CBI gets nod to bring to trial Lalu Prasad Yadav’s former OSD in land-for-jobs case

CBI gets nod to bring to trial Lalu Prasad Yadav’s former OSD in land-for-jobs case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has received sanction to prosecute Bhola Yadav, former officer on special duty (OSD) to former railway minister Lalu Prasad, for his alleged role in the land-for-jobs case. An intimation to this effect was given by CBI to a local court last week. As per available information, the competent authorities of … Read more

Huawei cloud computing executive plays down the need for advanced chips in AI development

Huawei cloud computing executive plays down the need for advanced chips in AI development

A Huawei Technologies executive said that developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology does not solely depend on access to advanced semiconductors, downplaying the impact of US sanctions on the Chinese tech giant. Zhang Ping’an, chief executive of Huawei Cloud Computing Technologies, said that the company is seeking to reduce its reliance on semiconductors by shifting some … Read more

Police punish officer for extorting motorists

Police punish officer for extorting motorists

The police in Imo State, South-east Nigeria, have sanctioned an officer seen in a viral video clip extorting motorists in Owerri, the state capital. The police spokesperson in the state, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The extortion Mr Okoye, an assistant superintendent of police, identified the officer as Isong Osudueh, an … Read more