Bringing back extinct species comes with big challenges. Groups like Revive & Restore work on using advanced science to rescue these species. Although they’ve had some wins, like bringing back the Xerces butterfly, recreating ancient species is still mostly a theory.
A tragic electrocution accident in Tadiparru village, Andhra Pradesh, resulted in four deaths and one person critically injured during a statue unveiling on November 3. Workers accidentally touched a live wire while preparing for the event. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu shared his sorrow and promised support for the victims' families.
A review by the Madhya Pradesh government into the deaths of 10 elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve resulted in the suspension of two wildlife officials. The Field Director did not return from leave and ignored his responsibilities, while the Deputy Forest Divisional Officer handed off his duties during the crisis. The government plans to introduce new measures, including creating an elephant task force and installing solar-powered electric fencing to prevent future incidents.
Salesforce is growing its Public Sector team in India to help government agencies go digital. The goal is to improve how citizens interact with these agencies through its GovCloud solution, analytics, and customer relationship tools. Salesforce wants to bring together citizen data, make services smoother, and use its knowledge in digital lending tailored for India.
A 3.4 magnitude tremor hit Kutch district in Gujarat early Sunday morning. The Institute of Seismological Research reported no injuries or damage. The tremor struck at 3:58 AM, 53 km north-northeast of Lakhpat. Gujarat has seen significant earthquakes before, including a major 6.9 magnitude quake in 2001.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) will require that the production methods for lab-grown diamonds be declared during export and import starting December 1. This rule is meant to improve processing efficiency and support the expanding market, which is expected to reach $5 billion by 2025.
Big tech companies are getting ready to spend more than $200 billion this year on artificial intelligence. Firms like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet are ramping up their investments, showing they believe AI will be profitable in the long run, despite earlier concerns from Wall Street.
A. O. Smith Corporation has bought Pureit, a water purification brand that was owned by HUL, for ₹601 crore ($72 million). This deal is not expected to affect earnings much in the first year. The acquisition aims to boost A. O. Smith's premium products and improve its online sales.
HCLTech's Global Cyber Resilience Study 2024-25 shows that 81% of security leaders expect cyberattacks in the coming year. However, only 48% are sure they can prevent them. The study points out that attacks using AI are a major concern, with North America having the highest rates of attacks. Many leaders plan to invest more in cybersecurity, but there are still big gaps in skills and issues with recovering after attacks.
A fire broke out on a moving train in Haryana after a passenger's firecrackers exploded. This incident caused minor injuries to a few passengers. Authorities think a short circuit may have started the explosion. Forensic experts are looking into the scene.