Formula E and it is the official digital innovation partner, infosyshas announced the launch of a new AI-powered Race Centre. Race Center is powered by Infosys Topaz and uses data to create an immersive race-day experience for race fans. Race Center works as a unified platform to showcase AI commentary, interactive gamified features, static explainer videos, weather tracking, Race Control updates, Pit Boost and Attack Mode tracking, and in-sync storytelling. The platform blends race feeds with AI-powered content to help fans follow the racing action and keep them connected during the off-season.

The new AI-powered race center comes with a host of features

Generative AI Commentary Engine: : The first feature will be a major attraction for the fans. The generative AI commentary engine will provide a completely different experience. It will provide real-time information, allowing fans to track everything during the race.Podium Predictions: Believe it or not, this feature allows fans to predict podium finishes, giving them a chance to have their say before and during the race. Fans can also predict practice results and qualifying sessions. Additionally, they can predict race outcomes and vote for the ‘PIF Driver of the Race’. The feature is expected to boost fan engagement and participation.pit boost tracking: : With this feature, fans can track mandatory fast-charging pit stops. They can select races and follow driver positions. It also provides a visual experience, which makes it more attractive.Selected Driver Event Tracker: Whenever a driver overtakes or engages attack mode, their movements can be tracked at any point. This feature will further increase fan engagement.Agent AI for Data Orchestration: Topaz Agents seamlessly process and integrate over 1.5 million data points per race, including Race Control updates, which feed into the Race Center dashboard to display race conditions and car movements in 2D racetrack visualizations.The Race Center supports fans throughout the entire race lifecycle, from practice sessions and qualifying rounds to race day and beyond. Speaking about the collaboration, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds said, “Formula E’s vision is to lead the future of sustainable motorsport, and technology is the catalyst that is driving our sport forward. With Infosys, we are elevating how fans experience every stop with clearer insights, more interactive moments and greater access to the stories happening on and off the track. The Race Centre, operated by Infosys, helps fans feel closer to the race. Looking ahead, this platform sets the stage for a smarter, more connected future in which innovation and electric racing move forward together.Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys also said, “Formula E is a powerful platform to showcase how AI can reshape the sport. With Infosys Topaz at the core of the new Race Centre, we are redefining the race-day experience with real-time, responsible AI insights that deliver seamless performance and engagement. This season, fans can expect intelligent commentary, in-depth explainers and rich conversations that flow from the broadcast window. Extending far beyond. Together with Formula E, we are building a future blueprint for how AI can reimagine performance, storytelling and experiences for millions of fans.Also read: Mitch Evans on holding off Dan Ticktum at Madrid E-Prix: “I was very disappointed in the car”

Representative Arvind Venkat read a prayer from the Isha Upanishad in the Pennsylvania House.

Representative Arvind Venkat read a prayer from the Isha Upanishad in the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday and said he wanted to pray from the Hindu text because this year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills. The temple is the first independent Hindu temple built by Hindu immigrants to North America in 1976, Venkat said while reading the Sanskrit text and then the English translation.Arvind Venkat is an Indian-American physician and Democratic politician serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents District 30 in Allegheny County, covering the suburbs of Pittsburgh, and took office for the first time in January 2023 after winning the 2022 election; He was re-elected in 2024. Born on 6 June 1974 in Madurai, India, he later grew up in the United States, primarily in Michigan. He is known as the first Indian-American to serve in the Pennsylvania legislature and one of the few physicians in the state assembly in recent decades.Before entering politics, Venkat pursued a career in emergency medicine. He earned a degree from Harvard University and a medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, followed by residency training at the University of Cincinnati. He has worked as an emergency physician with Allegheny Health Network and has been affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital. In addition to clinical work, he has held academic and leadership roles, including teaching emergency medicine and holding leadership positions with the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Clear the way for re-election

Arvind Venkat has a clear path to re-election this fall after a judge recently ruled that his Republican challenger Ehab Akkari does not meet residency requirements to hold office as a state legislator. Pennsylvania law requires candidates for State House to be a resident of the state for four years, and a resident of the district they hope to represent for one year. But last week, a Republican voter challenged whether Akkari did so, citing the fact that Akkari, who lived in West Virginia and still runs a cosmetic-surgery practice there, bought his Wexford home in 2023, and did not register to vote here until 2024.Akkari testified that he decided to live in Pennsylvania and spent most of his time there in early 2022. He testified that he was in the midst of a divorce at the time and was working as a cosmetic surgeon for a practice in Cranberry, causing him to pay to live in a nearby hotel for more than a year.

कालिका मंदिर में गुरुवार को 73वां वार्षिक ध्वजारोहण महोत्सव मनाया गया। जैसे ही जगद्गुरु शंकराचार्य स्वामी राजराजेश्वराश्रम महाराज ने ध्वजारोहण किया, चारों ओर से पुष्पवर्षा हुई और जमकर आतिशबाजी हुई। इस दौरान मंदिर में माता रानी के भजनों और जयकारों पर श्रद्धालु नाचते-गाते नजर आए.

South cinema is full of top stories. Unseen wedding pictures of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are viral. Vijay Sethupathi shares his past struggles. Harish Shankar replied to those trolling about ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’. Speculation has increased regarding Ravi Mohan’s Goa investment. ‘Nagabandham’ has fixed its release date in July 2026. These updates keep the fans engaged.

Today, South cinema is buzzing with trending updates – from viral wedding moments and candid celebrity statements to sharp reactions and big announcements. Unseen pictures, bold answers and surprising developments kept fans talking all day long. Here’s a look at the top five stories from South cinema that are making headlines.

Victory Deverakonda-Rashmika’s unseen wedding pictures win hearts

actor Vijay Deverakonda Keep sharing unseen wedding photos Rashmika MandannaKeeping the fans engaged. In the last one month, his dreamy posts have gone viral on social media. “Memories of big moments last forever,” Vijay wrote in an emotional note. The couple’s unseen pictures and happy moments keep melting hearts online.

Vijay Sethupathi spoke openly on his struggles

Actor Vijay Sethupathi talks about his struggles at the Kattan press meet in Chennai. He said, “I never had much confidence in myself… It was only after others appreciated me that I started believing.” He added, “It’s surprising when others trust you before you trust yourself.” Ending on a light note, he made fun of co-star VJ Parvathy and praised the team.

Harish Shankar hits back at those who trolled ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’

Director Harish Shankar gave a strong reply to the trolls targeting Ustad Bhagat Singh. He said, “They troll on everything, but I don’t take them seriously… They have no identity.” Citing a lack of accountability, he further said, “I take responsibility for my words, but they don’t.” Harish insisted that he was happy with the film and chose to ignore the negativity and focus on his work.

Ravi MohanDiscussion regarding investment in Goa has intensified

Actor Ravi Mohan has grabbed attention for his alleged Goa property investment with Kenisha Francis. It is said that the duo had invested around Rs 40-42 lakh, sparking a discussion online. Reports claiming the documents list him as “unmarried” have raised questions. With no official response yet, the development is giving rise to speculations.

‘Nagabandham‘Release date has been locked

The much-awaited film Nagabandham has officially locked its worldwide release date. The makers announced that the pan-India film will release in theaters on July 3, 2026. Directed by Abhishek Nama, it stars Virat Karna in the lead role. With its mythological theme and grand scale, the film has already created strong anticipation among fans.

Transatlantic Slave Trade Captive Africans being transferred to Slave Coast ships for the transatlantic slave trade, c. 1880. / Image: Britannica

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognize the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as “the most serious crime against humanity”, a move supporters say aims to confront historical injustice and advance reparative justice. But the vote revealed clear divisions. While a large majority supported the resolution, Western powers including the United States, United Kingdom and European Union Member states either rejected it outright or refused to support it, not because of history, but because of how it should be defined, interpreted, and acted upon today.

A resolution built around history, justice and reparations

The resolution proposed by Ghana was adopted by 123 votes in favor, with three abstentions, including the United States, Israel and Argentina, and 52 abstentions, including the UK and all EU member states. It declares “trafficking in enslaved Africans and the racial enslavement of Africans the most serious crimes against humanity” and links that history to the present through “the persistence of racial discrimination and neo-colonialism.” Beyond recognition, the text calls on Member States to engage in discussions on reparative justice. This includes “a full and formal apology, measures of reparation, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfaction, guarantees of non-recurrence, and changes to laws, programs, and services to address racism and systemic discrimination.” It also urges the “prompt and unhindered return” of cultural objects, including artefacts, monuments and archives, to their countries of origin. Although General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, they carry significant political importance and are often used to shape global norms and debates.

Why did the United States vote against?

united states acknowledging the horror People from the past opposed this proposal, arguing that it created both legal and ideological problems. Deputy US Ambassador Dan Negria said Washington “does not recognize a legal right to reparations for historical wrongs that were not illegal under international law at the time they occurred”. He also objected to the drafting of the resolution, saying: “The United States also strongly objects to the resolution’s attempt to rank crimes against humanity in any kind of hierarchy.” He said, “The claim that some crimes against humanity are less serious than others minimizes the suffering of countless victims and survivors of other atrocities throughout history.” Negría further criticized what he described as “the reprehensible use of historical wrongs as a leverage point to reallocate modern resources to peoples and nations who are distantly related to historical victims”, and questioned the lack of clarity on who would qualify as recipients of reparative justice.He also argued that the historical framework of the proposal was selective, stating that the time period referenced was “clearly chosen for political reasons rather than historical accuracy, and pointed out that the trafficking of African slaves began before the 15th century and continued beyond the 19th century.”

Why were the UK and EU absent?

united kingdom And EU member states Did not oppose the proposal outright, but declined to support it, citing concerns over legal principles and wording. Speaking on behalf of the UK, Acting Ambassador to the UN James Kariuki said Britain recognized “the abhorrent nature of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade” and acknowledged that its legacy “still leaves deep scars today”. However, he added that the UK “disagrees with the fundamental proposals of the text”. A major objection was the idea of ​​ranking atrocities. Kariuki argued: “We should not create a hierarchy of historical atrocities… No one set of atrocities should be considered more or less important than another.” He also pointed to core legal principles, saying: “There is equally no duty to provide compensation for historical acts that did not constitute a breach of international law for acts committed at the time.” The European Union also expressed similar concerns. Gabriela Michelidou, speaking on behalf of the Bloc, said that the use of words such as “serious” was “not legally precise” and risked creating “a hierarchy between atrocity crimes”. He said the proposal contained an “unbalanced interpretation of historical events” and raised concerns about “suggestions of retroactive application of international rules that did not exist at the time and claims for reparations”. Both the UK and EU stressed that while they support remembrance and efforts to combat modern forms of slavery, they cannot support the resolution in its current form.

Ghana’s case for recognition and restorative justice

For Ghana and its allies, the proposal is less about legal technicalities and more about historical acceptance and long-term consequences. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who supported the initiative, told the gathering: “Today, we come together in full solidarity to affirm the truth and advance a path of healing and restorative justice.” “Adopting this resolution serves as protection against forgetting,” he said. “Let it be recorded that when history prompted, we did what was right for the memory of the millions who suffered the indignity of slavery.” Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudjato Ablakwa, rejected criticism that the resolution sought to categorize suffering. “The perpetrators of the transatlantic slave trade are known, the Europeans, the United States. We expect him to formally apologize to all Africans and all people of African descent,” he said. He also clarified the intention behind compensation, telling the BBC: “We are demanding compensation, and let us be clear, African leaders are not asking for money for themselves. We want justice for the victims and to support educational and endowment funds, skills training funds.” Ablakwa argued that the legacy of slavery is still visible today, adding: “Multiple generations have faced exclusion, racism due to the transatlantic slave trade, which has isolated and impoverished millions of people from the continent.”

A vote that reflects consensus and division

The resolution was adopted on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, commemorating the estimated 12 to 15 million Africans who were forcibly transported over four centuries, with more than two million believed to have died during the journey. It is one of the strongest formal recognitions of the transatlantic slave trade within the UN system, linking historical injustice to current inequalities and calling for a structured global response. At the same time, the division in votes underlines a permanent divide. Although there is widespread agreement on the cruelty and historical importance of slavery, there is little agreement on how that history should be defined in legal terms, and whether it should carry financial and political obligations in the present.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

New Delhi: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday hit out at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge over their criticism of the party in poll-bound Kerala, accusing the Congress of targeting the Left for electoral gains and being soft on the BJP.In a strongly worded statement, the CPI(M) said the Congress was backtracking on its claim of fighting communal-authoritarian forces and instead becoming “a feeder organization for the BJP”.The CPI(M) Politburo also strongly rejected the “provocative statements” made by Rahul Gandhi and Kharge against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the party’s secular credentials.“Such rumors are being spread by them to score cheap electoral gains in the assembly elections. By targeting CPI(M) instead of BJP, Congress leaders are going back on their claim of fighting communal-authoritarian forces. The people of Kerala will understand this sinister agenda,” the CPI(M) said in a statement.The reaction came as Rahul Gandhi and Kharge launched the United Democratic Front (UDF) campaign for the Kerala elections from Kozhikode on Wednesday, launching a broad front against the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).Gandhi alleged that there is an agreement between the LDF and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state.Addressing the campaign through video conferencing, he said, “Here in Keralam, there are really only two parties fighting. One is the UDF alliance, and the other is the partnership between the BJP and the LDF. The UDF unites the people, listens to them, and embraces them and empowers them. The LDF and their hidden partners divide the people and crush them.”He also mentioned the cases registered against opposition leaders and questioned why similar action was not taken against the Kerala Chief Minister.Gandhi said he himself has around 40 cases against him and that the Enforcement Directorate has interrogated him for five consecutive days, and alleged that the lack of similar action against Vijayan “despite corruption cases” is evidence of the BJP-LDF’s understanding.Responding to the allegations, CPI(M), which is also a constituent of the India Bloc along with the Congress, said the Congress should introspect on why many of its leaders in different states joined the BJP.“It is a well-known fact that the current BJP Chief Minister of Assam held important portfolios in the previous Congress government. The entire Congress leadership joined the BJP in 2018 to defeat the Left Front in Tripura. Many ministers in the central government and MPs belonging to the BJP were earlier prominent leaders in the Congress. The Congress became a feeder organization for the BJP,” the statement said.The party accused the Congress of allying with minority fundamentalist forces in the state.“Even in these elections, the Congress is in alliance with minority fundamentalist forces. The Congress-League-BJP nexus has been exposed in various elections in Kerala, including the recently concluded local body elections,” it said.Kerala will go to polls on April 9 and counting of votes will take place on May 4. The Congress-led UDF is trying to oust the ruling LDF from power.

अमेठी जिले के संग्रामपुर थाना क्षेत्र स्थित राजकीय पशु चिकित्सालय परिसर में एक जर्जर भवन में अचानक आग लग गई. घटना आज दोपहर की है, जब अज्ञात कारणों से इमारत के अंदर से धुआं उठता हुआ देखा गया. मौके पर मौजूद लोगों ने तुरंत इसकी सूचना संबंधित अधिकारियों और अग्निशमन विभाग को दी। सूचना मिलते ही फायर ब्रिगेड की टीम मौके पर पहुंची और कड़ी मशक्कत के बाद आग पर काबू पाया. समय रहते आग बुझा ली गई, जिससे बड़ा हादसा टल गया।

एक जर्जर इमारत में अचानक आग लग गई
घटना संग्रामपुर क्षेत्र के कालिकन प्रखंड मुख्यालय के उत्तर दिशा में स्थित राजकीय पशु चिकित्सालय परिसर में घटी. यहां एक पुरानी और जर्जर इमारत में अचानक आग लग गई. आग लगने का कारण अभी स्पष्ट नहीं है, लेकिन प्रारंभिक तौर पर इसे अज्ञात कारणों से लगी आग बताया जा रहा है।

राहगीर ने सबसे पहले सूचना दी
टिकरिया निवासी सुदामा कश्यप जब कालिकन धाम की ओर जा रहे थे तो उनकी नजर जर्जर भवन से उठते धुएं पर पड़ी। उन्होंने तुरंत इस घटना की जानकारी मोबाइल फोन से पैरावेट विकास सिंह को दी. सूचना मिलते ही विकास सिंह मौके पर पहुंचे और स्थिति का जायजा लिया.

फायर ब्रिगेड ने तुरंत मोर्चा संभाला
विकास सिंह मौके पर पहुंचे और अस्पताल परिसर का गेट खोला, ताकि फायर ब्रिगेड अंदर जा सके. इसके बाद फायर ब्रिगेड की टीम मौके पर पहुंची और मिनी बस फायर वाहन से भारी पानी की बौछार कर आग बुझाने में जुट गई. फायर ब्रिगेड के चालक राजेंद्र प्रसाद द्विवेदी ने बताया कि सिपाही शिव बहादुर सिंह और उमेश कुमार के प्रयास से आग पर जल्द काबू पा लिया गया।

समय रहते टला बड़ा हादसा
विकास सिंह ने बताया कि उन्हें वीर बहादुर सिंह उर्फ ​​भोले सिंह और सुदामा कश्यप से फोन पर जानकारी मिली थी. इसके बाद उन्होंने तुरंत इसकी सूचना नवरात्र में ड्यूटी पर तैनात फायर ब्रिगेड टीम को दी। समय पर कार्रवाई के कारण आग ने गंभीर रूप नहीं लिया और कोई बड़ा नुकसान नहीं हुआ.

(रिपोर्ट:बृजेश मिश्र,अमेठी)

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

captain of gujarat titans Shubman Gill The Impact player joins the growing list of Indian players expressing concerns over the rule Indian Premier LeagueSaying that it “takes the skill out of the game.” Gill’s comments come soon after similar criticism from players like these Rohit Sharma, hardik pandya And Akshar Patel. during IPL At the captains’ meeting held in Mumbai, most of the team leaders, including Gill, reportedly pressed for a review of the rule, which was introduced for the first time. bcci in 2023 and has since been extended to at least 2027. Speaking a day after the meeting, Gill was clear in his stance against the rule, which allows teams to introduce an extra batsman or bowler at any time during the match. Gill said, “For me personally, I don’t think there should be any impact players. I think cricket is generally a game of 11 players and adding an extra batsman on the wickets that we play on, I think it takes away skill from the game.” He further explained that the traditional balance of play is being affected, especially in pressure situations where teams are expected to adapt with limited resources. “There is a certain skill in the game that you have to have. When you have a certain amount of batsmen and if some of your batsmen are out, you need to have a lot of skill to move the scoreboard and get your team to a good score.” Gill also argued that the rule was making matches more predictable and less competitive, especially on batting-friendly surfaces. He said, “With that one extra player, it is making the game more one-dimensional and it is taking the skill out of the game a bit. Chasing 180 on a challenging wicket or 160 on a challenging wicket, for me personally, it is more exciting than chasing 220 on a flat wicket.” Despite criticism from many players, the rule will remain in place for the foreseeable future and any potential review is expected only after the 2027 season. Gill said, “It will be there till 2027. This is something we also talked about in the captain’s meeting yesterday. I think it makes the game a little more entertaining, but let’s see. It is there. It is up to them what the BCCI is going to do, they will take their decision, but personally I don’t like it.”