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  • Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Galaxy Buds3 series at Galaxy Unpacked [details inside]

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    Samsung Electronics finally took the wraps off its latest devices, the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Buds3, and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris, bringing to consumers yet another flagship series of consumer products with great emphasis on AI integration.

    Samsung Galaxy AI marked a significant milestone for the South Korean tech giant and with the new Galaxy Z series, Samsung pushes the limits on the AI integration bit in its Galaxy devices. The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 are designed to maximize AI capabilities with practical use cases.

    “Samsung’s long history of innovation has allowed us to lead in the mobile space, creating the foldable form factor and ushering in the mobile AI era,” TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, said during the launch. “Our foldables meet the unique needs of every user and now, enhanced by the power of Galaxy AI, Samsung is delivering an experience like never before.”

    Continuing its engineering prowess, Samsung made the new Galaxy Z phones slimmer and lighter without compromising on for portability and durability. The new phones features Armor Aluminum 2 and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, making them the most durable Galaxy Z series to date.

    Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. There is an upgraded cooling system to further boost performance with a larger vapour chamber on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Z Flip6 gets a vapour chamber, too, this time around.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6 launched

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6 launchedIBT

    While all these advancements are noteworthy, Samsung’s emphasis on AI is unmissable. The Galaxy Z Fold6 offers a range of AI-powered features and tools that enhance productivity. For instance, there’s Note Assist on Samsung Notes, which offers translation, summaries, and auto-formatting for meeting notes. The Composer from Samsung Keyboard generates suggested text based on simple keywords for email and social media apps. The Galaxy Z Fold6’s large screen also enhances the S Pen experience, allowing for more sophisticated art creation.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6 launched

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6 launchedIBT

    The Galaxy Z Flip6 offers new customization and creativity features with its 3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow. AI-assisted functions like Suggested replies, accessing Samsung Health updates, and selecting the next track on the music widget are right at your fingertips without opening the device. FlexCam gets a new feature called Auto Zoom, which detects the subject and adjusts framing accordingly.

    In terms of security and sustainability, both devices are protected by Samsung Knox and they feature recycled materials and packaging made from 100% recycled paper.

    New Buds are here, too

    In addition to the new foldable devices, Samsung also launched the all-new Galaxy Buds3 series, which is powered by Galaxy AI to bring some practical features for users. For instance, the new Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro can use Interpreter in Listening mode and Voice Command to enhance functionality. The Adaptive EQ and Adaptive ANC optimize sound quality and smartly detect noises to cancel them out.

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6 launched

    Samsung Galaxy Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro launchedIBT

    The Buds have undergone major overhaul in terms of design, featuring sharp looks and the Galaxy Buds3 Pro levels up with advanced hardware for a premium audio experience, with recycled materials used in their design.

    The Galaxy Buds3 Pro feature a Canal Type design for immersive sound experiences and the Galaxy Buds3, have an Open Type design, which is ideal for extended use. What truly stands out is the premium blade design, giving it a sharp, ultra-sleek and modern look, which is further enhanced by Blade Lights that look cool when lit up. The earbuds support the functions of pinching or swiping on the blade for seamless functionality.

    The Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, and Galaxy Buds3 series will be available for pre-order starting today, with general availability beginning July 24. The Galaxy Z Fold6 comes in Silver Shadow, Pink, and Navy, while the Galaxy Z Flip6 is available in Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, and Mint, with exclusive colors available online.

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  • Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]IBT

    Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris is not all about the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6. There are more exciting stuff that Samsung showcased at today’s event, making its wearables lineup exciting. The South Korean tech giant has officially launched the Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Watch Ultra alongside Galaxy Watch7. These new devices, like the foldables, leverage Galaxy AI, in order to provide comprehensive wellness experiences for users.

    “The latest additions to our wearables portfolio integrate Samsung’s most advanced technologies and innovations, enabling you to take control of your health and wellness with preventative healthcare solutions. The intelligence, guidance and insights that are offered with Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra will help users turn data into meaningful insights and create a whole new era of expanded intelligent health experiences,” TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, said at the event.

    Galaxy Ring is here

    Samsung Galaxy Ring features 24/7 health monitoring in a lightweight, durable design. With up to seven days of battery life and a stylish finish, it offers continuous support, best-in-class sleep analysis combined with sleep AI algorithm, heart rate alerts, and menstrual cycle tracking. The ring integrates seamlessly with Samsung Health, providing users with a cohesive health platform without a subscription. There’s a new feature called Energy Score, which is powered by Galaxy AI and it is calculated by evaluating your physical and mental conditions across four significant factors: Sleep, Activity, Sleeping Heart Rate and Sleeping Heart Rate Variability.

    The Galaxy Ring has some core health features like Heart Rate Alert, Live Heart Rate Check, Auto Workout Detection, Inactive Alert. Users can control it with a double pinch via Gestures support.

    The Ring features a Titanium Grade 5 finish and comes in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver and Titanium Gold. Worried about sizing? Samsung has you covered with nine size options.

    Galaxy Watch Ultra: The ultimate smartwatch

    The Galaxy Watch Ultra is the newest addition to the lineup. It is built for extreme durability and high-performance fitness tracking. It has a titanium grade 4frame, advanced water resistance (10ATM), and capabilities for tracking activities at various altitudes. It can withstand temperatures as low as -20 degrees and as high as 55 degrees. Designed for those who push the limits, the watch also has a cool Night Mode, which ensures optimal readability in extreme dark scenes.

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]IBT

    With new workout metrics, personalized heart rate zones, and an emergency siren, it is as loaded as it gets. The premium smartwatch also boasts a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and up to 100 hours of battery life in power-saving mode and 48 hours in Exercise Power Saving.

    The orange strap is identical to the one on Apple Watch Ultra, but the dial design is completely fresh. It has a new cushion design and a Dynamic Lug System ensures absolute comfort while wearing it.

    Under the hood, the Watch Ultra is powered by an industry-first 3nm CPU, Dual-frequency GPS system for precise location tracking, stylish watch-faces, Double Pinch Gestures, and useful Suggested replies for quick response to messages.

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]IBT

    As for health tracking, the watch supports:

    1. De Novo FDA-authorized Sleep Apnea feature

    2. Heart Rate monitoring

    3. IHRN (Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification)

    4. ECG

    5. BP

    6. AGEs Index (non-invasive sugar monitoring)

    Galaxy Watch7: It has everything, but…

    The Galaxy Watch7 has all the features that the Watch Ultra has, including advanced workout tracking, sleep apnea detection, heart rate monitoring, and innovative features like the AGEs Index for metabolic health. With an enhanced BioActive Sensor and a powerful 3nm Processor, it delivers precise health readings and a seamless user experience.

    The only thing users will miss out on with the Watch7 as compared to the Watch Ultra is the advanced durability.

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]IBT

    It comes in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm. The 40mm is available in Green and Cream, while Galaxy Watch7 44mm is available in Green and Silver.

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]

    Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Samsung launches Galaxy Ring, Watch Ultra & Watch 7 [details]IBT

    Availability

    Pre-orders for the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra begin on July 10, with general availability starting July 24.

  • Mumbai Local: The names of these 7 Mumbai local stations will be changed, check details here

    Mumbai Local Station New Name: The Maharashtra Legislative Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to rename seven stations on Mumbai’s local train network.

    The Mahayuti government of Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will now send the new names to the central government for its approval. The resolution moved by state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandrakant Patil was passed unanimously.

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    Most station names on the Mumbai local train network are in English and are argued to reflect a colonial legacy.

    Which station will be renamed as what?

    According to the proposal, Curry Road station will be renamed Lalbagh, Sandhurst Road to Dongri, Marine Lines to Mumbadevi and Charni Road to Girgaon. Sandhurst Road will be renamed on the Central Line as well as the Harbour Line. Among other stations, Cotton Green station will be renamed Kalachowki, Dockyard Road to Mazagaon and King Circle to Tirthankar Parshvanath.

    Also Read: Weather Forecast : Heavy rain will occur from today, orange and yellow alert issued for these districts

    The names of stations have been changed earlier also

    Station names have been changed in Mumbai before as well, such as the historic station Victoria Terminus was renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Elphinstone Road was renamed as Prabhadevi.

    This question was asked about Aurangabad airport

    Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve raised a question regarding renaming the airport in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city. This airport is still called Aurangabad Airport. Deputy Speaker Neelam Gorhe rejected Danve’s demand for discussion, saying that the concerned minister can answer his question later.

    The Maharashtra government had earlier also renamed Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts in the Marathwada region as Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv respectively.

     

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  • Old Pension Update: Government will give 50% pension guarantee to central employees, see details

    Old Pension Update: If you are also investing in NPS for pension after retirement, then this news is of your use. Yes, central employees and employees of different state governments have been demanding for a long time to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).

    Accepting the demands of government employees, OPS was also restored in Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Jharkhand. But the central government refused to restore it. Despite this, lakhs of employees are adamant on their demand.

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    The government will assure 50% pension to the employees!

    Employee unions say that after retirement, there is no fixed benefit under NPS, whereas in OPS the employee gets a fixed pension. In such a situation, the government is trying to assure the central employees coming under NPS that they will get the same benefits as OPS after retirement. The government is trying to give 50% of the monthly salary to the employees coming under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) as pension after retirement.

    Also Read: Mumbai Local: The names of these 7 Mumbai local stations will be changed, check details here

    Employees are getting good returns in the current scheme.

    This step is being taken by the government because employees are worried whether they will get adequate pension after retirement or not. However, employees recruited after 2004 are getting good returns in the current scheme. But for that it is necessary that the employee has maintained the deposit of money without any withdrawal for 25-30 years. After the announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in this matter, a committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Finance Secretary TV Somanathan (TV Somanathan committee).

    Decision not to return to OPS:

    According to a news published in the Times of India (TOI), the central government has decided not to return to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). But the government kept the window open for a certain level of help at a time when the Congress was announcing to reverse the decision of the Manmohan Singh government. Under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), half of the last salary received every month after retirement is given as pension. This pension also increases from time to time based on the recommendation of the Pay Commission. But in the New Pension Scheme (NPS), government employees deposit 10% of the basic salary and the government contributes 14% to it.

    The government is now considering giving 50% guarantee.

    Employees get pension based on the amount deposited after retirement. The Somanathan Committee has studied the pension schemes of countries around the world and the changes made by the Andhra Pradesh government. Also, this committee is also studying what will be the effect if the government guarantees a certain amount on pension. The study made it clear that it is possible for the central government to guarantee 40-45% pension. But this will not alleviate the worries of employees working for 25-30 years. That is why the government is now considering giving 50% guarantee.

    In the new system the government will create a fund!

    This simply means that if there is a shortage of money for pension, the government will make up for it, and it will also be necessary to make an estimate every year. Some committee members say that the central government does not have a retirement fund in the government pension scheme. In the new system, the government will probably create a fund. Money will be deposited in this fund every year, just like companies create a fund for retirement benefits for their employees.

    Employees are getting benefits like OPS

    According to TOI, officials say that those who work in government jobs for 25-30 years are getting good returns equal to the pension received under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). In fact, till now complaints of getting less pension are coming only from those people who have left this scheme after working for 20 years or less.

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  • Big News for these Employees! The government is preparing to retire these employees before time, check details

    New Delhi, Modi government has began to crack down on careless employees. Unhappy with the non-compliance of directions on time, the middle has requested all ministries to overview the work of employees on time in order that those that carry out poorly might be retired before time.

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    In an order, the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) requested the involved ministries to direct the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), banks, autonomous establishments and statutory our bodies below their administrative management to overview the employees. The order mentioned that the efficiency of government employees must be used to discover out whether or not their work is right or not. If they aren’t working within the curiosity of the nation, then they need to be retired before time.

    This order has been issued to the secretaries of all central government departments. It has been mentioned that the executive ministries and departments ought to comply with this and submit its report to DoPT as quickly as attainable. The instruction mentioned, it has been discovered that the foundations usually are not being adopted within the departments of some ministries. This is inflicting delay in figuring out government employees for overview below the related provisions of Fundamental Rules (FR)-56 (J) / (I) and Rule 48 of Central Civil Services or CCS (Pension) Rules (now, amended as Rule 42 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021).

    Also Read: EPS Withdrawal Rules: Rules for withdrawing cash from EPS modified, check rule instantly

    These guidelines decide the coverage for overview of government employees and their obligatory retirement. This hastens the government work. DoPT mentioned in its order dated June 27, ministries/departments have been requested to instantly determine the employees for overview below the related provisions of the essential/pension guidelines. These employees must be reviewed and the report must be shared instantly. Accordingly, all ministries and departments have been requested to submit the report by the fifteenth of each month from July.

     

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  • HDFC Bank new credit card rules will be effective from august 1st- 2024, Know details of changes

    HDFC Bank Credit Card Rules: There is large information for crores of credit card holders of the nation’s largest financial institution HDFC Bank. The financial institution goes to alter the rules of its credit card. These will come into impact from August 1, 2024. If you additionally use HDFC’s credit card, then we’re telling you about its new costs.

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    There are going to be changes in these rules

    1. HDFC Bank credit card holders will should pay 1% cost as transaction payment in the event that they pay their hire via third celebration apps like Cred, Cheq, MobiKwik, Freecharge. This cost can be as much as a most of Rs 3,000 per transaction.

    2. Apart from hire cost, the financial institution has additionally modified the costs for gasoline transactions. Now clients will not should pay any additional cost on gasoline transactions lower than Rs 15,000. On the opposite hand, for a payment of greater than Rs 15,000, you will should pay 1 p.c cost on the transaction, however the most restrict of the payment can be as much as Rs 3,000.

    Also Read: Big News for these Employees! The authorities is getting ready to retire these workers earlier than time, test details

    3. The financial institution has additionally made changes within the utility transaction costs. Customers will not should pay any service cost on utility payments as much as Rs 50,000. On transactions above Rs 50,000, you will should pay a payment of 1% per transaction, the restrict of which might be as much as Rs 3000.

    4. Customers will should pay 3.5% mark up cost on worldwide foreign money transactions.

    5. The financial institution will cost zero service cost on direct cost of faculty and faculty charges. On the opposite hand, on utilizing third celebration apps like Cred, Cheq, MobiKwik, Freecharge, clients will should pay a payment of 1 p.c per transaction or as much as a most of Rs 3,000. Payments to worldwide faculties and faculties should not included on this.

    5. If you fail to make the credit card cost on time, you will should pay a penalty ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 1300. The penalty quantity will rely on the excellent quantity.

    6. The financial institution has modified the EMI processing payment of its credit card. If you course of EMI via HDFC credit card after procuring from any web site, then you definitely will should pay a payment of Rs 299 as processing cost for this. Along with this, clients will additionally should pay GST along with these costs.

    New rules will come into impact from August 1

    HDFC Bank has knowledgeable on its official web site that every one the changes within the credit card rules will be applied from August 1, 2024.

     

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  • Weather Update: Heavy rain forecast in this state for the next five days from June 28, check details here

    Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a particular forecast for Uttarakhand and warned of heavy rains until July 3. Monsoon is anticipated to hit some components of Uttarakhand on June 28-29.

    With the onset of monsoon in Uttarakhand, stress can also be going to extend. Along with forecasting heavy rains in many districts of the state, an alert has additionally been issued. Along with the warning issued by the Meteorological Department, the administration has additionally come on alert mode.

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    On Wednesday, it rained in Uttarakhand from hilly areas to plains. The complete Uttarakhand was drenched resulting from pre-monsoon rain. This has introduced down the temperature. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a particular forecast for Uttarakhand and warned of heavy rain until July 3.

    Also, there’s a risk of monsoon arriving in some components of Uttarakhand on 28-29 June. Director of Meteorological Center Dr. Bikram Singh stated that 51 mm rain fell in Jolly Grant of Dehradun, 6.6 mm in Dehradun, 4 mm in Pantnagar, 2.2 mm in Tehri, 6.5 mm in Nainital. Strong winds additionally blew in the plains.

    Also Read: Indian Railways prime five occupancy VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS Trains, check title and route

    He stated that an orange alert has been issued for heavy rains from June 27 to 29 and July 2-3. While a yellow alert has been issued for June 30 and July 1. People must be cautious throughout heavy rains.

    Last yr, the monsoon reached Uttarakhand on 23 June. This time it’s working late. The division has predicted the arrival of monsoon on 28 or 29 June. However, the Meteorological Department says that these are the regular dates for the arrival of monsoon. On the different hand, 34-year-old Sachin, son of Naresh Singh, died whereas working in the subject resulting from lightning in Magarsada village of Sitarganj on Wednesday morning.

    Heavy rain in Dehradun, river overflows in Rishikesh

    The pre-monsoon rain in Dehradun on Wednesday introduced reduction from the humidity that was persevering with for the final two days. The temperature dropped by 3.9 levels in Doon resulting from the half an hour of rain on Wednesday afternoon. While the temperature in Doon was 37.9 levels on Tuesday, it was 34 levels on Wednesday. The rain began at round 12:30 in the afternoon, which continued for about half an hour.

    In Dehradun, Sahastradhara, Canal Road, Jolly Grant, Parade Ground space acquired heavy rain. While different areas additionally acquired good rain. Jolly Grant acquired 51 mm of rain. The temperature was 32 levels in the afternoon, however as quickly because it rained, the temperature dropped to 23 levels. The wind additionally blew at a pace of 13 km per hour. Humidity remained at 100.

    Many automobiles bought caught resulting from the surge in Kharasrot river.

    Due to the change in climate and the heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon, the Kharasrot seasonal river positioned at Muni Ki Reti bought flooded. Due to the sudden flood of water from the mountain, a dozen automobiles standing in the river bought caught. There was a commotion when three automobiles began floating in the river. The native folks instantly knowledgeable the police about it. A joint staff together with the SDRF instantly reached the spot. The automobiles floating in the river had been stopped with nice issue at a distance of 10 meters from the Ganga. The automobiles caught in the water had been taken out one after the other with nice issue.

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  • Weather Update: Heavy rain forecast in this state for the next five days from June 28, check details here

    Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a particular forecast for Uttarakhand and warned of heavy rains until July 3. Monsoon is predicted to hit some elements of Uttarakhand on June 28-29.

    With the onset of monsoon in Uttarakhand, rigidity can also be going to extend. Along with forecasting heavy rains in many districts of the state, an alert has additionally been issued. Along with the warning issued by the Meteorological Department, the administration has additionally come on alert mode.

    – Advertisement –

    On Wednesday, it rained in Uttarakhand from hilly areas to plains. The complete Uttarakhand was drenched resulting from pre-monsoon rain. This has introduced down the temperature. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a particular forecast for Uttarakhand and warned of heavy rain until July 3.

    Also, there’s a risk of monsoon arriving in some elements of Uttarakhand on 28-29 June. Director of Meteorological Center Dr. Bikram Singh stated that 51 mm rain fell in Jolly Grant of Dehradun, 6.6 mm in Dehradun, 4 mm in Pantnagar, 2.2 mm in Tehri, 6.5 mm in Nainital. Strong winds additionally blew in the plains.

    Also Read: Indian Railways prime five occupancy VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS Trains, check identify and route

    He stated that an orange alert has been issued for heavy rains from June 27 to 29 and July 2-3. While a yellow alert has been issued for June 30 and July 1. People needs to be cautious throughout heavy rains.

    Last 12 months, the monsoon reached Uttarakhand on 23 June. This time it’s working late. The division has predicted the arrival of monsoon on 28 or 29 June. However, the Meteorological Department says that these are the regular dates for the arrival of monsoon. On the different hand, 34-year-old Sachin, son of Naresh Singh, died whereas working in the area resulting from lightning in Magarsada village of Sitarganj on Wednesday morning.

    Heavy rain in Dehradun, river overflows in Rishikesh

    The pre-monsoon rain in Dehradun on Wednesday introduced reduction from the humidity that was persevering with for the final two days. The temperature dropped by 3.9 levels in Doon resulting from the half an hour of rain on Wednesday afternoon. While the temperature in Doon was 37.9 levels on Tuesday, it was 34 levels on Wednesday. The rain began at round 12:30 in the afternoon, which continued for about half an hour.

    In Dehradun, Sahastradhara, Canal Road, Jolly Grant, Parade Ground space obtained heavy rain. While different areas additionally obtained good rain. Jolly Grant obtained 51 mm of rain. The temperature was 32 levels in the afternoon, however as quickly because it rained, the temperature dropped to 23 levels. The wind additionally blew at a velocity of 13 km per hour. Humidity remained at 100.

    Many automobiles obtained caught resulting from the surge in Kharasrot river.

    Due to the change in climate and the heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon, the Kharasrot seasonal river positioned at Muni Ki Reti obtained flooded. Due to the sudden flood of water from the mountain, a dozen automobiles standing in the river obtained caught. There was a commotion when three automobiles began floating in the river. The native individuals instantly knowledgeable the police about it. A joint group together with the SDRF instantly reached the spot. The automobiles floating in the river had been stopped with nice issue at a distance of 10 meters from the Ganga. The automobiles caught in the water had been taken out one after the other with nice issue.

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  • Reports of second BSNL data breach raise major privacy and security concerns [details]

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    It has been reported that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced a serious data breach. This is the second such breach in the last few months.

    The breach is said to include sensitive user and operational data. As part of the attack on BSNL servers, the unknown entity is said to possess “SIM card details, home location register data, and server-related critical security keys”.

    As per reports, such stolen data and information can be misused to carry out criminal activities like SIM card cloning, identity theft, and even extortion, with serious repercussions.

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    What has been claimed in reports:

    The digital risk management firm Athenian Tech had reported through news media that the threat actor behind the cyberattack goes by the name “kiberphant0m”.

    As per the report, around 278 GB of data has been compromised from BSNL’s telecom operations. The breached data goes beyond user related data and includes server snapshots of BSNL’s SOLARIS servers that can be used to carry out further attacks and create severe cybersecurity risks.

    The threat actor claims to possess critical information such as International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) numbers, SIM card details, PIN codes, authentication keys, amongst others.The data is reportedly being sold online and priced at $5000 for purchase via the dark web.

    Kanishk Gaur, CEO of Athentian Tech, highlighted to the media the “complex” and “critical” nature of the breached data, which goes beyond typical user information and targets the core of BSNL’s operational systems. This could lead to more “sophisticated cyber-attacks, targeting not only BSNL but other interconnected systems and networks” with serious repercussions for national security.

    The previous attack on BSNL servers occurred in December 2023. A threat actor under the “alias “Perell” had disclosed a “sample dataset” on a dark web forum,” including sensitive details of fibre and landline users of BSNL. The dataset contained about 32,000 lines of data and the threat actor claimed that the total number of lines across all databases amounts to over 2.9 million.”

    A formal response to the reports and other details are awaited from BSNL.

  • Is Claude 3.5 Sonnet better than GPT- 4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro: Anthropic thinks so [details]

    Claude 3.5 Sonnet

    Anthropic’s newest AI Model: Claude 3.5 SonnetOfficial Anthropic Website

    In competition with the other major Big Tech AI releases, Amazon Bedrock’s Anthropic released Claude 3.5 Sonnet- “the most powerful AI model to date.”

    According to Anthropic, the new model “outperforms other models available today, including OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro, as well as Anthropic’s own previously most capable model, Claude 3 Opus, in areas including expert knowledge, coding, and complex reasoning.”

    With more and more AI options available, the actual measures of success for each model will be dependent on users determining which AI model suits their real time purposes the best.

    About Claude 3.5 Sonnet:

    According to Anthropic, this AI model excels at “complex tasks such as context-sensitive customer support, orchestrating multi-step workflows, streamlining code translations, and creating revenue-generating user-facing applications.”

    It also is adept at “creative writing, representing a step-change in its ability to understand nuance and humor.” It has advanced capabilities to process “images with state-of-the-art vision, particularly when interpreting charts and graphs—helping to get faster, deeper insights from data.”

    Reports have also made note of the AI’s enhanced coding capabilities with “sophisticated reasoning and advanced troubleshooting capabilities, offering best-in-class accuracy.”

    Results from the comparative testing of competing models:

    Claude 3.5 Sonnet comparison results

    Results from Anthropic’s comparative testing with other AI modelsAnthropic

    For easy understanding of some technical concepts used above, the measurements referring to “0-shots” and ‘COT- chain of thought’ are based on the number of cycles taken by each AI model to provide an answer, while testing each function.

    Functions like ‘reasoning over text’ indicate the level of performance by each AI model when it comes to information processing and math functions using textual paragraphs. ‘Mixed evaluations’ provide measures indicating how complex tasks are carried out with more intricate levels of reasoning and creativity.

    Claude 3.5 Sonnet comparison results contd

    Results from Anthropic’s comparative testing with other AI models continuedAnthropic

    The images above are based on Anthropic‘s own testing. Some key performance highlights:

    • Claude 3.5 Sonnet outperforms other models, ranking first in its performance for 11 out of the 13 functions measured.

    • ChatGPT-4o ties 1st with Claude 3.5 Sonnet on ‘Undergraduate level knowledge’ and ranks 1st on ‘Math problem-solving’ as well as ‘Visual question answering’.It comes in a close second on 4 other measures where information was available.

    • Gemini 1.5 Pro takes 2nd place just past GPT-4o in 6 measures of ‘Visual math reasoning’, ‘Science diagrams’, ‘Chart Q& A’ and ‘Document visual Q&A’. It also ranks 2nd in ‘Mixed evaluations’ and ‘Grade school math’. It remains 3rd out of the remaining categories for the AI models reported, where information was available.

    There are certain basic commonalities amongst the three AI models: Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro, though they differ in their approach, scope and appearance. For instance, they include improved user experiences through more perceptive AI modelling, features for persons with disabilities and physical impairments, as well as privacy and safety advancements.

    It is important to note that reports from other independent sources have used different function measures, with varying results. However, the general trend marks that Claude 3.5 Sonnet serves as a fair competitor to the other AI models. Further comparative testing and real-time application tests can be expected for a more accurate picture, especially significant for determining user preferences.