Will Budget 2025 add more firepower to Indian defence industry's local manufacturing, self-reliance push?

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha in West Bengal for his involvement in a teachers' recruitment scam after he attempted to flee by scaling his house's wall and discarding his mobile phone. This arrest follows previous CBI actions against him, with ongoing investigations linked to multiple high-profile arrests related to the same case. Want More Context? 🔎

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, emphasizes the need for professionals to adapt rapidly to AI's transformative impact, warning that stagnation is a greater risk than job loss. He advocates for continuous reskilling, collaboration, and balanced use of AI to thrive in an evolving landscape, highlighting the importance of resilience and proactive engagement with technological advancements. Want More Context? 🔎

Salmonella Dublin Superbug Threat Researchers have identified that Salmonella Dublin, a superbug prevalent in cattle, is increasingly resistant to antibiotics and can spread to humans via contaminated food or direct contact. This situation poses a serious risk of untreatable infections, particularly for vulnerable populations, with the US, a significant beef and dairy producer, facing a potential health emergency. Want More Context? 🔎

NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to induct its first all-women commando team for operational roles, training around 100 women personnel in skills like physical fitness and weapons use. The inaugural batch of 30 will train from August to October 2025, with plans to make all-women courses a regular part of training, aiming for 10% female representation in the force. Want More Context? 🔎

Over 2.2 million people have signed a petition urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to show leniency for Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man facing vehicular homicide charges after a crash that killed three people. Singh, who entered the US illegally in 2018, is accused of making an illegal U-turn; if convicted, he could face up to 45 years in prison, sparking a divisive debate on social media regarding the severity of his potential sentence. Want...

Apple is in preliminary talks to license Google's Gemini AI model to enhance its Siri voice assistant, following setbacks in Siri's upgrade timeline. The company is internally testing two versions of Siri, one powered by its own models (Linwood) and another using external technology (Glenwood), while considering collaborations with other AI firms like Anthropic and OpenAI. Want More Context? 🔎