India is building its own large language model through a public-private partnership (PPP) approach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the AI Action Summit in Paris. The PPP model is designed to pool resources, such as computing power, and make them accessible to startups and researchers at an affordable cost."India is developing a large language model that reflects our diversity. Our unique public-private partnership model allows resource sharing, ensuring startups and researchers can leverage advanced AI affordably. India is also ready to share its expertise to ensure AI serves the greater good," PM Modi stated.Co-chairing the summit alongside French President
Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has written an open letter to Army Chief General Asim Munir, urging the military to refrain from political interference and return to its constitutional role. The letter, posted on X (formerly Twitter), strongly criticizes the military’s alleged unlawful actions and suppression of democracy.Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), highlighted his mistreatment in Adiala Jail, where he has been imprisoned for over a year. He described being placed in solitary confinement in a death-row cell for 20 days, with no access to sunlight or electricity. This letter follows a previous one dated February
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale shook the Caribbean Sea on Saturday evening, causing widespread concern. The quake struck 130 miles (209 km) north of Honduras, near the Cayman Islands, at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), according to the US Geological Survey.The US Tsunami Warning System initially issued tsunami warnings for the Caribbean region, including the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, and more. Later, most warnings were lifted except for Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and parts of Cuba, where waves between 1 and 3 meters above tide level were forecast. The
A small commuter plane that went missing in Alaska with 10 people on board was found on Friday, with three bodies discovered inside, while the remaining seven are believed to be inside but remain inaccessible. The US Coast Guard (USCG) confirmed the tragic development and has ended its search operation. The wreckage was located approximately 34 miles southeast of Nome.The Cessna aircraft, operated by Bering Air, had nine passengers and a pilot on board. It disappeared on Thursday while flying from Unalakleet to Nome. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Benjamin McIntyre-Coble stated that the plane experienced a "rapid loss in elevation
India on Thursday strongly condemned the vandalism and destruction of Bangladesh’s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka, calling the act “regrettable.”Responding to media queries regarding the attack, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5, 2025.”Jaiswal further emphasized that those who cherish Bangladesh’s freedom struggle understand the deep significance of this residence in shaping the country’s national consciousness. He called for a strong condemnation
A groundbreaking study suggests that banning smartphones in schools does not directly lead to better academic performance or improved mental wellbeing among students. Researchers also found no significant differences in sleep quality, classroom behavior, physical activity, or overall screen time between schools that enforce phone bans and those that do not.However, the study did establish a connection between excessive smartphone and social media usage and negative outcomes, such as lower academic performance, poorer mental health, reduced physical activity, sleep disturbances, and increased classroom disruptions.This research, the first of its kind to examine school phone policies alongside student health and educational
During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that the United States take over the Gaza Strip, claiming it would clear unexploded bombs, remove destroyed buildings, and develop the region economically. Trump insisted that Palestinians should not return to Gaza, suggesting instead that they relocate to other Middle Eastern countries such as Egypt and Jordan. However, both nations have outright rejected this proposal. Trump argued that Gaza was uninhabitable and that a "good, fresh, beautiful piece of land" should be provided for Palestinians elsewhere.Trump’s comments were met with strong criticism from Palestinians
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, addressing critical national issues and urging greater unity between the military and the public. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan confirmed the development on Monday, stating that Khan’s message highlights key concerns, including the widening gap between the people and the armed forces.Speaking to the media, Barrister Gohar emphasized that Imran Khan wrote the letter in his capacity as a former prime minister, acknowledging the sacrifices of the Pakistani military. He reiterated Khan’s stance that national stability depends on
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, sparking immediate retaliation from North American neighbours. Trump justified these measures by citing significant trade imbalances and the role of certain nations in enabling the inflow of fentanyl into the US. Despite his frequent criticism of India's trade policies, the country was exempt from the initial round of tariffs.India contributes only 3.2% to the US trade deficit, ranking ninth among the highest contributors, compared to China’s 30.2%, Mexico’s 19%, and Canada’s 14%. The decision to exclude India reflects its relatively lower trade imbalance
