‘Bar is extremely high’: Google exec on company’s AI talent recruitment process

Google’s AI recruitment prioritizes “curious, AI-first thinkers” who embrace new creation methods, according to marketing VP Adrienne Lofton. The company seeks top global talent, maintaining its already high hiring standards. Lofton highlighted how AI tools like Gemini Live and Veo 3 are revolutionizing marketing workflows, accelerating go-to-market processes and enabling innovative outcomes.

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686 schools closed/merged in undivided Koraput in 5 years: MoS Jayant Chaudhary

Over 680 government and aided schools have been closed or merged in the undivided Koraput region over five years, impacting 8,854 students, primarily from tribal communities. This trend disproportionately affects children in remote areas, forcing them to travel significantly longer distances, violating Right to Education norms and exacerbating existing infrastructure gaps.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving Milwaukee Bucks? NBA star shocks fans with sudden social media purge

Milwaukee Bucks fans are concerned as Giannis Antetokounmpo has significantly altered his social media, removing most team-related posts. This, coupled with the Bucks’ poor season performance and recent losses, has fueled speculation about a potential trade. Despite past loyalty, the team’s struggles and Giannis’s desire for championships are raising alarms.

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Development of stress tolerant, biofortified varieties need of the hour, say experts

Agricultural scientist S S Chahal urged researchers to develop water-efficient, heat-tolerant, and nutrient-rich crops to ensure nutritional security. He emphasized shifting focus to high-value crops like pulses and oilseeds to boost farmer incomes. Birsa Agricultural University’s vice-chancellor highlighted the critical need to improve Jharkhand’s low seed replacement rate, advocating for stronger seed production infrastructure.

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Patna Police’s Shakti Suraksha Dal gets 1,900 distress calls in Nov

In November, Patna’s Shakti Suraksha Dal responded to a remarkable 1,909 distress calls, providing support through counselling, legal assistance, and even emergency ambulance services. This innovative women-safety initiative swiftly addressed various issues, from harassment to cybercrime, ensuring that the vulnerable populations in the city were protected with both speed and compassion.

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