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Villagers in Rouli, Rewa district, used drums to create a raft for a deceased person. The body was transported from the hospital to the home across floodwaters. This incident has led to accusations of insensitivity against the local panchayat. Officials have denied these allegations and stated boats were arranged. A video of the event surfaced
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has received another 21-day parole from jail. He is currently serving a 20-year sentence for rape convictions. This marks his seventeenth parole release since 2020. Prison rules allow convicts up to ten weeks of parole annually. His repeated releases have drawn significant public scrutiny and attention.
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman expresses concern that AI might fall under the control of just a handful of companies. He emphasizes the idea that both society and AI systems must evolve together over time. Acknowledging the over-optimism in his past AI timeline projections, Altman points out how the economy’s natural inertia can delay technological changes,
Heavy rains continued to lash Delhi-NCR on Tuesday after Monday’s downpour. Authorities directed corporate offices and schools to adopt work-from-home and remote learning. Widespread waterlogging and traffic snarls significantly disrupted daily life across the capital. Civic agencies focused on drainage clearing and urgent road restoration work. Residents faced similar flooding situations just weeks earlier.
Amidst a backdrop of fresh US sanctions on Iran, oil prices held firm as investors calculated the implications. The atmosphere grew tense after an oil tanker encountered damage near Oman’s shores. With the US tightening its sanctions to curtail Iran’s financial resources, analysts remarked that economic pressures allayed concerns over potential Middle Eastern oil supply
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran. Pezeshkian urged the United States to change its approach towards Iran. He stressed that coercion and bullying complicate diplomatic efforts and hinder progress. Munir’s visit occurred amid heightened regional tensions and US sanctions. Both leaders emphasized cooperation for regional peace and stability.
In Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, the challenges of monsoon season are apparent as both teachers and students risk their safety to cross a swollen river to reach school. Following a viral video raising alarm, temporary classrooms were set up to address the urgent situation. The local authorities have announced that teachers will not incur penalties for
