Gemini 4: Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier AI model built for long, complex tasks in coding, finance, legal work and cybersecurity. Early access is limited to trusted cyber defenders through a program called Fairwind, with wider release to follow after more safety testing. Argon can now generate up to 1 million output tokens, sixteen times more than before, and has already helped Google cut data centre memory use.
Read full articleThe Delhi High Court granted bail to Mohd Shahzal Kamal, an alleged member of a pro-ISIS group 'Harkat-ul-Harb-E-Islam,' in a case Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Kamal and the other co-accused entered into a criminal conspiracy to commit terrorist acts and wilfully abetted in providing funds for "jihadi activities" to the pro-ISIS group. He was arrested on August 31, 2021 in the NIA case registered in 2018
Christa Pike was convicted of killing 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville in 1995. Pike was 18 at the time. Prosecutors said Slemmer was taken to a wooded area, where she was tortured and killed.
Ohio's minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $11.40 per hour from January 1, 2027. Tipped employees will see their minimum wage rise to $5.70, with tips being additional. This increase is part of a constitutional requirement linked to inflation rates. Businesses with annual gross receipts over $420,000 will be affected by this wage adjustment. The increase reflects the Consumer Price Index change over the previous year, as reported.
Harmanpreet Singh scored twice for India through penalty corners in the initial minutes of the match. Sukhjeet Singh added a goal from the field, extending India's lead further. Although Pakistan responded with three goals in the second half, India maintained their composure. Abhishek secured the win with a decisive goal in the final minute of the contest.
BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi after he alleged illegal alterations to the Election Commission's online voter registration forms. Labelling the Congress leader a "pre-eminent fraudster" and "inauthentic politician," senior BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Gandhi of using lies, misinformation and different propaganda to protect his own family's political interests.
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh revolted against his own party while accompanying Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh during the filing of nomination papers for the Bihar legislative council elections. He made his intent to ensure JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna Graduates constituency, supported the JSP nominee. The JDU national secretary said that the party president has been informed of the development and that appropriate measures will be taken.
Dyson introduced an innovative AI toothbrush designed to enhance dental care, but shortly after its release, numerous customers faced issues like water leakage and device malfunctions. This led to the quick withdrawal of the product from markets such as France, the US, and Singapore. Dyson attributed the problems to manufacturing defects and is actively working to rectify them while ensuring robust customer support.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan scored a remarkable 80 not out against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semifinal. His innings helped India post a total of 169 runs after a difficult start. Kishan surpassed Virat Kohli for the most fifty-plus scores in T20I matches this year. Sri Lanka struggled to chase the target, collapsing for just 45 runs.