Update Codebase: Resolve scikit-learn Deprecations and Upgrade Compatibility

[shreyashkajabwar]

📄 Pull Request Description This pull request addresses several issues in the existing codebase related to deprecated functionalities and compatibility with newer versions of scikit-learn.​

✅ Changes Made Replaced Deprecated Modules: Updated deprecated modules such as sklearn.cross_validation to their current counterparts like sklearn.model_selection .​ Stack Overflow

Updated Serialization Practices: Transitioned from using sklearn.externals.joblib to directly importing joblib, as the former is deprecated in scikit-learn 0.21 and removed in 0.23 .​ GitHub +1 scikit-learn-general.narkive.com +1

Upgraded scikit-learn Version: Ensured compatibility with the latest scikit-learn release by addressing breaking changes and updating relevant code segments accordingly.​

🧪 Testing and Validation Executed all scripts and notebooks to confirm they run without errors or warnings.​

Validated that the model training and prediction processes function as expected with the updated code.​

📌 Additional Notes These updates aim to enhance the codebase's robustness and ensure its longevity by aligning with the latest scikit-learn standards.