France unveils 109-billion-euro AI investment as Europe looks to keep up with U.S.
Macron announced the mammoth investment sum ahead of France’s AI Action Summit, where world leaders and tech bosses are gathering in Paris this week.
Seventeen houses of a minority Christian community in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts were set on fire on Christmas Eve. Preliminary investigation suggests the arson might be linked to an ongoing rivalry within the same community. Four people were arrested; the government has provided assistance to the affected villagers.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sector on the northern border has seen more apprehensions in the last fiscal year than the previous 13 years combined. The Swanton Sector Border sector has seen 15,000 apprehensions in the 10 months of fiscal year 2024, the largest volume ever recorded by the sector, over 14,000 more…
In December 2020, ED’s arrest of KA Rauf Sherif sparked a probe into the Popular Front of India’s activities, revealing its extensive network across India and abroad. The investigation highlighted PFI’s involvement in terror activities, illicit financing through hawala, and arms training camps, leading to multiple arrests and property seizures.
Gold prices surged to Rs 78,300 per 10 gm amidst Middle East tensions and lower US bond yields on Wednesday. Increased footfalls at Zaveri Bazaar indicate heightened consumer demand, driven by the Navratri festival and upcoming wedding season. Market experts suggest raising gold investment to 25% due to strong returns.
Sushil Singhania, uncle of Nikita Singhania, has denied involvement in the suicide case of Bengaluru techie, Atul Subhash. Subhash, who died on December 9, accused his wife and her family of harassment in a suicide note. The FIR names Singhania, Nikita, her mother, and brother, accusing them of abetment to suicide and demanding large sums…
Moises Caicedo’s goal denied Manchester United a win, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrated Bruno Fernandes’ penalty, but United remain 13th in the table. The match highlighted ongoing issues for United, set to see Ruben Amorim as their new manager soon.