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No Reason To Worry,” Says India After 5 HMPV Cases
India has reported five cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in children from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. The ICMR and health experts stated that HMPV is a globally circulating virus causing mostly mild symptoms, with no unusual surge or fatalities in India. The government assured there is no reason to worry and advised standard precautions.
Justin Trudeau Reveals ‘One Regret’ After Resigning as Canada PM
Justin Trudeau resigned as Canada’s PM, citing party struggles and low poll numbers. He expressed regret over not reforming the electoral system and warned against rising populism. A Liberal leadership race will follow.
Tibet Earthquake: 95 Dead, 130 Injured, Tremors Felt in Nepal and India
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, killing at least 95 and injuring 130, according to state media. Tremors were felt in Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India, but no damage was reported near Everest. The quake, with its epicentre in Tingri, occurred at 9:05 a.m. local time.
OpenAI Faces Losses on ChatGPT Pro Due to High Usage
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman disclosed that the company is losing money on ChatGPT Pro subscriptions, despite high demand. Priced at $200 per month, Pro offers GPT-4 access and priority features. However, unexpectedly high usage is driving up operational costs, challenging the financial sustainability of the service.
Trump Renews Offer to Make Canada 51st State After Trudeau Resigns
Following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump renewed his offer to make Canada the 51st state, citing economic and security benefits. Trudeau will stay on as PM until a new leader is elected.
Seven Indian Films Eligible for 97th Oscars, Including Historic Bengali Entry
The Academy announced 323 films eligible for the 97th Oscars, with seven Indian films in the Best Picture race. Notably, Putul is the first Bengali film considered. Nomination voting runs from January 8-12, 2025, with nominees announced on January 17. The Oscars ceremony will be on March 2, 2025.
Dell Rebrands Laptops and Desktops to Simplify Product Lineup
Dell is phasing out XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude, rebranding its PCs as Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. Announced at CES 2025, the change aims to simplify choices for consumers, with new designs, improved performance, and AI-powered chipsets across the rebranded lineup.
Delhi Assembly Elections on 5 February, Results on 8 February
Delhi will vote in a single phase on 5 February, with results declared on 8 February. The current 70-member Assembly’s term ends on 23 February, prompting the formation of a new state government.
Trailers of Kangana’s “Emergency” Out, Film Due on 17 January 2025
Kangana Ranaut’s Hindi movie Emergency released its first two trailers on Monday and Tuesday. The film, where Kangana portrays Indira Gandhi and also serves as director, will hit theatres on 17 January 2025.
Watch trailers on YouTube here: tiny.cc/Kangana
