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TechnologyWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), introduced in 2013, is now 13 years old but still supported by many devices. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), launched in September 2019, offers improved performance with speeds up to 9.6Gbps, better handling of high-bandwidth tasks like HD streaming, gaming, and large downloads. Wi-Fi 7, introduced in 2024, is the latest standard. Most flagship smartphones now support Wi-Fi 6.
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PoliticsIn Amritsar, Punjab, social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu was shot dead by two unknown men on a motorcycle on Loharka Road. He was hit by two bullets and died during treatment at Fortis Hospital. Gangsters Goldy Dhillon and Jagga Tarn Taran claimed responsibility from the UK. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the case, focusing on motives and attacker identities.
Prabhat Khabar··Amritsar
PoliticsUS prosecutors stated that Nicolás Maduro is not immune from criminal charges in the US narco-terrorism case against him. They described Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, as former rogue officials with no entitlement to immunity. The US government recognizes interim President Delcy Rodriguez, not Maduro, as Venezuela's head of state. Maduro and Flores face charges including cocaine importation conspiracy and possession of weapons following a US military raid on January 3.
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TechnologyOpenAI launched Astra, its latest AI model, on September 3, 2026, marking a new era of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Astra is designed to align closely with human intent, demonstrating advanced capabilities in mathematics, coding, software engineering, cybersecurity, and professional tasks. It can create 3D designs and games using Blender and route manufacturable PCB layouts in KiCad from simple prompts.
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PoliticsOn Saturday, TMC questioned the authenticity of a medical report released by Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari, which alleged Mamata Banerjee faked a leg fracture during the 2021 West Bengal assembly election campaign in Nandigram. TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh challenged the report's authenticity, suggesting possible tampering. He noted BJP currently governs West Bengal and emphasized that doctors decide treatment for elderly injuries.
Amar Ujala··Nandigram
PoliticsThe Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal stated that the Centre is considering new hydropower projects, including one in Sawalkot, Jammu and Kashmir. This comes amid Pakistan's objections to the Sawalkot dam project raised in July last year and February this year, with Pakistan seeking consultations with India on the matter.
The Hindu··Sawalkot
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Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), introduced in 2013, is now 13 years old but still supported by many devices. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), launched in September 2019, offers improved performance with speeds up to 9.6Gbps, better handling of high-bandwidth tasks like HD streaming, gaming, and large downloads. Wi-Fi 7, introduced in 2024, is the latest standard. Most flagship smartphones now support Wi-Fi 6.
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