M.A. Baby Points to 'False Perception' as CPI(M) Reviews Keralam Setback
CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby says a deliberate false narrative against the Left contributed to the party's reverses in Keralam, and admits lapses in countering it.
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Modi Pauses BRICS Address to Check on Xi; Chinese Leader Skips Gala Dinner
PM Modi briefly halted his BRICS speech to check on Xi Jinping, who later skipped the gala dinner. The two leaders held talks on bilateral ties and border peace.
DeepMind safety researcher Josh Engels resigns, joins METR over superintelligence fears
Google DeepMind AGI safety researcher Josh Engels has resigned to join independent evaluator METR, warning of a 'terrifying chance' AI could cause immense harm within five years.
Frontier AI slowdown debate sharpens as Sacks backs voluntary pacing, Meta prioritises alignment
David Sacks says OpenAI and Anthropic should slow frontier AI voluntarily if risks warrant it, as Meta's Alexandr Wang flags alignment as key to scaling.
Jarkiholi denies challenging ED, says media misquoted him on searches
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi has denied challenging the ED, saying some media reports misquoted him and that he is cooperating with the investigation.
Mira Road Man Seeks CBI Probe Into Bhayander Land Dispute After Meeting PM
Asgarali Vohra, 81, met PM Modi on September 8 seeking a CBI probe into a Bhayander East land dispute dating back to a 1989 purchase.
Congress Poses Four Questions to PM Modi After Xi Meeting, Alleges 'Calibrated Capitulation'
The Congress accused PM Modi of 'calibrated capitulation' to China and posed four questions a day after his talks with President Xi Jinping.
Modi Tells BRICS Outreach Summit Global South Trust in Bloc Has Grown
PM Modi said Global South nations trust BRICS more because their voices are heard, as he unveiled a raft of initiatives at the leaders' outreach summit.
Odisha Sets Up Expert Panel to Oversee Care of Five Rescued Orangutans
Odisha has constituted a five-member technical committee to supervise the welfare of five baby orangutans rescued from Balasore, now housed at Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Madhya Pradesh to Give School Students 12-Digit APAAR ID for Academic Records
Madhya Pradesh will issue a 12-digit APAAR ID to every school student, integrating all academic information into a single digital identity.
Former Assam Minister Siddeque Ahmed Dies of Cancer at 63
Siddeque Ahmed, former Assam minister and four-term Congress MLA from Karimganj South, died at 63 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Modi warns against weaponisation of technology and critical minerals at BRICS summit
At the BRICS summit, PM Modi flagged the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals and outlined India's four-pillar agenda for the grouping.
IPO logo use now needs prior government approval, DPIIT notice says
A DPIIT public notice bars individuals, firms, platforms and IP agents from using the Indian Patent Office logo without prior written approval.
Khap heads set Oct 5 deadline for arrests in Ankit Balyan murder case
Khap heads in Shamli have given the district administration until October 5 to arrest all remaining accused in the Ankit Balyan murder case.
IRCTC Booking Glitches Frustrate Festive Travellers as Railways Adds Bihar Specials
Travellers face IRCTC errors while booking festive-season tickets to Bihar, even as Railways announces special trains between September 16 and November 30.
DMK's A. Raja Expresses Regret Over Remarks Against Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar
DMK MP A. Raja has expressed regret over his derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar, drawing criticism from the CPI(M).
Twenty20 to Contest Poothrikka Bypoll Solo, Plays Down NDA Ties
Twenty20 fields Deenamma Jacob in the Kolencherry East ward bypoll, contesting under its own banner even as it plays down its NDA ties with the BJP.
Modi Warns Against Weaponisation of Critical Minerals at BRICS Summit
PM Modi warned that weaponisation of technology and critical minerals could hinder shared progress, while outlining BRICS initiatives on health, supply chains and clean energy.
Modi Chairs BRICS Session on Inclusive Global Governance in New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi chaired a BRICS session on inclusive global governance during the 18th Summit in New Delhi, where leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
Plea in Madras High Court Seeks to Halt Madurantakam and Dharapuram Bypolls
A PIL in the Madras High Court seeks to restrain the ECI from holding bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram until a case on resign-and-recontest practices is decided.