Delhi-Mumbai Rail Corridor Gears Up for 160 kmph Under Mission Raftaar
Indian Railways is upgrading the New Delhi-Mumbai corridor for 160 kmph operations, with new traction substations and yard works underway.
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Supreme Court Sets 10-Day Deadline for Food Warning Label Roadmap
Supreme Court gives Centre 10 days to outline a clear implementation path for warning labels on packaged foods, as the regulator weighs merging two phases.
US Lawmakers Push for AI Rules After Anthropic Extinction Warning
Anthropic researchers warn AI could cause human extinction, prompting bipartisan US calls for regulation even as President Trump dismisses the concern.
OpenAI rolls out finance-focused ChatGPT for banks and research teams
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Financial Services, initially aimed at investment banking and equity research, with built-in datasets and enterprise security controls.
Delhi Braces for BRICS Summit with Security Zones and Traffic Curbs
Delhi imposes sweeping security and traffic restrictions ahead of the BRICS summit, disrupting daily life for millions of residents.
Delhi Braces for BRICS Summit as Road Curbs Disrupt Daily Life
New Delhi tightens security and traffic restrictions for the BRICS summit, leaving residents and gig workers to navigate diversions and closures.
Altman Signals Openness to Slowing AI Development as Safety Fears Mount
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees the firm is open to slowing AI development, as safety warnings and containment incidents raise alarm.
Kerala HC orders Meta to block activist's Sabarimala video
The Kerala High Court has directed Meta to temporarily remove a video of activist Sunny M. Kapikad, ruling that his remarks on Sabarimala deities would hurt worshippers' religious beliefs.
Two elephant rescues in Assam spotlight human-induced hazards
Wildlife teams in Assam rescued a sub-adult elephant with a tyre stuck around its neck and an orphaned calf trapped in a tea estate trench.
Three Cases Filed in Telangana Over 'Purification Rituals' After Dalit Congress Protest
Telangana Police have registered three cases against BRS supporters for performing purification rituals near KCR's farmhouse after a Dalit Congress protest.
Madras HC Clears Return of Idol Smuggler Kapoor to Germany After 14 Years
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Centre to return convicted idol smuggler Subash Chandra Kapoor to Germany, citing the limits of the extradition treaty.
Senators Press OpenAI Over Hugging Face Breach and AI Safety
Senators from both parties questioned OpenAI over a breach of AI startup Hugging Face, with Hawley launching an investigation and Van Hollen seeking federal cybersecurity access.
Omar Abdullah Defends Full Vande Mataram Rendition, Asks Congress If It Wants Kashmiris Jailed
Omar Abdullah said the full rendition of Vande Mataram is a legal requirement nationwide, hitting back at Congress advice to the National Conference.
Bihar Congress issues show-cause notices to 29 leaders over Delhi protest
Bihar Pradesh Congress's disciplinary committee has served show-cause notices on 29 leaders for anti-party activity after a protest in Delhi against the state leadership.
Supreme Court denies pre-arrest bail to Abhishek Banerjee's aide in Salboni case
The Supreme Court refused anticipatory bail to Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, in the Salboni land grab case.
Jarange Patil Says Maratha Protesters Will March to Mumbai, Date to Be Announced on September 12
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil said protesters will head to Mumbai, with the date to be announced on September 12, as his hunger strike entered its 13th day.
Gauhati High Court Seeks Assam's Stand on Relief for Kachutoli Evictees
Gauhati High Court asks Assam departments to file affidavits by October 6 on rehabilitation and compensation for families evicted at Kachutoli in Sonapur in September 2024.
Modi Invites France and World to Join India's Next Space Frontier
PM Modi invited France and the world to partner in India's space ambitions, citing ISRO's global launch record and future goals of a space station and lunar mission.
Seven injured as under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Vaishali
Seven workers were injured when a launching girder failed at an under-construction four-lane bridge in Vaishali, Bihar. NHAI has ordered a technical assessment.
Anthropic blocks AI misuse tied to bioweapons, cyberattacks and spyware
Anthropic says it blocked malicious uses of its AI models, including research that could support biological weapons, and has tightened safeguards.