Day: March 29, 2025

Geneva: The world generates over two billion tons of waste annually, disproportionately affecting the poorest regions. This amount could fill 25 ordinary cargo containers, polluting land, air, and water. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the International Day of Zero Waste called for urgent action to address the textile industry’s severe environmental impact. He warned that “dressing to kill could kill the planet.” Fashion’s Role in Pollution The fashion industry is one of the most polluting sectors, contributing up to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It consumes an astounding…

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London: British Conservative MP Bob Blackman has urged the UK government to issue a formal apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, calling it a “stain on the British Empire.” Speaking in the House of Commons ahead of the massacre’s anniversary, Blackman emphasized the need for Britain to take responsibility for the tragic event. Addressing fellow lawmakers, Blackman recounted the horrors of April 13, 1919, when British forces under General Reginald Dyer fired indiscriminately on a peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab. The crowd had assembled to…

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Lucknow: OpenAI’s AI-powered image generation tool, previously exclusive to premium users, is now available to free-tier ChatGPT users. While no official announcement has been made by OpenAI or its CEO, Sam Altman, reports indicate that free users have successfully created Studio Ghibli-style images using ChatGPT. This expansion follows the March 26 rollout of AI image generation for premium users, allowing free users to create anime-style artwork without the need for third-party applications. AI Art Now Accessible to Free Users Initially, AI-generated image creation was restricted to paid subscribers of ChatGPT…

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San Francisco: Elon Musk announced  that he has sold social media platform X to his own artificial intelligence startup, xAI, in an all-stock transaction valued at USD 33 billion. Since both companies are privately held, they are not subject to public disclosure requirements regarding their financial details. “The move will unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach,” Musk stated in a post on X. He further claimed that xAI is currently valued at USD 80 billion, while X has been priced at…

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Burma: Myanmar is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near its second-largest city, leaving at least 1,002 people dead and over 2,376 injured. As search and rescue operations intensify, officials fear the toll could rise further, with 30 individuals still missing beneath the rubble. Widespread Impact Across the Region The earthquake’s tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand—900 kilometers away—causing the collapse of several buildings and bridges. The disaster also affected parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Chattogram, as well as northeastern India’s states…

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