TITBITS:
1. In the first high-level bilateral engagement with
the Taliban regime, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan acting
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai Wednesday.
2. The United States and Canada were hit with a
massive winter storm over the weekend, leading to mass school closures,
dangerous road conditions, and power cuts.
3. The
Bhashini Project, launched in 2022 under the National Language Translation
Mission (NLTM), aims to provide internet and digital services in Indian
languages, enhancing digital inclusion and accessibility.
4. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 by the World Economic
Forum highlights the impact of AI and technology on job creation and
disruption, with 22% of jobs facing disruption and 170 million new roles
emerging by 2030.