Author: News Desk

New Delhi, India: For the first time in nearly three decades, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a decisive victory in the Delhi legislative assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the capital’s political landscape. According to data from the Election Commission of India (EC), BJP has won or is leading in 48 out of 70 seats, surpassing the 35-seat majority needed to form the government. Meanwhile, the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) trails with 22 seats. AAP concedes defeat Celebrating the BJP’s triumph, Modi took to social media, declaring, “Development wins, good governance triumphs,”…

Nome, Alaska: Authorities are conducting a search operation for a missing Bering Air flight carrying 10 people after losing contact on Thursday, 6th of February. The Cessna Grand Caravan departed Unalakleet at 2:38 p.m. but lost communication less than an hour later, according to Bering Air’s operations director, David Olson. Officials are working to determine its last-known position, though the US Coast Guard reported the aircraft was approximately 12 miles offshore over Norton Sound when it vanished from radar. Tracking service Flightradar24 recorded the plane at an altitude of 5,300 feet before it disappeared. The aircraft was enroute to Nome,…

Santorini: Greek civil protection authorities have declared a state of emergency on Santorini following an increase in seismic activity that has alarmed experts and residents alike. The emergency measures were enforced by the island’s town hall shortly after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck—the most powerful tremor recorded since an estimated 7,700 quakes were first detected last week. The measures, which will remain in place until 3 March, grant the military a larger role in crisis management as Greece prepares for the beginning of Lent. “It’s what we need to deal with this situation, and we requested that it be enforced,” said…

North Kensington, UK:  The UK government has decided to dismantle Grenfell Tower, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner informed bereaved families and survivors in a meeting earlier this week. The 24-story tower in west London, where 72 people lost their lives in the devastating June 2017 fire, has been the subject of years of debate over its future. While some hoped it would stand as a permanent memorial, others supported its removal due to safety concerns. Grenfell United, representing bereaved families and survivors, criticized the decision, claiming their views were ignored. A spokesperson said that, “no one” at the meeting supported…

New Delhi, India: India’s biggest news organizations are pursuing a lawsuit against OpenAI, the US startup behind ChatGPT, for allegedly using their content without authorization. The case involves some of India’s most prominent publications, such as The Indian Express, The Hindu, India Today Group, NDTV (owned by billionaire Gautam Adani), and several others. OpenAI has denied the allegations, stating that it uses “publicly available data” and adheres to “widely accepted legal precedents.” The legal case was initially filed in November by Asia’s largest news agency, Asian News International (ANI), which claims that OpenAI used its copyrighted content to train ChatGPT…

New York: The US Postal Service (USPS) has revealed a temporary suspension of parcel shipments from mainland China and Hong Kong, while letters will continue to be accepted. The suspension is set to remain “until further notice,” with no specific reason provided by USPS. This move follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on all goods imported from China, eliminating the “de minimis” tax exemption that previously allowed goods valued at $800 or less to enter the US duty-free. The de minimis loophole has come under scrutiny in recent years, particularly as Chinese e-commerce giants like…

California: Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has updated its AI principles, removing its prior commitment to never use artificial intelligence for developing weapons or surveillance tools. The revision eliminates a clause that ruled out AI applications “likely to cause harm,” signalling a shift in the company’s approach amid evolving technology and global security concerns. In a blog post, Google senior vice president James Manyika and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis defended the changes, stressing the need for businesses and democratic governments to collaborate on AI that “supports national security.” They argued that AI should be developed under democratic values such as freedom,…

London: The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton has released a new portrait and an inspiring message, taken by her six-year-old son, Prince Louis, ahead of World Cancer Day. The photo captures Kate standing on a fallen tree trunk in the woods, arms open as she looks towards the camera. In a message shared alongside the image, Kate included a quote that, “Don’t forget to nurture all that which lies beyond the disease.” This comes after she announced in January that she is in remission following a cancer diagnosis last year. Kate has been gradually resuming her royal duties after completing…

Pune, India: Since January, Pune has reported approximately 160 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), with five suspected deaths. Currently, 48 patients remain in intensive care, 21 require ventilators, and 38 have been discharged. What is GBS? GBS typically begins with tingling or numbness in the limbs, progressing to weakness over weeks. Mortality rates range from 3% to 13%, depending on severity and healthcare access. Health experts trace the outbreak to Campylobacter jejuni, a common foodborne pathogen and the leading global cause of GBS. Research has previously linked GBS to this bacterium in rural China, particularly during monsoons when children played…

London: The UK government has announced “world-leading” legislation to criminalize AI tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM), aiming to curb the alarming rise of AI-driven exploitation. It is already illegal to possess AI-generated CSAM but the new laws will target the means of production. The law says The new laws will make it illegal to possess, create, or distribute AI tools that generate CSAM, punishable by up to five years in prison. Additionally, possessing AI-generated “paedophile manuals,” which provide guidance on using AI to abuse children, will carry a penalty of up to three years. Safeguarding Minister…