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The Chinese military has conducted nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) drills using robotic dogs, UAVs and explosive ordinance disposal robots, according to the reports from the official media on Thursday. These NBC defence and emergency rescue exercises were carried out by a brigade attached to the People’s Liberation Army of China. A state-run CCTV video...

The central government has received at least 67 proposals to build an India-specific artificial intelligence foundational model, including 20 large language models (LLMs), according to media reports. This is part of an ambitious 10 crore India AI mission that was launched in March 2024.  The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT is in the process...

Within a single night, the police in East Delhi discovered two brutal killings, both tracing back to the same group of juveniles. The first killing was brought to light in the new Ashok Nagar Police Station in the early hours of Thursday. The police were informed of an accident near the Jal Board treatment...

A Delta Airline flight carrying 80 people on board crashed while landing at the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada early this week. Images from the site show the plane flipped upside down. For those wondering how the Delta plane crash in Toronto took place, here’s a new video of exactly what happened. pic.twitter.com/eSGvxcMSr6 — Brian...

The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted a new decarbonisation target, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% from the 2013 levels. The target set by the government for the next 15 years is part of an updated climate plan that is expected to help the country achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Under...

Two non-Brahmin priests have been appointed at a Tamil Nadu temple to undertake a landmark cast inclusive reform by the state government. The new priests have accused the hereditary priests of barring them from entering the sanctum sanctorum (main complex of the temple), where Lord Murugan recite. The priests also alleged that they have...

Gyanesh Kumar, a 61-year-old retired civil servant, has been named as the new Chief Election Commissioner. The announcement was made by the Union Law Ministry on Monday. Gyanesh Kumar will replace Rajeev Kumar, who will leave the office on Tuesday after attaining the age of 65. Who is Gyanesh Kumar  Gyanesh Kumar will become the first...

In one of the recent interesting moves to discourage alcohol consumption, the Madhya Pradesh government introduced a ‘low alcohol beverage bar’ with drinks with a maximum alcohol content of 10% (volume on volume) that will only be allowed for consumption. The Madhya Pradesh government will restrict the sale of liquor in 19 places, including...

Delhi river Yamuna saw the commencement of a four-pronged strategy of cleaning, last week. The strategy has been rolled out by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to clean Yamuna in the next three years. The strategy employs trash skimmers, weed harvesters, and a dredge utility craft machine, according to the LG house. The decision...

After 2022, the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon formed its first full-fledged government with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The new Prime Minister was to implement financial reforms and oversee reconstruction in the country after the war. However, Salam’s coming to power saw strong opposition from the US for its inclusion of the terrorist group...

The new regulations announced by China restrict the online decimation of military-related information to protect defence sources and the public image of the People Liberation Army (PLA), reported a Southeast Asian news organisation. The new measures, which take effect on March 1, will make developments in China's military more difficult to track. What New Rules...

Brazil will be hosting the next BRICS Summit in its capital city of Rio D Janeiro on 6-7 July. The country will lead the block of some of the fastest developing economies of the world. This leadership will last throughout 2025 and will aim to reform global governance and strengthen corporation amongst Global South...