Marvel Studios introduces two historic new MCU superheroes. When will they make their debut?
After releasing What If...? Season 2, Marvel Studios has introduced two new superheroes. Know when they will make their debut in the series and other details. Key Points
Economic Times3 criminal laws replacing IPC, CrPc to come into effect from July 1
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha. Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshaya Act will come into effect from July 1. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesSpain unveils new rules for visitors; Here’s all you need to know
Europes most famous vacation destination and the worlds second-most visited country, Spain has introduced new rules for visitors. As per reports, in 2022, nearly 49 million foreign tourists visited Spain. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. Congress to consider two new bills on artificial intelligence
U.S. senators on Thursday introduced two separate bipartisan artificial intelligence bills on Thursday amid growing interest in addressing issues surrounding the technology. Key Points
ReutersVolkswagen introduces new variations of Virtus, Taigun
With its strong legacy of fun-to-drive, the GT badge was introduced on the Performance Line (1.5l TSI EVO engine) variants of Taigun and Virtus. Today, we are taking a step further and democratizing the GT badge by introducing newer variants for customers to choose from, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Brand Director Ashish Gupta said in a statement. Key Points
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani posters: Jaya Bachchan looks solemn
Two more posters of Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani were released. It introduced the families of the main leads. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesAll you need to know about Centre's ‘Chakshu’ and ‘DIP’ platforms to combat online fraud
The Chakshu portal introduced under the Sanchar Sathi initiative allows users to report fraudulent activities, preventing losses of approximately ₹1000 crore. ₹1008 crore frozen in bank accounts linked to fraud. Key Points
mintIn pics: New Lexus LC 500h makes a grand debut in India with sharp looks and a powerful engine. Have a look!
Lexus India has introduced the latest LC 500h in the Indian market with a price tag of ₹2.39 crore. The luxurious four-seater coupe has received notable improvements. The enhancements comprise a redesigned instrument panel and a reconfigured center console, giving the car a unique look. Key Points
mintSnapchat AI chatbot gets safety enhancements
Snapchat has introduced new tools to its AI chatbot — My AI — with safety features, including an age-appropriate filter and insights for parents. This comes after the company discovered some potential misuse of its chatbot, it noted. Key Points
The HinduDoing Justice with AI
Emerging technologies are fast being introduced and used in various industries. However, one area of great potential for the same is the judiciary. Key Points
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Elon Musk reduces gold tick fee for businesses on X, here is what it costs now
Elon Musk has reduced the cost of gold tick for businesses on Twitter, now called X. The new plan now costs USD 200 per month. Key Points
India Today‘Agenda - To Silence’: Kapil Sibal says new bill allows use of ‘draconian police powers for political ends’
Congress leader Kapil Sibal expresses concern over new bills introduced by Amit Shah to replace colonial-era laws. Sibal believes the bills give police draconian powers for political purposes and aim to silence opponents. Key Points
mintIn pics: Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4Matic Electric SUV flaunts its performance upgrades and stylish design. Have a look!
Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the EQB 350 4Matic electric SUV in India, starting at a price of Rs. 77.50 lakhs (ex-showroom). The new model replaces the previous EQB 300 4Matic, which debuted in December 2022 at a starting price of Rs. 74.50 lakhs (ex-showroom). Key Points
mintUS House Speaker Johnson floats measure to avert Govt shutdown. These Republican members oppose it
US House Speaker Johnson introduced a continuing resolution on Saturday as a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown. But some Republican members have announced to oppose it. Know these members and other details. Key Points
Economic TimesPre-packaged insolvency fails to take off as bankers wary of voluntary haircuts
The pre-pack model of insolvency resolution for smaller firms has failed to gain traction due to concerns of impropriety by bankers. Only four companies have used the scheme since its introduction in April 2021. Key Points
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Air India reaches out to unhappy pilots, staff over salary revision
Last week, the Tata Group-owned airline announced a new salary structure for pilots and cabin crew but the staff was disappointed with the revisions. Their main grouse was about promoting captains with more than four years of experience in management. Key Points
Economic TimesMore playtime outside, limiting online gaming help China fight kids’ sedentary behaviour
Findings are based on surveillance data gathered from more than 7,000 primary and secondary school students. In a world-first, China’s recent laws... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBanks to need Rs 84,000 cr excess capital due to RBI tweaks on unsecured loans: SBI Economists
In a recent report from the State Bank of India (SBI), economists have highlighted that the banking system in India is anticipated to require an additional Rs 84,000 crore of excess capital. This need arises from the revised risk weights on unsecured loans, as introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The SBI economists, in their analysis released on Friday, also noted that the RBI is currently employing liquidity and macro prudential measures to attain the desired objectives of growth and inflation. Furthermore, they emphasized that the repo rates have reached their peak. Key Points
Economic TimesElon Musk says X aka Twitter will get its first AI-powered feature very soon
Elon Musk has introduced an AI-based "See similar posts" feature on his rebranded social media platform, "X", as part of a larger overhaul to transition the entire system to AI. The advanced feature, among others in the pipeline, seeks to provide a more personalised experience, revolutionising the way users engage with content and receive recommendations. Key Points
India TodayElon Musk’s X aka Twitter will get its first AI-powered feature
Elon Musk has introduced an AI-based "See similar posts" feature on his rebranded social media platform, "X", as part of a larger overhaul to transition the entire system to AI. The advanced feature, among others in the pipeline, seeks to provide a more personalised experience, revolutionising the way users engage with content and receive recommendations. Key Points
India Today
PCA regime to cover PSU NBFCs from October 2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it will bring state-owned non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) under the prompt corrective action (PCA) framework from October 2023. The central bank will review the financials of these NBFCs as of March 2024. The PCA framework was initially introduced for NBFCs on December 14, 2021, to address their growing size and systemic importance. Key Points
Economic TimesHP puts its money on AI PC to drive growth in India
HP on Thursday announced a new software platform, HP AI Studio which is designed to help data scientists and AI practitioners accelerate and scale AI model development and will be available next year. The company also introduced a new AI workstation solution that simplifies building and customizing private AI models and applications. Key Points
Economic TimesHyundai makes six airbags standard across all models
Hyundai Motor India on Tuesday said all its models in the country would now come with six airbags as standard. The automaker also announced that it has decided for voluntary participation in the recently introduced Bharat NCAP with three models to begin with, and more models to follow. PTI Key Points
The Tribune IndiaChapter on RSS founder KB Hedgewar dropped from school syllabus, says Karnataka Education Minister Bangarappa
'...syllabus on KB Hedgewar has been dropped...whatever changes they (previous govt) have done last year, we have changed it and reintroduced whatever was there last to last year...,' said the Karnataka Education Minister Key Points
FirstpostUnion govt. has rectified its mistake after 7 years, says Chidambaram on withdrawal of ₹2000 currency
P. Chidambaram said he was happy that the BJP government has withdrawn the ₹2000 currency notes. Key Points
The Hindu
No plans to extend ALMM for renewable energy player: Official
The government earlier extended the ALMM by one year till March 2024 amid industry raising concerns over raw material availability and supply chain. ALMM was introduced to boost domestic manufacturing. The official further said that the ministry on a regular basis keeps on interacting with industry stakeholders and actively addresses their issues with respect to projects . Key Points
Economic TimesNew Data Protection Bill likely to be introduced in Monsoon Session in Parliament: Centre to Supreme Court
The Centre on April 11 informed the Supreme Court that the government will table the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament in July. A five-judge Constitution Bench of Justices K. M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and C. T. Ravikumar fixed the matter for hearing in August. Key Points
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