China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry is shaking up the global market with a wave of low-cost AI models, following the groundbreaking success of DeepSeek. The rapid expansion of these Chinese AI models is putting pressure on industry leaders like OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia, forcing them to reconsider their pricing and business strategies.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged British Airways to reinstate direct flights between London and Kolkata, citing high demand for the route. She made the appeal during an interactive session titled "Opportunities in West Bengal" in London on Tuesday, where she also encouraged British businesses to invest in green technologies, smart infrastructure, and clean energy in the state.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has expressed concern over the non-utilization of ₹858 crore allocated for pollution control, warning that India’s worsening environmental pollution has severe consequences for public health and the ecosystem.