India's political landscape is divided: a stable ruling party vs. a fragmented opposition focusedmore on undermining Congress than challenging BJP, making Congress' future uncertain.
Kashmir’s cultural richness unites its people, but political, religiousdivides, economic inequality, and the settlement of non-Kashmiris deepentensions. Dialogue is key to unity.
Smart cities in India promote urban growth, but gig workers face challenges like low pay, no benefits, and limited advancement. Solutions include better funding, partnerships, and support.
India-Spain ties have strengthened since Modi's 2017 visit and Sanchez's 2024 trip. A C-295 aircraft deal boosts defense ties, and both nations focus on G20 and global stability.
Autonomous cars, first envisioned in 1939, could reduce traffic deaths. AVs bring benefits like fewer accidents, inclusivity, and lower emissions, but raise legal and privacy concerns.
The Indian middle class carries a heavy tax burden, funding over 50% of direct taxes. Tax relief is needed to ease financial strain, boost demand, and ensure a fairer tax system.
LLMs show great promise for AGI but also pose risks. Safety frameworks like ASLs, continuous monitoring, and addressing disinformation are crucial for safer AI development.
Social media influencers are shaping opinions, promoting FOMO, and undermining critical thinking by focusing on emotional content, politics, superficial motivations, and shallow advice.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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