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Fired researchers accuse OpenAI of 'chilling' safety efforts

I believe we were fired for prioritizing safety over the near-term interests of OpenAI as a corporation, one of the fired staffers, Mikita Balesni, wrote on X

17 Oct 2026 7:54 am
The Cambrian Period: A time when life exploded

Why was the Cambrian Period an important time in the history of evolution? Read on ...

17 Oct 2026 7:53 am
From garba to golu

Kavish discovers the many ways in which Dussehra is celebrated across the country from his grandfather

17 Oct 2026 7:52 am
Watch: Tiruppur Kumaran: The brave freedom fighter who protected the national flag

Discover the inspiring sacrifice of Tiruppur Kumaran, who gave his life protecting the national flag.

17 Oct 2026 7:51 am
Better late than never for Shreyas

It took the skipper his 64th try to reach three-figures for the first time in T20s; he will expect the next wont be as long in coming

17 Oct 2026 7:51 am
Two Mumbai-based firms, five Indian nationals face U.S. sanctions over Iran oil trade

The action against the Indian entities and individuals is part of the U.S. crackdown against Iran under Operation Economic Outcast

17 Oct 2026 7:51 am
2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say

This time, the Yemen government's Information Minister said the missiles fell about 500 metres (yards) away from an airplane operated by Yemenia Airways as it was preparing to take off

17 Oct 2026 7:51 am
PWD steps up desilting of major stormwater drains in Puducherry

The Irrigation wing under the PWD has around 40-km-long stormwater drains in the urban limits and 319-km-long channels in the rural areas. The desilting of the drains in the urban limits has been taken up at a cost of around 1.99 crore and the work in rural areas at a cost of 2.5 crore, a PWD official said

17 Oct 2026 7:50 am
Watch: Operation Firewall 2026: Cross-border naval espionage ring busted across 10 states

A massive cross-border espionage network targeting the Indian Navy was dismantled through multi-state raids.

17 Oct 2026 7:50 am
Akhilesh dares CM Yogi to contest from Ayodhya in assembly election

Promising to accelerate the growth of Ayodhya, the SP leader alleged rampant demolition under BJPs watch in the name of development

17 Oct 2026 7:49 am
INDIA bloc leaders submit memorandum to Bihar Governor, demand CEC removal and re-election in State

In the memorandum, the INDIA bloc alleged that Gyanesh Kumar has been acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah

17 Oct 2026 7:48 am
CIPMC team checks Giant African snail spread in Malappurams Nannammukku

The inspection followed a complaint by a resident about the increasing snail infestation in the area

17 Oct 2026 7:48 am
Marble in luxury interiors: beyond flooring and countertops

From sculptural furniture to statement walls, marble brings timeless elegance to contemporary interiors

17 Oct 2026 7:47 am
SEBC Commission: Odishas move goes beyond technicalities of OBC reservation

The accurate reflection of the SEBC communitys numbers, representation, and their issues can now take place in the States rural and urban self-governance institutions, says former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

17 Oct 2026 7:47 am
Remove encroachments, illegal fences on govt. land in Keralams Chinnakkanal to avoid casualties: report

The report, submitted by CCF D.K. Vinod Kumar to Idukki Collector, notes that these tracts form an active habitat for wild elephants and sightings are frequent; it warns that evicting encroachments, removing illegal fences can trigger further human-wildlife conflict if not handled systematically

17 Oct 2026 7:36 am
Venezuelas Maduro charged in U.S. with ordering torture of opponents, Americans

Separately, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is overseeing the case, denied a request by Ms. Flores to be released from jail due to health concerns ahead of a trial scheduled for next year

17 Oct 2026 7:24 am
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks

The AAP MLAs and leaders also said they did not agree with Mr. Giaspura's remarks, calling them his personal views

17 Oct 2026 7:22 am
Anit-CEC protest LIVE | Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM Court after Delhi Police action under BNSS

M. K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, and Arvind Kejriwal condemn the CJP founder's detention

17 Oct 2026 7:09 am
U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations

The base, RAF Molesworth, which is 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is home to the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe

17 Oct 2026 7:08 am
Selectors must have thought Bhuvneshwar would be useful in New Zealand: Kotak on the bowlers recall

Bhuvneshwar has been doing really well in the IPL for the last two seasons, so the selectors must have thought that he would be useful in New Zealand, Kotak elaborated

17 Oct 2026 7:06 am
Attire is a citizens choice: Kerala HC backs school headmistress over attire row

Court was considering a petition by headmistress of a Kollam school seeking to disqualify school manager for allegedly denying her entry for wearing churidar-kameez instead of a sari

17 Oct 2026 7:04 am
Sean Diddy Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Combs is serving a four-year, two-month sentence for his conviction last year on prostitution-related charges for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters

17 Oct 2026 7:03 am
Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court: Delhi Police

Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Oct. 16

17 Oct 2026 7:01 am
17 Oct 2026 7:00 am
Kurdish PKK group says Turkish state not doing enough to pursue peace process

We have withdrawn all our armed forces, both within and outside of Turkiye, that could be considered near the border, the PKK said, adding that the move was taken to prevent the government making any excuses or justifying its inadequate approach to the process

17 Oct 2026 6:58 am
Fighting for our future: France high school students vow no let-up

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with squads of riot police deployed to control the situation occasionally resulting in violent clashes

17 Oct 2026 6:58 am
India vs West Indies second T20I: Men in Blue hope to extend winning run at Ranchi

Shreyas & Co. cant take things lightly against a power-packed West Indies batting line-up; the bowling, though, remains a big worry for the visiting side

17 Oct 2026 6:53 am
Two Kochi-Riyadh flights cancelled over security concerns

Akasa Air and Saudia flights from Kochi cancelled amid reported disruptions at Riyadh airport

17 Oct 2026 6:52 am
Life insurers new business premium rose 21% in Sept to 48,780 crore

In the non-life insurance segment, gross direct premium underwritten rose 6.12% for September to 32,951.16 crore

17 Oct 2026 6:52 am
Windies need to avoid losing wickets in clusters, says Rampaul

The bowling coach admits that the attack still lacks international experience

17 Oct 2026 6:51 am
Copper prices seen staying above $14,000; Hindustan Copper banks on cost discipline for expansion

The Hindustan Copper CMD stated the gap between global demand and supply could mean copper prices stay above the $14,000 per tonne-mark

17 Oct 2026 6:50 am
Paramount and Warner Bros merge to become one Hollywood giant, Skydance

The merger brings two of America's oldest moviemaking studios together under the helm of billionaire David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, in a move that is projected to concentrate power in an industry already run by just a handful of major players

17 Oct 2026 6:25 am
Daily Quiz | On Che Guevara

On this day in 1967, Che Guevara was captured in a Bolivian ravine: a quiz on the asthmatic medical student who became the most recognisable face of 20th-century revolution.

17 Oct 2026 6:21 am
European football leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new leader for football's world body

17 Oct 2026 6:20 am
Rupee falls 13 paise to close at 96.88 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including global dollar strength (DXY trading near multi-month highs) and elevated Brent crude prices hovering near $104 per barrel

17 Oct 2026 6:19 am
Delhi HC agrees to hear Indian Youth Congresss plea seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 9

The plea was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma on October 8

17 Oct 2026 6:13 am
U.S. lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

The U.S. Department of Transportation said the move reflected steps taken by Mexico to address concerns over its compliance with a 2015 bilateral air transport agreement

17 Oct 2026 5:54 am
Anant Singh claims nobody can question his loyalty to Nitish Kumar

Mr. Singh issued the statement against the backdrop of his boycott to JD(U) candidate Neera Kumar Singh contesting from Patna graduates constituency

17 Oct 2026 5:43 am
Trump administration plans to charge international students $70,000 for work authorisation

Under the proposal, nonimmigrant students with F-1 visas would be required to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training, known as Optional Practical Training (OPT), and $30,000 for any additional work training

17 Oct 2026 5:32 am