CONTRACT KILLERS
AI begins ushering in an age of killer robots
The latest iterations of technology enabling drones and other machines to operate autonomously owe their advancements to deep learning, an AI method utilising extensive data for pattern recognition and decision making. Although these systems aren't costly military-grade equivalents from the US, China, and Russia, their affordability, priced at just thousands of pounds or less, and widespread accessibility mark a significant development.
Ukraine brings AI weapons to front lines
Ukrainian tech firms are pioneering autonomous drone technology, leading to the development of deadly tools that can interpret real-time video footage. The region's innovation race is fueled by advancements in deep learning and artificial intelligence, turning drones into lethal weapons capable of autonomous attacks.
The Killer’s Game: Everything we know about release date, trailer, plot, cast and crew
Dave Bautista stars in 'The Killer’s Game' as Joseph Flood, a hitman who orders his own assassination after a wrong diagnosis. He tries to cancel the hit, but it’s too late. The movie premieres on September 13.
Bangladesh MP murder: Police arrest butcher; takes his help to locate body parts
The West Bengal CID arrested a butcher in Bongaon for allegedly assisting in the murder and dismemberment of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The victim's body parts were found scattered, and the investigation revealed a murder plot involving multiple accomplices.
'Bangladesh MP Strangulated, cut into pieces, flesh segregated from bones': Police reveal gruesome details of alleged murder; one detained
The West Bengal Crime Investigation Department (CID) detained a suspect on Thursday evening in connection with the alleged murder of Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar. According to a PTI report, authorities suspect that the MP was "lured" into a flat in New Town by a woman and subsequently killed by contract killers.
In US-China AI contest, the race is on to deploy killer robots
One is pricey and slow: For a new force of up to 13 nuclear-powered attack submarines, the Australian taxpayer will fork out an average of more than AUD$28 billion ($18 billion) apiece. And the last of the subs won't arrive until well past the middle of the century.
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India seeks acquisition of 31 advanced 'hunter-killer' drones from US ahead of PM Modi-Biden G20 meet
India has formally requested to purchase 31 weaponized Predator-B drones from the US. The Ministry of Defence sent a Letter of Request (LoR) for these "hunter-killer" drones and related equipment. The Biden administration is expected to respond with a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LoA) under its foreign military sales program. Negotiations will determine the final price for the acquisition. The drones will enhance India's surveillance and strike capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region and along the borders with China and Pakistan.
In U.S.-China AI contest, the race is on to deploy killer robots
The Australian Navy is investing in two different submarine technologies to counter the rising power of China. One approach involves building expensive nuclear-powered submarines, while the other focuses on developing cheap and fast unmanned submarines powered by artificial intelligence (AI), known as Ghost Sharks. The Ghost Sharks, costing less than 1% of the nuclear submarines, will be delivered by mid-2025. The use of AI and automation is revolutionizing military power and could potentially reshape the rivalry between China and the US.
MSMEs blame litigation tangle, cost for being a segment killer
The sluggish and ineffective legal system in India hampers entrepreneurial growth and adversely affects the MSME sector, FISME said.
Israel says Arrow-3 missile-killer sale to Germany approved by U.S.
The U.S. is a partner in the Arrow project, which was developed jointly by the Israel Missile Defense Organization and the United States Missile Defense Agency. Russia's war in Ukraine has laid bare a shortage of ground-based air defence systems such as Raytheon's Patriot units or the more recently developed IRIS-T in many Western nations.
World Hepatitis Day: Know about causes, symptoms and risk factors
July 28 is reserved to promote awareness of this insidious and deadly virus.
Defence ministry inks Rs 2,725 cr contract with MDL for refit of submarine
The defence ministry on Friday inked a Rs 2,725 crore contract with the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) for refit of submarine INS Shankush. Shankush is a Sub-Surface Killer (SSK) class submarine. "The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on June 30 for medium refit with life certification (MRLC) of sub-surface killer class of submarine INS Shankush with M/S Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai at an overall cost of Rs 2,725 crore," the ministry said.
Kit sponsorship deal with Adidas runs until 2028, BCCI says
BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who confirmed the deal with the German sportswear giant on Monday, said Adidas would design and manufacture jerseys, kit and other merchandise for India's men's, women's and Under-19 teams. Financial terms of the deal have not been released
Urgency lacking as TB passes Covid as biggest killer: Expert
Tuberculosis, once called consumption, was the world's biggest infectious killer before the arrival of Covid-19, with 1.5 million people dying from the disease each year.
Top Ethereum killers that investors need to look out for in 2022
Scalability is a major issue for Ethereum. The inherent Proof-of-Work mechanism became dated as the demand for ecosystem usage grew, and it can now only handle 13 transactions per second.
After a 4,500% rally in one year, does this “Ethereum killer” have more steam left?
Avalanche is a layer-one blockchain that functions as a platform for decentralised applications and custom blockchain networks. It is one of Ethereum’s rivals, and aims to unseat it as the most popular blockchain for smart contracts.
After a 17,500% rally in 2021, does the 'Ethereum Killer' have more steam left?
Often referred to as the Ethereum Killer by many analysts and experts, Solana has surged more than 17,500 per cent in 2021, making it the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.
'Government killings' have replaced 'contract killings' with help of Central agencies: Sanjay Raut
"Is there a rule of law or (a rule of) raids in Maharashtra? This is the question which comes to one's mind considering the record-break raids being conducted through Central investigating agencies," Raut wrote in the weekly column 'Rokhthok' in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' of which he is the executive editor.
Telangana: Invisible killer stalking Maoists, several top guns fall to Covid-19
Though vector-borne chikungunya, dengue and malaria had claimed several lives of left-wing extremists operating from the jungles, the deadly effect of Covid-19 on top Maoist guns and cadres in the second wave was deep and stark. Sources in Special Intelligence Branch, the anti-Naxalite intel wing, said several Maoist leaders who are
India close to inking another mega deal for P-8I submarine-killers with America
The State Department and Pentagon on Friday notified the US Congress about the impending deal for the six P-8I aircraft and related equipment to India.
Unites States executes Virginia gang killer by lethal injection despite coronavirus infection
Corey Johnson, 52, was the 12th inmate put to death at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, since the Trump administration restarted federal executions following a 17-year hiatus.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik receives anonymous letter claiming threat to his life; probe ordered
"I would like to inform that some contact killers (illegible).. to kill you. These contact killers are professional criminals. These contact killers are equipped with latest weapons like AK-47, semi-automatic pistol. These criminals may attack you anytime," the letter read.
BJP 'contract killer' of democracy, governor acted as Amit Shah's 'hitman': Congress
The month-long political impasse in Maharashtra ended dramatically on Saturday with the BJP's Fadnavis returning as the chief minister, backed by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). NCP's Ajit Pawar was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister.
Amazon, Microsoft may be putting humans at risk of killer AI; there's still hope from Google
The use of AI to allow weapon systems to autonomously select and attack targets has sparked ethical debates.
Vinod Rai was a 'contract killer' to kill UPA-2: A Raja
Raja went on to say that some forces were working against the UPA-2 and for that they used former CAG Vinod Rai as a tool.
David Goyer, Justin Rhodes to pen 'Green Lantern Corps' movie
Goyer will also serve as producer, with DC heads Geoff Johns and Jon Berg exec producing the movie.
Chhota Shakeel's plot to kill Chhota Rajan foiled, 4 arrested: police
The four alleged contract killers were arrested on June 3 following which they were sent to police remand and interrogated for five days.
The slow killers of the modern world and how to save yourself
In order to emerge victorious in the race against time, we often end up neglecting our health, the one thing that sustains us in the long run.
Ebola: Profile of a prolific killer
The worst outbreak of Ebola started in December 2013 in southern Guinea before spreading to two neighbouring west African countries.
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