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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is developing a sovereign AI platform, including a large language model, to enhance public sector auditing. This initiative aims to leverage AI and ML tools for faster and more efficient identification of procurement concentration and cartel-risk indicators by analyzing vast datasets and detecting systemic patterns.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a pharmaceutical unit in Uttarakhand used by an international cartel to manufacture captagon, a potent psychotropic drug. In a separate operation, a Myanmar-based drug kingpin, wanted for running a large narcotics trafficking network along the India-Myanmar border, was arrested in Delhi.

US intelligence agency CIA is reportedly intensifying covert actions against Mexican drug cartels, including alleged targeted killings and expanded missions. Sources suggest a significant escalation in operations, with elite units involved in dismantling cartel networks. Mexico, however, strongly rejects claims of foreign agencies conducting lethal operations on its soil.

Mumbai's esteemed Aarohi festival returns for its 24th edition on May 20-21, showcasing six promising young Indian classical musicians. Curated by Pancham Nishad, this free event at Ravindra Natya Mandir offers a vital platform for emerging talent. The festival, celebrating its legacy of nurturing artists, promises a vibrant display of traditional music with youthful expression.

India is leading in AI-generated visuals. Users have created over a billion images with ChatGPT Images 2.0. Popular trends include 'Mini Me' avatars, anime edits, and social media collages. The tool's simplicity and improved multilingual text rendering are driving its widespread adoption.

When technology can fabricate faces, voices, entire events, the state must ensure that authenticity remains visible & deception traceable – this is the core rationale of India’s 2026 amendments to IT Rules

A young Canadian inventor, Ann Makosinski, created a remarkable flashlight that runs without batteries. It cleverly uses the heat from a human hand to generate power. This innovation highlighted how even small amounts of energy can be useful. The science behind it, thermoelectric generation, is now being further developed for various low-power applications.

Amazon's Alexa+ has launched a new feature allowing users to generate custom podcast episodes on any subject. Powered by leading news organizations, this AI tool provides on-demand audio lessons. Users simply request a topic, and Alexa creates a personalized episode. This innovation offers a new way to consume information, fitting seamlessly into daily routines for learning and entertainment.

New industrial policy ‘designed’ to directly encourage companies to recruit local youth

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a significant milestone by virtually presenting over 51,000 appointment letters to new government employees from his office in Delhi. Known as the 19th Rojgar Mela, this event includes new recruits in crucial sectors such as railways and home affairs, with simultaneous celebrations unfolding at 47 locations across the country.

In a groundbreaking operation, India's Narcotics Control Bureau has successfully dismantled an extensive international drug trafficking network, seizing an astonishing 227.7 kg of captagon, a dangerous psychotropic substance often referred to as the 'jihadi drug'.

Google is publicly testing new AI-driven ad formats in Search and AI Mode to monetize generative AI traffic. These formats, including conversational discovery, highlighted answers, direct offers, and a business agent chatbot, aim to integrate ads naturally with AI responses. While currently limited to Search and AI Mode, Google plans to expand successful formats to the standalone Gemini app.

A Microsoft manager shared an emotional moment walking his 81-year-old grandmother through the company's Bengaluru campus, fulfilling a childhood dream. Her simple words, "You are doing very meaningful work," resonated more than any professional achievement, symbolizing generations of sacrifice coming full circle.

Google has unveiled Gemini Omni, a new AI model family capable of processing diverse media inputs to generate and edit high-quality video. This multimodal engine integrates real-world knowledge and physics for realistic motion, allowing conversational video editing. Gemini Omni Flash is rolling out to premium subscribers and YouTube Shorts users this week, with broader developer access to follow.

The unveiling of Russia's two-seater Su-57D fighter jet marks a significant shift in military dynamics, potentially rekindling India's aspirations after stepping away from the FGFA program.

Dell unveiled a suite of new products for modern data centers and AI, including advanced PowerStore storage and next-gen PowerEdge servers. These offerings aim to boost performance and security for businesses navigating growing AI demands alongside traditional workloads. New cyber resilience and automation tools are also part of the expanded portfolio.