321 aircraft at Gimhae International Airport.A retired engineering professor, Lo Kok-keung said, “If it creates a short circuit it can create…

Here’s an example of how this works. You scrap your 15-year-old car, which is at the end of its operational life, at an authorized scrapping yard, also called as registered vehicle scrapping facilities (RVSF). You get two things—a certificate of deposit and, say, about ₹20,000 for the value of the car. Then, you sell this certificate at a government-backed online platform—DigiELV.com—to the highest bidder, which could be a new car buyer or even a dealer. A certificate typically trades for around ₹20,000-35,000, as per industry estimates. So, you end up making about ₹50,000 for your old car. Next, the person…

DeepSeek has challenged big tech, proving AI can be efficient without costly graphics processing units (GPUs) or massive data centres. Now Microsoft is probing possible unauthorized access to OpenAI data by a group linked to DeepSeek. Are Chinese AI models just illegal copies? Can you explain this fuss over DeepSeek?AI lab DeepSeek shocked big tech by training its open-source R1 model on Nvidia’s lower-capability H800 chips for under $6 million—far less than the billions spent on OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called R1 “impressive”, while Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei noted its near-frontier performance at low costs.…

If you have been eyeing the Apple Watch Series 10, which was launched alongside the iPhone 16 series in September 2024, there is good news for you. The watch has been discounted on Amazon India, where you can get it for as low as ₹42,900. However, you can secure an even better deal by combining other offers. Let us tell you how you can get the best possible price when buying the Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) on Amazon.Apple Watch Series 10 Deal on Amazon – DetailsCurrently, the Apple Watch Series 10 is listed for ₹45,400 on Amazon India. This…

That’s exactly what happened to Mr. A, who worked for three companies, each handling PF differently. When he finally decided to withdraw his savings, he hit an unexpected roadblock—his pension contributions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) had never been merged. Without this step, his withdrawal request was denied. Read this | Saying no to EPF isn’t easy—but it’s possible His case is a stark reminder that missing a step in the EPS transfer process can cause delays, confusion, and even financial loss. Unlike PF, which is actively transferred or withdrawn, EPS is often overlooked—until it’s too late. Here’s why…

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is still counting her days in space. Due to a faulty spacecraft, her week-long excursion turned into a months-long trip. After back-to-back delays, her return to Earth is expected by March end or early April.But what’s causing the delay in bringing Williams back to Earth? Is she happy and healthy in space? What records does Sunita Williams hold in space? How long did Sunita Williams spend in space? How long will Sunita Williams’ mission last? Here’s your guide to understanding Sunita William’s recent space mission.Also Read | Sunita Williams breaks record as two ‘stuck’ astronauts take…