New research challenges the long-held 35°C wet-bulb temperature as the human survival limit. A physiology-based model suggests deadly heat stress can occur at cooler, drier conditions, even below this threshold. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, with lethal heat already impacting them during recent heatwaves, highlighting urgent reassessment of heat risk warnings.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated the company did not miss the AI chatbot wave but deliberately delayed its release. He revealed Google had a functional version of ChatGPT internally, but it was deemed too toxic and unrefined for public release, prioritizing product quality over being first to market.
Meta has launched Muse Spark, its first AI model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, aiming to catch up with competitors. This natively multimodal reasoning model powers the Meta AI assistant and is designed for complex reasoning and everyday tasks. While initially smaller and faster, Meta plans further generations to enhance its capabilities.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Thursday, a day after the stock market saw a record single day gain. While Nifty50 went below 23,900, BSE Sensex was down over 500 points.
Top stock market recommendations: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Bank of India, and Cummins India have been picked as top stocks to buy today by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group.
Oil prices edged higher Thursday after a significant daily drop, as Middle East tensions and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz kept markets on edge. Despite conflicting reports on tanker movement, US Vice President Vance indicated the strait was beginning to reopen. Prices remain elevated due to persistent concerns over potential renewed hostilities.
A heated exchange erupted during a high-level election review meeting when a senior observer challenged the Chief Election Commissioner. The observer was subsequently removed, with the EC citing professional incompetence for failing to provide basic details about polling booths. The meeting also addressed vulnerable booths and assured facilities at polling stations.
Delhi experienced its coolest April day in a decade, with temperatures plummeting to 28.2°C due to light rain and overcast skies. While a welcome respite, temperatures are set to climb significantly, potentially reaching 38°C by April 14. The recent rainfall also improved air quality, though a dip back to moderate is expected.
A married woman with three children was found murdered and hidden in a storage box at a Delhi PG accommodation. Police arrested her alleged lover, Deepak, and two relatives, suspecting a dispute escalated to violence. Evidence suggests accomplices helped conceal the crime. The family had warned her about the relationship.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are just days away from tying the knot after being together for over two years as they flaunt their love and commitment to billions of fans worldwide. While the high profile couple continue to maintain strict privacy around their high profile wedding, the billionaire pop star, Taylor Swift, has faced a massive setback in her life.
Aviation ministry is providing relief to airlines. Major airports will cut landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25 percent. This reduction is for three months. The move aims to ease financial pressure on airlines. It comes amid rising fuel costs and airspace restrictions. This decision is effective immediately.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the misuse of Public Interest Litigation for personal agendas, suggesting it would have dismissed a PIL challenging the Sabarimala custom. Justices noted that such challenges, if not brought by devotees, lack cause of action. The court emphasized the need for strict locus standi rules to prevent PIL abuse, especially in religious matters.
