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News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Who Are Basic Education Officers? What's Their Salary? FAQ As UP Offers Job To Batter Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh could get an initial monthly salary ranging from Rs 70,000 to Rs 90,000. He will also receive several benefits, including govt accommodation, pension, gratuity, etc. International cricketer Rinku Singh, recently engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj, is set to begin a new chapter in the Uttar Pradesh government's education department. The state government is in the process of appointing him as the District Basic Education Officer (BSA) under the International Medalist Direct Recruitment Rules-2022. The Director of Basic Education has issued a letter regarding this, sources confirmed on Thursday. Singh's appointment aligns with a state policy aimed at providing government jobs to internationally renowned athletes. He will take on the Group-A gazetted post of BSA in the Uttar Pradesh government, a significant and responsible role within the education department. This position, classified under Pay Matrix Level-10 of the 7th Pay Commission, offers an attractive starting salary and allowances. To qualify, candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognised university and be between 21 and 40 years old at the time of examination, with age relaxations for reserved categories as per government regulations. BSA Selection Process The selection process includes three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and an Interview. The Main Written Exam covers subjects like General Hindi, General English, and General Knowledge, along with optional subjects. The BSA salary starts at Rs 56,100 per month, which increases with experience and annual increments, potentially reaching up to Rs 1,77,500. Additional allowances include a 46% Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance depending on the city, Travel Allowance, and other benefits like medical and children's education allowances. The initial monthly salary for a BSA ranges from Rs 70,000 to Rs 90,000, depending on the city and HRA, with increases over time. BSAs also receive several benefits, including government accommodation, free medical treatment, pension and gratuity under the New Pension Scheme, paid leave, travel facilities, and other perks. Born on October 12, 1997, in Aligarh, Rinku Singh comes from a modest background. His father worked as a gas cylinder delivery man. Due to financial challenges, Singh studied only up to the ninth grade before turning his attention to cricket. He made his IPL debut with Kings XI Punjab in 2017 and has been playing for KKR since 2018. His accomplishments in cricket, including his T20I debut against Ireland in 2023 and an impressive performance for KKR in IPL 2023, qualified him for the BSA job.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Apple weighs Perplexity AI acquisition, eyes AI-powered search alternative: Report
Apple Inc. is reportedly weighing the possibility of acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity AI, as the tech giant steps up efforts to enhance its generative AI capabilities and potentially reduce its reliance on Google for search services. According to sources familiar with the matter, Adrian Perica, Apple's head of mergers and acquisitions, has been engaged in preliminary discussions with services chief Eddy Cue and senior figures leading Apple's AI strategy, reported Bloomberg. While the deliberations possibly remain in their early stages and no formal offer has been tabled, the potential move reflects Apple's growing urgency to secure both advanced AI technology and top-tier talent. A deal with Perplexity could position Apple to develop its own AI-powered search engine, a strategic hedge as its lucrative, long-standing agreement with Google faces mounting scrutiny from US antitrust regulators. That partnership, which makes Google the default search engine on Apple devices, reportedly earns the iPhone maker an estimated $20 billion annually. However, its future remains uncertain pending the outcome of a major antitrust trial. As of now, Apple has not approached Perplexity's management directly regarding a takeover. Meanwhile, the AI firm stated it was unaware of any acquisition discussions. Apple, true to form, has declined to comment. Perplexity, valued at $14 billion following a recent funding round, offers real-time answers to user queries by drawing from current web data, positioning itself as a next-generation alternative to conventional search engines. Any deal approaching its valuation would mark the largest acquisition in Apple's history, surpassing its $3 billion purchase of Beats Electronics in 2014. The competition for AI talent is intensifying. Meta is also in advanced talks to recruit Daniel Gross, co-founder of Safe Superintelligence Inc. Apple, however, is attempting to lure Gross back into its fold. Gross previously sold his startup Cue to Apple in 2013, a move that played a key role in shaping Apple's early AI functionalities. His co-founder, Robby Walker, recently transitioned from leading Siri to spearheading an Apple initiative called 'Knowledge', which is focused on developing a ChatGPT rival using real-time internet data. Internally, Apple has held multiple technical discussions with Perplexity in recent months, evaluating its platform and capabilities. The company is also reportedly exploring the possibility of a strategic partnership instead of a full acquisition. One such option includes integrating Perplexity into Safari as a search engine alternative and embedding its features into Siri. Cue, who oversees Apple's services division, including iCloud and Apple TV+, previously acknowledged Perplexity's promise while testifying at the Google antitrust trial. 'We've been pretty impressed with what Perplexity has done,' he noted, adding that the future of internet search is increasingly being shaped by AI-driven solutions rather than traditional engines. (With inputs from Bloomberg)
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Business Standard
21-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Apple executives hold internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity
Adrian Perica, the company's head of mergers and acquisitions, has weighed the idea with services chief Eddy Cue and top AI decision-makers Bloomberg Apple Inc. executives have held internal discussions about potentially bidding for artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI, seeking to address the need for more AI talent and technology. Adrian Perica, the company's head of mergers and acquisitions, has weighed the idea with services chief Eddy Cue and top AI decision-makers, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to an offer, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private. Such a deal would help Apple develop an AI-based search engine, part of efforts to cope with the potential loss of a longstanding arrangement with Google. That partnership, which involves making Google the default browser on devices, generates roughly $20 billion a year for Apple — and is now under threat from US antitrust enforcers. To date, Apple executives haven't discussed a bid with Perplexity management. Bloomberg News reported earlier Friday that Meta Platforms Inc. tried to buy Perplexity earlier this year. 'We have no knowledge of any current or future M&A discussions involving Perplexity,' the AI startup said in a statement. Apple declined to comment. The Perplexity service provides real-time answers to questions using the latest information from the web. If Apple were to engage in talks to buy the startup, such a move likely wouldn't happen until a decision is made in the Google antitrust trial. That's when Apple would know whether its lucrative Google agreement may have to be unwound. Perplexity recently completed an investment round that valued it at $14 billion. A deal anywhere near that level would be the largest acquisition in Apple's history. The company's biggest transaction until now remains the $3 billion takeover of Beats in 2014 — though Apple made more recent billion-dollar deals for Intel Corp.'s modem unit and a stake in Chinese ride-sharing company DiDi. After Meta failed to reach an agreement with Perplexity, it bought a 49 per cent slice of Scale AI for $14.3 billion. That deal is part of Meta's attempts to create a so-called superintelligence AI team, which will now include Scale co-founder Alexandr Wang. Apple and Meta have been waging a broader fight for talent. Meta recently engaged in discussions to hire Daniel Gross, the co-founder of AI company Safe Superintelligence Inc. While the discussions between Meta and Gross are advanced, Apple has attempted to persuade him to join it instead. In 2013, Gross sold a startup named Cue to Apple. That purchase helped form the basis of some early AI features in iOS, the operating system for the iPhone. And one of Gross' Cue co-founders, Robby Walker, oversaw the Siri voice assistant until this year. Walker is now leading an Apple project dubbed Knowledge with the goal of creating a rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT that can use data from the open web. Gross didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Perica and Eddy Cue, who both report to Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, are leading the AI acquisition and recruiting efforts. The hunt for talent is part of a bid to catch up in generative AI. The company was slow to deliver its Apple Intelligence platform and still lags rivals in key features. A revamped Siri was delayed indefinitely this year, with the company now aiming to have it ready by next spring. Apple unveiled a relatively meager slate of new AI enhancements at its Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month. The latest features include live translation capabilities and a deeper partnership with OpenAI on ChatGPT-based image generation. Buying Perplexity would give Apple an infusion of AI talent, a known brand in the AI space and a consumer product. A deal could also potentially assist with future recruiting efforts. Apple has also discussed an alternative plan: teaming up with Perplexity instead of buying it. A partnership would involve adding Perplexity as an AI search engine option in Apple's Safari web browser and integrating it into Siri. Apple has met multiple times in recent months with Perplexity, and its AI team has been actively evaluating the technology — a sign that it's at least considering a close relationship with the company. One major snag in the process could be an in-the-works deal between Perplexity and Samsung Electronics Co., which plans to announce a deep partnership with the startup. Samsung is Apple's biggest competitor in smartphones, and AI features have become a critical new arena for the two rivals. In its statement, Perplexity said it shouldn't be surprising that top manufacturers want to offer the 'best search and more accurate AI for their users.' 'That's Perplexity,' the startup said. Cue, whose department includes Apple's streaming services and iCloud, previously expressed an interest in Perplexity. While testifying at the Google antitrust trial in May, he told jurors that the industry is shifting away from standard internet searches to AI tools. He outlined a scenario in which AI search engines could quickly supersede Google's current offering. 'We've been pretty impressed with what Perplexity has done, so we've started some discussions with them about what they're doing,' he said.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Apple Gears Up for Smarter Siri by March 2026, Alongside Potential "Knowledge" Chatbot Launch
Apple is reportedly preparing for a major overhaul of Siri, with its next-generation AI assistant expected to debut by March 2026, according to a new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The update, anticipated with iOS 26.4, marks a significant leap in Apple's artificial intelligence ambitions, following months of delays and restructuring behind the scenes. The new Siri, powered by Apple's in-house large language models (LLMs), is said to be far more advanced than its current version. It promises improved contextual understanding and the ability to carry out complex, multi-step tasks based on on-screen content and user data. Internally, development has faced challenges, pushing the timeline back several times. Still, the company remains committed to getting it right—even if that means taking longer. While Apple hasn't given a firm release date, it has maintained that the new Siri will arrive "in the coming year." This ambiguous phrasing has sparked debate over whether the AI revamp would come by late 2025 or get pushed into early 2026. Gurman's report now suggests that March 2026 is the most likely timeframe, coinciding with the usual spring iOS update cycle. Apple initially unveiled the enhanced Siri during WWDC 2024, promising a much smarter assistant under the umbrella of "Apple Intelligence." The announcement created a buzz, especially among iPhone 16 buyers who expected the new features shortly after the launch. However, when Apple delayed the rollout earlier this March, it left many early adopters disappointed and confused. At WWDC 2025, Apple adopted a more grounded approach. Unlike prior years, the company avoided showcasing features that were not close to launch. Most of what was announced during the keynote is already live in the first developer beta, signaling a shift toward a more cautious product strategy. The delays reportedly stemmed from Apple's struggle to integrate a new AI system with Siri's existing architecture. Gurman notes that the hybrid model frequently failed in testing, with error rates climbing to around 33 percent. These technical issues led to internal changes, including the reassignment of John Giannandrea, Apple's AI chief, away from consumer products like Siri. Despite setbacks, Apple's vision for Siri remains ambitious. Gurman reports that the assistant's future will include a new 'app intent' framework and a more unified system architecture. Once this AI transformation is complete, Apple could also roll out a separate product currently known as 'Knowledge'—a web-connected chatbot. Though still in development, it is being led by Robby Walker, former head of Siri. Whether Knowledge becomes a standalone app remains unclear. Senior VP Greg Joswiak reportedly prefers Apple Intelligence to function as a seamless, integrated experience, rather than through a separate product. In addition, a third initiative, nicknamed Siri-Copilot, is said to be in the works. This version of Siri would act as a background assistant—offering real-time suggestions, completing tasks proactively, and mirroring features like the Workout Buddy introduced in watchOS 26. As Apple refines its AI ecosystem, these updates could mark a turning point in how users interact with their devices—smarter, more fluid, and deeply integrated.
Newsweek
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Map and List of Cities Hosting 'No Kings' Protest Against Trump on June 14
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. "No Kings" rallies will be held in cities across the country to protest President Donald Trump and his policies on his birthday, June 14. Why It Matters The 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other groups are protesting a military parade scheduled to take place in the nation's capital on June 14, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, and Flag Day. 'No Kings' Anti-Trump Protest Locations on June 14 Multiple protests are being held in various cities in each state, but no events are being planned for Washington, D.C. Organizers say that a major march and rally will take place in Philadelphia to "draw a clear contrast between our people-powered movement and the costly, wasteful, and un-American birthday parade in Washington." "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump and his policies are set to take place across the country on June 14—the president's birthday. "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump and his policies are set to take place across the country on June 14—the president's birthday. No Kings website Here's a look at one event happening in each state. To see all the events taking place, visit the "No Kings" website. Montgomery, Alabama: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Ave. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Ave. Homer, Alaska: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at WKFL (Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith & Love) Park, 580 E Pioneer Ave 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at WKFL (Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith & Love) Park, 580 E Pioneer Ave Phoenix, Arizona: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W Washington St, Wesley Bolin Plaza 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W Washington St, Wesley Bolin Plaza Little Rock, Arkansas: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Broadway Bridge 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Broadway Bridge San Diego, California: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 1200 Third Ave. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 1200 Third Ave. Boulder, Colorado: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the grassy area along Canyon between the Boulder Library and Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the grassy area along Canyon between the Boulder Library and Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway New Haven, Connecticut: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at New Haven Green, Church St. and Chapel St. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at New Haven Green, Church St. and Chapel St. Wilmington, Delaware: 9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. at North Bancroft Parkway & Pennsylvania Avenue 9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. at North Bancroft Parkway & Pennsylvania Avenue Tallahassee, Florida: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Florida Historic Capitol, 400 S Monroe St 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Florida Historic Capitol, 400 S Monroe St Atlanta, Georgia: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Liberty Plaza, Capitol Ave SW 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Liberty Plaza, Capitol Ave SW Honolulu, Hawaii: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Capitol, 415 S Beretania St. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Capitol, 415 S Beretania St. Boise, Idaho: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Idaho State Capitol, 700 W Jefferson St. Chicago, Illinois: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St. Indianapolis, Indiana: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St. Davenport, Iowa: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at MLK Interpretive Center, 501 N Brady St. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at MLK Interpretive Center, 501 N Brady St. Wichita, Kansas: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at East Douglas Ave. and North Broadway St. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at East Douglas Ave. and North Broadway St. Louisville, Kentucky: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Metro City Hall, 527 W Jefferson St. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Metro City Hall, 527 W Jefferson St. New Orleans, Louisiana: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2400 Decatur St. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2400 Decatur St. Portland, Maine: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park, Pearl St. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lincoln Park, Pearl St. Annapolis, Maryland: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Maryland State House, 100 State Cir 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Maryland State House, 100 State Cir Brookline, Massachusetts: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Beacon St. and Harvard St. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Beacon St. and Harvard St. Detroit, Michigan: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Clark Park, 1130 Clark Ave. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Clark Park, 1130 Clark Ave. St. Cloud, Minnesota: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Courthouse Square 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Courthouse Square Jackson, Mississippi: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Southside, 400 High St. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Southside, 400 High St. St. Louis, Missouri: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Kiener Plaza Park, 500 Chestnut St. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Kiener Plaza Park, 500 Chestnut St. Helena, Montana: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Montana State Capitol, 1301 E 6th Ave. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Montana State Capitol, 1301 E 6th Ave. Omaha, Nebraska: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 1 at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, 4200 Avenue B 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 1 at Tom Hanafan River's Edge Park, 4200 Avenue B Las Vegas, Nevada: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse at 333 S Las Vegas Blvd 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse at 333 S Las Vegas Blvd Concord, New Hampshire: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St. Trenton, New Jersey: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at State House Annex, 125 W. State St. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at State House Annex, 125 W. State St. Albuquerque, New Mexico: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mariposa Basin Park, 4900 Kachina St. NW 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mariposa Basin Park, 4900 Kachina St. NW New York, New York: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bryant Park, 5th Ave. and East 41st St. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bryant Park, 5th Ave. and East 41st St. Durham, North Carolina: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran St. 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran St. Bismarck, North Dakota: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bismarck State Capitol grounds, North 6th St. and East Boulevard Ave. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bismarck State Capitol grounds, North 6th St. and East Boulevard Ave. Akron, Ohio: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at John F. Seiberling Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 2 S Main St. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at John F. Seiberling Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 2 S Main St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at City Hall Park, 109 N Hudson Ave. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at City Hall Park, 109 N Hudson Ave. Portland, Oregon: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Battleship Oregon Memorial in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 221 SW Naito Pkwy and SW Pine St. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Battleship Oregon Memorial in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 221 SW Naito Pkwy and SW Pine St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Love Park, Arch St. and North 16th St., marching to the Philadelphia Museum of Art 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Love Park, Arch St. and North 16th St., marching to the Philadelphia Museum of Art Providence, Rhode Island: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St. Charleston, South Carolina: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Dr. Sioux Falls, South Dakota: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 300 N Minnesota Ave. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 300 N Minnesota Ave. Memphis, Tennessee: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North East corner, Poplar Ave. and South Highland St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North East corner, Poplar Ave. and South Highland St. Houston, Texas: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St. Salt Lake City, Utah: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 350 W Broadway 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 350 W Broadway Montpelier, Vermont: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Vermont State House, 115 State St. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Vermont State House, 115 State St. Charlottesville, Virginia: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at The Shops at Stonefield, 2025 Bond St. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at The Shops at Stonefield, 2025 Bond St. Seattle, Washington: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. Huntington, West Virginia: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Station, 210 11th St. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Station, 210 11th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Cathedral Square Park, 520 East Wells 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Cathedral Square Park, 520 East Wells Cheyenne, Wyoming: 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 200 W 24th St. What People Are Saying Organizers of the protests say on the "No Kings" website: "On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. "Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption." President Donald Trump said on Meet the Press in May about the parade: "I view it for Flag Day, not necessarily my birthday. Somebody put it together. But no, I think we're going to do something on June 14, maybe or somewhere around there. But I think June 14—it's a very important day." What Happens Next Organizers are calling for people to attend demonstrations being held across the country or to organize their own event.
