Indian-American Vice-President Kamala Harris met with the heads of Google, Microsoft and two other companies developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the Biden administration’s initiatives to ensure the technology improves lives without putting people’s rights and safety at risk.
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Wrestlers’ protest: SC closes proceedings, police still deployed at Jantar Mantar
After the Supreme Court today closed the proceedings on a plea that sought an FIR against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh, protesting wrestlers today said their stir would continue at Jantar Mantar until the WFI chief was arrested.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit: Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings as foreign envoys arrive in Goa
As representatives of the eight member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation arrive in Goa for the two-day Foreign Ministers’ Summit today, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar is scheduled for bilateral meetings with many of his SCO counterparts.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris congratulate Indian-origin Ajay Banga on taking charge as 14th World Bank chief
United States President Joe Biden and Indian-American Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated Indian-origin US executive Ajay Banga on taking charge as president of the World Bank.
Goodbye, France: Lionel Messi set to exit from PSG after suspension over Saudi Arabia trip
Lionel Messi, the Argentine football legend and captain of the FIFA World Cup 2022 winning team, is set to leave the French club Paris Saint-Germain after his recent suspension and fine over a trip to Saudi Arabia.
Violence at wrestlers protest in Jantar Mantar; cops restrict entry to site
Violence erupted at the wrestlers’ protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with the wrestlers alleging that a group of drunk Delhi Police personnel targeted them late last evening when they wanted to bring in mattresses and folding cots to sleep at night.
Ukraine denies it tried to assassinate Putin; 2 drones shot down over Kremlin
Russia Ukraine war: Russia today accused Ukraine of an assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin and claimed it shot down two drones over the Kremlin.
Indian Navy chief meets Singapore minister alongside maritime defence show and ASEAN+1 naval drill
Indian Navy chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, called on Singaporean Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen. This took place within the scope of India’s participation in a weeklong naval drill with the 10 ASEAN countries.
Doctored video of Indian-American VP Kamala Harris’ speech goes viral
A viral video on social media showing the United States’ first Indian-origin and woman Vice-President Kamala Harris speaking incoherently and stating “yesterday is today” during a speech at a rally for abortion rights was confirmed to be fake by multiple media outlets.
Delhi hit-and-run: Car hits scooter, one injured rider lands on car roof, gets carried for 3km, and then is left to die
In a shocking hit-and-run case in New Delhi, a car crashed into a scooter with two riders, and one rider landed on the roof of the speeding car. The victim was carried on the roof for about 3km, and then was thrown down on the road, left to die without treatment.
