New Delhi, October 12, 2025: OpenAI’s GPT-5 has reignited debate across technology and culture: is it a genuine technological leap or a well-crafted media spectacle? On The Hindu’s “In Focus” podcast (published October 12, 2025), digital anthropologist Payal Arora argued that beyond speed and slick demos, the real questions are…
Month: October 2025
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Bihar Is Ready: Chirag Paswan Confirms NDA Seat-Sharing Deal
Patna, October 12, 2025: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has officially announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. According to the deal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] will contest 101 seats each, while the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP(R)] led…
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Asian Rice Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows as Supply Surges
Rice export prices in major Asian markets have dropped to multi-year lows as abundant supplies, weak global demand, and volatile local currencies weigh on the region’s key agricultural export commodity. Thailand’s benchmark 5% broken rice fell to $340 per metric tonne this week — the lowest since November 2007. In…
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President Murmu Inspires Students at Gujarat Vidyapith Convocation
Ahmedabad, October 12, 2025: President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the 71st convocation ceremony of Gujarat Vidyapith today, inspiring students to embrace self-reliance, national development, and the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Honouring the Ideals of the Freedom Struggle Addressing the gathering, President Murmu described Gujarat Vidyapith as a historic…
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PM Modi Meets Qualcomm CEO to Discuss AI and Skilling
New Delhi, October 12, 2025: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Cristiano R. Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, to discuss India’s progress in artificial intelligence, semiconductor development, and technology-driven skilling initiatives. The discussion highlighted the growing collaboration between India and Qualcomm in advancing AI, 6G technologies, and semiconductor…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Praises India’s Democracy at Commonwealth
New Delhi, October 12, 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla addressed the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, highlighting India as a living example of democracy, equality, and justice. Speaking on the theme “The Commonwealth – A Global Partner,” he emphasized that India’s Constitution has been a guiding beacon for the…
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SECL Crafts S-400 Model from Scrap to Honor Operation Sindoor
Korba, October 12, 2025: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has paid tribute to Operation Sindoor by creating a large-scale model of the S-400 missile system and a futuristic robotic soldier entirely from industrial scrap. This initiative falls under SECL’s ongoing Special Campaign 5.0…
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ICGS Sachet Reaches Mozambique, Strengthens Maritime Ties
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on October 11, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to Africa. This visit highlights India’s commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation and regional stability under the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Showcases India’s Governance Innovations
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who holds portfolios including Science & Technology and PMO, engaged with participants of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. Delegates from 19 countries attended the interaction, where India’s governance innovations and technology-driven public…
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Revamped Sugamya Bharat App Launched at Purple Fest, Goa
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has launched the revamped Sugamya Bharat App at the Purple Fest in Goa. The launch event took place at the ALIMCO stall and was led by Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD, in…