Meta Platforms has entered a six-year cloud computing agreement with Google, valued at over $10 billion. This follows Google’s deal with OpenAI, signifying its growing influence in the AI sector. Meta will leverage Google Cloud’s infrastructure as it invests heavily in AI development, including building large-scale data centers and seeking external partnerships to offset costs.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York amidst escalating trade tensions. The US has imposed significant tariffs on India, including a 25% charge for Russian oil purchases, and remained silent on the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense treaty.
For ages, 666 has been feared as the “Number of the Beast,” but a new perspective suggests it’s a call for awareness and growth. Recurring numbers are seen as divine signals, urging focus. Seeing 666 may indicate over-identification with materialism, imbalance in life, ego crossroads, spiritual growth, or a need to rewrite one’s narrative.
The Army revisits the 1971 war with Pakistan. Newspaper clippings from 1971 show Pakistan’s military buildup. They also highlight unrest in then-East Pakistan. The US backed Pakistan during the war. This reminder follows India’s rejection of US criticism over energy trade with Russia. Tensions between India and Pakistan are currently high after a terror attack.
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ continues its box office run into its third week. The film experienced a weekend surge in collections. However, weekday earnings saw a decline. ‘Coolie’ has earned Rs 281.30 crore in India so far. ‘War 2’, another release, lags behind ‘Coolie’ in earnings. The film ‘Coolie’ stars Rajinikanth as Deva, a former union leader.
MMA fighter Henny Rojas used his training to subdue an intruder, Austin Caresani, who broke into his Florida home. Rojas quickly protected his family, leaving Caresani with injuries before police arrested him. Caresani, now jailed, claimed he was drunk and mistook the house, while Rojas emphasized his readiness to protect his loved ones.
Microsoft has integrated its in-house image generation model, MAI-Image-1, into Bing Image Creator and Copilot Audio Expressions. This new model, designed for creators, offers high-quality, photorealistic images with faster generation times. It is now available in most regions, excluding the EU for now.
KL Rahul will captain India in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, replacing Shubman Gill who is out with a serious neck injury. With vice-captain Shreyas Iyer also sidelined, Rahul steps in. Gill’s recovery timeline is extended, raising doubts about his availability for the T20Is as well.
This week’s horoscopes offer guidance for every zodiac sign. Rat should focus on balance. Ox needs to speak from the heart. Tiger must concentrate their energy. Rabbit can release the past. Dragon grows through self-awareness. Snake creates their own pace. Horse protects their energy. Goat checks their direction. Monkey stays flexible. Rooster expresses themselves confidently….
