Technology
Google and venture-capital firm Accel have announced a partnership to back at least ten early-stage Indian artificial-intelligence (AI) startups, say company executives. Under the tie-up, each startup could receive up to US $2 million in funding by the joint initiative. The companies say their focus will be on domains such as entertainment, creative technologies, workplace
Cricket Sports
Former India coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has harshly criticised the current Indian team under coach Gautam Gambhir, calling the selections “makes no sense” after India’s batting collapse in Guwahati during the second Test against South Africa. Selection Confusion At Number 3 Shastri pinpointed the frequent changes at the crucial number 3 batting position as […]
International
The European Union has said it will continue providing Ukraine with military assistance, financial support and diplomatic backing as peace negotiations move forward. European Council President António Costa confirmed that EU members have committed to meeting Ukraine’s financial needs for the next two years while maintaining weapons supplies. Peace Negotiations Show Fresh
International
Canada and India are reportedly close to finalising a landmark export agreement worth approximately US $2.8 billion, under which Canada would supply uranium to India over a potential ten-year period. The pact is seen as a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy and strategic minerals. Deal Structure and Strategic Significance The proposed
International
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted after a long period of dormancy, releasing a large ash and sulfur-dioxide plume. Meteorological tracking shows the plume drifting across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman before reaching parts of northwest India, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Haryana and Punjab. Aviation authorities in India issued alerts