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OpenAI Cancels New Model Release Over Safety Concerns

The news comes one day before the AI giant hosts an annual developer conference known as OpenAI DevDay in San Francisco, where the company is expected to make several announcements -- though it is unclear if a new version of Astra will be among them.

29 Sep 2026 10:35 pm
DC Edit | Xis US Visit Signals a Rising US-China Duopoly

Trade, Taiwan, technology and strategic minerals top the agenda amid growing rivalry

23 Sep 2026 12:26 am
Spain Locks in World Cup-Winning Coach Luis De La Fuente With Deal Through 2032

The new contract will keep De la Fuente in for the 2030 World Cup that Spain will co-host with Morocco and Portugal, and the 2028 and 2032 European Championships

21 Sep 2026 6:54 pm
Karnataka Plans Global Quantum Platform With 2027 Bengaluru Summit

Karnataka minister Ajay Dharam Singh said the next summit would seek greater participation from global researchers, technology companies, startups, investors and policymakers

20 Sep 2026 1:41 pm
KSEB Employees Install Free Power Connection for Elderly Keralam Woman

KSEB workers under its Peruva section office carried out the wiring of the house free of cost, installed lights and a fan and erected an electricity post to provide the connection

19 Sep 2026 5:16 pm
Another Depression In Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rain Alert Sounded In Coastal AP Next Week

Under the impact, the SDMA officials sounded an alert that heavy rains are likely to occur in coastal Andhra region

19 Sep 2026 5:03 pm
Eight Killed As Vehicle Carrying Seven Odisha Pilgrims Swept Away In MP

Odisha govt coordinates with MP authorities to bring back bodies

19 Sep 2026 3:41 pm
As Europe Warms, Italy Sees West Nile Virus Spread Farther And Longer

Warmer temperatures favor mosquito reproduction and can mean the transmission season sometimes lasts as late as November, says experts

19 Sep 2026 11:50 am
Bigg Boss Malayalam 8: Will RJ Anjali Be Eliminated This Weekend?

It remains to be seen whether RJ Anjali will be evicted from the house or if the makers will announce a week without elimination.

19 Sep 2026 11:49 am
Heavy Weekend Rush at Khairatabad Ganesh Idol

Devotees are expected to flock in large numbers to visit the Ganesh idol on Saturday and Sunday

19 Sep 2026 11:49 am
YS Sharmilas Daughter Anjili Reddys Wedding Date Fixed

Sharmila said YSRs blessings would be a huge support for the couple as they begin their new journey, adding that his life and values would continue to inspire them.

19 Sep 2026 11:40 am
TN Govt Conducts Community Baby Shower For 100 Women

Rural development and water resources minister N. Anand participated in a community valaikappu (baby shower) ceremony for 100 pregnant women Friday, at the Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall in T. Nagar, Chennai.

19 Sep 2026 10:43 am
Danam Welcomes Verdict, Ready to Face Electorate

If the High Court order prevails, it will be the second time that Nagender would pay the price for switching parties, though the first instance in 2004 was of his own making.

18 Sep 2026 11:55 pm
New York Times Alleges Microsoft, OpenAI Knew Using News Content Was Theft

OpenAI scraped content from more than 10 million articles, nearly a third of which came from the New York Times alone

18 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
OpenAI's Rogue Agents Probed Hugging Face For Weaknesses 2 Months Before Major Hack

The newly uncovered malicious activity showed that the rogue agents' efforts to find a way into Hugging Face began earlier than publicly known

16 Sep 2026 4:37 pm
OpenAIs Sam Altman Confident Industry Can Police AI Safety

Altman comments about the pace of AI advances came as policymakers and others in the industry debated whether government regulation is needed to keep AI from slipping beyond human control

16 Sep 2026 2:19 pm
China, Iran Among Countries That Have Used AI To Aid Spying, Says Anthropic

The incidents were found and disrupted between January and July, and they originated in China, Iran and west Africa, Anthropic said in a report about misuse of its models

11 Sep 2026 4:45 pm
Safety Measures Ordered at Chinchinada Bridge After Spate Of Suicides

Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu held a review meeting in Palakollu with National Highway, R&B, Headworks, and Irrigation officials to discuss protective measures at Chinchinada Bridge, after the recent spate of suicides.

11 Sep 2026 3:20 pm
Apple hikes iPhone Prices in India: iPhone 16, 17e, 17 and Air Get Costlier

With the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

10 Sep 2026 1:09 am
iPhone Duo Price in India: Apples First Foldable Starts at 2,99,900

The iPhone Duo will be available in two finishes: Star White and Night Sky

10 Sep 2026 12:40 am
DC Edit | Meetings Show India-China Ties Entering Positive Turf

Post-Galwan, several Corps Commander meetings were held, invariably in the Ladakh sector. The move to include two more sectors came up in NSAs meeting with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in China last month and the meeting at the Vacha-Damai border point was a direct consequence of that

7 Sep 2026 11:23 pm
Apple to Kick Off Ternus Era With Its Biggest-Ever Slate of New Products

Apple is about to start the biggest run of device releases in its history, delivering a wave of fresh form factors and whole new product areas in 2026, 2027 and beyond

4 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Meta Deal Faces New Mexico-Sized Hole Linked to Cambridge Analytica

Under the latest settlement, Meta is paying almost half a billion dollars to 46 states and two US territories to release any future claims over a 2016 leak of data on tens of millions of Facebook users to Cambridge Analytica, a now-defunct political research firm.

28 Aug 2026 3:42 pm
Major Tech Companies Call For Defensive Surge To Defeat AI-Driven Hacks

The companies said there was a limited amount of time o make our digital world much more secure ahead of the AI threat

28 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
What Makes Mount Kailash Sacred to Millions Despite Its Treacherous Terrain?

Mount Kailash holds sacred significance for Hinduism , Buddhism , Jainism and the Tibetan Bon tradition. Each associates the mountain with different beliefs and sacred histories.

27 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
Alabama Launches Probe into OpenAI After Hugging Face Breach

OpenAI's models hacked technology company Hugging Face last month, raising concerns about how artificial intelligence firms control their powerful systems

25 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Xiaomi Launches New Version of its Xring Processor

TSMC will manufacture the new chip using its 3-nanometre production technology

24 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
DeepSeek Unveils Test Model to Rival Anthropics Opus 4.8

The new release is an experimental version of DeepSeeks flagship text-only V4 Flash model that adds multimodal capabilities

21 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Indian-Origin Couple Dies in Light Aircraft Crash in UK

Ketan Swali is believed to have been the pilot of the Piper PA28 aircraft and was accompanied by his wife, Sheetal, as they took off from Tatenhill Airport in Burton-upon-Trent in the West Midlands region of England last week.

19 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
Indian Envoy to Dhaka Says a Special Welcome Awaits Rahman

Extradition of former Bangladesh PM Ms Sheikh Hasina and handing over the killer of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi are the two main demands put by Dhaka for Mr Rahmans visit to materialise.

19 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Bangladesh Seeks Guarantee Clause in Ganges Treaty With India

Dhaka wants a minimum-water guarantee in the renewed pact and says it may approach international bodies to protect its water rights.

19 Aug 2026 1:56 pm
IND vs SL, 1st Test: Suthar Powers India To 165-Run Win Over Sri Lanka

Chasing an improbable 372, the hosts crumbled for 206 all out in 77.4 overs in the post-lunch session as Suthar claimed his maiden five-wicket haul en route to his impressive 6/55

19 Aug 2026 1:51 pm
Nvidia H200 Chips Reach China in Small Shipments: Report

ByteDance and Tencent have each received about 10,000 H200 processors in recent weeks, while a few other Chinese technology firms could soon secure similar shipments

19 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
PM Modi Keen to Make Rahmans India Visit Memorable, Says Envoy

Trivedi said the two countries should address past differences while looking ahead. I am not telling that you forget the past, but keep the past and sort out the differences of the past. But move on. Don't get stagnant, he said.

19 Aug 2026 12:36 pm
IND vs SL, 1st Test: India Close in on Win as Sri Lanka Reach 175/6 At Lunch

Chasing a distant 372, Dinusha (65) and Keshara Nuwantha (8) were holding the fort for Sri Lanka but the Indians will be hoping to wrap the proceedings at the earliest in the coming session

19 Aug 2026 12:22 pm
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until September 24

Pakistan has extended its restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft and Indian airline-operated flights, continuing reciprocal airspace curbs imposed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.

19 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Netflix Brings Fans Its Biggest South Indian Slate This Year

A new film from Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema every week this year

19 Aug 2026 11:36 am
India-Pakistan FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Clash Sold Out

The match has generated considerable interest among the Indian and Pakistani communities in the Netherlands, with tickets having been sold online in phases since September 2025

18 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
IND vs SL, 1st Test: India Close in on Win as Sri Lanka Slip to 84/4 Chasing 372 on Day 4

Pant, Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul pulled in their combined weight to take India to 193 in their second innings, raising an improbable target of 372 in front of Sri Lanka, who are still 288 runs away from that mark

18 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Indian-Origin Jazz Guitarist, Green-Card Holder Grandmother Detained By ICE

She was arrested months after an immigration judge dismissed the government's earlier removal proceedings against her, according to a Newsweek report published on Friday.

18 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Guardians Of Heritage: Turtle Wax Marks Eight Decades of Global Care Alongside Indias 80th Independence Day

As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Turtle Wax Car Care Studios nationwide will showcase its offerings alongside waterless wash eco-innovations, and advanced Graphene matrix applications designed to safeguard classic, modern, and electric vehicles against harsh Indian weather conditions

18 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
IND vs SL, 1st Test: India Set Sri Lanka Daunting 372-Run Target For Victory

India were bowled out for 193 in their second innings of opening Test against Sri Lanka

18 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Nalgonda: Students Assault Lecturer Over Alleged Misbehaviour With Girl Students

Following the incident, students staged a protest outside the college, demanding strict action against the lecturer. They also demanded that a POCSO case be registered against him.

18 Aug 2026 1:40 pm
Bangladesh Says Teesta Dispute Should Not Hurt Friendly Ties With India

Dhaka urges New Delhi to consider its interests as it pushes for a long-term solution to the river-sharing issue

18 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
Man With China Links Held For Rs 1,071 Cr Cyber Fraud

The accused was arrested from Assam, the mastermind behind 1,090 Cases across the country.

18 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Prolonged Strike by Tasmac Staff, Fleecing by Bars Devastate Nilgiris Tipplers

Official sources said that 48 Tasmac outlets across the Nilgiris generate an income of around Rs 1.50 crore daily. Talks are being held with the employees to end the stalemate, sources added.

18 Aug 2026 7:34 am
Nepal Honours Indian Army Chief

He also met Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel to discuss bilateral military cooperation and handed over military and medical equipment to the Nepali Army.

17 Aug 2026 9:58 pm
Anthropic-Pentagon Fight Raises AI Threat to Democracys Safeguard

Anthropic's proposed contractual safeguards partly address this concern by insisting that a human being remain in the kill chain, the sequence of decisions before a lethal strike.

17 Aug 2026 4:03 pm
Hockey Hub Nilgiris Awaits Synthetic Turf

The only solace was India clinching bronze in the 2021 and 2024 Olympics that renewed the hopes of revival of hockey in India.

16 Aug 2026 12:22 am
Z.ai to Rival Anthropic, OpenAI in Coding With New AI Model

The next iteration from the Beijing-based company, GLM-5.3, will bring improved coding capabilities that will help it close the gap on AI leaderboard toppers like Anthropics Fable 5

14 Aug 2026 12:35 pm