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OpenAI formalises future U.S. data-centre safeguards; pledges union engagement, environmental disclosures

Amid growing U.S. opposition to data-centre expansion, company commits to bearing electricity and grid infrastructure costs, publishing water and power consumption, and working with unions on local hiring and training; proposes measures to make data-centre developers more accountable

5 Nov 2026 10:33 pm
Devi Shetty conferred with Frances National Order of Merit

Dr. Shetty was recognised for extending vaccination and logistical support to the French Consulate and the wider French community during the pandemic

5 Nov 2026 10:33 pm
ISROs latest navigation satellite NVS-03 is fully healthy, says Chairman V. Narayanan

ISRO to conduct in-orbit testing for satellite payload as part of developing NavIC, an indigenous GPS alternative; ISRO chief recalls Indian scientists role in saving lives on the Axiom-4 mission; praises Russian support of Indias space programme

5 Nov 2026 9:00 pm
Binoy Kumar sworn in as Chairman of A.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission

A 1983 batch IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, Binoy Kumar will hold office for five years

5 Nov 2026 6:49 pm
Pregnant elephant found dead in Moyar reserve forest in Mudumalai

A post-mortem examination finds that the deceased elephant was carrying a fully grown foetus, nearing delivery stage; veterinarian opines that the elephant could have died at least two days before staff spotted the carcass

5 Nov 2026 6:44 pm
Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra coasts to biggest win of the season against Bengal

The visitors united effort highlighted by Pradeep Dhade and Hitesh Walunjs four-wicket hauls and Sachin Dhas and Prithvi Shaws unbeaten half-centuries earned it a comprehensive 10-wicket win over the host and also propelled it to the top of the table

5 Nov 2026 5:59 pm
Deepavali 2026: How Chennais Gen Z and Millennials are reinventing festive recipes

Kaju katli mooncakes, chilli oil seeyam, and science-backed vada: meet the Chennai youngsters putting a fresh spin on heirloom recipes this festive season

5 Nov 2026 5:57 pm
Postcards from Earth

Voyager Is forty-nine-year journey into the void

5 Nov 2026 5:46 pm
Karnataka raises DA for State government staff by from 15.75% to 18%

The Dearness Allowance (DA)for the State government employees would now be increased from the present 15.75% to 18% of their basic pay.

5 Nov 2026 5:35 pm
Mobile phone retailers expect 10% price hike post Diwali even as sales drop

All India Mobile Retail Association projects a staggering 50% volume drop after mid-Novmber that could persist over an extended period

5 Nov 2026 1:05 pm
ED action in Reliance Anil Ambani Group cases | Explained

On November 3, the ED said it had attached assets worth 510.17 crore linked to the group in connection with alleged bank fraud cases against Reliance Communications Limited, Reliance Home Finance Limited and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited

5 Nov 2026 12:53 pm
Younger, dynamic Democratic leaders dealt a decisive blow to Trumpism

These leaders are ideologically and socially diverse, but for the most part, they fall on a progressive spectrum

5 Nov 2026 12:52 pm
Bidadi township: 22% of landowners in seven villages near Bengaluru get compensation over three months

Farmers opposing the project say the figure reflects a reluctance among farmers to part with their land while officials of GBDA, the implementing agency, attribute the slow pace to a lengthy and cumbersome process

5 Nov 2026 12:44 pm
U.S. midterm elections witnesshistoric firsts:FirstBlack woman governor tofirst Muslim senator

The US midterm elections delivered a series of historic firsts by electing a Black female governor, a Muslim senator and openly gay male US senator

5 Nov 2026 12:35 pm
Threat emails to Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor: Mumbai Crime branch arrests techie from Bengaluru

The accused had allegedly been threatening several film personalities in Mumbai through different means over the past few days

5 Nov 2026 12:26 pm
Dragon Ball Z composer Nathan Johnson elected Texas attorney general

The former anime composer has made an unexpected transition from scoring Gokus adventures to becoming Texas top lawyer, after winning the states attorney general election

5 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
After 100 days of protests, Mundamveli P&T Apartment residents await breakthrough at key Keralam govt meet on rehabilitation

The move comes after Kochi MLA Mohammed Shiyas met Minister for Local Self-Government K.M. Shaji along with P&T Apartment Protest Committee president Abhilash P. Parameswaran in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday

5 Nov 2026 12:23 pm
Tanvi Patri becomes first Indian badminton player to reach Youth Olympic badminton final

The 15-year-old from Odisha continued her impressive run, stunning Japans second seed, Yuzuno Watanabe, 21-14, 11-21, 21-19, in a hard-fought 54-minute semifinal to book her place in the title clash

5 Nov 2026 12:21 pm
The Angry Birds Movie 3 trailer: Jason Sudeikis Red faces fatherhood and a new threat to Bird Island

Reds latest adventure brings family responsibilities into the mix, as the animated franchise returns with a new mission and an original song by BLACKPINKs JISOO

5 Nov 2026 12:16 pm
Fire breaks out at factory in Delhis Narela Industrial Area

The fire prompted the deployment of 10 fire tenders

5 Nov 2026 12:12 pm
What Canvas layoffs reveal about its AI challenges | Explained

While the popular graphic design platform is preparing to lay off almost a quarter of its company, dedicated Canva users and customers had shared their concerns much earlier

5 Nov 2026 12:09 pm
24-hour to produce before Magistrate starts from detention, not formal arrest: Supreme Court

The Court said fundamental rights trumped even over special laws like UAPA, PMLA, in which the right to bail was heavily restricted

5 Nov 2026 12:06 pm
Nothing to launch its first AI-native product next month

According to Carl Pei, AIs primary value lies in professional productivity and solving the technologys critical context gap.

5 Nov 2026 12:06 pm
Several feared trapped after three-storey building collapses in Delhis Chawri Bazaar

At least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, have been rushed to the spot with senior officers supervising the rescue operation, the officials said

5 Nov 2026 11:59 am
Sugarcane farmers stopped from marching towards Belagavi for Jail Bharo protest

They were arrested following a prohibitory order issued under BNSS 163 by the district administration

5 Nov 2026 11:53 am
Vance eyes own trail in America First politics in Republican rout

What continues to work for Mr. Vance is that he manages to challenge and critique Mr. Trump without triggering a meltdown from the latter. Whether he can continue in that manner all the way to the 2028 election remains to be seen. But Mr. Vance would be perfectly capable of carrying forward his own version of America First without Mr. Trump

5 Nov 2026 11:45 am
CERT-In calls for testing AI agents for unauthorised tool use, privilege abuse

Guidelines require checks on agents permissions, task delegation and emergency-stop mechanisms; multi-agent systems must maintain authenticated, logged communications and records of actions

5 Nov 2026 11:44 am
Champions League: Real Madrid pulls off another comeback, Liverpool beaten by Fenerbahce

In some other results, Manchester City battled to victory over RB Leipzig after twice blowing leads, and Como beat Lens

5 Nov 2026 11:42 am
Deepavali in Hyderabad: Stories of sweets, family and finding inner light

From homemade sweets and family gatherings to new traditions and the pursuit of inner light, these personal reflections explore the many ways people celebrate the Festival of Lights

5 Nov 2026 11:27 am
Keralam BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells Rahul Gandhi to go to Bangladesh, accuses him of creating anarchy

In a Facebook post, Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Rahul Gandhi can take along Jamaat-e-Islami, which supports him, and pursue politics there

5 Nov 2026 11:10 am
Vettri Special Vegetables Kit with 10 varieties launched in T.N. at 100

The sale of the special vegetables kit will continue for three days, until November 7.

5 Nov 2026 10:37 am
Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.55 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading lower by 1.04% at $93.64 per barrel in futures trade

5 Nov 2026 10:33 am
Private sector participation in nuclear energy: No compromise on safety aspects, says AERB Chairperson

The AERB chairpersons remarks gain significance in the context of SHANTI Act and the Union governments policy decision to welcome private players

5 Nov 2026 10:32 am
Bengal may allow Chhath Puja at Rabindra Sarobar despite court ban

Minister Agnimitra Paul says the government will take precautions to prevent pollution; environmentalists warn that large gatherings could damage the lakes ecology

5 Nov 2026 10:24 am
U.S. Democrats' midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally

Apple, which has avoided Big Techs massive AI spending but is feeling the sting of an AI-fueled surge in memory chip prices, jumped nearly 7% to a record high

5 Nov 2026 10:03 am
What are the changes in Agniveer scheme, and what prompted government to implement them? | Explained

The decision, approved by the Cabineton the recommendations of the three services, creates a pathway for the eventual absorption of all willing Agniveers, subject to merit and prescribed selection criteria

5 Nov 2026 9:38 am
Google extends voluntary buyout offers to employees in several countries

Alphabets workforce has grown steadily in recent quarters, but it has sought to shift resources toward priority areas

5 Nov 2026 9:35 am