At the ninth World AI Conference in Shanghai this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the gathering for the first time in nine years. It is indicative of the priority that AI occupies for the leadership. At the conference, Mr. Xi pitched Chinese AI models as a global public good. The contrast was clear as day….
Chennai: The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at IIT Madras organised its first-ever international hackathon on road safety recently. Students, engineers and researchers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand took part in the hackathon.The participants developed AI-powered chatbot solutions across three problem statements: Drivelegal, which provides road users with location-specific…
The first breeze feels warm, the middle turns restless, and the closing days bring cleaner air. As August begins, the opening days appear to be excellent for your marital bliss, though you might have to spend money on your spouse’s health. Your spouse’s practical advice may help you control unnecessary expenses. The later days suggest…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has continued its historic run at the Indian box office. After registering the biggest opening day ever for a Hollywood film in India, the Tom Holland and Zendaya-starrer has maintained an exceptional hold on Friday, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in just two days of its release. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New…
India’s biggest day at CWG 2026 sees six medals won, 10 boxers reach finals and the tally rise to 23. India enjoyed one of their finest days of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday, collecting six medals across judo and athletics while also producing a flawless performance inside the boxing ring, where all 10 Indian…
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday (July 30, 2026) to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake hit 28 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat. The government issued the new tally as Kumamoto officials said they have now extracted four bodies from the mass of rubble,…
Chennai: A group of more than 300 traders in Sowcarpet locked up a team of Goods and Services Tax (GST) officials who had visited the commercial hub for inspection. On receiving an SOS message from the officials, personnel from Elephant Gate police station rushed to the location and rescued them.Police said the team led by…
Like a field receiving water in stages, your progress comes through timing rather than force. As August begins, the opening days may prove highly beneficial for resolving issues related to enemies, litigation and debts. Work with a calm and balanced approach while handling these matters. Be cautious about your health so that difficult situations do…
DHARMAPURI: Two women have been arrested in Dharmapuri district for conducting an illegal prenatal sex determination scan in a pregnant woman and facilitating the abortion of a female fetus.The arrested women have been identified as Pachaiyammal, 40, of Noolahalli near Adhiyamankottai and Karpagam, 44, of Alagapuri Colony in Elakkiampatti.A 24-year-old woman from Palayampudur near Nallampalli,…
Authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note released Friday indicated Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped.Both notes initially were sent to a Tucson television station days after the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host…