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The Ministry of External Affairs informed Parliament that 9 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the past five years, marking a steady rise. Between 2011 and 2019, 11.89 lakh people gave up Indian citizenship. Minister of State for Home Kirti Vardhan Singh noted that over 20 lakh individuals have renounced their citizenship in the […]
Researchers in Karnataka have created the world’s first rapid snake-venom test kit, capable of identifying venomous bites within just two minutes, much like a pregnancy test. Developed by Dr. Shama Bhatt, the kit is 100% effective and enables quick, life-saving treatment, making it especially valuable for rural regions and areas with limited medical access.
WhatsApp has rolled out several new features to enhance user experience. The updates include a voicemail option for missed calls, AI-powered image creation through Meta, and amusing status stickers. Also, desktop users will now benefit from a dedicated media tab, making it easier to access and manage photos, videos, and other shared content across chats.
The central govt has shifted 12.68 lakh email accounts from the NIC system to Zoho Mail, a secure, homegrown cloud-based platform. Out of these, 7.45 lakh accounts belong to govt employees in VT. The migration process, which started in October 2025, aims to enhance digital security, though the govt has not disclosed the total cost […]
★International Day of Neutrality, ★Universal Health Coverage Day, ★Assam Rifles Raising Day, ★1911: Death of Mahbub Ali Khan, the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad, ★1931: Birth of film actress Shawukaru Janaki, ★1945: Birth of Telugu film comedian Nutan Prasad, ★1950: Birth of actor and superstar Rajinikanth, and ★1981: Birth of Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
Amazon is developing a “rush” pickup service that will allow customers to collect their orders from stores within an hour. This service will combine items from both its online and physical outlets. The company plans to pilot the program in at least one metropolitan area by increasing investment in ultra-fast delivery models.
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.2 Pro and GPT-5.2 Thinking, highlighting improved math and science reasoning as steps toward general intelligence. The release follows Google’s Gemini 3 Pro outperforming earlier ChatGPT in multimodal tasks. While the new models show early sophistication, it remains uncertain whether OpenAI can surpass Google’s AI dominance.
★Republic Day of Burkina Faso, ★International Mountain Day, ★UNICEF Day for Change, ★1882: Birth of freedom fighter Subrahmanya Bharati, ★1922: Birth of actor and producer Dilip Kumar, ★1935: Birth of Pranab Mukherjee, 13th President of India, ★1969: Birth of Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand, and ★2004: Death of legendary Carnatic singer MS. Subbalakshmi.
Alphabet’s Google appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure, highlighting the company’s focus on scaling AI computing. Google is investing heavily in data centers, with capital expenditures expected to exceed $90 billion this year. The move underscores AI’s growing role in corporate strategy.
Gmail’s “Schedule Send” feature lets users send important emails at a chosen time. After composing a message, click the three dots at the top and select “Schedule Send.” The email will automatically be sent at the specified time, making it easier to manage and organize emails efficiently on both mobile and desktop.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said India is set to become the world’s largest developer community by 2030. Highlighting India’s AI leadership, he announced Microsoft’s $17.5 billion investment over four years to build infrastructure, skills, and AI tools. Developers will use GitHub, Azure, and new platforms for advanced applications.
India’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users. Google recently fixed 13 security bugs in Chrome, including one discovered by Mumbai engineer Shreyas Penkar. Officials said hackers could steal sensitive user information and advised everyone to immediately update their Chrome browser to stay safe.
Samsung SDI announced that its unit, Samsung SDI America, will supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to a US energy company. The three-year contract, starting in 2027, is worth over 2 trillion won ($1.36 billion). The batteries will be produced by converting existing production lines at Samsung SDI’s US plant.
SpaceX is moving forward with an IPO expected to raise well over $30 billion, potentially the largest ever, targeting a $1.5 trillion valuation near Saudi Aramco’s 2019 record of $29 billion. The Elon Musk-led company aims for mid-to-late 2026, possibly slipping to 2027. Plans boosted other space stocks, with EchoStar up 12% and Rocket Lab […]
Australia has implemented a ban on children under 16 from using major social media apps to safeguard them from online harm. The government claims that the new age verification checks will enhance kids’ mental health, despite acknowledging that the system. While some platforms question its effectiveness, Australia maintains that this is a necessary step.