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Elon Musk Influence Political Sparks Spending Bill Chaos Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has once again placed himself at the center of political controversy. This week, Musk’s influence over federal spending negotiations ignited a political firestorm, drawing criticism and sparking debates about the unprecedented role of billionaires in American … Read more
Nandan Nilekani Advocates AI Infrastructure Over Large Language Models BENGALURU: Prominent technocrat and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has reiterated his stance against India investing in creating its own large language models (LLM). Responding to recent comments by Google Research India Director Manish Gupta, Nilekani maintained that India’s resources would be better spent on developing AI … Read more
Trump Appoints Loyalists to Key Roles in New Administration Washington, D.C., November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump announced several appointments to his incoming administration on Monday, selecting key loyalists for critical positions as he prepares to return to the White House. The appointments signal Trump’s focus on reinforcing his “America First” policy agenda and … Read more
Putin Endorses India Global Superpower: Economic Growth, Strong Ties Sochi, Russia – In a significant endorsement of India’s rising influence on the global stage, Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that India deserves recognition as a future global superpower, citing its unprecedented economic growth and strong ties with Russia. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club’s plenary … Read more
Giani Harpreet Singh’s Strong Stance on Canada Violence In a powerful response to recent violence in Canada, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib’s Jathedar, Giani Harpreet Singh, described the incidents as a deep-rooted conspiracy aimed at sowing discord between the Sikh and Hindu communities. Speaking at a gathering of Sikh intellectuals at the Akal Takht Secretariat in … Read more
Punjab & PITB Launch Global IT Certifications for Youth Empowerment In a major step toward advancing digital skills and improving career prospects for youth and professionals across the province, the Punjab government, in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has officially launched the Global IT Certifications Programme. This initiative offers over 40 globally … Read more
NIA Raids Multiple Punjab Locations Over Khalistani Protest in Canada Punjab, September 13, 2024 – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out a series of raids across multiple districts in Punjab on Friday, in connection with the March 2023 Khalistani protest outside the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, Canada. The raids, part of case RC-17/2023/NIA/DLI, … Read more
Palwinder body returned Amritsar after Dubai death Amritsar, Punjab – The body of a 22-year-old man, Palwinder, who tragically died of a heart attack in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), was repatriated to Punjab on Friday. His body arrived at the Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport in Amritsar, leaving his family devastated. Palwinder, who … Read more
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested at French Airport The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at Bourget airport near Paris over the weekend sent shockwaves through the tech world. As the head of a platform with 900 million monthly users, Durov’s detainment on charges that could include enabling fraud, drug trafficking, organized crime, promotion of … Read more
Samsung Labor Crisis and Production Challenges Samsung Electronics, a titan in the technology industry, is grappling with a significant labor crisis that is affecting its competitive edge in the rapidly growing semiconductor market, particularly for chips used in artificial intelligence systems. This internal turmoil is complicating Samsung’s efforts to catch up with its rivals and … Read more