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Himachal weather: IMD issues yellow alert for next week, flash floods damage vehicles in Kullu

Himachal weather: IMD issues yellow alert for next week, flash floods damage vehicles in Kullu

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Himachal weather: The local meteorological centre issued a ‘yellow’ warning for thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds at speeds of 40 to 50 kilometre per hour (kmph) in all 12 districts on May 27 and 28. Shimla: Over 20 vehicles parked on the roadside were damaged in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Saturday (May 24) following flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nirmand Manmohan Singh said no casualties have been reported in the incident. He added that heavy rains triggered flash floods in the dry Sharshaya Nallah, damaging around 20-25 vehicles near Jagat Khana in Nirmand. Meanwhile, Hindustan-Tibet Road, National Highway-5, was blocked at Jhakri between Rampur and Kinnaur due to debris falling from the hills. Videos of vehicles being swept away by the floods and debris are circulating on social media. The level of the Satluj River has also risen. While locals claimed the incident was caused by a cloudburst, the administration attributed it to heavy rains. The local meteorological centre issued a ‘yellow’ warning for thunderstorms accompanied with lightning …

Google Upgrades Gemini 2.0 Flash With a Collaborative, Natural-Sounding Conversation Style

Google Upgrades Gemini 2.0 Flash With a Collaborative, Natural-Sounding Conversation Style

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Google updated the Gemini 2.0 Flash artificial intelligence (AI) model last week. The new update refines the model’s conversational capability and makes it better suited for creative tasks, according to the Mountain View-based tech giant. The company claims that users will notice the difference when talking to the AI about certain topics and tasks. The update comes at a time when the 2.5 Flash AI model is already available to the users of the chatbot, although as an experimental preview. Gemini 2.0 Flash Becomes More Conversational On the Gemini update page, the tech giant added a new entry dated April 19 titled “Update to 2.0 Flash in Gemini.” With this update, Google says, the AI model will provide “more natural, collaborative, and adaptive conversational style.” Its biggest impact will be felt during general interactions and while engaging with the chatbot about certain topics. Google suggests talking to the AI model about interests, a problem at school or work, and a more creative perspective to see the difference in the output. Additionally, the company said the …

Heavy rain triggers flash flood in J&K’s Ramban, over 100 people rescued

Heavy rain triggers flash flood in J&K’s Ramban, over 100 people rescued

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A boatman stand next shikaras as rain clouds loom over Dal Lake during rainfall in Srinagar 19, April 2025. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR More than 100 people were rescued after heavy rain triggered a flash flood in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district early on Sunday (April 20, 2025), officials said. The incessant rain also triggered landslides and mudslides at nearly a dozen places between Nashri and Banihal along the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, prompting traffic to be suspended, they said. About 40 residential houses were damaged after the flash flood hit Dharam Kund village. STORY | Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches, rain lashes plains READ: https://t.co/BG7VEUVNVo VIDEO | (Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/94gNxBwqnK — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 19, 2025 More than 100 trapped villagers were rescued by police personnel who rushed to the spot despite the continuous downpour and cloudbursts, the officials said and added several vehicles were swept away in the flood caused by a stream overflowing. A traffic department spokesperson said …

Google Releases Cost-Efficient and Low-Latency Gemini 2.5 Flash AI Model

Google Releases Cost-Efficient and Low-Latency Gemini 2.5 Flash AI Model

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Google released its second artificial intelligence (AI) model in the Gemini 2.5 family on Thursday. Dubbed Gemini 2.5 Flash, it is a cost-efficient low-latency model which is designed for tasks requiring real-time inference, conversations at scale, and those which are generalistic in nature. The Mountain View-based tech giant will soon make the AI model available on both the Google AI Studio as well as Vertex AI to help users and developers access the Gemini 2.5 Flash, and build applications and agents using it. Gemini 2.5 Flash Is Now Available on Vertex AI In a blog post, the tech giant detailed its latest large language model (LLM). Alongside announcing the debut of the Flash model, the post also confirmed that the Gemini 2.5 Pro model is now available on Vertex AI. Differentiating between the use cases of the two models, Google said the Pro model is ideal for tasks that require intricate knowledge, multi-step analyses, and making nuanced decisions. On the other hand, the Flash model prioritises speed, low latency, and cost efficiency. Calling it a …

Uttarakhand reels under heavy rain, landslides and flash floods, severe damage across state | WATCH

Uttarakhand reels under heavy rain, landslides and flash floods, severe damage across state | WATCH

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Uttarakhand is facing severe weather conditions with heavy rainfall, landslides, flash floods, hailstorms, and widespread damage to infrastructure, leading to major disruptions and ongoing rescue operations. Uttarakhand has been struck by severe weather conditions, with heavy rainfall triggering landslides, flash floods, and significant disruption in various areas. While the plains have experienced scorching heat, the hilly regions have seen intense rainfall, bringing both relief from the heat and serious challenges. According to the weather department’s forecast, an alert has been issued for thunderstorms, hailstorms, and strong winds from April 10, further exacerbating the situation. Landslides and flash floods cause major disruptions In the aftermath of the rainfall, debris from the mountains blocked several roads, including key highways like the Gangotri Highway, as large rocks and mudslides buried multiple vehicles. The sudden rise in water levels, particularly in the Pinder River, caused flash floods, flooding the surrounding areas. Heavy rainfall over just 90 minutes led to swollen streams and rivers, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach affected areas. Rescue operations …

Kristin Davis reveals she was forced to flash her bare chest for a scene in Sex and the City: ‘It was mortifying’ | Hollywood

Kristin Davis reveals she was forced to flash her bare chest for a scene in Sex and the City: ‘It was mortifying’ | Hollywood

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Actor Kristin Davis, known for her role as Charlotte York in the hit series Sex and the City, and its spin-off And Just Like That, has revealed an uncomfortable experience while filming the show. In one particular episode, she was asked to expose her chest. However, despite her reluctance, the showrunner allegedly pressured her to proceed with the scene. Also read: Sarah Jessica Parker reacts to ‘catfight’ with Sex and the City co-star Kim Cattrall: ‘There’s been one person talking’ Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis in a still from Sex and the City. Kristin Davis was pressured into flashing her chest In an episode of her podcast, Are You a Charlotte?, Kristin shared the backstory behind several episodes where she appeared without any clothes. She shared that she was “forced” to flash her bare chest by a Sex and the City showrunner. During Season 5’s first episode, Charlotte pulls down her top to flash her chest during a Navy party. The actor admitted that it was a “mortifying” experience, adding that she …

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal flash sweet smile as they pose with elderly couple in INSIDE PIC from friend’s wedding function

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal flash sweet smile as they pose with elderly couple in INSIDE PIC from friend’s wedding function

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Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, the ‘IT’ couple of Bollywood, attended the wedding function of their friend, Karishma Kohli on Saturday. As one can expect, their latest appearance together stirred the internet, and adding to the frenzy, more inside pictures and videos have surfaced. In one of the pictures, VicKat is seen posing with the guests during the celebration. A picture has been going viral on the internet showing Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal posing with an elderly couple at the function. The beloved couple flashed bright smiles as they posed for an endearing click. Meanwhile, the picture shared by the guest on her Instagram stories read, “Mum and dad can’t keep calm.” In addition to this, a picture of Katrina’s close friend and director Kabir Khan and his wife Mini Mathur has also surfaced. They were also seen beaming, posing with their friends at the wedding for an endearing click. Viral pictures from Katrina Kaif’s friend’s wedding Furthermore, a video shared by a fan page showed the New York actress being the perfect bridesmaid. The boomerang …

When The Flash Director Revealed Ezra Miller-Helmed Film’s Controversial CGI Wasn’t A Mistake But Intentional: “It Was Part Of…”

When The Flash Director Revealed Ezra Miller-Helmed Film’s Controversial CGI Wasn’t A Mistake But Intentional: “It Was Part Of…”

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What Did The Flash Director Say About CGI Issues In Ezra Miller’s Film? (Photo Credit – Wikimedia) Love it or hate it, The Flash’s CGI wasn’t an accident. Director Andy Muschietti once insisted the film’s “weird” visuals were a deliberate creative choice, especially in the much-talked-about Speed Force and Chronobowl sequences. “We are in the perspective of the Flash. Everything is distorted in terms of lights and textures. We enter this ‘waterworld,’ which is basically being in Barry’s POV,” Muschietti explained in an interview with Gizmodo. “It was part of the design, so if it looks a little weird to you, that was intended,” he added. One of the most criticized moments occurs early in the film. Barry (Ezra Miller) races to save Gotham City Hospital’s collapsing nursery, where babies and a midwife are in danger. Instead of a heart-pounding rescue, audiences are met with visuals that look… off. Many fans assumed budget constraints or rushed post-production were to blame. But Muschietti had a different answer. Barbara Muschietti, the film’s producer, jokingly shut down concerns …

GitHub Copilot Upgraded With Agent Mode and Gemini 2.0 Flash, Project Padawan Unveiled

GitHub Copilot Upgraded With Agent Mode and Gemini 2.0 Flash, Project Padawan Unveiled

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GitHub Copilot, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for the coding platform, is getting several new features. Announced on Thursday, the company is adding a new agent mode to the chatbot that can automatically iterate on code generated by it and analyse errors. Alongside, the Microsoft-owned platform also made Copilot Edits generally available, which was first announced at the GitHub Universe in October 2024. The company also took the curtains off Project Padawan, the platform’s first software engineer (SWE) AI agent. GitHub Is Introducing New Features to Copilot Just a week after GitHub added the DeepSeek-R1 AI model to its platform, the company has made several improvements to the Copilot AI chatbot. As detailed in a blog post, the coding platform is now introducing a new agent mode to the chatbot. The agent mode in GitHub Copilot will be more independent and proactive compared to the usual chatbot. It can iterate on its own code, recognise errors, and fix them without requiring intervention from a human user. It also comes with the ability to analyse run-time …

Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0

Google’s Gemini AI app is getting faster with Flash 2.0

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Google announced Thursday that the Gemini app is getting its Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model. The upgraded model “delivers fast responses and stronger performance across a number of key benchmarks, providing everyday help with tasks like brainstorming, learning or writing,” the company said in a post. The change is rolling out to Gemini’s web and mobile apps and will be available to all users. Google also says that you’ll still be able to use Gemini 1.5 Flash and 1.5 Pro for “the next few weeks.” The company first introduced Gemini 2.0 in December and promised that it was “working quickly” to get it in its products. At the time, it launched an experimental version of Gemini Flash 2.0 to Gemini users. On Thursday, Google also said that Gemini’s image generation capabilities now use the newest version of the company’s Imagen 3 AI text-to-image generator. According to Google, the model “delivers richer details and textures” and “follows your instructions with greater accuracy.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …