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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build introduces Model Context Protocol support, enabling universal communication between AI agents and services. This open standard allows different AI systems to collaborate, advancing integrated desktop AI experiences.
Samsung has launched the Exynos 2600, the world's first 2nm smartphone processor. It will power the Galaxy S26 Ultra, offering major performance and efficiency gains. The device is slated for an early 2026 launch.
Leading Hollywood creators have launched a coalition focused on AI ethics. The group will push for protections against unauthorized digital likeness use and advocate for legislation requiring consent for AI recreations.
Indian Railways has electrified over 99% of its broad-gauge network across 25 states, marking a major modernization achievement. This infrastructure upgrade aims to reduce emissions and operational costs while supporting faster train services.
A Zety study shows 43% of Gen Z workers have changed career plans due to AI fears, with many shifting to hands-on roles. Simultaneously, 40% are upskilling to remain competitive.
At least 17 people were killed in a targeted shooting at a tavern in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape. Police are hunting multiple suspects as investigators probe possible links to organized crime. President Ramaphosa condemned the attack.
The Arctic recorded its warmest year ever in 2024, with temperatures 1.9°C above baseline. NOAA's report highlights accelerated sea ice loss and permafrost thaw, warning of global climate impacts.
JP Morgan has launched a blockchain-based tokenized money market fund for institutional investors, enabling trading of tokenized shares in Treasury and money market instruments. This step highlights growing institutional trust in blockchain for core finance.
Norwegian robotics company 1X Technologies has signed a historic $1 billion+ agreement with Saudi Aramco to supply 10,000 humanoid robots for industrial tasks. This marks one of the largest commercial deployments of humanoid robots globally.
China is accelerating development of its own EUV lithography machines to lessen dependence on ASML. While progress has been made on key components, a fully functional domestic system remains years away due to technical challenges and export restrictions.
The US is reviewing Nvidia's AI chip sales to China to determine if export controls are being circumvented. The Commerce Department is examining whether modified H20 chips provide too much computing power, impacting US-China tech rivalry.
India's stock market has become the world's least volatile equity market according to Bloomberg data. Strong domestic investment and economic fundamentals have created stability despite global market swings.
India summoned Bangladesh's envoy after vandals attacked the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. The incident adds strain to bilateral relations amid tensions over minority issues.
Dense fog across North India on Saturday led to significant travel chaos, delaying over 100 flights at Delhi's main airport and affecting road and rail transport. Meteorological officials have issued alerts for several states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Rs 8,000 crore Namrup IV urea plant in Assam. The facility will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes annually to reduce import dependency and create jobs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rs 4000 crore 'Bamboo Orchids' terminal at Guwahati International Airport. The nature-themed facility, capable of handling 13.1 million passengers yearly, is set to become a key aviation hub for Northeast India by early 2026.
BJP supporters staged widespread protests in West Bengal on Saturday, condemning recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The demonstrations, triggered by a mob lynching, caused traffic disruptions and drew strong political statements from party leaders.
Eight endangered Asiatic elephants died after being struck by the Rajdhani Express in Assam. The collision derailed five coaches but caused no passenger injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which highlights ongoing conflicts between railways and wildlife in elephant habitats.
President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Viksit Bharat Bill, replacing MGNREGA with a new 125-day rural employment guarantee. The law introduces a 60-day agricultural break and central-state fund sharing, amid opposition protests over the name change.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected an Earth-sized exoplanet in a nearby star system just 40 light-years away. The planet lies within its star's habitable zone and shows atmospheric signatures suggesting possible water vapor.
MIT researchers unveiled an AI algorithm that solves complex mathematical problems in seconds. The system handles multiple advanced math domains and shows 98% accuracy on graduate-level challenges.
OpenAI has launched its O3 artificial intelligence model, featuring groundbreaking reasoning abilities that outperform previous systems by 25% on complex tasks. CEO Sam Altman presented the technology as a step toward artificial general intelligence.