From India’s first AI city being planned in Lucknow to dense fog predicted to continue over Northwest India for the next 3-4 days, read to know more about the latest trending news in our December 27 news roundup.
Northwest India to continue witnessing dense fog for 3-4 days, predicts IMD
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the dense fog over Northwest India and regions adjoining Central India will continue for the next three to four days. It is noteworthy that the dense fog is already affecting buses, trains, and flights, as well.
South Africa start steady after KL Rahul’s ton takes India to 245
A resilient ton by KL Rahul took India to 245 all out in the first test between India and South Africa at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium. In the second innings, South Africa has started steady with the score at 41/1, at the time of writing.
Centre issues advisory to social media intermediaries regarding curbing deepfakes
The Central Government issued an advisory to all social media intermediaries regarding AI-powered deepfakes. The advisory is to ensure total compliance on the part of the intermediaries with the IT rules, especially the ones meant to curb the misuse of AI and deepfakes.
Active Covid cases count in India reaches 4093; 529 new cases reported in 24 hours
A total of 529 fresh Covid cases were reported in India in a single day, according to the data released by the Health Ministry on Tuesday. The total number of active Covid cases in India has now reached 4093 while three deaths were reported from the infection.
Explosion near Israel Embassy; Advisory issued for Israelis living in Delhi
According to the reports, the explosion near the Israel Embassy in Delhi was possibly an attack. Following this turn of events, the Embassy has put out an advisory for Israelis living in India, primarily to the ones living in New Delhi. The authorities are investigating the spot to find out the real reason behind the explosion.
India’s first AI city to be built in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh, the largest state in India, is all set to boost the country’s AI ecosystem with India’s first AI city, planned to be built in Lucknow. Regarding this ambitious project, UP Electronics Corporation Ltd. has already issued an EoI for the design, development, and operation of the city.
Vicky Kaushal becomes first Bollywood actor followed by official Instagram account
Bollywood Actor Vicky Kaushal has now become the first Indian celebrity to be followed by the official Instagram account on the platform. It is noteworthy that Instagram follows a total of only 81 accounts and Vicky has become the first Bollywood star to become part of the select group.
Stay tuned for more updates from across the country and follow-ups on these stories.