Congo’s Ebola death toll crosses 3,000 amid worst outbreak in country’s history

More than 6,100 Ebola cases and 3,000 deaths are recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Weak surveillance and insecurity hinder efforts to contain the nation’s worst-ever epidemic. Schools have reopened amid concerns about potential transmission within classrooms. No approved vaccine exists for the Bundibugyo species, though some are in development. Britain has pledged over…

Kalyan Silks’ Rs 1,500 Onam ad misleading; consumer court orders Rs 31,500 payout

A consumer commission directed Kalyan Silks to pay Rs 1,500 for a misleading advertisement. The advertisement implied immediate shopping benefits which were conditional and delayed. The commission found the prominent claim misleading, ignoring fine print conditions. It also awarded Rs 25,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 litigation costs. The retailer must also provide durable invoices and…

Sam Altman has a message for Meta: I don’t like smart glasses

Sam Altman has publicly voiced his skepticism regarding smart eyewear, a sector where Meta is keenly investing substantial resources. Despite slower sales for its Quest headsets, Meta’s AI-integrated glasses continue to thrive, significantly boosting earnings for their Reality Labs division recently. Meanwhile, OpenAI, in collaboration with Jony Ive, is conceptualizing its own AI devices. Altman…

‘Savarkar never hated Muslims’: Grandnephew targets Rahul Gandhi in Pune court

In a recent court hearing, Satyaki Savarkar emphasized that V.D. Savarkar had no hatred for Muslims, contradicting Rahul Gandhi’s portrayal of him as a rabid extremist. He pointed out that Savarkar’s literature offered constructive pathways for Muslim development. Also entered into evidence was Gopal Godse’s interview, which discussed Nathuram’s ties to the RSS, directly related…