OpenAI Introduces ‘Tasks’ Feature to Compete with Alexa and Siri

OpenAI has unveiled a new assistant-like feature called “Tasks,” designed to take on tech giants like Alexa and Siri. The new functionality aims to provide users with a more interactive and seamless experience, helping them manage their daily tasks and assist with various activities. While the exact details of the feature’s capabilities are still emerging, … Read more

Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees; Mark Zuckerberg Promises Future Hiring Plans

San Francisco: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is set to lay off around 3,600 employees, approximately 5% of its workforce, as part of a move to enhance performance standards across the company. The layoffs will primarily target employees deemed low performers, according to an internal memo shared with Bloomberg on Tuesday. … Read more

Trump to Create New Department for Collecting Tariffs and Duties, Raising Concerns Among Trade Partners

Trump to Launch External Revenue Service for Tariffs and Duties Collection Starting January 20. President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to establish the External Revenue Service, set to begin operations on January 20. The new department will focus on collecting tariffs and duties from foreign sources as part of Trump’s strategy to impose significant tariffs … Read more

DRDO Announces Readiness of Indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘Nag Mk 2’ for Induction

Missile Systems Successfully Destroyed All Targets in Three Field Trials! Rajnath Singh Congratulates DRDO, Indian Army, and Industry for Successful Nag Mk-2 Missile Trials. India Successfully Completes Field Trials of Nag Mk-2 Anti-Tank Missile in Rajasthan’s Pokhran. India has successfully conducted field evaluation trials of the third-generation Nag Mk-2 anti-tank guided missile, indigenously developed by … Read more

PM Inaugurates Strategic Z-Morh Tunnel in J&K; Avoids Confirming Timeline for Statehood Restoration

The Z-Morh Tunnel, a two-lane bi-directional road connecting Gagangir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, has been constructed at a cost exceeding ₹2,700 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the strategic Z-Morh Tunnel in Ganderbal’s Sonamarg area on Monday, January 13, 2025. While he refrained from committing to a timeline for restoring Statehood to … Read more

“US sanctions impact Russian exports” Oil hits more than 3-month high

On Friday, the US Treasury announced sanctions against Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, intensifying its efforts to curtail Moscow’s revenue streams used to finance the war in Ukraine. The sanctions also extend to 183 vessels involved in shipping Russian oil, aiming to disrupt the country’s key economic sector and further pressure its ability … Read more

PAN Card 2.0 Scam Alert: Protect Your India Post Payments Bank Account

PAN Card 2.0 Scam Alert: Protect Your India Post Payments Bank Account. IPPB Stance IPPB has shared some tips for individuals to safeguard their finances. The bank has shared tips on safeguarding finances through secure digital banking practices in a social media post. Regularly update passwords, Avoid fake customer care numbers Monitor your accounts Avoid … Read more

PAN Card Holders Alert! PIB Warns India Post Payments Bank Users About Phishing Scams – Safety Tips Inside

PAN Card Fraud

PAN Card Fraud Alert: PIB Declares Messages Fake, India Post Warns Against Clicking Suspicious Links The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has confirmed that circulating messages related to PAN card fraud are fake. India Post has clarified that it does not send such alerts and has urged the public to refrain from clicking on suspicious links … Read more

Report: Hyundai and TVS Motor in Talks to Develop Electric Three-Wheeler

Hyundai, known for its Creta EV and other electric models, is gearing up to showcase its last-mile mobility concepts at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Hyundai India is reportedly in discussions with TVS Motor to co-develop a new electric three-wheeler, as per Autocar Professional. Under the proposed collaboration, TVS is expected to manage manufacturing, … Read more

HMPV in China: Growing Concerns

Recent media reports and social media posts indicate that Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is spreading rapidly across China. The surge in respiratory illnesses has reportedly led to overcrowded hospitals and overwhelmed healthcare systems, reminiscent of the early COVID-19 pandemic. Some posts even claim that crematories are struggling to handle increased demand, though these reports remain unverified … Read more

HMPV in China: Is HMPV Similar to COVID-19?

Synopsis: HMPV in China China is reportedly grappling with a surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms, sparking concerns of a Covid-like scare. Reports indicate that the rise in HMPV cases has burdened China’s healthcare system, as seen in viral social media videos and posts, despite official efforts to … Read more