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A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said the allegation about China conducting a nuclear test was “entirely unfounded” and an attempt “to fabricate excuses for resuming” U.S. nuclear testing

Indian consumer goods companies are raising prices by up to 5% due to rising input costs and a weakening rupee. This follows a period of holding back on revisions after September's GST cuts, as companies now exercise pricing power. Increased costs for commodities like crude oil derivatives and imported ingredients are impacting profitability across various product categories.

Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis stated that AI systems solving complex Maths Olympiad problems do not prove general intelligence. These systems can still err on basic math and are 'frozen' after training. They struggle with long-term strategies and consistency across tasks. Hassabis emphasized the need for AI that learns continuously and plans for the future.

Actor Rajpal Yadav has been granted temporary release from Tihar Jail in his cheque bounce case. He plans to address the media soon, stating that all legal matters are before the High Court. Yadav, who paid Rs 1.5 crore to suspend his sentence, is currently busy with his niece's wedding. His last film was 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'.

Family refuses to accept body of infant and alleges that medical negligence led to the death. RMO at Nedumangad taluk hospital asked to go on leave

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation gets tough to curb unruly or disruptive behaviour of passengers

The 5% quota was not implemented due to legal hurdles, after the ordinance had lapsed in 2014

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy final berth after 67 years, defeating former champions Bengal by six wickets. Pace bowler Auqib Nabi's nine-wicket haul set up a manageable target, which Vanshaj Sharma and Abdul Samad expertly chased down. This remarkable victory marks a significant milestone for J&K cricket.

The statement by the UN in India said that discussions will focus on “how AI can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals while safeguarding human rights and addressing emerging risks”

Rahul Gandhi criticized the AI Impact Summit as a "disorganized PR spectacle," alleging Indian data is being sold while Chinese products are showcased. The Congress party echoed this sentiment, calling the event embarrassing and damaging to India's global image.

The suit was instituted by the wife (Plaintiff), seeking damages on the premise that she was entitled to the affection and companionship of her husband, who had withdrawn such affection on account of intentional conduct of another woman.

Gold price prediction today: Maneesh Sharma, AVP - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers is of the view that gold prices are likely to resume their upward trend in the long run. He takes a look at the top factors for gold prices in the coming days:

Meerut is set to launch India's fastest metro, boasting a maximum operational speed of 120 kmph. This 21-kilometer corridor will connect Meerut South to Modipuram with 12 stations, cutting travel time significantly. Notably, it will share tracks with semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains, creating an integrated transport model.

A senior US official claims new seismic data suggests China conducted an underground nuclear test in June 2020. Beijing vehemently denies this, calling the accusation baseless and a political ploy. The US official cited data from a Central Asian seismic station, while the CTBTO noted the events were too small to confirm.

Two militants, both from the proscribed Peoples' Liberation Army were apprehended

A former physical education teacher from Thiruvananthapuram, Joji Varghese, who moved to Canada for his children's future, fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting his favourite cricketer, Sanju Samson. Now a massage therapist for the Canadian cricket team, Joji shared an emotional reunion with Samson during a practice session in India, highlighting Samson's humility and connection.