India AI deployment has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declared the country a front‑rank AI nation, emphasizing large‑scale deployment over headline‑grabbing large models. In a panel discussion, Vaishnaw challenged the IMF’s characterization of India as a secondary AI power, arguing that the nation’s integrated approach across the AI stack—applications, models, chips, infrastructure, and energy—places it firmly in the first tier. Background and Context The global AI race has traditionally been dominated by the United States, China, and a handful of European tech hubs. India, however, has been quietly building a…
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Delhi Police arrested a 33‑year‑old history‑sheeter for snatching a US citizen’s phone in Chandni Chowk, a move that has sent shockwaves through the city’s bustling market lanes and raised questions about safety for foreign nationals and locals alike. Background / Context Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s oldest and busiest marketplaces, has long been a magnet for tourists, traders and students. In recent months, the area has seen a spike in petty thefts, prompting the Delhi Police to intensify surveillance and crack down on repeat offenders. The incident involving Jing Teng, a 37‑year‑old American national, underscores the growing concern over crime in…
Delhi Police have arrested a 33‑year‑old history‑sheeter, Tausif, for snatching the phone of a 37‑year‑old U.S. national, Jing Teng, outside Omaxe Mall in Chandni Chowk on the night of January 15. The arrest, made on January 19, follows a swift investigation that recovered the stolen device and the scooter used in the crime. Background and Context Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s oldest and busiest markets, has long been a hotspot for petty theft and pickpocketing. In 2025, the Delhi Police recorded 1,842 reported cases of mobile phone snatching across the city, a 12% rise from the previous year. The incident involving a…
A 55‑year‑old businessman was crushed to death under a petroleum tanker in Delhi’s Mangolpuri industrial area on Tuesday, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through the city’s bustling industrial belt. The fatal incident unfolded when a mini‑truck driver abruptly opened his door, causing the victim to lose control of his scooter and fall onto the road, only to be run over by a tanker that was following behind. Background / Context Industrial zones in West Delhi, such as Mangolpuri, are notorious for heavy traffic and a mix of commercial vehicles, private scooters, and delivery vans. The area’s narrow lanes and…
Businessman killed after being crushed under petroleum tanker in Mangolpuri industrial area – A 55‑year‑old entrepreneur, Gyan Chand, lost his life on Tuesday when a petrol tanker ran over him in the congested lanes of Delhi’s Mangolpuri industrial zone. The fatal incident unfolded after a mini‑truck driver abruptly opened his door, causing Chand’s scooter to collide and fall, only to be struck by a heavy tanker that was following behind. The tragedy has sparked renewed scrutiny of traffic safety in Delhi’s industrial corridors. Background / Context Delhi’s industrial belts, especially Mangolpuri, are notorious for heavy traffic and limited road space. In…
Delhi Tragedy: 55‑Year‑Old Businessman Fatally Crushed by Petroleum Tanker in Mangolpuri In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through Delhi’s industrial belt, a 55‑year‑old businessman, Gyan Chand, was killed after being crushed under a petroleum tanker in the Mangolpuri industrial area on Tuesday. The fatal collision began when a mini‑truck driver abruptly opened his door, causing Chand’s scooter to collide and fall, only for a tanker to run over him moments later. The incident, which unfolded in the early evening, has raised urgent questions about road safety and vehicle operator conduct in Delhi’s congested industrial zones. Background and Context Delhi’s…
Delhi Police arrests murder suspects in two separate cases, bringing a decisive end to prolonged man‑hunts that spanned multiple states. The Crime Branch apprehended 22‑year‑old Ravi from JJ Colony, Bawana, and 40‑year‑old labourer Movin Khan, who had been on the run for nearly eight years. Both arrests were the culmination of intensive investigations, tip‑off networks, and coordinated operations across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and other states. Background/Context Delhi’s crime landscape has seen a surge in violent incidents over the past decade, with murder cases often involving complex networks and interstate movements. The two cases highlight the challenges faced by law enforcement…
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has unveiled a cutting‑edge thermoelectric laboratory at its Dwarka campus, positioning the institution at the forefront of energy‑innovation research. The new facility, inaugurated by Vice‑Chancellor Mahesh Verma, promises to accelerate the development of materials that convert waste heat into electricity, a technology poised to transform sectors from automotive to space exploration. Background/Context India’s push toward sustainable energy solutions has intensified in recent years, with the government earmarking significant funds for research in thermoelectric materials. GGSIPU’s decision to establish a dedicated lab aligns with national priorities to reduce carbon footprints and enhance energy efficiency. The…
Haifa has officially rewritten its school curriculum to credit Indian cavalry units for the 1918 victory over Ottoman forces, correcting a century‑long narrative that had credited only British troops. In a move that reverberates across the Middle East and South Asia, the city’s municipal council announced on September 23 that the Indian soldiers who rode into battle on horseback will now be named in textbooks, memorials, and civic ceremonies. Background and Context For decades, the story taught in Haifa’s schools was that the British and Allied forces alone liberated the port city from Ottoman rule. That narrative, rooted in colonial…
Haifa’s school curriculum has been updated to officially credit Indian cavalry units for the 1918 liberation of the city, correcting a century‑old narrative that had credited only British forces. Background and Context For decades, students in Haifa learned that the city’s capture from Ottoman rule in September 1918 was a triumph of the British and Allied armies. The new revision, announced by Mayor Yona Yahav in September 2025, now names Commander Dalpat Singh Shekhawat and his mounted troops from the Jodhpur, Mysore and Hyderabad regiments as the decisive forces that stormed the city. The change follows extensive archival research that…