Meryl Streep on How Thoughts Shape Character and Destiny

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train to Launch on Surat-Bilimora Stretch by 2027

India's first bullet train corridor connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad is making steady progress. The project will begin partial operations between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat using Indian high-speed trains in 2027. Japan's next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains are planned for introduction on the route after 2030. The corridor is expected to significantly cut travel time between the two major cities.

Pirates allegedly hijack chemical tanker Asana in Gulf of Aden off Yemen

Meta acknowledges its AI image detection tool can miss cropped AI-generated photos

Meta has admitted that its new AI image detection tool has notable limitations in identifying certain AI-generated images. Specifically, the tool may fail to flag such images when they have been cropped or otherwise modified. This acknowledgment came following a Reuters analysis of Meta's preview detection tool. Researchers have pointed to inherent technical weaknesses in watermark-based detection methods when images are altered. The disclosure highlights the broader challenges tech companies face in developing reliable tools to detect AI-generated content.

Niti Aayog unveils six-mission plan to build $691 billion bioeconomy by 2035

Niti Aayog has proposed a strategic roadmap comprising six national initiatives to accelerate India's biotechnology sector. The plan targets transforming India into a $691 billion bioeconomy by the year 2035. Key focus areas include healthcare, agriculture, industrial biotechnology, and disease surveillance. To support implementation, the roadmap includes a dedicated growth fund of Rs 50,000 crore.