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

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.

Andhra Pradesh HC orders state to pay 50-year-old land compensation with 12% interest

A 72-year-old woman in Andhra Pradesh is set to receive land compensation that was awarded nearly five decades ago but never paid. The Andhra Pradesh High Court found that despite a valid compensation award, the funds had never reached the landowner. The court ordered authorities to disburse the original amount along with 12 percent annual interest and other applicable benefits. The payment must be completed within two months. The state had defended its position by arguing the acquisition was lawful and that notices had been duly served.