OpenAI Halts GPT-6.1 Astra Rollout Over Safety and Alignment Gaps
OpenAI has scrapped the planned October launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests showed the model failed to meet its safety and alignment benchmarks.
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Texas A&M Researchers Study Whether Walking Patterns Can Signal Dementia Early
Scientists at Texas A&M University are investigating whether subtle changes in walking patterns could serve as early indicators of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
NASA Backs Boeing Starliner Fix With $359 Million, Crew Flights Slip to 2028
NASA is funding Starliner fixes and targeting a December cargo flight, but astronauts will not fly on Boeing's capsule until 2028.
Sahil Wakode's parents resume hunger strike at Azad Maidan, seek professor's arrest
Sahil Wakode's parents staged a day-long hunger strike at Azad Maidan and have sought permission to continue on Tuesday, demanding Prof Doolla's arrest.
Maharashtra Congress protests across state, seeks Gyanesh Kumar's removal over SIR
Maharashtra Congress staged protests outside district collectorates statewide, demanding the removal of Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise.
Maui wildfire survivors show elevated metals tied to poorer lung function, study finds
A new study links elevated heavy metal levels in Maui residents to abnormal breathing tests long after the 2023 wildfires were extinguished.
CAG flags misuse of Odisha DMF funds, unapproved 'common affected areas' category
CAG's performance audit of PMKKKY and Odisha's District Mineral Foundations finds rule violations, an undefined spending category and unspent norms on affected-area identification.
Yoga and Pilates Linked to Lower Death Risk, Study Finds
A study of more than 55,000 US adults found yoga and Pilates were the only alternative health practices linked to a meaningfully lower risk of death.
Shah to Chair October 1 Talks on Mahanadi Water Dispute
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair an October 1 meeting on the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with both Chief Ministers expected to attend.
Delhi Parks Get Bike Patrols, Night Checks After Kalkaji Gang Rape
Delhi authorities have introduced bike patrols and surprise night inspections at parks after a 17-year-old was allegedly gang-raped at a DDA park near Kalkaji Mandir.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Vote Theft in Bela Estate; Poll Body Cites Demolitions
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of deleting 727 Bela Estate voters from Delhi's rolls, calling it vote theft. The poll body cited demolitions and extended claim dates.
Ahmedabad Police Bust Fake Premium Liquor Racket in Krishnanagar, One Held
Ahmedabad Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for running an illegal liquor refilling racket in Krishnanagar, seizing contraband worth over Rs 1.32 lakh.
Defence Summit Highlights India's Push for 6th-Gen Fighters and AI in Warfare
At a defence summit, India's military leadership and Defence Minister discussed new capabilities, immediate shortfalls, and technologies like AI and 6th-gen fighters.
Congress Shelters 44 Gandhinagar Candidates Ahead of Civic Poll Deadline
Congress has moved all 44 of its Gandhinagar civic poll candidates to an undisclosed location until the September 29 withdrawal deadline, alleging BJP coercion.
Nvidia unveils Open Agent Safety Platform to rein in runaway AI agents
Nvidia has announced a security platform that confines autonomous AI agents to a sandbox and monitors their behaviour, as debate over AI safety intensifies.
LPU campus violence sparks political row in Punjab; university blames outsiders
Opposition parties in Punjab attacked the AAP government over law and order after violence at LPU's Phagwara campus over an alleged rape; the university blames outsiders.
NASA Chief: Boeing Starliner Parts to Be Redesigned Before 2028 Crewed Flight
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says parts of Boeing's Starliner will be redesigned ahead of a 2028 crewed flight, with the spacecraft slated for up to five ISS missions.
Bengaluru residents stage symbolic opening of Pink Line amid launch delay
Residents along Bannerghatta Road symbolically inaugurated the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, demanding the early opening of the delayed elevated section.
Karnataka sets up three panels under retired DGPs to chart police reforms
Karnataka's Home Department has formed three committees led by retired DGPs to recommend police reforms within two months.
TG-Transco Rules Out Stake Sale, Says No Privatisation Decision Taken
TG-Transco has denied reports of stake dilution or privatisation, clarifying that only a financial advisory study is being considered.