<p>Apple has unveiled its biggest artificial intelligence push yet at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, placing AI at the centre of its software strategy across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro.</p><p>The annual developer conference, held at Apple Park in California, introduced a redesigned Siri, new Apple Intelligence features, AI-powered tools across core apps and updates to iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27 and visionOS 27. Apple says the goal is simple: make its devices more helpful, more personal and easier to use without compromising privacy. The announcements come as Apple faces growing competition from AI leaders including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Anthropic.</p><h2><strong>Siri gets its biggest upgrade since launch</strong></h2><p>The biggest announcement from WWDC 2026 was the launch of Siri AI, a complete redesign of Apple's voice assistant. Apple says the new Siri is more conversational, more context-aware and better at understanding what users are trying to do. Unlike earlier versions, Siri AI can follow complex conversations, remember context from previous requests and perform multi-step tasks across apps.</p><p>The upgraded assistant can:</p><p>Understand on-screen content<br>Search through messages and photos<br>Find information from previous conversations<br>Retrieve saved and unsaved details<br>Provide more natural responses</p><p>Apple also introduced a dedicated Siri AI app, allowing users to interact with the assistant in a chatbot-style interface similar to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. The company said Siri AI will enter beta later this year.</p><h2><strong>Apple Intelligence expands across the ecosystem</strong></h2><p>Apple also announced major updates to Apple Intelligence, the company's AI platform. The technology is now being integrated deeper into Apple's operating systems and applications. According to Apple, users will see AI-powered features in Safari, Photos, Messages, Phone, Passwords and other core apps.</p><p>Some of the new capabilities include:</p><p>AI-assisted photo editing<br>Smarter content recommendations<br>Enhanced search tools<br>Better text generation<br>Context-aware suggestions</p><p>Apple says many of these features will run directly on-device, while more complex requests will use the company's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure to maintain privacy.</p><h2><strong>iOS 27 introduces smarter features</strong></h2><p>Apple's latest iPhone operating system, iOS 27, received several AI-focused upgrades. The new software includes a redesigned Siri experience, enhanced Visual Intelligence features and improvements across productivity apps. Users will also gain access to AI-powered image editing tools, smarter notifications and contextual assistance during phone calls.</p><p>They also refined its Liquid Glass interface after feedback from users, adding greater customization options and improving readability.</p><p>According to Apple, iOS 27 will be available on devices as old as the iPhone 11, helping bring AI features to a wider user base.</p><p>Vision Pro and Macs get AI upgrades too<br>Apple extended its AI ambitions beyond smartphones.</p><p>For Vision Pro users, visionOS 27 introduces Siri AI integration, allowing users to interact with both digital and physical environments using voice commands and AI-powered assistance. Apple also announced new immersive features, improved multitasking and faster wireless performance.</p><p>Mac users will receive macOS 27, which includes deeper Apple Intelligence integration, updated productivity tools and improvements to system performance. Apple says the software is designed to make everyday tasks more efficient through AI assistance.</p><h2><strong>Privacy remains central to Apple's AI strategy</strong></h2><p>While many AI companies focus on building larger models and cloud-based services, Apple continues to emphasise privacy. The company reiterated that many Apple Intelligence features process information directly on users' devices. When cloud computing is required, Apple says requests are handled through Private Cloud Compute, which is designed to protect user information.</p><p>Apple executives repeatedly highlighted privacy as a key differentiator between Apple's approach and that of some competitors.</p>

Apple unveils major AI push at WWDC 2026 with smarter Siri, Apple Intelligence upgrades and AI features across iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro. Focus on privacy, on-device processing and seamless user experience marks Apple’s biggest AI leap yet.

Apple has unveiled its biggest artificial intelligence push yet at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, placing AI at the centre of its software strategy across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. The annual developer conference, held at Apple Park in California, introduced a redesigned Siri, new Apple Intelligence features, AI-powered tools across core apps and updates to iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27 and visionOS 27. Apple says the goal is simple: make its devices more helpful, more personal and easier to use without compromising privacy. The announcements come as Apple faces growing competition from AI leaders including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and Anthropic. Siri gets its biggest upgrade since launch The biggest announcement from WWDC 2026 was the launch of Siri AI, a complete redesign of Apple's voice assistant. Apple says the new Siri is more conversational, more context-aware and better at understanding what users are trying to do. Unlike earlier versions, Siri AI can follow complex conversations, remember context from previous requests and perform multi-step tasks across apps. The upgraded assistant can: Understand on-screen content Search through messages and photos Find information from previous conversations Retrieve saved and unsaved details Provide more natural responses Apple also introduced a dedicated Siri AI app, allowing users to interact with the assistant in a chatbot-style interface similar to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. The company said Siri AI will enter beta later this year. Apple Intelligence expands across the ecosystem Apple also announced major updates to Apple Intelligence, the company's AI platform. The technology is now being integrated deeper into Apple's operating systems and applications. According to Apple, users will see AI-powered features in Safari, Photos, Messages, Phone, Passwords and other core apps. Some of the new capabilities include: AI-assisted photo editing Smarter content recommendations Enhanced search tools Better text generation Context-aware suggestions Apple says many of these features will run directly on-device, while more complex requests will use the company's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure to maintain privacy. iOS 27 introduces smarter features Apple's latest iPhone operating system, iOS 27, received several AI-focused upgrades. The new software includes a redesigned Siri experience, enhanced Visual Intelligence features and improvements across productivity apps. Users will also gain access to AI-powered image editing tools, smarter notifications and contextual assistance during phone calls. They also refined its Liquid Glass interface after feedback from users, adding greater customization options and improving readability. According to Apple, iOS 27 will be available on devices as old as the iPhone 11, helping bring AI features to a wider user base. Vision Pro and Macs get AI upgrades too Apple extended its AI ambitions beyond smartphones. For Vision Pro users, visionOS 27 introduces Siri AI integration, allowing users to interact with both digital and physical environments using voice commands and AI-powered assistance. Apple also announced new immersive features, improved multitasking and faster wireless performance. Mac users will receive macOS 27, which includes deeper Apple Intelligence integration, updated productivity tools and improvements to system performance. Apple says the software is designed to make everyday tasks more efficient through AI assistance. Privacy remains central to Apple's AI strategy While many AI companies focus on building larger models and cloud-based services, Apple continues to emphasise privacy. The company reiterated that many Apple Intelligence features process information directly on users' devices. When cloud computing is required, Apple says requests are handled through Private Cloud Compute, which is designed to protect user information. Apple executives repeatedly highlighted privacy as a key differentiator between Apple's approach and that of some competitors.

<p>Apple unveils major AI push at WWDC 2026 with smarter Siri, Apple Intelligence upgrades and AI features across iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro. Focus on privacy, on-device processing and seamless user experience marks Apple’s biggest AI leap yet.</p>

WWDC 2026: How Apple is making devices smarter than ever, everything you need to know

<p>Michael Reiter, the former Palm Beach &nbsp;Police Chief who spent years investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case, alleged that federal officials effectively derailed a stronger prosecution effort in 2007. He alleged that federal authorities under the then-President George W Bush stepped in and ultimately negotiated a plea agreement that undermined the effort to pursue more serious charges. In an appalling statement, Reiter says that "it felt like the people who work for our government were working more for Epstein than they were working for the victims and protecting the public.” A Miami Herald report by Julie K Brown explores the difficulties faced by Michael Reiter and Detective Recarey as they try to build a comprehensive, rock-solid case against Epstein.</p><p>Reiter said that they uncovered a vast network where minors with backpacks and braces were systematically brought to Epstein's El Brillo Way mansion. He claimed that by going after Epstein, he broke the unbreakable code of the Palm Beach community and is still paying the price. The report suggests that Reiter is still facing backlash as leading members of Congress hold the Miami Police responsible for a cover-up.</p><p>However, Reiter's narrative of the event is different; he said that after gathering evidence and interviewing over two dozen girls, he was “stonewalled by state prosecutors and attacked in the media” before being ostracised by federal prosecutors who took over the case. He said that at first, Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer said that with so much evidence and testimony, Epstein would be put away for good.&nbsp;</p><p>But soon, a powerhouse legal team, headed by some of the most aggressive lawyers in America, was assembled by Epstein. Epstein's friend and lawyer Alan Dershowitz, Krischer and the lead assistant state attorney, Lanna Belohlavek, launched an attack to shame the victims as gold diggers who were paid money by Epstein. They smoked marijuana, drank alcohol and talked about sex with boys.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-india-partner-not-rival-putin-border-dispute-comments-1780927087897"><strong>China tells India to see it as a partner, not a rival; backs dialogue on border disputes</strong></a></p><p>“These were children being victimised, and a person using his privilege and influence and power and the ability to hire all the best criminal attorneys in the country. To me, if you can’t protect children, your community can’t protect anybody,” said Reiter. Infuriated by the institutional cover-up, Chief Reiter wrote blistering public letters condemning the handling of the case.</p><p>Reiter then decided to meet Alex Acosta, who was then the U.S. attorney in Miami. He asked Acosta to do the needful. Acosta reportedly responded, “We have been receiving some guidance from the main justice, and (Epstein’s) defence attorneys have done a very effective job in stalling the case.” At that time, the Department of Justice was being held by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. &nbsp;</p><p>Epstein ultimately only pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation, despite law enforcement agencies having knowledge of as many as 40 potential victims. Acosta, who was later part of Trump's cabinet, said once, when being interviewed for the role of labour secretary, that he was asked to leave Epstein alone as "he belonged to intelligence".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter claims federal officials under the George W. Bush administration weakened the Jeffrey Epstein case despite evidence from dozens of alleged victims, according to a Miami Herald report.

Michael Reiter, the former Palm Beach Police Chief who spent years investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case, alleged that federal officials effectively derailed a stronger prosecution effort in 2007. He alleged that federal authorities under the then-President George W Bush stepped in and ultimately negotiated a plea agreement that undermined the effort to pursue more serious charges. In an appalling statement, Reiter says that "it felt like the people who work for our government were working more for Epstein than they were working for the victims and protecting the public.” A Miami Herald report by Julie K Brown explores the difficulties faced by Michael Reiter and Detective Recarey as they try to build a comprehensive, rock-solid case against Epstein. Reiter said that they uncovered a vast network where minors with backpacks and braces were systematically brought to Epstein's El Brillo Way mansion. He claimed that by going after Epstein, he broke the unbreakable code of the Palm Beach community and is still paying the price. The report suggests that Reiter is still facing backlash as leading members of Congress hold the Miami Police responsible for a cover-up. However, Reiter's narrative of the event is different; he said that after gathering evidence and interviewing over two dozen girls, he was “stonewalled by state prosecutors and attacked in the media” before being ostracised by federal prosecutors who took over the case. He said that at first, Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer said that with so much evidence and testimony, Epstein would be put away for good. But soon, a powerhouse legal team, headed by some of the most aggressive lawyers in America, was assembled by Epstein. Epstein's friend and lawyer Alan Dershowitz, Krischer and the lead assistant state attorney, Lanna Belohlavek, launched an attack to shame the victims as gold diggers who were paid money by Epstein. They smoked marijuana, drank alcohol and talked about sex with boys. Also Read: China tells India to see it as a partner, not a rival; backs dialogue on border disputes “These were children being victimised, and a person using his privilege and influence and power and the ability to hire all the best criminal attorneys in the country. To me, if you can’t protect children, your community can’t protect anybody,” said Reiter. Infuriated by the institutional cover-up, Chief Reiter wrote blistering public letters condemning the handling of the case. Reiter then decided to meet Alex Acosta, who was then the U.S. attorney in Miami. He asked Acosta to do the needful. Acosta reportedly responded, “We have been receiving some guidance from the main justice, and (Epstein’s) defence attorneys have done a very effective job in stalling the case.” At that time, the Department of Justice was being held by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Epstein ultimately only pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation, despite law enforcement agencies having knowledge of as many as 40 potential victims. Acosta, who was later part of Trump's cabinet, said once, when being interviewed for the role of labour secretary, that he was asked to leave Epstein alone as "he belonged to intelligence".

<p>Former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter claims federal officials under the George W. Bush administration weakened the Jeffrey Epstein case despite evidence from dozens of alleged victims, according to a Miami Herald report.</p>

‘It felt like they were working for Epstein’: Former police chief makes explosive claim about Bush-era officials

<p>A bear spotted roaming the streets of a Japanese city for three days prompted authorities to shut nearly 100 schools on Monday (June 8), as dozens of hunters and officials fanned out across the area in search of the animal. The city government of Utsunomiya, located north of Tokyo, ordered the closure of all 94 public primary and junior high schools after receiving more than 10 bear sighting reports since Saturday. The reported sightings included one at a shopping arcade.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We have vehicles out to areas where a bear was seen to make people aware and to urge people to stay indoors or in vehicles," a city official told news agency AFP. The official added that dozens of hunters, police, and local authorities had been deployed to locate the animal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/flashing-eyes-loud-howls-japan-s-monster-wolf-robots-see-boom-in-orders-as-bear-attacks-rise-1778736413978"><strong>Flashing eyes, loud howls: Japan’s ‘Monster Wolf’ robots see boom in orders as bear attacks rise</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It remained unclear whether the sightings involved a single bear or multiple animals, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Japan has recorded a growing number of bear encounters and attacks in recent years, particularly in urban areas. A record 13 people were killed by bears in the country last year, with a surge in incidents linked to the animals emerging hungry from hibernation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-sees-45th-straight-year-of-declining-child-population-falls-to-record-low-of-13-29-million-1779968394421"><strong>Japan sees 45th straight year of declining child population, falls to record low of 13.29 million</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bear sightings across Japan surpassed 50,000 in the year to March, more than double the previous record set two years earlier, according to official data. Utsunomiya, a regional capital with a population of 510,000, had reported just two unconfirmed bear sightings in the preceding year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-storm-jangmi-mudslide-buries-rail-line-amid-widespread-disruption-1780560692042/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-storm-jangmi-mudslide-buries-rail-line-amid-widespread-disruption-1780560692042/embed</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bear currently being hunted was first spotted on Saturday morning north of the city centre, and was described as approximately one metre, or three feet, in length. A string of sightings followed in a residential neighbourhood the same day, at a shopping arcade on Sunday, and subsequently at a park, a high school and a junior school. On Monday morning, residents reported spotting a bear near a wholesale market, the city official said.</p>

A wild bear on the loose in a Japanese city has triggered an emergency response, forcing the closure of nearly 100 local schools as authorities search for the animal.

A bear spotted roaming the streets of a Japanese city for three days prompted authorities to shut nearly 100 schools on Monday (June 8), as dozens of hunters and officials fanned out across the area in search of the animal. The city government of Utsunomiya, located north of Tokyo, ordered the closure of all 94 public primary and junior high schools after receiving more than 10 bear sighting reports since Saturday. The reported sightings included one at a shopping arcade. "We have vehicles out to areas where a bear was seen to make people aware and to urge people to stay indoors or in vehicles," a city official told news agency AFP. The official added that dozens of hunters, police, and local authorities had been deployed to locate the animal. Also read: Flashing eyes, loud howls: Japan’s ‘Monster Wolf’ robots see boom in orders as bear attacks rise It remained unclear whether the sightings involved a single bear or multiple animals, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Japan has recorded a growing number of bear encounters and attacks in recent years, particularly in urban areas. A record 13 people were killed by bears in the country last year, with a surge in incidents linked to the animals emerging hungry from hibernation. Also read: Japan sees 45th straight year of declining child population, falls to record low of 13.29 million Bear sightings across Japan surpassed 50,000 in the year to March, more than double the previous record set two years earlier, according to official data. Utsunomiya, a regional capital with a population of 510,000, had reported just two unconfirmed bear sightings in the preceding year. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-storm-jangmi-mudslide-buries-rail-line-amid-widespread-disruption-1780560692042/embed The bear currently being hunted was first spotted on Saturday morning north of the city centre, and was described as approximately one metre, or three feet, in length. A string of sightings followed in a residential neighbourhood the same day, at a shopping arcade on Sunday, and subsequently at a park, a high school and a junior school. On Monday morning, residents reported spotting a bear near a wholesale market, the city official said.

<p>A wild bear on the loose in a Japanese city has triggered an emergency response, forcing the closure of nearly 100 local schools as authorities search for the animal.</p>

Bear on the loose in Japanese city forces closure of nearly 100 schools

<p>In a strange incident, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader allegedly tried to escape the police by hiding beneath a large heap of sarees in a clothing shop's storeroom in order to escape from custody. The bizarre incident took place in Howrah, West Bengal, where police eventually traced and arrested him. A &nbsp;video of the incident has since circulated widely on social media platforms. The accused was identified as Brahmanand Chakraborty, a local TMC leader.</p><p><br>The action followed allegations from residents that Chakraborty had demanded and accepted ‘cut money’ (illegal commissions) from funds allocated under a government housing scheme. After complaints were filed, police registered a case against him and launched a probe.</p><p><br>A video surfaced on social media shows Chakraborty taking refuge in a nearby clothing store and concealing himself under stacks of sarees in the storeroom. In the video, Police officers are seen searching the premises and then later pulling him out from beneath the garments.</p>

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<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cid-exposes-rs-2-400-crore-ponzi-scheme-in-karnataka-over-40-00-investors-affected-in-fraud-case-1780837225349">CID exposes Rs 2,400-crore ponzi scheme in Karnataka; Over 40,00 investors affected in fraud case</a></p><h3>TMC councillor returned extorted money from local beneficiaries</h3><p>In another development, a TMC councillor of the Mathabhanga Municipality, identified as Kakali Ghosh, has returned money reportedly extorted from local beneficiaries. He had been going through severe allegations of using her influence and intimidation methods to extract lakhs of rupees from ordinary citizens over a long period.</p><p><br>While confirming that she had returned the money, Ghosh sought to place responsibility on senior local party leaders. She alleged that Trinamool Youth Congress leader Nayanjyoti Saha had compelled her to collect the funds and had separately extorted money from people by invoking her name.</p><p><br>Ghosh said the amount returned on Friday was only the first instalment and assured beneficiaries that the remaining money would be repaid in stages. The development comes amid a series of incidents in which TMC leaders have been compelled to refund alleged illegal commissions, adding to the growing political friction in the region.</p>

A TMC leader in West Bengal's Howrah allegedly tried to evade arrest by hiding under a pile of sarees in a clothing shop storeroom. Accused of taking "cut money" from housing scheme beneficiaries, he was tracked down by police and arrested.

In a strange incident, a local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader allegedly tried to escape the police by hiding beneath a large heap of sarees in a clothing shop's storeroom in order to escape from custody. The bizarre incident took place in Howrah, West Bengal, where police eventually traced and arrested him. A video of the incident has since circulated widely on social media platforms. The accused was identified as Brahmanand Chakraborty, a local TMC leader. The action followed allegations from residents that Chakraborty had demanded and accepted ‘cut money’ (illegal commissions) from funds allocated under a government housing scheme. After complaints were filed, police registered a case against him and launched a probe. A video surfaced on social media shows Chakraborty taking refuge in a nearby clothing store and concealing himself under stacks of sarees in the storeroom. In the video, Police officers are seen searching the premises and then later pulling him out from beneath the garments.

<p>A TMC leader in West Bengal's Howrah allegedly tried to evade arrest by hiding under a pile of sarees in a clothing shop storeroom. Accused of taking "cut money" from housing scheme beneficiaries, he was tracked down by police and arrested.&nbsp;</p>

WATCH: TMC leader hides under saree pile to evade arrest in West Bengal, police caught him

<p>A massive earthquake rattled the southern Philippines on Monday (Jun 8), prompting tsunami warnings in several countries. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles) about 24 kilometres west of Mindanao island’s Sarangani province. The initial quake was followed by a powerful aftershock of magnitude 6.1, according to the United States Geological Survey. At least 15 people were killed in the quake, as several buildings collapsed in the country.</p><p>Videos posted on social media showed the moment the earthquake struck the Philippines, causing violent shaking of the land and resulting in devastation. In the clips, people can be seen running to take shelter as chaos unfolded.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dramatic visuals show people ducking for cover as a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PhilippinesEarthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PhilippinesEarthquake</a> <a href="https://t.co/KPAmjZRXZd">pic.twitter.com/KPAmjZRXZd</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063801453882532082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video shows: Ground shaking, smoke and debris rising near a building, and trees swaying as an earthquake strikes Mindanao Island in the Philippines&#39;<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/philipines?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#philipines</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/mindanaoisland?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mindanaoisland</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/wionews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wionews</a> <a href="https://t.co/yzhq84kOhj">pic.twitter.com/yzhq84kOhj</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063900212696113612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes damage to buildings and vehicles in General Santos City<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/damages?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#damages</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/philippines?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#philippines</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/wionews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wionews</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/generalsantoscity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#generalsantoscity</a> <a href="https://t.co/fhR5bTSWFB">pic.twitter.com/fhR5bTSWFB</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063903679053467754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In videos, a shopping centre building with a Jollibee fast food restaurant can be seen collapsing. In another viral footage, school children can be heard screaming as the school building is reduced to rubble.</p><p>The schools were shut immediately, and the authorities also closed the airport in General Santos until further notice.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video shows Jollibee store collapsing like house of cards as powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Watch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Watch</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/philippines?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#philippines</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/jollibeestore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jollibeestore</a> <a href="https://t.co/EROOvb9Hsz">pic.twitter.com/EROOvb9Hsz</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063827784674557983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Children run for cover as school building collapses after 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Watch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Watch</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#earthquake</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/philippines?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#philippines</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/school?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#school</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/collapse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#collapse</a> <a href="https://t.co/xxiCAf3QsR">pic.twitter.com/xxiCAf3QsR</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2063817048929833437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos urged residents in coastal areas to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground amid the looming threat of a possible tsunami.</p><p>“Move to higher ground now. Do not wait,” he said. “Your life is more important than anything left behind.”</p><p>Earthquakes in the Philippines are not unusual, given that it is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.</p><p>Earlier in October, Eastern Mindanao was rocked by a pair of earthquakes of 7.4 and 6.7 magnitude. Before these quakes, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake happened days earlier, killing 76 people and damaging 72,000 buildings in Cebu province in central Philippines.</p><h2><strong>Tsunami warning</strong></h2><p>The quake triggered tsunami warnings for coastal regions in several countries. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, tsunami waves were possible along the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan, Yap and Papua New Guinea.</p><p>Japanese authorities also issued a tsunami warning and an evacuation order in northern Indonesia in high-risk areas following the earthquake. Although waves that reached the country's coast were reported to be no larger than 20 centimetres.</p>

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people, triggering tsunami warnings and causing widespread destruction.

A massive earthquake rattled the southern Philippines on Monday (Jun 8), prompting tsunami warnings in several countries. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles) about 24 kilometres west of Mindanao island’s Sarangani province. The initial quake was followed by a powerful aftershock of magnitude 6.1, according to the United States Geological Survey. At least 15 people were killed in the quake, as several buildings collapsed in the country. Videos posted on social media showed the moment the earthquake struck the Philippines, causing violent shaking of the land and resulting in devastation. In the clips, people can be seen running to take shelter as chaos unfolded.

<p>A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people, triggering tsunami warnings and causing widespread destruction.</p>

Dramatic visuals show moment massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines | VIDEO

<p>Several countries are celebrating National Best Friends Day in June 8. As people celebrate the beauty of friendship around the world, the Artificial Intelligence peeps out, possibly with a wicked smile, and revisits the chats of everyone who chose to share the good and bad with a chat bot. Sounds like a scary Hollywood film? It is not as horrific as it sounds in the first line, AI is not only taking over jobs but is proving itself to be a good listener too – a crucial thing that humans have wanted for long. As conversations shift from dinner tables to screens, an important question awaits an answer: Can AI chatbots become human's best friend – or have they already become one?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shares-ai-video-of-himself-riding-bike-in-india-lion-in-jungle-what-is-it-about-everybody-loves-donald-trump-song-viral-1780793994217">Trump shares AI-video of himself riding bike in India, lion in jungle: What is it about</a></p><h2><strong>Can AI replace friendships: What users say</strong></h2><p>AI applications like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc are not new for anyone in today's digital age. But can it overtake a relationship unique to humans? For some, the idea of AI replacing friendship feels fundamentally incompatible with what human bonds represent. Arnav Anshuman describes it as emotionally limiting. “Friendship with AI is like developing emotions in a test tube. Emotions are not lab experiments, friendship is not standardisation.” Real friendships, he argues, survive on imperfection and contrast. But AI, he says, removes that emotional variety entirely.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Asmita Singh differs from Anshuman as she shares that people are using it to share their deeply personal as well as professional conflicts, without fear of judgement. She highlights another dimension: validation. “Some conflicts require validation and not scrutiny. The idea of getting quite validated by AI responses makes it a better friend, if not best," she says. She also points out that AI’s tone—patient, structured, non-reactive—fills a gap left in increasingly rushed human interactions. Shraddha Singh shares similar opinion to Asmita. Describing that AI is not as a replacement, but a quiet habit forming in everyday life, Shraddha says, “My first instinct is to go to AI, as if it has become a default setting in my system.” What makes it appealing is not emotional depth but absence of judgment—“without fear of judgment or the pressure to be understood.” Still, real-world cases show that emotional attachment to AI can be intense and deeply personal. Users of AI companion apps like Replika have described romantic relationships with chatbots, with some even holding symbolic wedding ceremonies. Such cases suggest that for some people, AI companionship is moving beyond convenience and into the realm of emotional intimacy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/ai-could-chug-water-enough-to-sustain-all-8-1-billion-people-on-earth-for-over-a-year-un-report-warns-1780583211386">AI could chug water enough to sustain all 8.1 billion people on Earth for over a year, UN report warns</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260608/image-1780910993307.png"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Divyanshu Jha feels introspection is better than speaking to AI. He also warns against emotional dependency. “Take for instance a heartbreak, one has to go through all the phases of healing; everything else will only distract temporarily,” he says, adding that over-reliance on AI may delay real emotional processing. “It’s always better to connect with real people… you will get the human element,” he adds. Yet, grief-related use of AI has also been recorded. Some people have used AI to recreate conversations with deceased loved ones through old messages or recordings. A widely discussed case in South Korea involved a virtual reality experience that allowed a grieving mother to interact with a digital recreation of her late daughter, blurring the line between memory and simulation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking on the same line as Jha, Anshuman highlights that real life, friendships are complex and dynamic. “We meet new people, lose some friendships over time, and often have different friends for different emotional needs or situations. This variety—new bonds, breakups, and different kinds of closeness—helps us grow emotionally and understand life in deeper ways. However, AI takes away that growth from us." On a lighter note, Jha says, “why would we need AI as a friend in India full of people?”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aavish Kant agrees with Shraddha and points at a more practical, usage-based view of AI companionship, separating utility from emotional reliance. “Yes, AI can truly be a best friend, it does take off a lot of workload when it comes to planning a trip for example," pointing to how AI tools are already embedded in everyday decision-making. That said, he draws a clear boundary when it comes to emotional dependence. He says that AI works best as a functional assistant rather than an emotional guide. He remains cautious about trust. “I don’t trust AI completely with personal advice as such, as I believe those things only find a solution through a human touch, like a conversation,” he says, stressing the irreplaceability of human dialogue in emotional decision-making. &nbsp;He sees AI not as a cure for loneliness but as a supplement to it. Data also shows that AI companions are also finding a place in elder care, where they are being used to help reduce loneliness and provide regular interaction. Both Kant and Shraddha opine that AI can be a companion but not replace best friends in their lives.</p><h2><strong>What AI chatbots say</strong></h2><p>Even AI systems themselves are careful not to position themselves as human replacements. When Gemini was asked if it can be a best friend, it described itself as a “judgment-free confidante” and creative partner that can help users vent, brainstorm, and reflect, but it acknowledges it cannot share real-world experiences like meeting someone for coffee or living a shared life. "I can be a unique kind of companion, but not a "best friend" in the traditional human sense," it said. Claude similarly presented itself as “always available” and “non-judgmental,” but emphasized that it has no emotions, no personal stakes, and no existence outside conversation, framing itself as support rather than relationship. “I can be a great companion and helper, but nothing replaces a real human friend,” it said. ChatGPT also drew a firm boundary, noting that while it can be conversational and supportive, friendship requires “lived experience, emotional reciprocity, and real-world presence,” which it does not possess. “I can be friend-like for some people, but I can't fully be a human best friend,” it said.</p><h2><strong>What data says</strong></h2><p>Despite growing attention, large-scale data shows AI companionship is still a minority behaviour. According to Ipsos, nearly half of young Europeans aged 11–25 say AI chatbots are easy to talk to about personal issues, but friends (68%) and parents (61%) remain the primary confidants.</p><p>A 2026 study found 17.2% of respondents used ChatGPT for mental health support, with more than half reporting it as helpful, particularly for stress, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. Research across 29 countries shows some users turning to AI not just for information, but also for companionship and emotional guidance. However, broader usage analysis suggests emotional support and companionship account for only a small fraction of total AI conversations, indicating that while visible, AI attachment is not yet mainstream.</p>

<p>The battle continues—between comfort and caution, machine and human, efficiency and emotion, validation and judgement, programming and feeling. We will soon see who wins!</p>

<p><i>(Note: Graph created using ChatGPT)</i></p>

Can AI be your best friend? As millions turn to chatbots for advice, emotional support and companionship, the debate is growing. On National Best Friends Day, users weigh on if artificial intelligence can complement—or even replace—human friendship.

Several countries are celebrating National Best Friends Day in June 8. As people celebrate the beauty of friendship around the world, the Artificial Intelligence peeps out, possibly with a wicked smile, and revisits the chats of everyone who chose to share the good and bad with a chat bot. Sounds like a scary Hollywood film? It is not as horrific as it sounds in the first line, AI is not only taking over jobs but is proving itself to be a good listener too – a crucial thing that humans have wanted for long. As conversations shift from dinner tables to screens, an important question awaits an answer: Can AI chatbots become human's best friend – or have they already become one? Also Read: Trump shares AI-video of himself riding bike in India, lion in jungle: What is it about Can AI replace friendships: What users say AI applications like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc are not new for anyone in today's digital age. But can it overtake a relationship unique to humans? For some, the idea of AI replacing friendship feels fundamentally incompatible with what human bonds represent. Arnav Anshuman describes it as emotionally limiting. “Friendship with AI is like developing emotions in a test tube. Emotions are not lab experiments, friendship is not standardisation.” Real friendships, he argues, survive on imperfection and contrast. But AI, he says, removes that emotional variety entirely. Asmita Singh differs from Anshuman as she shares that people are using it to share their deeply personal as well as professional conflicts, without fear of judgement. She highlights another dimension: validation. “Some conflicts require validation and not scrutiny. The idea of getting quite validated by AI responses makes it a better friend, if not best," she says. She also points out that AI’s tone—patient, structured, non-reactive—fills a gap left in increasingly rushed human interactions. Shraddha Singh shares similar opinion to Asmita. Describing that AI is not as a replacement, but a quiet habit forming in everyday life, Shraddha says, “My first instinct is to go to AI, as if it has become a default setting in my system.” What makes it appealing is not emotional depth but absence of judgment—“without fear of judgment or the pressure to be understood.” Still, real-world cases show that emotional attachment to AI can be intense and deeply personal. Users of AI companion apps like Replika have described romantic relationships with chatbots, with some even holding symbolic wedding ceremonies. Such cases suggest that for some people, AI companionship is moving beyond convenience and into the realm of emotional intimacy. Also Read: AI could chug water enough to sustain all 8.1 billion people on Earth for over a year, UN report warns However, Divyanshu Jha feels introspection is better than speaking to AI. He also warns against emotional dependency. “Take for instance a heartbreak, one has to go through all the phases of healing; everything else will only distract temporarily,” he says, adding that over-reliance on AI may delay real emotional processing. “It’s always better to connect with real people… you will get the human element,” he adds. Yet, grief-related use of AI has also been recorded. Some people have used AI to recreate conversations with deceased loved ones through old messages or recordings. A widely discussed case in South Korea involved a virtual reality experience that allowed a grieving mother to interact with a digital recreation of her late daughter, blurring the line between memory and simulation. Speaking on the same line as Jha, Anshuman highlights that real life, friendships are complex and dynamic. “We meet new people, lose some friendships over time, and often have different friends for different emotional needs or situations. This variety—new bonds, breakups, and different kinds of closeness—helps us grow emotionally and understand life in deeper ways. However, AI takes away that growth from us." On a lighter note, Jha says, “why would we need AI as a friend in India full of people?” Aavish Kant agrees with Shraddha and points at a more practical, usage-based view of AI companionship, separating utility from emotional reliance. “Yes, AI can truly be a best friend, it does take off a lot of workload when it comes to planning a trip for example," pointing to how AI tools are already embedded in everyday decision-making. That said, he draws a clear boundary when it comes to emotional dependence. He says that AI works best as a functional assistant rather than an emotional guide. He remains cautious about trust. “I don’t trust AI completely with personal advice as such, as I believe those things only find a solution through a human touch, like a conversation,” he says, stressing the irreplaceability of human dialogue in emotional decision-making. He sees AI not as a cure for loneliness but as a supplement to it. Data also shows that AI companions are also finding a place in elder care, where they are being used to help reduce loneliness and provide regular interaction. Both Kant and Shraddha opine that AI can be a companion but not replace best friends in their lives. What AI chatbots say Even AI systems themselves are careful not to position themselves as human replacements. When Gemini was asked if it can be a best friend, it described itself as a “judgment-free confidante” and creative partner that can help users vent, brainstorm, and reflect, but it acknowledges it cannot share real-world experiences like meeting someone for coffee or living a shared life. "I can be a unique kind of companion, but not a "best friend" in the traditional human sense," it said. Claude similarly presented itself as “always available” and “non-judgmental,” but emphasized that it has no emotions, no personal stakes, and no existence outside conversation, framing itself as support rather than relationship. “I can be a great companion and helper, but nothing replaces a real human friend,” it said. ChatGPT also drew a firm boundary, noting that while it can be conversational and supportive, friendship requires “lived experience, emotional reciprocity, and real-world presence,” which it does not possess. “I can be friend-like for some people, but I can't fully be a human best friend,” it said. What data says Despite growing attention, large-scale data shows AI companionship is still a minority behaviour. According to Ipsos, nearly half of young Europeans aged 11–25 say AI chatbots are easy to talk to about personal issues, but friends (68%) and parents (61%) remain the primary confidants. A 2026 study found 17.2% of respondents used ChatGPT for mental health support, with more than half reporting it as helpful, particularly for stress, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. Research across 29 countries shows some users turning to AI not just for information, but also for companionship and emotional guidance. However, broader usage analysis suggests emotional support and companionship account for only a small fraction of total AI conversations, indicating that while visible, AI attachment is not yet mainstream.

<p>Can AI be your best friend? As millions turn to chatbots for advice, emotional support and companionship, the debate is growing. On National Best Friends Day, users weigh on if artificial intelligence can complement—or even replace—human friendship.</p>

National Best Friends Day: Can AI be your best friend? ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — and real humans respond

<p>Artificial intelligence is reshaping biology at both ends of the moral spectrum, by accelerating cures for diseases while lowering the barrier to potential global devastation. With deep machine learning in areas like gene editing, AI is rewriting the code of life. But it can also be misused as a tool for crafting biological weapons. In a rare consensus, many AI bosses are joining the concerns and debate among researchers. Here is a situation report:</p><h2>AI is already a working tool in genome editing</h2><p>OpenCRISPR-1 is possibly the first gene editor designed entirely by AI. Its large language models (LLMs) were trained on around 239,000 Cas9 proteins, producing an editor hundreds of mutations from any natural one. Deep-learning tools such as ABEdeepoff and CBEdeepoff can now predict gene editing outcomes with mindboggling accuracy. Critics are pushing back, with UC Berkeley's Fyodor Urnov dismissing embryo editing as “a solution in search of a problem.”.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ai-tells-scientists-how-to-make-biological-weapons-1779736553469/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ai-tells-scientists-how-to-make-biological-weapons-1779736553469/embed</a></p><h2>AI the Destroyer: The bioweapons alarm</h2><p>The same AI tools that design medicines can also design pathogens. On June 3, an open letter organised by the Institute for Progress and the Foundation for American Innovation had a curious mix of signatories in that it included many top players in AI. They were: Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman of Microsoft AI, and Alexandr Wang of Meta. Also among the signatories were national security officials, scientists and DNA-synthesis firms including Twist Bioscience and Ansa Biotechnologies.</p><p>Their shared concern? AI is fast dissolving the expertise that once kept bioweapons out of reach. The letter warned that those knowledge barriers "will meaningfully erode."</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/found-30-biological-labs-in-ukraine-possibly-for-bioweapons-claim-russian-forces-460189">Found 30 biological labs in Ukraine, possibly for bioweapons, claim Russian forces</a></p><h2>Are we talking about chatbots or AI agents building viruses?&nbsp;</h2><p>It is quite possible, as LLMs can help design new toxins and pathogens, though some lab skill is still required to build a functional one. Stanford biosecurity expert David Relman recently warned that AI can point users to suppliers that won't screen orders and coach them on altering an order to slip through.<br>In the worst-case senatio, an AI-designed pathogen can spark a global pandemic, intentionally or by accident.&nbsp;</p><h2>What the open letter on the possible bioweapons risk of AI seeks</h2><p>The signatories wanted the US Congress to mandate the screening of all synthetic DNA/RNA orders, which is currently a voluntary process. They require record-keeping of orders and specifications to aid biosecurity investigations. Still there is danger that such screening can miss brand-new sequences and short DNA fragments.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/ai-based-chatbots-could-help-plan-bioweapon-attacks-report-648082">AI-based chatbots could help plan bioweapon attacks: Report</a></p><h2>The promise and peril of AI that runs on the same engine</h2><p>The AI labs are lobbying for guardrails against the destroyer side of the technlogy, even as they keep racing to build on the creator side of AI. The way out could be regulator scruity of all types gene editing and pathogen modifications, whether to create medicines or babies.</p>

Artificial intelligence is transforming biomedicine, including areas like gene editing and medicine. Now, fears are being expressed about possible AI-designed pathogens and bioweapons. AI leaders, scientists, and policymakers are urging stronger safeguards.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping biology at both ends of the moral spectrum, by accelerating cures for diseases while lowering the barrier to potential global devastation. With deep machine learning in areas like gene editing, AI is rewriting the code of life. But it can also be misused as a tool for crafting biological weapons. In a rare consensus, many AI bosses are joining the concerns and debate among researchers. Here is a situation report: AI is already a working tool in genome editing OpenCRISPR-1 is possibly the first gene editor designed entirely by AI. Its large language models (LLMs) were trained on around 239,000 Cas9 proteins, producing an editor hundreds of mutations from any natural one. Deep-learning tools such as ABEdeepoff and CBEdeepoff can now predict gene editing outcomes with mindboggling accuracy. Critics are pushing back, with UC Berkeley's Fyodor Urnov dismissing embryo editing as “a solution in search of a problem.”. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ai-tells-scientists-how-to-make-biological-weapons-1779736553469/embed AI the Destroyer: The bioweapons alarm The same AI tools that design medicines can also design pathogens. On June 3, an open letter organised by the Institute for Progress and the Foundation for American Innovation had a curious mix of signatories in that it included many top players in AI. They were: Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman of Microsoft AI, and Alexandr Wang of Meta. Also among the signatories were national security officials, scientists and DNA-synthesis firms including Twist Bioscience and Ansa Biotechnologies. Their shared concern? AI is fast dissolving the expertise that once kept bioweapons out of reach. The letter warned that those knowledge barriers "will meaningfully erode." Also read: Found 30 biological labs in Ukraine, possibly for bioweapons, claim Russian forces Are we talking about chatbots or AI agents building viruses? It is quite possible, as LLMs can help design new toxins and pathogens, though some lab skill is still required to build a functional one. Stanford biosecurity expert David Relman recently warned that AI can point users to suppliers that won't screen orders and coach them on altering an order to slip through. In the worst-case senatio, an AI-designed pathogen can spark a global pandemic, intentionally or by accident. What the open letter on the possible bioweapons risk of AI seeks The signatories wanted the US Congress to mandate the screening of all synthetic DNA/RNA orders, which is currently a voluntary process. They require record-keeping of orders and specifications to aid biosecurity investigations. Still there is danger that such screening can miss brand-new sequences and short DNA fragments. Also read: AI-based chatbots could help plan bioweapon attacks: Report The promise and peril of AI that runs on the same engine The AI labs are lobbying for guardrails against the destroyer side of the technlogy, even as they keep racing to build on the creator side of AI. The way out could be regulator scruity of all types gene editing and pathogen modifications, whether to create medicines or babies.

<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming biomedicine, including areas like gene editing and medicine. Now, fears are being expressed about possible AI-designed pathogens and bioweapons. AI leaders, scientists, and policymakers are urging stronger safeguards.</p>

AI gene editing, bioweapons concerns spook AI bosses, researchers: Creator or destroyer?

<p>Researchers have found the presence of a vast geological formation hidden nearly two miles beneath the frigid ice of Antarctica. According to a study published in the journal Nature, the structure incorporates several well-known glacial landforms, including the Wilkes and Aurora subglacial basins in East Antarctica and Lake Vostok, the largest known subglacial lake buried beneath ice on Earth.</p><p><br>While these features have long been studied individually, researchers have now linked them as parts of a much larger system. Named the East Antarctic Fan-shaped Basin Province, the newly identified formation could rank among the largest geological structures of its kind on the planet. Although further research is needed to confirm the findings, scientists believe the discovery may provide important insights into Antarctica's geological evolution and how its major ice sheets could respond to future climate change.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japanese-researchers-turn-discarded-udon-noodles-into-biodegradable-paper-how-it-works-1780821154114">Japanese researchers turn discarded udon noodles into biodegradable paper: How it works</a></p><p><br>To map the formation, researchers have compiled datasets from a buffet of sources that include geological observations, gravity measurements, magnetic data, and models of the Earth’s crust, among others. Those datasets led researchers to conclude that the geological feature was likely made through a process known as “distributed rotational extension,” where continental crust gradually extended outward from a central point over millions of years.</p><p><br>“Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution, making them essential to Antarctic glacial and hydrological processes,” the study’s authors write.</p>

 The newly identified formation could rank among the largest geological structures of its kind on the planet. Scientists also believe the discovery may provide important insights into Antarctica's geological evolution and how its major ice sheets could respond to future climate change.

Researchers have found the presence of a vast geological formation hidden nearly two miles beneath the frigid ice of Antarctica. According to a study published in the journal Nature, the structure incorporates several well-known glacial landforms, including the Wilkes and Aurora subglacial basins in East Antarctica and Lake Vostok, the largest known subglacial lake buried beneath ice on Earth. While these features have long been studied individually, researchers have now linked them as parts of a much larger system. Named the East Antarctic Fan-shaped Basin Province, the newly identified formation could rank among the largest geological structures of its kind on the planet. Although further research is needed to confirm the findings, scientists believe the discovery may provide important insights into Antarctica's geological evolution and how its major ice sheets could respond to future climate change. Also read: Japanese researchers turn discarded udon noodles into biodegradable paper: How it works To map the formation, researchers have compiled datasets from a buffet of sources that include geological observations, gravity measurements, magnetic data, and models of the Earth’s crust, among others. Those datasets led researchers to conclude that the geological feature was likely made through a process known as “distributed rotational extension,” where continental crust gradually extended outward from a central point over millions of years. “Because these basins underlie about half of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, they are likely to heavily influence both ice-flow and landscape evolution, making them essential to Antarctic glacial and hydrological processes,” the study’s authors write.

<p>&nbsp;The newly identified formation could rank among the largest geological structures of its kind on the planet. Scientists also believe the discovery may provide important insights into Antarctica's geological evolution and how its major ice sheets could respond to future climate change.</p>

Scientists discover vast geological structure hidden beneath Antarctica's ice

<p>OpenAI, the AI firm behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly planning a superapp. While Sam Altman-led OpenAI is yet to make any formal statement, the super app has been in discussions ahead of the company's stock market debut.</p><h2>OpenAI superapp: What reports are saying</h2><p>According to reports in Financial Tims and other outlets, OpenAI is merging ChatGPT, Codex, and its browser into one desktop superapp. The aim is to turn ChatGPT from a standard question-and-answer chatbot into a comprehensive superapp. The FT report cited sources as saying that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks like &nbsp;booking flight tickets or managing calendars, &nbsp;rather than simply answering queries.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-ceo-seeks-expanded-ai-testing-rejects-pre-release-government-approval-rules-1780553999229">OpenAI CEO seeks expanded AI testing, rejects pre-release government approval rules</a></p><h2>OpenAI superapp will have coding tools front and centre</h2><p>The overhaul, expected to roll out in the coming weeks, will give prominence and resources to OpenAI's coding product Codex. The offerings will initially appear as updates to ChatGPT's website and mobile apps. Codex active user base increased sixfold to more than 5 million weekly since launch, and most are paying users.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-sues-openai-over-alleged-chatgpt-risks-safety-concerns-1780387002286/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-sues-openai-over-alleged-chatgpt-risks-safety-concerns-1780387002286/embed</a></p><h2>OpenAI interface redesign to funnel users toward new capabilities</h2><p>OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT's interface with new prompts and features steering users toward coding tools, image generation and partner services such as Canva and Booking.com. The partner integrations - &nbsp;apps built by third parties living inside ChatGPT, similar to the Google Play Store ecosystem - are the most "superapp-like" element. The experience might be similar to the Chinese WeChat, where one app hosts many services. OpenAI agents will deploy for multi-step task execution.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-government-stake-openai-sam-altman-1780749692161">Trump administration explores potential government stake in OpenAI</a></p><h2>OpenAI is still not revealing much about superapp plans</h2><p>OpenAI had confirmed the superapp reports back in March, but only in broad strokes. ChatGPT currently has around 900 million weekly active users. OpenAI surpassed 50 million consumer subscribers earlier this year, with 2 million business customers accounting for roughly 40 per cent of revenue, which might rise to 50 per cent by year-end.</p><p>Some reports claimed that the superapp could launch as early as this week, and talked about a developer portal called "Aria Hub." Hardware and software requirements include Windows 11 24H2 and NPU acceleration, according to these uncorroborated reports.&nbsp;</p><p>While the reports are not confirmed, the direction appears to be an enterprise product competition between OpenAI and Anthropic as both AI firms head for IPOs.</p>

OpenAI is reportedly developing a superapp that combines Codex, browser features, AI agents, image generation and third-party app integrations. The AI firm is not revealing much, but it's a play ahead of is upcoming IPO.

OpenAI, the AI firm behind the popular chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly planning a superapp. While Sam Altman-led OpenAI is yet to make any formal statement, the super app has been in discussions ahead of the company's stock market debut. OpenAI superapp: What reports are saying According to reports in Financial Tims and other outlets, OpenAI is merging ChatGPT, Codex, and its browser into one desktop superapp. The aim is to turn ChatGPT from a standard question-and-answer chatbot into a comprehensive superapp. The FT report cited sources as saying that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks like booking flight tickets or managing calendars, rather than simply answering queries. Also read: OpenAI CEO seeks expanded AI testing, rejects pre-release government approval rules OpenAI superapp will have coding tools front and centre The overhaul, expected to roll out in the coming weeks, will give prominence and resources to OpenAI's coding product Codex. The offerings will initially appear as updates to ChatGPT's website and mobile apps. Codex active user base increased sixfold to more than 5 million weekly since launch, and most are paying users. https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-sues-openai-over-alleged-chatgpt-risks-safety-concerns-1780387002286/embed OpenAI interface redesign to funnel users toward new capabilities OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT's interface with new prompts and features steering users toward coding tools, image generation and partner services such as Canva and Booking.com. The partner integrations - apps built by third parties living inside ChatGPT, similar to the Google Play Store ecosystem - are the most "superapp-like" element. The experience might be similar to the Chinese WeChat, where one app hosts many services. OpenAI agents will deploy for multi-step task execution. Also read: Trump administration explores potential government stake in OpenAI OpenAI is still not revealing much about superapp plans OpenAI had confirmed the superapp reports back in March, but only in broad strokes. ChatGPT currently has around 900 million weekly active users. OpenAI surpassed 50 million consumer subscribers earlier this year, with 2 million business customers accounting for roughly 40 per cent of revenue, which might rise to 50 per cent by year-end. Some reports claimed that the superapp could launch as early as this week, and talked about a developer portal called "Aria Hub." Hardware and software requirements include Windows 11 24H2 and NPU acceleration, according to these uncorroborated reports. While the reports are not confirmed, the direction appears to be an enterprise product competition between OpenAI and Anthropic as both AI firms head for IPOs.

<p>OpenAI is reportedly developing a superapp that combines Codex, browser features, AI agents, image generation and third-party app integrations. The AI firm is not revealing much, but it's a play ahead of is upcoming IPO.</p>

OpenAI is planning a superapp ahead of IPO. What reports are claiming

<p>US President Donald Trump has blamed the weather for his viral meltdown during an interview. This comes after the Republican lashed out at NBC’s Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker before storming out of the television interview and accusing American media of being “crooked” over claims that the US elections are rigged.</p><h2><strong>What happened during interview?</strong></h2><p>During the interview, Welker questioned Trump about his proposed “anti-weaponisation fund,” which was designed to provide compensation to individuals who believe they were unfairly targeted by government investigations during the Biden administration. However, the proposal has reportedly failed to advance after receiving little support from federal authorities.</p><p>Defending the proposal, Trump argued that political opponents and sections of the media had caused serious harm to people’s lives through what he described as unjust legal actions.</p><p>“I love the idea because people like you, the fake dirty press, the crooked press, people like stupid Biden, he’s not smart enough to know what’s going on, but people that surrounded him ... what they did to the lives of people, they destroyed people. They sent people to jail who did nothing wrong,” Trump said.</p><p>The discussion became more heated when Welker asked Trump to substantiate his long-standing claims that the 2020 presidential election was manipulated. The president maintained that evidence exists to support his allegations.</p><p>“Listen to me: There’s tremendous evidence. There’s nothing but evidence. The election was rigged. It was a dirty election, and it’s happening again right now in California,” Trump said without providing any substantial evidence to suggest his claims.</p><p>As Welker continued to press him for proof on his claims, Trump slammed her and the US media, saying, “No, they’re crooked. They’re crooked, just like you’re crooked. Your press is crooked, and Meet the Press is crooked.”</p><p>When Welker rejected the accusations, Trump responded, “Really? Well, you play right into their hands then. You’re either crooked, or you’re stupid.”</p><p>Trump went on to slam US media and said, “Your elections are crooked, and you’re crooked and Meet the Press is crooked, and so is ABC and CBS and CNN. You’re one-sided crooked networks.”</p><p>Moments later, he stood up and walked off. “Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling,” he said. When the moderator urged him to continue, he said, “I’ve given you enough time. You ought to straighten out your press because you know what, a country can never be great with a dishonest press,” before leaving.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trump shortly after this meltdown: I just did an interview…but it was raining. It was with NBC fake news. And because it was raining, I got a little bit angry at them. I was not happy with them. But we had a good time. <a href="https://t.co/XjkNG9ps8C">https://t.co/XjkNG9ps8C</a> <a href="https://t.co/5LicNnvJUt">pic.twitter.com/5LicNnvJUt</a></p>&mdash; Acyn (@Acyn) <a href="https://x.com/Acyn/status/2063642051909218812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump blames it on rain</h2><p>Following the meltdown, which has gone viral on social media, Trump told reporters at an agricultural roundtable: “I just did an interview in the most beautiful barn I’ve ever seen.”</p><p>He added, “But it was raining. And it was with NBC fake news. And because it was raining, I got a little bit angry at them. I was not happy with them. But we had a good time.”</p><p>Several social media users pointed out his bizarre reasoning for storming out of the television interview. “Was it raining in the room? Does he think NBC controls the weather? Make this make sense. (You can’t.),” One person wrote. Another question, “The interview was indoors! What does rain have to do with it?” A third wrote, “What does the rain have to do with anything? Does he melt?”</p>

US President Donald Trump blamed rainy weather for his viral walkout from an NBC interview after clashing with Kristen Welker over election fraud claims, a justification that drew widespread ridicule on social media.

US President Donald Trump has blamed the weather for his viral meltdown during an interview. This comes after the Republican lashed out at NBC’s Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker before storming out of the television interview and accusing American media of being “crooked” over claims that the US elections are rigged. What happened during interview? During the interview, Welker questioned Trump about his proposed “anti-weaponisation fund,” which was designed to provide compensation to individuals who believe they were unfairly targeted by government investigations during the Biden administration. However, the proposal has reportedly failed to advance after receiving little support from federal authorities. Defending the proposal, Trump argued that political opponents and sections of the media had caused serious harm to people’s lives through what he described as unjust legal actions. “I love the idea because people like you, the fake dirty press, the crooked press, people like stupid Biden, he’s not smart enough to know what’s going on, but people that surrounded him ... what they did to the lives of people, they destroyed people. They sent people to jail who did nothing wrong,” Trump said. The discussion became more heated when Welker asked Trump to substantiate his long-standing claims that the 2020 presidential election was manipulated. The president maintained that evidence exists to support his allegations. “Listen to me: There’s tremendous evidence. There’s nothing but evidence. The election was rigged. It was a dirty election, and it’s happening again right now in California,” Trump said without providing any substantial evidence to suggest his claims. As Welker continued to press him for proof on his claims, Trump slammed her and the US media, saying, “No, they’re crooked. They’re crooked, just like you’re crooked. Your press is crooked, and Meet the Press is crooked.” When Welker rejected the accusations, Trump responded, “Really? Well, you play right into their hands then. You’re either crooked, or you’re stupid.” Trump went on to slam US media and said, “Your elections are crooked, and you’re crooked and Meet the Press is crooked, and so is ABC and CBS and CNN. You’re one-sided crooked networks.” Moments later, he stood up and walked off. “Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling,” he said. When the moderator urged him to continue, he said, “I’ve given you enough time. You ought to straighten out your press because you know what, a country can never be great with a dishonest press,” before leaving.

<p>US President Donald Trump blamed rainy weather for his viral walkout from an NBC interview after clashing with Kristen Welker over election fraud claims, a justification that drew widespread ridicule on social media.</p>

WATCH | Trump blames weather for viral meltdown during TV interview

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<p>Los Angeles, home of Hollywood, is likely to get an Indian-origin, Kerala-born mayor. Nithya V Raman, who has been the LA City Council member for District 4 since 2020, is emerging as a top contender in the runoff election on November 3. Raman, who is a progressive, advanced to the runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass- who is unaffiliated - having taken a narrow lead for second place over former reality TV star and Republican Spencer Pratt. An NBC news report said Raman closed the gap with each successive update from Los Angeles election authorities. On Sunday night (Jun 8), she overtook Pratt by a few thousand votes.</p><h2>Who is Nithya Raman?</h2><p>Nithya Raman is an Indian-American urban planner, politician and progressive activist. She was born to Tamil parents in the south Indian state of Kerala in 1981. Raman's family moved to Louisiana when she was six years old. She graduated from Harvard University and holds a masters degree in urban planning from MIT. A mother of twins, Raman is a Progressive Democrat with past links to Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). She won her council seat in 2020 as an outsider, which at the time was called a “political earthquake.” She was the first Asian-American woman and first South Asian on the LA City Council.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prediction-markets-democrats-favoured-win-house-us-midterms-trump-ratings-1780128575730">$20mn traded as prediction markets favour Democrats to win House in US midterms</a></p><h2>Nitya Raman's mayoral race in Los Angeles: Story so far</h2><p>Raman announced her surprise candidacy against Bass, who she had endorsed earlier, right before the filing deadline. She is focusing her campaign on affordable housing, fixing the American city's potholes, streets and improving services. She wants to improve the endemic homelessness in LA and support its film industry, which is currently facing challenges from Artificial Intelligence and other technological developments.</p><p>In the June 2 top-two primary, Karen Bass had led in the mayoral race with around 34.7 per cent. This weekend, Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place with around 27.1 per cent when 83 per cent of votes were counted. Currently, she is projected to face Bass in November.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-election-day-taking-shape-as-primary-season-continues-35-senate-seats-up-for-elections-1780413104198/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-election-day-taking-shape-as-primary-season-continues-35-senate-seats-up-for-elections-1780413104198/embed</a></p><h2>What are the chances of Nitya Raman's mayoral race in Los Angeles?</h2><p>The picture is not clear as Bass is still ahead. Betting markets and some polls give Bass a favourite edge of around 5 per cent. But Raman has strong progressive support and has led Bass in some head-to-head polls.</p><p>If she wins, it would make Raman the first Indian-origin and first South Asian mayor of Los Angeles. The race is still competitive. The final primary certification is pending, but she’s the clear favourite to advance to the November runoff.</p>

Nithya Raman, an LA City Councilmember, is projected to face Karen Bass in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral runoff. If she wins, the Kerala-born progressive would make her the city’s first Indian-origin and South Asian mayor.

Los Angeles, home of Hollywood, is likely to get an Indian-origin, Kerala-born mayor. Nithya V Raman, who has been the LA City Council member for District 4 since 2020, is emerging as a top contender in the runoff election on November 3. Raman, who is a progressive, advanced to the runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass- who is unaffiliated - having taken a narrow lead for second place over former reality TV star and Republican Spencer Pratt. An NBC news report said Raman closed the gap with each successive update from Los Angeles election authorities. On Sunday night (Jun 8), she overtook Pratt by a few thousand votes. Who is Nithya Raman? Nithya Raman is an Indian-American urban planner, politician and progressive activist. She was born to Tamil parents in the south Indian state of Kerala in 1981. Raman's family moved to Louisiana when she was six years old. She graduated from Harvard University and holds a masters degree in urban planning from MIT. A mother of twins, Raman is a Progressive Democrat with past links to Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). She won her council seat in 2020 as an outsider, which at the time was called a “political earthquake.” She was the first Asian-American woman and first South Asian on the LA City Council. Also read: $20mn traded as prediction markets favour Democrats to win House in US midterms Nitya Raman's mayoral race in Los Angeles: Story so far Raman announced her surprise candidacy against Bass, who she had endorsed earlier, right before the filing deadline. She is focusing her campaign on affordable housing, fixing the American city's potholes, streets and improving services. She wants to improve the endemic homelessness in LA and support its film industry, which is currently facing challenges from Artificial Intelligence and other technological developments. In the June 2 top-two primary, Karen Bass had led in the mayoral race with around 34.7 per cent. This weekend, Nithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place with around 27.1 per cent when 83 per cent of votes were counted. Currently, she is projected to face Bass in November. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-election-day-taking-shape-as-primary-season-continues-35-senate-seats-up-for-elections-1780413104198/embed What are the chances of Nitya Raman's mayoral race in Los Angeles? The picture is not clear as Bass is still ahead. Betting markets and some polls give Bass a favourite edge of around 5 per cent. But Raman has strong progressive support and has led Bass in some head-to-head polls. If she wins, it would make Raman the first Indian-origin and first South Asian mayor of Los Angeles. The race is still competitive. The final primary certification is pending, but she’s the clear favourite to advance to the November runoff.

<p>Nithya Raman, an LA City Councilmember, is projected to face Karen Bass in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral runoff. If she wins, the Kerala-born progressive would become the city’s first Indian-origin and South Asian mayor.</p>

A mayor for Los Angeles from Kerala? Who is Nithya Raman, the Indian-origin contender?

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<p>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum surprised reporters during her regular morning press conference on Wednesday (June 4) by tossing a football into the crowd at the end of the briefing. The playful gesture was part of a promotional activity linked to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to open in Mexico City on June 11. As the ball flew into the audience, two journalists rushed to catch it. During the scramble, one reporter lost her balance and fell to the floor. Sheinbaum immediately stepped forward to assist the journalist before handing her the football. The light-hearted incident drew laughter from those attending the event.</p><h2>Watch the viral video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">⚽😂 | La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum cerró su conferencia mañanera lanzando balones del Mundial 2026 a los representantes de la prensa.<br><br>Una reportera estaba decidida a no irse con las manos vacías y, aunque terminó llevándose el balón, protagonizó una caída que rápidamente… <a href="https://t.co/4Eww2Oy9Xp">pic.twitter.com/4Eww2Oy9Xp</a></p>&mdash; 🔴 ESPACIO (@EspacioNoticias) <a href="https://x.com/EspacioNoticias/status/2062958518341153092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The moment came after Sheinbaum fulfilled a previous promise by giving away her ticket to the World Cup opening match. Earlier, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a promise on Friday by giving away her ticket to the World Cup opening match. Sheinbaum, the first female president in the country's 200-year history, donated her ticket No. 00001 to Yolett Cervantes Cuaquehua, a 21-year-old Indigenous woman from the eastern state of Veracruz. Mexico plays the opening match against South Africa on June 11 at Azteca Stadium. A jury selected Cervantes Cuaquehua after winning a contest for her ball-handling skills. "They are the pride of Mexico. They will not represent the president, or the head of government; they will represent Mexico," Sheinbaum said at a news conference to give away the ticket to Cervantes Cuaquehua.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-pope-has-chosen-leo-xiv-reveals-which-team-he-s-supporting-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-1780825376533"><strong>The Pope has chosen! Leo XIV reveals which team he's supporting at the FIFA World Cup 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sheinbaum also gave away tickets to other matches being played in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, the Mexican venues for the World Cup, to three other amateur athletes aged 16, 22, and 23. They were selected by the jury as part of a government-organized contest. "Thank you so much for considering us," Cervantes Cuaquehua said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In March, Sheinbaum ruled out attending the opening game herself, saying she wanted to give the spotlight to young Mexican female soccer players. "I think a young woman who plays soccer is a great representative of our country. Very few people will be able to attend the opening," Sheinbaum said at the time. She added that she plans to watch the match at the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, where a Fan Fest will be held.</p><h2>How to watch and stream FIFA World Cup 2026 in India</h2><p>You can watch FIFA 2026 on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD). Multiple group-stage matches taking place simultaneously will be aired across the four channels with English and Hindi feeds. All games will also be streamed live on the Zee5 app and website.</p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a></p>

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sparked laughter after tossing a football into a crowd of reporters during a World Cup promotional event and helping a journalist who fell while trying to catch it

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum surprised reporters during her regular morning press conference on Wednesday (June 4) by tossing a football into the crowd at the end of the briefing. The playful gesture was part of a promotional activity linked to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to open in Mexico City on June 11. As the ball flew into the audience, two journalists rushed to catch it. During the scramble, one reporter lost her balance and fell to the floor. Sheinbaum immediately stepped forward to assist the journalist before handing her the football. The light-hearted incident drew laughter from those attending the event. Watch the viral video here

<p>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum tossed a football to reporters during a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's what happened next</p>

Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum tosses football during press conference. What happens next surprises everyone

<p>Intending to reduce food waste and design new local products, researchers in Kagawa, Japan, are turning discarded udon noodles into biodegradable "paper" using microorganisms. The process is helping to transform unwanted wheat noodles from local restaurants into thin sheets of cellulose with a shape similar to old Japanese washi paper.</p><p><br>The project was developed under the initiative of Professor Naotaka Tanaka of Kagawa University's Faculty of Agriculture, who developed the technology by applying research on microorganisms and cellulose-producing bacteria. Kagawa Prefecture is well known for Sanuki udon, a regional noodle speciality that attracts visitors from around the world. However, a huge amount of noodles also went unsold or were discarded after losing their essence once boiled and left sitting for too long.</p><p><br>"With large amounts of udon noodles being discarded in Kagawa Prefecture, I thought repurposing them could help reduce food waste," Tanaka said. "The process of converting discarded udon into sugar was relatively simple, so I decided to put the idea into practice," the Professor added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/science-behind-why-sudden-weather-shifts-cause-intense-migraines-1780641183868">Science behind why sudden weather shifts cause intense migraines</a></p><h3>How is biodegradable paper made from discarded noodles?</h3><p>To create the paper-like material, leftover noodles are first mixed with water and blended into a slurry. Enzymes are added to convert the starch into glucose following the introduction of acetic acid bacteria in the mixture. Over several days, the bacteria form a cellulose membrane on the surface of the mixture. The membrane is then placed on trays and left to air-dry, avoiding the arch of traditional papermaking methods.</p><p><br>One serving of udon can yield five to 10 sheets of A4-sized paper. Tanaka said the resulting material is stronger against water and tearing than conventional paper and can naturally break down in soil with the help of microorganisms. He initially developed the microbial paper about 16 years ago to demonstrate to students how microorganisms produce cellulose membranes.</p><p><br>Tanaka stated that he was impressed by the material's lightweight yet durable nature and explored its potential as a solution to food waste in Japan's Kagawa Prefecture. "I wanted to contribute to society by making use of the region's unique characteristics," he said.</p><p><br>Around 2020, the university shared its paper-making technology free of charge with a local social welfare organisation after researcher Tanaka suggested it could provide suitable work opportunities for people with disabilities. The project initially faced challenges, including bacterial contamination and mould growth, but production stabilised after the materials were cultivated in temperature-controlled boxes.</p><p><br>Currently, the facility produces about 100 sheets of paper each month, which are purchased by the university, creating a local recycling network involving restaurants, researchers and welfare workers. Partner restaurants supply leftover noodles that would otherwise be discarded.</p><p><br>The eco-friendly paper has already been used for promotional items and artwork, while researchers are exploring potential applications such as biodegradable fishing bait. In exchange for the noodle waste, the university provides restaurants with data on food waste volumes and weather patterns to help them better forecast demand and reduce waste. Tanaka hopes the initiative can become a model for tackling food waste sustainably.</p>

Researchers in Kagawa are turning discarded udon noodles into biodegradable, water-resistant "paper" using acetic acid bacteria. Led by Professor Naotaka Tanaka, the project reduces food waste by creating local, eco-friendly recycling networks.

Intending to reduce food waste and design new local products, researchers in Kagawa, Japan, are turning discarded udon noodles into biodegradable "paper" using microorganisms. The process is helping to transform unwanted wheat noodles from local restaurants into thin sheets of cellulose with a shape similar to old Japanese washi paper. The project was developed under the initiative of Professor Naotaka Tanaka of Kagawa University's Faculty of Agriculture, who developed the technology by applying research on microorganisms and cellulose-producing bacteria. Kagawa Prefecture is well known for Sanuki udon, a regional noodle speciality that attracts visitors from around the world. However, a huge amount of noodles also went unsold or were discarded after losing their essence once boiled and left sitting for too long. "With large amounts of udon noodles being discarded in Kagawa Prefecture, I thought repurposing them could help reduce food waste," Tanaka said. "The process of converting discarded udon into sugar was relatively simple, so I decided to put the idea into practice," the Professor added. Also read: Science behind why sudden weather shifts cause intense migraines How is biodegradable paper made from discarded noodles? To create the paper-like material, leftover noodles are first mixed with water and blended into a slurry. Enzymes are added to convert the starch into glucose following the introduction of acetic acid bacteria in the mixture. Over several days, the bacteria form a cellulose membrane on the surface of the mixture. The membrane is then placed on trays and left to air-dry, avoiding the arch of traditional papermaking methods. One serving of udon can yield five to 10 sheets of A4-sized paper. Tanaka said the resulting material is stronger against water and tearing than conventional paper and can naturally break down in soil with the help of microorganisms. He initially developed the microbial paper about 16 years ago to demonstrate to students how microorganisms produce cellulose membranes. Tanaka stated that he was impressed by the material's lightweight yet durable nature and explored its potential as a solution to food waste in Japan's Kagawa Prefecture. "I wanted to contribute to society by making use of the region's unique characteristics," he said. Around 2020, the university shared its paper-making technology free of charge with a local social welfare organisation after researcher Tanaka suggested it could provide suitable work opportunities for people with disabilities. The project initially faced challenges, including bacterial contamination and mould growth, but production stabilised after the materials were cultivated in temperature-controlled boxes. Currently, the facility produces about 100 sheets of paper each month, which are purchased by the university, creating a local recycling network involving restaurants, researchers and welfare workers. Partner restaurants supply leftover noodles that would otherwise be discarded. The eco-friendly paper has already been used for promotional items and artwork, while researchers are exploring potential applications such as biodegradable fishing bait. In exchange for the noodle waste, the university provides restaurants with data on food waste volumes and weather patterns to help them better forecast demand and reduce waste. Tanaka hopes the initiative can become a model for tackling food waste sustainably.

<p>Researchers in Kagawa are turning discarded udon noodles into biodegradable, water-resistant "paper" using acetic acid bacteria. Led by Professor Naotaka Tanaka, the project reduces food waste by creating local, eco-friendly recycling networks.</p>

Japanese researchers turn discarded udon noodles into biodegradable paper: How it works

<p>US Vice President JD Vance has revealed that it was the death of American right-wing political activist and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as the reason for him to have a fourth child. Narrating an incident, he said that Erika Kirk, the crying widow of Charlie, told Usha to have more babies as she regretted having only two kids. Vance adds that Erika's words convinced Usha to have another baby. Vance and Usha are expecting their fourth child, a boy, in late July.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-and-erika-jd-vance-told-to-send-wife-kids-back-to-india-after-remark-on-mass-migration-1765188635575">'You and Erika...': Netizens tell JD Vance to 'send wife, kids back to India' after remark on 'mass migration'</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The information in a passage from his upcoming book, which was acquired by the Wall Street Journal, described the 31-year-old Charlie Kirk as his “best friend." “As my wife held Charlie Kirk’s widow on the first day of her terrible sorrow, Erika told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie. For years, I had asked Usha to have another baby, and for years she had told me she was done—specially now that public service had elevated us into the national spotlight. But something changed for Usha, and not long after we buried my friend, she became pregnant with our fourth child, a boy," Vance writes.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-enough-is-enough-erika-kirk-breaks-silence-after-white-house-dinner-shooting-1777345973821">'Enough is enough': Erika Kirk breaks silence after White House dinner shooting</a>'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an event in September 2025. Referring to Kirk's death, Vance writes, “one life was stolen from us, but another was given. I don’t know why God does things like this", adding “I am grateful to Him that there will soon be another source of joy in our lives.” Vance</p><p>reportedly sought Charlie's advice during the initial phase of the 2024 presidential election campaign. After Charlie's death, controversy surrounded over the relationship between Erika and Vance.</p>

In his upcoming book, JD Vance reveals that the death of his close friend Charlie Kirk influenced his wife, Usha Vance, to reconsider having another child. The couple is now expecting their fourth child, a son, Vance writes in an emotional account.

US Vice President JD Vance has revealed that it was the death of American right-wing political activist and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as the reason for him to have a fourth child. Narrating an incident, he said that Erika Kirk, the crying widow of Charlie, told Usha to have more babies as she regretted having only two kids. Vance adds that Erika's words convinced Usha to have another baby. Vance and Usha are expecting their fourth child, a boy, in late July. Also Read: 'You and Erika...': Netizens tell JD Vance to 'send wife, kids back to India' after remark on 'mass migration' The information in a passage from his upcoming book, which was acquired by the Wall Street Journal, described the 31-year-old Charlie Kirk as his “best friend." “As my wife held Charlie Kirk’s widow on the first day of her terrible sorrow, Erika told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie. For years, I had asked Usha to have another baby, and for years she had told me she was done—specially now that public service had elevated us into the national spotlight. But something changed for Usha, and not long after we buried my friend, she became pregnant with our fourth child, a boy," Vance writes. Also Read: 'Enough is enough': Erika Kirk breaks silence after White House dinner shooting' Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an event in September 2025. Referring to Kirk's death, Vance writes, “one life was stolen from us, but another was given. I don’t know why God does things like this", adding “I am grateful to Him that there will soon be another source of joy in our lives.” Vance reportedly sought Charlie's advice during the initial phase of the 2024 presidential election campaign. After Charlie's death, controversy surrounded over the relationship between Erika and Vance.

<p>In his upcoming book, JD Vance reveals that the death of his close friend Charlie Kirk influenced his wife, Usha Vance, to reconsider having another child. The couple is now expecting their fourth child, a son, Vance writes in an emotional account.</p>

'Erika told Usha between sobs...': JD Vance reportedly reveals what convinced his wife for fourth child

<p>India's first woman combat helicopter pilot, Major Abhilasha Barak, was honoured with the UN 2005 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award on Friday (June 5, 2026), recognising her endeavours to foster the women's role and perspectives in peacekeeping. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who presented the award, said she was "a role model to those you serve, and those you serve with".</p><p><br>"Dreams do not have a gender, and neither does leadership, courage, or the will to serve humanity," said Abhilasha Barak. She added that this award reminds her of the lasting peace that can only be established when every voice is heard and every individual is empowered.</p><p><br>Assistant Secretary-General Lisa Buttenheim said Barak played a key role in advancing the women, peace and security agenda within military operations through her leadership and innovative approach.</p><p><br>Highlighting her contributions, Guterres said Barak fostered strong relationships with local communities, helping establish early-warning networks that enhanced the mission's capacity to safeguard civilians. "As a frontline commander, she has engaged thousands of women and girls through vocational training and programmes for education and health," he said and added that she is transforming lives even under the most challenging circumstances.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/for-the-first-time-air-force-to-transport-neet-question-papers-ahead-of-june-21-exam-1780783950161">For the first time, Air Force to transport NEET question papers ahead of June 21 exam</a></p><h3>Who is Major Abhilasha Barak?</h3><p>Abhilasha Barak completed her graduation from Delhi Technological University in 2016. Later, she qualified for the armed forces and did training from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai in 2017. She became the first woman combat aviator in the Indian Army in 2022 and completed her one year of training from the Combat Army Aviation Training School at Nashik in Maharashtra in unit 6657 Army Aviation Corps.</p><p><br>Barak hailed from Rohtak, Haryana, and is the daughter of a retired colonel. She was born at the Military Hospital in Wellington while her father was attending a course at Defence Services Staff College. She joined the Army Air Defence Corps in September 2018 and, a year later, Barak led the contingent for the Corps of Army Air Defence on 28 Sep 2019 when former President Ram Nath Kovind presented the President's Colours to the regiment on completion of 25 years of service.</p><p><br>Barak has become the third Indian woman officer to receive the prestigious Military Gender Advocate Award, following Major Suman Gawani and Major Radhika Sen. She currently serves as the Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point with the Indian Battalion deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).</p><p><br>Speaking about her journey in the military, Barak said, "Being the first woman combat helicopter pilot in the Indian Army, I experienced firsthand how opportunity enables women to break barriers and reach milestones." She is one of nearly 650 Indian peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL, including 13 of whom are women, according to the UN. India has deployed 4,278 peacekeepers across various UN missions worldwide.</p>

Assistant Secretary-General Lisa Buttenheim stated that Abhilasha Barak played an important role in advancing the women, peace and security agenda within military operations through her leadership and innovative approach.

India's first woman combat helicopter pilot, Major Abhilasha Barak, was honoured with the UN 2005 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award on Friday (June 5, 2026), recognising her endeavours to foster the women's role and perspectives in peacekeeping. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who presented the award, said she was "a role model to those you serve, and those you serve with". "Dreams do not have a gender, and neither does leadership, courage, or the will to serve humanity," said Abhilasha Barak. She added that this award reminds her of the lasting peace that can only be established when every voice is heard and every individual is empowered. Assistant Secretary-General Lisa Buttenheim said Barak played a key role in advancing the women, peace and security agenda within military operations through her leadership and innovative approach. Highlighting her contributions, Guterres said Barak fostered strong relationships with local communities, helping establish early-warning networks that enhanced the mission's capacity to safeguard civilians. "As a frontline commander, she has engaged thousands of women and girls through vocational training and programmes for education and health," he said and added that she is transforming lives even under the most challenging circumstances. Also read: For the first time, Air Force to transport NEET question papers ahead of June 21 exam Who is Major Abhilasha Barak? Abhilasha Barak completed her graduation from Delhi Technological University in 2016. Later, she qualified for the armed forces and did training from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai in 2017. She became the first woman combat aviator in the Indian Army in 2022 and completed her one year of training from the Combat Army Aviation Training School at Nashik in Maharashtra in unit 6657 Army Aviation Corps. Barak hailed from Rohtak, Haryana, and is the daughter of a retired colonel. She was born at the Military Hospital in Wellington while her father was attending a course at Defence Services Staff College. She joined the Army Air Defence Corps in September 2018 and, a year later, Barak led the contingent for the Corps of Army Air Defence on 28 Sep 2019 when former President Ram Nath Kovind presented the President's Colours to the regiment on completion of 25 years of service. Barak has become the third Indian woman officer to receive the prestigious Military Gender Advocate Award, following Major Suman Gawani and Major Radhika Sen. She currently serves as the Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point with the Indian Battalion deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Speaking about her journey in the military, Barak said, "Being the first woman combat helicopter pilot in the Indian Army, I experienced firsthand how opportunity enables women to break barriers and reach milestones." She is one of nearly 650 Indian peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL, including 13 of whom are women, according to the UN. India has deployed 4,278 peacekeepers across various UN missions worldwide.

<p>Assistant Secretary-General Lisa Buttenheim stated that Abhilasha Barak played an important role in advancing the women, peace and security agenda within military operations through her leadership and innovative approach.</p>

Who is Abhilasha Barak? India's first woman combat helicopter pilot wins UN Military Gender Advocate Award

<p>A once-in-a-century celestial event: the 6-minute solar eclipse that will turn day into night</p><p>The longest total solar eclipse visible from accessible landmasses in the 21st century will take place on August 2, 2027, giving millions of people a chance to witness more than six minutes of daytime darkness.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At its peak, the Moon will completely cover the Sun for about 6 minutes and 23 seconds, making it the longest total solar eclipse visible from land this century. The rare event will be seen across parts of Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, among other countries, and is expected to attract astronomers, eclipse enthusiasts and tourists from around the world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Scientists say the eclipse's extraordinary duration is the result of a rare alignment between the Earth, Moon and Sun. People located within the path of totality will experience the sky darkening in the middle of the day, while the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, becomes visible.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-decodes-why-is-india-switching-to-plastic-notes-rbi-plans-to-introduce-polymer-currency-1780711885639"><strong>WION Decodes | Why is India switching to plastic notes? RBI plans to introduce polymer currency</strong></a></p><h2>Why will the eclipse last so long</h2><p>A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on Earth. However, the duration of totality varies depending on the positions of the three celestial bodies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to calculations cited on NASA's eclipse resources and data published by Eclipsophile, the August 2027 eclipse will last unusually long because the Moon will be relatively close to Earth at the time of the event, making it appear larger in the sky.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the same time, Earth will be near aphelion, the point in its orbit where it is farthest from the Sun. This makes the Sun appear slightly smaller than usual. The combination allows the Moon to cover the Sun completely for a longer period, extending the duration of totality to more than six minutes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Astronomers note that such a favourable alignment is uncommon, which is why eclipses of this length are rarely seen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Where it will be visible and what people will see</h2><p>The path of totality will begin over the Atlantic Ocean before moving across southern Europe, North Africa and parts of the Middle East.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to official eclipse calculations, totality will be visible from parts of Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Egypt is expected to provide some of the best viewing conditions. Areas near Luxor and parts of the New Valley Governorate could experience nearly the full 6 minutes and 23 seconds of darkness. Astronomical calculations indicate that the point of greatest eclipse will occur over Egypt.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During totality, daylight will briefly turn into twilight-like darkness. Temperatures may drop slightly, while bright planets and stars could become visible. According to NASA, totality is the only phase of a solar eclipse during which the Sun's corona can be viewed with the naked eye.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Observers may also witness rare phenomena such as Bailey's Beads and the Diamond Ring Effect, caused by sunlight passing through valleys on the Moon's surface before and after totality.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Experts advise viewers to use certified solar eclipse glasses during all stages of the eclipse except the brief period of totality. According to estimates from Time and Date, more than four billion people across Africa, Europe and western Asia could witness at least a partial eclipse, making it one of the most widely observed astronomical events of the century.</p>

The longest total solar eclipse visible from land in the 21st century will occur on August 2, 2027, when the Moon will completely obscure the Sun for up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds.

A once-in-a-century celestial event: the 6-minute solar eclipse that will turn day into night The longest total solar eclipse visible from accessible landmasses in the 21st century will take place on August 2, 2027, giving millions of people a chance to witness more than six minutes of daytime darkness. At its peak, the Moon will completely cover the Sun for about 6 minutes and 23 seconds, making it the longest total solar eclipse visible from land this century. The rare event will be seen across parts of Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, among other countries, and is expected to attract astronomers, eclipse enthusiasts and tourists from around the world. Scientists say the eclipse's extraordinary duration is the result of a rare alignment between the Earth, Moon and Sun. People located within the path of totality will experience the sky darkening in the middle of the day, while the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona, becomes visible. Also Read: WION Decodes | Why is India switching to plastic notes? RBI plans to introduce polymer currency Why will the eclipse last so long A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on Earth. However, the duration of totality varies depending on the positions of the three celestial bodies. According to calculations cited on NASA's eclipse resources and data published by Eclipsophile, the August 2027 eclipse will last unusually long because the Moon will be relatively close to Earth at the time of the event, making it appear larger in the sky. At the same time, Earth will be near aphelion, the point in its orbit where it is farthest from the Sun. This makes the Sun appear slightly smaller than usual. The combination allows the Moon to cover the Sun completely for a longer period, extending the duration of totality to more than six minutes. Astronomers note that such a favourable alignment is uncommon, which is why eclipses of this length are rarely seen. Where it will be visible and what people will see The path of totality will begin over the Atlantic Ocean before moving across southern Europe, North Africa and parts of the Middle East. According to official eclipse calculations, totality will be visible from parts of Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. Egypt is expected to provide some of the best viewing conditions. Areas near Luxor and parts of the New Valley Governorate could experience nearly the full 6 minutes and 23 seconds of darkness. Astronomical calculations indicate that the point of greatest eclipse will occur over Egypt. During totality, daylight will briefly turn into twilight-like darkness. Temperatures may drop slightly, while bright planets and stars could become visible. According to NASA, totality is the only phase of a solar eclipse during which the Sun's corona can be viewed with the naked eye. Observers may also witness rare phenomena such as Bailey's Beads and the Diamond Ring Effect, caused by sunlight passing through valleys on the Moon's surface before and after totality. Experts advise viewers to use certified solar eclipse glasses during all stages of the eclipse except the brief period of totality. According to estimates from Time and Date, more than four billion people across Africa, Europe and western Asia could witness at least a partial eclipse, making it one of the most widely observed astronomical events of the century.

<p>The longest total solar eclipse visible from land in the 21st century will occur on August 2, 2027, when the Moon will completely obscure the Sun for up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds.</p>

Wonderful World | A once-in-a-century celestial event: The 6-minute solar eclipse that will turn day into night

<p>Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp has sparked debate in the technology industry after comparing excessive use of artificial intelligence to a "porn addiction", arguing that simply increasing AI usage does not automatically create value for businesses. Speaking during a live interview at Palantir's AIPCon 10 event, Karp criticised what he described as "tokenmaxxing", a growing trend among organisations to maximise AI usage by consuming large volumes of computing power and AI-generated output without focusing on meaningful business outcomes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"People are just sitting there all day, kind of like a porn addiction," Karp said while discussing the company's internal approach to measuring AI adoption.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karp argued that many organisations have become overly focused on increasing the number of AI tokens consumed rather than evaluating whether the technology is delivering tangible results. In the AI industry, tokens are the units used by large language models to process and generate text, and most providers charge customers based on the volume of tokens consumed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/something-big-ahead-lebanese-army-chief-visits-pakistan-amid-reports-of-link-to-us-iran-negotiations-1780769963580">Lebanese army chief visits Pakistan amid reports of link to US-Iran negotiations</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Palantir chief said businesses risk becoming obsessed with AI usage metrics while losing sight of the actual problems they are trying to solve. His remarks come as questions grow within Silicon Valley over whether the industry's massive investment in artificial intelligence is translating into meaningful productivity gains.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karp's comments echoed concerns recently raised by Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar, who described the company as a "no slop zone". Sankar argued that higher AI usage does not necessarily lead to better outcomes and warned that increased token consumption can result in more low-quality outputs if not properly managed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Karp, artificial intelligence performs effectively when handling relatively straightforward tasks such as generating reports and summarising information. However, he said more complex challenges, including optimising industrial processes, improving supply chains and managing specialised business operations, still require human expertise, contextual understanding and ongoing decision-making.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/did-scientists-just-discover-the-missing-piece-of-a-black-hole-mystery-this-is-what-we-know-1780763064299">Did scientists just discover the missing piece of a black hole mystery?</a></p>

Palantir CEO Alex Karp compared excessive, metrics-driven AI usage to a “porn addiction,” warning that “tokenmaxxing” - consuming massive computing power without clear business goals—fails to deliver tangible value or productivity.

Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp has sparked debate in the technology industry after comparing excessive use of artificial intelligence to a "porn addiction", arguing that simply increasing AI usage does not automatically create value for businesses. Speaking during a live interview at Palantir's AIPCon 10 event, Karp criticised what he described as "tokenmaxxing", a growing trend among organisations to maximise AI usage by consuming large volumes of computing power and AI-generated output without focusing on meaningful business outcomes. "People are just sitting there all day, kind of like a porn addiction," Karp said while discussing the company's internal approach to measuring AI adoption. Karp argued that many organisations have become overly focused on increasing the number of AI tokens consumed rather than evaluating whether the technology is delivering tangible results. In the AI industry, tokens are the units used by large language models to process and generate text, and most providers charge customers based on the volume of tokens consumed. Also read: Lebanese army chief visits Pakistan amid reports of link to US-Iran negotiations The Palantir chief said businesses risk becoming obsessed with AI usage metrics while losing sight of the actual problems they are trying to solve. His remarks come as questions grow within Silicon Valley over whether the industry's massive investment in artificial intelligence is translating into meaningful productivity gains. Karp's comments echoed concerns recently raised by Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar, who described the company as a "no slop zone". Sankar argued that higher AI usage does not necessarily lead to better outcomes and warned that increased token consumption can result in more low-quality outputs if not properly managed. According to Karp, artificial intelligence performs effectively when handling relatively straightforward tasks such as generating reports and summarising information. However, he said more complex challenges, including optimising industrial processes, improving supply chains and managing specialised business operations, still require human expertise, contextual understanding and ongoing decision-making. Also read: Did scientists just discover the missing piece of a black hole mystery?

<p>Palantir CEO Alex Karp compared excessive, metrics-driven AI usage to a “porn addiction,” warning that “tokenmaxxing” - consuming massive computing power without clear business goals—fails to deliver tangible value or productivity.</p>

'Like a porn addiction': Palantir CEO Alex Karp warns companies are using too much AI without creating real value

<p>A Chinese celebrity dog, who was a social media sensation with more than 1.5 million followers was allegedly stolen, sold to a dog meat restaurant for just $26, and eaten, &nbsp;leaving its owner seeking justice and confronting loopholes in the country’s legal protections for pets.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chinese travel influencer Guo from Henan province, who raised Chutou, an eight-year-old Border Collie known for his intelligence, energy and gentle temperament is devastated by the incident.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Guo had left his dog with his parents while traveling when he was stolen. CCTV camera footage showed a man and a woman on an electric scooter taking the animal from the Shanqui farm on May 11.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, Guo tracked down the suspects in a neighboring village, where they admitted of stealing the pup believing it was a stray and sold it to a dog trader for 180 yuan ($26.50).</p><p>Chutou was bought by his owner Guo from a street vendor for over 2,000 yuan (US$300) in 2018. During the time Chutou was &nbsp;just three months old, reported The Star.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Guo also visited the restaurant and sked the butcher who killed Chutou his remains or fur – but he was told “the hair was thrown in the rubbish long ago," reported the New York Post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He is now seeking criminal charges against the alleged thieves and compensation for the loss of the dog that was worth at least $10,000</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Later, Guo tracked down the suspects in a neighboring village, where they admitted of stealing the pup believing it was a stray and sold it to a dog trader.

A Chinese celebrity dog, who was a social media sensation with more than 1.5 million followers was allegedly stolen, sold to a dog meat restaurant for just $26, and eaten, leaving its owner seeking justice and confronting loopholes in the country’s legal protections for pets. Chinese travel influencer Guo from Henan province, who raised Chutou, an eight-year-old Border Collie known for his intelligence, energy and gentle temperament is devastated by the incident. Guo had left his dog with his parents while traveling when he was stolen. CCTV camera footage showed a man and a woman on an electric scooter taking the animal from the Shanqui farm on May 11. Later, Guo tracked down the suspects in a neighboring village, where they admitted of stealing the pup believing it was a stray and sold it to a dog trader for 180 yuan ($26.50). Chutou was bought by his owner Guo from a street vendor for over 2,000 yuan (US$300) in 2018. During the time Chutou was just three months old, reported The Star. Guo also visited the restaurant and sked the butcher who killed Chutou his remains or fur – but he was told “the hair was thrown in the rubbish long ago," reported the New York Post. He is now seeking criminal charges against the alleged thieves and compensation for the loss of the dog that was worth at least $10,000

<p>Later, Guo tracked down the suspects in a neighboring village, where they admitted of stealing the pup believing it was a stray and sold it to a dog trader.</p>

Celebrity pet dog with over 1.5 million followers stolen and sold to restaurant for its meat

<p>&nbsp;Hundreds gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6) as Cockroach Janta Party, an online youth movement, staged a protest demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case and other issues related to higher education. Addressing the crowd CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who arrived in Delhi from the US this morning, said he was “fully prepared” to lose his freedom for the movement. Dipke described the movement, which started as online political satire, as a long struggle. He also claimed that the government hacked the party’s social media accounts.</p><p>“This is a long struggle. It has been a month since we started demanding Pradhan’s resignation on social media, but these individuals are so shameless that instead of taking action, they have been focused on other distractions, like hacking our accounts and getting our posts deleted,” he alleged. “You may be able to delete our posts, but you cannot erase us.”</p><p>Last month, CJP’s X account was blocked in India over alleged national security concerns. Dipke filed a plea, and the Delhi High Court refused to order its immediate restoration.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-cjp-protest-live-updates-cockroach-janta-party-protest-at-jantar-mantar-abhijeet-dipke-cjp-latest-1780718421391/amp"><strong>Cockroach Janta Party Protest LIVE Updates: 'Our agenda is Dharmendra Pradhan must resign', says Abhijeet Dipke</strong></a></p><h2><strong>‘Prepared to sacrifice freedom’</strong></h2><p>“I was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom for this cause,” Dipke said, adding that he felt as though he was living his final moments of freedom. Earlier, the CJP founder had raised concerns, claiming that he would most likely be arrested by Indian authorities the moment he lands at Delhi airport. However, after a meeting with Delhi Police officials, he was granted permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.</p><p>Dipke said that his mother was very scared that the Indian government would throw him in jail. “How long will we live in this fear?” he asked his supporters, adding, “The youth and students of this country have not sold themselves.”</p><p>Dipke said CJP is not a planned party, but students’ outrage.&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, Dipke faced backlash over his past Aam Aadmi Party links, with many social media users questioning whether the movement had been planned in advance.</p><p>He also informed his supporters that activist Sonam Wangchuk will soon be joining the gathering in the national capital.</p><h2><strong>Delhi security beefed up</strong></h2><p>Delhi Police had beefed up security across the national capital as a large number of people were expected at the CJP protest. More than 1,000 personnel were deployed across Delhi as a precautionary measure.</p><p><strong>WATCH | 'Cockroach' Janta Party Overtakes BJP in Number of Followers on Instagram</strong><br><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-cockroach-janta-party-overtakes-bjp-in-number-of-followers-on-instagram-1779381079293/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-cockroach-janta-party-overtakes-bjp-in-number-of-followers-on-instagram-1779381079293/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Hundreds joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Here’s what founder Abhijeet Dipke said after arriving in India.

Hundreds gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday (Jun 6) as Cockroach Janta Party, an online youth movement, staged a protest demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case and other issues related to higher education. Addressing the crowd CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who arrived in Delhi from the US this morning, said he was “fully prepared” to lose his freedom for the movement. Dipke described the movement, which started as online political satire, as a long struggle. He also claimed that the government hacked the party’s social media accounts. “This is a long struggle. It has been a month since we started demanding Pradhan’s resignation on social media, but these individuals are so shameless that instead of taking action, they have been focused on other distractions, like hacking our accounts and getting our posts deleted,” he alleged. “You may be able to delete our posts, but you cannot erase us.” Last month, CJP’s X account was blocked in India over alleged national security concerns. Dipke filed a plea, and the Delhi High Court refused to order its immediate restoration. Also read | Cockroach Janta Party Protest LIVE Updates: 'Our agenda is Dharmendra Pradhan must resign', says Abhijeet Dipke ‘Prepared to sacrifice freedom’ “I was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom for this cause,” Dipke said, adding that he felt as though he was living his final moments of freedom. Earlier, the CJP founder had raised concerns, claiming that he would most likely be arrested by Indian authorities the moment he lands at Delhi airport. However, after a meeting with Delhi Police officials, he was granted permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. Dipke said that his mother was very scared that the Indian government would throw him in jail. “How long will we live in this fear?” he asked his supporters, adding, “The youth and students of this country have not sold themselves.” Dipke said CJP is not a planned party, but students’ outrage. Earlier, Dipke faced backlash over his past Aam Aadmi Party links, with many social media users questioning whether the movement had been planned in advance. He also informed his supporters that activist Sonam Wangchuk will soon be joining the gathering in the national capital. Delhi security beefed up Delhi Police had beefed up security across the national capital as a large number of people were expected at the CJP protest. More than 1,000 personnel were deployed across Delhi as a precautionary measure. WATCH | 'Cockroach' Janta Party Overtakes BJP in Number of Followers on Instagram https://www.wionews.com/videos/-cockroach-janta-party-overtakes-bjp-in-number-of-followers-on-instagram-1779381079293/embed

<p>Hundreds joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, demanding Indian education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Here’s what founder Abhijeet Dipke said after arriving in India.</p>

Cockroach Janata Party protest: ‘Was fully prepared to sacrifice my freedom’ – What Abhijeet Dipke said

<p>Global meat consumption has increased six times over the past six decades, as people now eat six times more chicken and twice as much pork compared to what they did 65 years ago, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This has made livestock one of the fastest-growing components of the agricultural sector, the report added. Sharing dramatic figures, the report stated that the global production meat went up to 361 million tonnes from around 71 million tonnes in 1961. Similarly, the global production of milk went up to 930 million tonnes from approximately 342 million tonnes in 1961 and eggs by 94 million tonnes from about 15 million tonnes. It said that the consumption and thereby the supply is expected to increase in coming years. The study examines global supply and demand for terrestrial animal source food, which includes products derived from mammals, birds and insects.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wife-slashes-husband-s-neck-for-asking-for-chicken-curry-in-india-s-telangana-1777292520920">Wife slashes husband’s neck for asking for chicken curry in India’s Telangana</a></p><h2>Asia leads production but…</h2><p>According to the UN report, Asia is now the largest producer of terrestrial animal source foods, followed by Europe. It states that Asia, despite being the leading producer, has “relatively low availability per person.” However, production trends do not always translate into availability. Per capita supply remains highest in Northern America while in sub-Saharan Africa, per capita supply has remained largely stagnant, with only limited gains in certain countries, such as milk in Kenya and poultry in South Africa. This essentially means Asia produces the most meat, milk and eggs in the world, but because it has such a large population, the amount available per person is lower. &nbsp;A 2025 report had shown that India had one of the lowest meat consumption rates, averaging just 4 kg per person annually. North America has the highest per capita supply, meaning the average person there has access to much more meat, milk and eggs than the average person in Asia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260606/image-1780708153445.png"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/deadly-beats-linked-to-mass-chicken-deaths-in-india-loud-dj-triggers-cardiac-arrest-in-140-birds-1777550723373">Deadly beats linked to mass chicken deaths in India: Loud DJ triggers cardiac arrest in 140 birds</a></p><h2>What are the major challenges?</h2><p>The report warns that food loss and waste lead to reduction in per person availiblity aand poses a sustainability challenge. FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi and FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero said that livestock plays a crucial role in feeding the world, but the sector must tackle environmental damage, animal welfare concerns and health risks to remain sustainable in the long term. The report also highlighted major concerns such as poor treatment to animals in some farming units and unequal access to nutritious animal-source foods to certain groups of the society.&nbsp;</p>

A new FAO report reveals global production of meat, milk and eggs has surged dramatically since 1961, led by poultry. While Asia is now the largest producer of animal-source foods, regional disparities, food waste and environmental challenges continue to shape the future

Global meat consumption has increased six times over the past six decades, as people now eat six times more chicken and twice as much pork compared to what they did 65 years ago, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This has made livestock one of the fastest-growing components of the agricultural sector, the report added. Sharing dramatic figures, the report stated that the global production meat went up to 361 million tonnes from around 71 million tonnes in 1961. Similarly, the global production of milk went up to 930 million tonnes from approximately 342 million tonnes in 1961 and eggs by 94 million tonnes from about 15 million tonnes. It said that the consumption and thereby the supply is expected to increase in coming years. The study examines global supply and demand for terrestrial animal source food, which includes products derived from mammals, birds and insects. Also Read: Wife slashes husband’s neck for asking for chicken curry in India’s Telangana Asia leads production but… According to the UN report, Asia is now the largest producer of terrestrial animal source foods, followed by Europe. It states that Asia, despite being the leading producer, has “relatively low availability per person.” However, production trends do not always translate into availability. Per capita supply remains highest in Northern America while in sub-Saharan Africa, per capita supply has remained largely stagnant, with only limited gains in certain countries, such as milk in Kenya and poultry in South Africa. This essentially means Asia produces the most meat, milk and eggs in the world, but because it has such a large population, the amount available per person is lower. A 2025 report had shown that India had one of the lowest meat consumption rates, averaging just 4 kg per person annually. North America has the highest per capita supply, meaning the average person there has access to much more meat, milk and eggs than the average person in Asia.

<p>A new FAO report reveals global production of meat, milk and eggs has surged dramatically since 1961, led by poultry. While Asia is now the largest producer of animal-source foods, regional disparities, food waste and environmental challenges continue to shape the future</p>

From 71 million to 361 million tonnes: World is eating more chicken than ever but Asia's position may surprise you

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India its fifth-generation stealth aircraft, Sukhoi Su-57, suggesting that the combat jet could even be jointly made with New Delhi in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two nations. The move came after persistent supply chain disruptions triggered by the war in Ukraine, which has forced India to aggressively diversify its military procurement strategy.</p><p><br>After years of assessing several options for a fifth-generation fighter jet, India has embarked on the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, widely regarded as the largest indigenous aerospace programme of the country. Against this backdrop, the Russian President reiterated Moscow's interest in partnering with New Delhi on the Su-57 aircraft programme. With the AMCA project unlikely to enter the Indian Air Force (IAF) before 2035, the government is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring at least two squadrons or around 36 Su-57s, subject to the aircraft meeting the technical and operational requirements.</p><h3>What is India's Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project?</h3><p>The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is the indigenous, fifth-generation, twin-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft of India, which is currently in the development phase for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. The project is being designed to ensure India's air power, prompting the jet to feature low observable (stealth) technology, internal weapons bays, advanced avionics, and supercruise capabilities.</p><p><br>The project is being spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a body under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), representing a massive leap in the domestic defence capabilities of India. Traditionally, the production of flagship combat aircraft in India has been primarily led by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). However, the AMCA project marks a major structural shift by adopting a competitive consortium-based model.</p><p><br>The Indian government has started actively bringing top private aerospace and defence manufacturing firms into the core of the project. The development aims to fulfil reduced developmental delays, build supply chain resilience, and rapidly scale up production.</p><h3>Why Russia's Su-57s before India's AMCA project?</h3><p>The primary reason is that the timelines simply do not match, as India's own AMCA fighter jet is not likely to be mass-produced and ready for actual combat until the mid-2030s. However, India's neighbours already have fast-growing fleets of stealth planes that include China, which has already deployed over 200 active J-20 stealth fighters and is currently testing its new, carrier-ready J-35, and Pakistan has shown clear interest in buying Chinese FC-31 stealth jets. This threatens to take away the long-standing technical advantage of the Indian Air Force along its western border as well as the border with China.</p><p><br>Therefore, India urgently required a heavy stealth jet in order to keep its enemies in check. To meet this requirement, Russia’s upgraded Su-57 fighter, which comes with advanced Product 30 engines, is a ready-to-go option. It also fits perfectly with the massive repair and maintenance setups India already uses for its other Russian jets, like the Su-30MKI.</p><p><br>In addition, buying Russian-made Su-57s could act as a smart temporary bridge as it will provide IAF's pilots immediate, real-world training in modern stealth tactics, advanced battlefield communication, and high-tech radar systems long before the first AMCA is even built. It will also act as a vital shield to protect Indian skies while the homegrown technology of India develops.</p>

The AMCA project is being spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a body under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), representing a massive leap in the domestic defence capabilities of India.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India its fifth-generation stealth aircraft, Sukhoi Su-57, suggesting that the combat jet could even be jointly made with New Delhi in line with the strong strategic partnership between the two nations. The move came after persistent supply chain disruptions triggered by the war in Ukraine, which has forced India to aggressively diversify its military procurement strategy. After years of assessing several options for a fifth-generation fighter jet, India has embarked on the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, widely regarded as the largest indigenous aerospace programme of the country. Against this backdrop, the Russian President reiterated Moscow's interest in partnering with New Delhi on the Su-57 aircraft programme. With the AMCA project unlikely to enter the Indian Air Force (IAF) before 2035, the government is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring at least two squadrons or around 36 Su-57s, subject to the aircraft meeting the technical and operational requirements. What is India's Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project? The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is the indigenous, fifth-generation, twin-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft of India, which is currently in the development phase for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. The project is being designed to ensure India's air power, prompting the jet to feature low observable (stealth) technology, internal weapons bays, advanced avionics, and supercruise capabilities. The project is being spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a body under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), representing a massive leap in the domestic defence capabilities of India. Traditionally, the production of flagship combat aircraft in India has been primarily led by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). However, the AMCA project marks a major structural shift by adopting a competitive consortium-based model. The Indian government has started actively bringing top private aerospace and defence manufacturing firms into the core of the project. The development aims to fulfil reduced developmental delays, build supply chain resilience, and rapidly scale up production. Why Russia's Su-57s before India's AMCA project? The primary reason is that the timelines simply do not match, as India's own AMCA fighter jet is not likely to be mass-produced and ready for actual combat until the mid-2030s. However, India's neighbours already have fast-growing fleets of stealth planes that include China, which has already deployed over 200 active J-20 stealth fighters and is currently testing its new, carrier-ready J-35, and Pakistan has shown clear interest in buying Chinese FC-31 stealth jets. This threatens to take away the long-standing technical advantage of the Indian Air Force along its western border as well as the border with China. Therefore, India urgently required a heavy stealth jet in order to keep its enemies in check. To meet this requirement, Russia’s upgraded Su-57 fighter, which comes with advanced Product 30 engines, is a ready-to-go option. It also fits perfectly with the massive repair and maintenance setups India already uses for its other Russian jets, like the Su-30MKI. In addition, buying Russian-made Su-57s could act as a smart temporary bridge as it will provide IAF's pilots immediate, real-world training in modern stealth tactics, advanced battlefield communication, and high-tech radar systems long before the first AMCA is even built. It will also act as a vital shield to protect Indian skies while the homegrown technology of India develops.

<p>The AMCA project is being spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a body under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), representing a massive leap in the domestic defence capabilities of India.</p>

Why India may need Russian Su-57s before its indigenous AMCA project takes flight? WION decodes

<p>With more than 600 tattoos on her body, Amber Luke is the most tattooed woman in Australia. She even has several body modifications, such as a snake split tongue, fang teeth and tattooed eyeballs. Now she is taking her obsession to a whole new level and is jetting off to Spain to get two major body modifications that are illegal in her home country. Amber will soon get a "coin slot" inserted into her ear and have a silicone bow implanted under the skin of her hand. Amber has already spent over $250,000 on the previous changes. She posted about her trip and plans on social media. “Australia has made them highly illegal for seven years. I’m about to get two body mods done. I am super f--king keen,” she wrote. Known online as Dragon Girl, she said that she had been thinking about getting the changes for a while now.</p><h2><strong>Health risks with ‘coin slot’ and silicone bow procedures</strong></h2><p>“I am getting a coin slot in my ear. They take a hole out of your helix that they put different earrings in and layer it. And for the past year and a half, I have planned to have this body mod in my hand, it is a silicone bow; I am very excited!” she wrote. The silicone bow procedure is known as subdermal implants, and Australia has outlawed it because of concerns around unlicensed surgery, besides the health risks involved. The ‘coin slot’ procedure requires cutting and removing tissue, and it is heavily regulated in the country, but not strictly illegal, Nine News wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The end result is to have a nice implant that is not all f--ked up! That is going to be my mission in Barcelona, and healing,” she said. The procedure in Spain is strictly performed by a licensed medical professional. Amber talks about her experience of the modification on her social media pages. When she got the eyeball tattoo, she went blind for three weeks. She has also previously talked about the struggles of getting a job with her appearance. &nbsp;“I’m not going to sugar-coat it, it has limited my [employment] options but that’s okay,” she said.</p>

Amber Luke has more than 600 tattoos on her body, and is not going to Spain to get a "coin slot" inserted into her ear and a silicone bow implanted under the skin. She has already spent $250,000 on previous procedures.

With more than 600 tattoos on her body, Amber Luke is the most tattooed woman in Australia. She even has several body modifications, such as a snake split tongue, fang teeth and tattooed eyeballs. Now she is taking her obsession to a whole new level and is jetting off to Spain to get two major body modifications that are illegal in her home country. Amber will soon get a "coin slot" inserted into her ear and have a silicone bow implanted under the skin of her hand. Amber has already spent over $250,000 on the previous changes. She posted about her trip and plans on social media. “Australia has made them highly illegal for seven years. I’m about to get two body mods done. I am super f--king keen,” she wrote. Known online as Dragon Girl, she said that she had been thinking about getting the changes for a while now. Health risks with ‘coin slot’ and silicone bow procedures “I am getting a coin slot in my ear. They take a hole out of your helix that they put different earrings in and layer it. And for the past year and a half, I have planned to have this body mod in my hand, it is a silicone bow; I am very excited!” she wrote. The silicone bow procedure is known as subdermal implants, and Australia has outlawed it because of concerns around unlicensed surgery, besides the health risks involved. The ‘coin slot’ procedure requires cutting and removing tissue, and it is heavily regulated in the country, but not strictly illegal, Nine News wrote. “The end result is to have a nice implant that is not all f--ked up! That is going to be my mission in Barcelona, and healing,” she said. The procedure in Spain is strictly performed by a licensed medical professional. Amber talks about her experience of the modification on her social media pages. When she got the eyeball tattoo, she went blind for three weeks. She has also previously talked about the struggles of getting a job with her appearance. “I’m not going to sugar-coat it, it has limited my [employment] options but that’s okay,” she said.

<p>Amber Luke has more than 600 tattoos on her body, and is not going to Spain to get a "coin slot" inserted into her ear and a silicone bow implanted under the skin. She has already spent $250,000 on previous procedures.</p>

Australia's 'Dragon Girl' with a tattoo on her eyeball, is now getting a 'coin slot' inserted in her ear

<p>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson and investigative journalist Saurav Das’s social media activity has now come under the scanner. While the party has received a massive following in a very short duration, some netizens have sifted through his tweets to pull up some from 2017 where he is appreciating Prime Minister Modi. While CJP has put forth its views about the current establishment and its slips, Das’s tweets lauding PM Modi are being scrutinised. “Congratulations to each and every #Indian out there! We have finally gained our #EconomicIndependence #GST #GSTForNewIndia #gstrollout,” he said in a post shared on July 1, 2017.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to each and every <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indian</a> out there! We have finally gained our <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/EconomicIndependence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EconomicIndependence</a> ✌<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/GST?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GST</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/GSTForNewIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GSTForNewIndia</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/gstrollout?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gstrollout</a></p>&mdash; Saurav Das (@SauravDassss) <a href="https://x.com/SauravDassss/status/880863270944391168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Responding to poet Kumar Vishwas' comment on “spray Hit” on the cockroaches, Das, in a recent media interaction, said, “Can you spray Hit on 65% of the nation's youth?” He also sought a press conference and concluded that the government works on commentary. He reiterated their manifesto and called for the education minister's resignation after the NEET paper leak. But in March 2017, Das was cheering for the government, "Narendra Modi</p><p>Many congratulations on forming governments in 4 states. I hope to see you perform even better now, sir. Stay fit sir <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/NAMO?src=hashtag_click">#NAMO</a>," he wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/dhruv-rathee-s-scriptwriter-journalist-iit-alumnus-who-are-the-3-spokespersons-announced-by-cjp-1780542038975"><strong>Dhruv Rathee’s scriptwriter, journalist, IIT alumnus: Who are the 3 spokespersons announced by CJP?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While some look at his old tweets and question his political stance, some also evaluate it as hope in the elected government. A user wrote, “Doesn't that show how youth were hoping for a change from PM Modi. He delivered on some aspects, but over his tenure, the incompetence of several ministries let public down.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another said, “It is proved that youth had alot of hope from Narendra Modi but he sold himself to his rich and corrupt friends.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Doesn&#39;t that show how youth were hoping for a change from PM Modi. He delivered on some aspects but over his tenure, the incompetence of several ministries let public down.</p>&mdash; Mamta Sharma (@Mamya42sh2) <a href="https://x.com/Mamya42sh2/status/2062832296122851725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The emergence of the party has garnered mixed reactions; some hope for a movement of change. While others think it's a passing phase. CJP has planned a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar in the national capital, New Delhi, on Saturday (June 6). It remains to be seen how it unfolds as like-minded people gather.</p>

As Cockroach Janta Party calls for protests, chief spokesperson Saurav Das faces intense scrutiny after a 9-year-old tweet praising the Modi govt resurfaces.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson and investigative journalist Saurav Das’s social media activity has now come under the scanner. While the party has received a massive following in a very short duration, some netizens have sifted through his tweets to pull up some from 2017 where he is appreciating Prime Minister Modi. While CJP has put forth its views about the current establishment and its slips, Das’s tweets lauding PM Modi are being scrutinised. “Congratulations to each and every #Indian out there! We have finally gained our #EconomicIndependence #GST #GSTForNewIndia #gstrollout,” he said in a post shared on July 1, 2017.

<p>As Cockroach Janta Party calls for protests, chief spokesperson Saurav Das faces intense scrutiny after a 9-year-old tweet praising the Modi government resurfaces.</p>

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