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OpenAI Backs Bills In US Congress On AI, Biological Weapon Threats

The ChatGPT-maker is endorsing the Web of Biological Data Act, the AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act and the Scale Biology Act, the spokesperson said. Politico earlier reported the endorsements.

16 Sep 2026 4:57 am
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's London Event Cancelled Over Safety Concerns

A member of the chief minister's team announced that event was called off due to public safety concerns.

16 Sep 2026 1:44 am
Iran War Has Cost The US More Than $38 Billion

The White House made a request for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding in June, largely for the war effort, but Congress has not approved it.

16 Sep 2026 12:48 am
With A Heavy Heart: Emotional Post By Techie's Wife After Oracle Layoff

After 12 years at Oracle, Pooja Sahu said her husband, Sourabh, found himself among those impacted by the technology giant's latest layoffs.

16 Sep 2026 12:39 am
US Redirects Military Aid From Europe, Middle East To Allies In Latin America

The State Department on Tuesday notified Congress that it will reprogram $52 million in foreign military financing from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

16 Sep 2026 12:35 am
Extinction Not A Credible Risk: AI Researcher Sara Hooker To NDTV

Human extinction is one of the biggest concerns raised by AI leaders over the past week. Sara Hooker shares why she is not concerned.

16 Sep 2026 12:35 am
Reckless: EU After Russian Ship Fires Flares At Danish Military Helicopter

Denmark and Russia blamed each other for the flares fired at a Danish military helicopter monitoring a Russian frigate on Monday.

16 Sep 2026 12:28 am
'World Is Suffering Enough': Qatar Warns Against Bab al-Mandab Closure

Qatar foreign ministry official Ibrahim Al Hashmi said closure of the southern entrance to the Red Sea would be catastrophic for the world.

16 Sep 2026 12:25 am
Noise From Plant Powering Musk's AI Data Centres Keeps Mississippi Locals Awake

Gas turbines at the plant have been running all day to provide power to xAI's Colossus data centre in Memphis. Residents say the noise sounds like a jet engine and has made it difficult for them to sleep.

16 Sep 2026 12:24 am
Explosion In Bengal's Rejinagar Ahead Of Bypolls, Cops Recover Bombs

Locals said a loud explosion was heard in Naopukuria under Beldanga police station late in the evening, following which the area was covered with smoke. People rushed towards a nearby water body from where the sound was heard, but none was found.

16 Sep 2026 12:19 am
AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal To Contest Lok Sabha Bypoll From Assam's Nagaon

The AIUDF had earlier indicated that Rezaul Karim Sarkar could be its nominee, but eventually opted to put its supremo directly into the electoral contest.

16 Sep 2026 12:19 am
Not People I Interviewed: Trump Slams Judges Over Mail-In Ballot Ruling

On Monday, the Supreme Court dealt Trump a major blow ahead of November's midterm elections when it denied his request to lift an order halting his plan to limit mail-in voting.

16 Sep 2026 12:13 am
Kash Patel Defends FBI Hiring Standard Changes On Prostitution, Bestiality

The subject arose during a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which Patel clashed with Democrats over his firing of agents who participated in investigations of President Donald Trump

16 Sep 2026 12:12 am
US Military Destroys 2 Small Iranian Boats Trying To Steal A Drone

Iranian state media reported Monday that a pair of fishing boats came under attack in Hormozgan province on Iran's southern coast and that several fishermen were reported missing, citing a provincial official.

16 Sep 2026 12:06 am
Diplomatic Ties Still Strained, India Yet To Approve Next Bangladesh Envoy

Dhaka wants to send Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam to New Delhi for the post. But before that can happen, India needs to grant what's called an agreement, which is basically formal sign-off from the host country.

15 Sep 2026 11:48 pm
Meta India Head Summoned For 3rd Time Over Child Abuse Advertisements

The case stems from a BBC Eye media report that said Instagram had been running advertisements promoting what appeared to be child sexual abuse material in India.

15 Sep 2026 11:41 pm
Deported From US, Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member In Punjab Police Custody

The accused, Karamveer Singh, a resident of Bahadur Ke village in Ludhiana, was arrested by the AGTF team at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, upon his arrival

15 Sep 2026 11:40 pm
Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight Diverted To Lucknow After Cargo Smoke Alert

The flight 6E6504 landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 6.29 pm with 103 passengers and 6 crew members, airport authorities said.

15 Sep 2026 11:34 pm
Mumbai's Iconic Cafe Mondegar Loses Licence Over Food Safety, Hygiene Lapses

Located in Colaba, Mondegar faced food safety inspections on Saturday, during which serious deficiencies emerged in safety and hygiene.

15 Sep 2026 11:20 pm
Arrest Not Enough, He Needs To Be Punished: Biker Sia On Hit-And-Run Driver

Asked about Kalyan Bainsla claiming she was misrepresenting the incident to gain online traction, Sia said she contested the municipal election in 2022, so a lot of people know me.

15 Sep 2026 11:19 pm
In 3 Weeks, Bengal Does U-Turn On Akshaya Patra Providing Mid-Day Meals

The government had assigned the Akshaya Patra Foundation for the mid-day meal service in the government-run schools in Kolkata. The proposal was if they succeed, they will extend it across the districts.

15 Sep 2026 11:14 pm
Bengal To Bring In Law To Curb Extortion, Cops To Be Punished Too: Sources

Under the proposed legislation, 'extortion' will be defined as a specific offence, and the law will include clear provisions regarding penalties and legal action.

15 Sep 2026 10:28 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (September 16): Top National, International, Sports News

School Assembly News Headlines (September 16): Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these News Headlines.

15 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
Large Road Presence, Small Sales: Breaking Down The Big-Bike Market In India

Despite the attention they command, premium motorcycles remain a tiny part of India's two-wheeler market, with bikes above 350cc accounting for only about 1.4 per cent of total sales.

15 Sep 2026 9:16 pm
'BJP Panicked, Sought Badruddin Ajmal's Help': Gaurav Gogoi On Nagaon Bypoll

Despite the AIUDF's Badruddin Ajmal entering the contest, Gaurav Gogoi said the Congress sees the BJP as its main opponent in Nagaon.

15 Sep 2026 9:12 pm
Why Tarique Rahman Skipped BRICS In Delhi But Will Attend UN Body Meet

The bilateral with India is unlikely to happen before his trip to New York on 21st September for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

15 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
Confirm Shaming: Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh For Unfair Pricing Tactics

The CCPA observed that such business practices mislead customers into believing they must pay more to secure a ride quickly, even though they have already booked it and there is little scope for negotiation in such instances.

15 Sep 2026 8:30 pm
Amazon Quick Delivery Hits $1-Billion Milestone In India In Less Than 2 Years

Amazon entered India's rapid delivery market in the summer of 2025 after years of sitting out and watching local rivals chip away at its customer base.

15 Sep 2026 8:29 pm
ISRO Recruitment 2026: Apply For 22 Technical Assistant, Technician And Other Posts

ISRO invites applications for 22 Technical Assistant, Technician, Cook, and Fireman posts with details on eligibility and selection available online.

15 Sep 2026 8:25 pm
BJP Win In Nagaon Will Point To Sweeping Victory In 2031: Himanta Sarma

HImanta Sarma said if the BJP manages to win the Nagaon constituency, it could be an indication that the party is capable of winning all 126 assembly seats in the 2031

15 Sep 2026 8:08 pm
Two Tribal Women Shot Dead While Working On Farm In Manipur

Several farmhouses in and around the area were also reportedly torched, raising concerns over the destruction of civilian property and agricultural livelihoods in addition to the loss of life.

15 Sep 2026 8:05 pm
38 kg Marijuana Seized From School Bags In Bihar, 3 Minors Among 5 Detained

During the searches, cops discovered large amounts of marijuana hidden in the minors' school bags. A total of 38 kgs of the prohibited substance was recovered from the five smugglers.

15 Sep 2026 7:58 pm
Gurugram Hit-And-Run Accused Kalyan Bainsla Tried To Escape Police Custody

Based on the CCTV findings, the police filed an attempt to murder charge against the accused driver, Kalyan Bainsla

15 Sep 2026 6:59 pm
Exclusive | Will AI Revolution Benefit Only The Rich? Bill Gates Explains India Scenario

Innovations in the health sector take time, Bill Gates acknowledged, and flagged issues related to health that India can or is trying to resolve using AI.

15 Sep 2026 6:47 pm
India vs Afghanistan LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Suspense Over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, All Eyes On Gautam Gambhir, Shreyas Iyer

India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I LIVE Score Updates: India face off against Afghanistan, aiming to clinch series victory with another win.

15 Sep 2026 6:44 pm
Trump Says AI Fears Are A Hoax. Why AI CEOs Want To Slow Down The Race

From safety researcher resignations to Dario Amodei's call for a slowdown, a rare consensus is emerging inside Silicon Valley. But Donald Trump wants the AI race to accelerate.

15 Sep 2026 6:32 pm
In Reverse Trade Flow, India Exports 500 Tonnes Of Hilsa To Bangladesh

The exports come amid reports of lower hilsa production in Bangladesh this year, prompting its fish traders to turn to India to meet the domestic demand for the popular fish.

15 Sep 2026 6:24 pm
India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming, 2nd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Live

India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming, 2nd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Live

15 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Announces Hostels For 10,000 Students In Delhi

Delhi government plans hostels for ten thousand students to provide safe and affordable accommodation in the city.

15 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Ladli Behna Beneficiary Count Dropping, Over 6.25 Lakh Names Gone Since 2023

Government data shows more than 6.25 lakh women have dropped out of the beneficiary pool since the scheme was rolled out.

15 Sep 2026 6:16 pm
Indian Man At Oracle Laid Off After 12 Years, Wife's Emotional Post Viral

According to her, he regularly put his job ahead of personal milestones, family occasions and even his own well-being.

15 Sep 2026 6:14 pm
Congress Protests Against Dalit Labourer's Suicide, Sachin Pilot Detained

The Congress on Tuesday stepped up its attack on the Punjab government over the suicide of Sangrur labourer Gulzar Singh, marching towards state Finance Minister Harpal Cheema's house.

15 Sep 2026 6:10 pm
Oracle Employee Left Shocked After Receiving Layoff Email: 'All Access Got Locked'

A junior developer at Oracle said they were left completely shocked after the layoff mail arrived in the morning.

15 Sep 2026 5:59 pm
How Punjab's Farmer Protest Threatens BJP, AAP And Opens Doors For Congress

While the ruling AAP in Punjab and the BJP at the Centre find themselves in the crosshairs of rural anger, the Congress is strategically positioned to harvest anti-incumbency

15 Sep 2026 5:51 pm
Delhi Woman Gets Rs 200-Crore Extortion Call In Goldy Brar's Name

Police said the woman has a family dispute following the death of her father-in-law, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged extortion call are being examined in this context.

15 Sep 2026 5:48 pm
Delhi University PhD Admission 2026: Deadline Extended For Direct Admission, Check Details

University of Delhi extends PhD admission registration deadline to September sixteen for NEP and UGCF four-year graduates.

15 Sep 2026 5:47 pm
2 DMK Leaders Charged For Defamatory Remarks Against Vijay

Saidapet police booked a case against Raja based on a complaint lodged by TVK functionary Karthik that Raja made derogatory remarks against Energy Resources and Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar, during the protest condemning the chief minister's speech in the Assembly.

15 Sep 2026 5:36 pm