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Farooq Abdullah’s Pakistan remark on Kashmir issue sparks row, BJP calls it ‘seditious’

Pichai Rebuts Altman's Remark on Google, Questions OpenAI's AI Integration

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has responded to comments made by Sam Altman about AI development. Pichai stressed that Google builds its AI systems from the ground up rather than adapting existing products to add AI features. He also questioned how OpenAI goes about embedding AI into its own applications. The exchange highlights the rivalry between the two companies, which the report says are shaping each other's progress in the competitive AI market.

BJP MLA criticises Naseeruddin Shah over SRFTI row, accusing him of opposing BJP by lineage

A BJP MLA has launched a verbal attack on actor Naseeruddin Shah in connection with a controversy involving the Sarkar Film and Television Institute (SRFTI). The legislator's remarks suggest that Shah's opposition to the BJP stems from his family background rather than from his own position. The comments add to the ongoing public dispute surrounding the institute. Shah has been a vocal critic of the ruling party on several issues in the past. The article is based on reporting from the Times of India.

Boxing Federation of India faces power struggle ahead of October 28 meeting

The Boxing Federation of India is embroiled in an administrative dispute over a possible no-confidence motion against its president, Ajay Singh. Prominent figures in the sport have called for unity, stability and accountability to safeguard its development. Separately, an ad-hoc committee has been constituted in Jharkhand to resolve election-related problems within the state boxing association. BFI secretary general Pramod Kumar has put forward the no-confidence proposal for early consideration.