Author: News Desk

Bengaluru, India: British pop star Ed Sheeran was prevented from busking in Bengaluru’s bustling Church Street area, after local police intervened, citing a lack of necessary permissions. A viral video captured the moment an officer unplugged Sheeran’s microphone as he performed in the popular shopping and entertainment district. Authorities said that a request from Sheeran’s team to perform on the street was denied to prevent congestion. However, Sheeran refuted this on Instagram, stating that, “We had permission to busk, by the way. Hence, us playing in that exact spot was planned out before. It wasn’t just us randomly turning up.…

New Orleans: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will soon impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, a move expected to impact Canada the most. Speaking aboard Air Force One while traveling from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Trump also revealed plans for reciprocal tariffs on countries that tax US imports but did not specify which nations would be affected or whether any exemptions would be granted. Trump said that, “If they charge us, we charge them.” And reiterated that, “Any steel coming into…

Sichuan: At least 30 people are missing after a landslide struck Jinping village in China’s Sichuan province, according to state media. The disaster occurred at 11:50 local time (03:50 GMT), engulfing 10 houses and trapping several residents. Two people have been rescued so far. Authorities have set up a Command Center at the site, as confirmed by the county’s Emergency Management Bureau. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an “all-out” rescue effort, urging authorities to do “everything possible to search and rescue missing people, minimize casualties, and properly handle the aftermath.” Images shared by state media show a massive…

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,…