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Sarvam AI said Epoch Builder Edition will be available in private preview from August 2026, with general availability planned for the fourth quarter of 2026

European Commission said it aims to attract at least 20 billion in private investments for the projects; the total was increased from five planned gigafactories to seven following strong interest from EU countries

Sarvam AIs plan has clear geopolitical implications, but developing a trillion-parameter model is a huge challenge.

Of late, universities in the Global North have been recruiting people from underrepresented backgrounds in part on the strength of narratives of overcoming disadvantage and embodying the universities commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

As Paradise-Shamirpet elevated corridor takes shape, decades-old shops and neighbourhood landmarks along Lothkuntas Rajiv Rahadari are disappearing, marking the end of a familiar streetscape even as the project promises to ease congestion on one of Secunderabads busiest traffic routes

Bar on Chinese, Bangadeshi and Pakistani engineers or staff in such projects, say new guidelines

In letter to PM, CM asks him to advise Veterinary Council of India to review decision to introduce common entrance exam; says the determination of admission criteria should be left to the States

You can say nasty. But this is a question of Canadian jobs. It's a question of the future of Canadian businesses, says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

MEA said Hasinas press conference was hosted independently by a private press organisation

The Union government has allocated 2.40 crore for establishment of each centre and 1.49 crore annually for operational expenses from the second year onwards, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda informs Lok Sabha

Search operations presently remain suspended pending receipt of fresh information while DGMA continues to pursue all pending investigations and SAR reports and remains engaged with all concerned stakeholders, says Supreme Court Bench

With this very amount, we would establish two-three world-class universities offering education from 'KG to PG & Research' to transform the future of our children and youth, and would steer UP onto the path of progress and prosperity and build a 'Neo India', says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

The attack occurred in Santo Domingo Square, an area surrounded by colonial-era buildings and notorious for the production and sale of false documents, local police said.

We are ready to hold talks. The State government is eager to know the problems of every student. All the students from across the state can give their thoughts on the issues. We will move forward with a big and strong reform according to the students' demands, says CM Soren

The CM said Jammu and Kashmir's internal issues would be addressed within the country's democratic and constitutional framework

On August 3, the FSSAI said products sold on Daburs website claimed some of its products were 100% Natural, 100% Pure and 100% Organic, which were ambiguous, unverifiable and likely to mislead consumers

Technology keeps shifting. In this case, shift kept shifting quite literally. Confused? Heres how your favourite shift key got its name

HCLTech named among the world's most sustainable companies by TIME magazine

Kimi K3s cybersecurity evasion follows a string of similar incidents recently reported by companies such as Meta , OpenAI, and Anthropic

The pleas said the changes dilute transparency by removing the public interest safeguard for disclosure of personal information

LoP Babulal Marandi demanded a CBI probe under a court-monitored committee, while the Congress alleged that the CBI has already lost its credibility and become the Centres tool

HarperCollins Publishers to publish Dr Sylvia Karpagam's new book about the politics of food

Senior advocate Gopal Sankarnarayanan, appearing for the MP, submitted that she has a legal right under law to appear virtually before the police; You are a Member of Parliament. Having taken the plunge into politics, you fear eggs? the Bench observed orally

Thrissur District Collector says NHAI civil engineers inspected the tunnels and found no immediate threat

Post the IPL, Indian cricket has been grabbed by a sense of despair and dismay. The bubble emphatically burst in Ireland when, against all odds and in an upset of gargantuan proportions, the home side stunned the Men in Blue 2-0 in a T20I series; the Sri Lanka tour will be a big test of Gills batsmanship and his man-management skills

A24 has released the first full trailer for Lance Oppenheims narrative feature debut, with Robert Pattinson stepping into the role of journalist Chris Hansen during the rise of the controversial To Catch a Predator phenomenon

Cabinet Approves Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Transition to Contractual Engagement Bill, 2026

The protesting students formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the government to resolve the impasse after CM Hemant Soren said the doors of his government were open for a dialogue

The officer said a group of sadhus, including women protesters, attempted to hold a demonstration in the high-security area near the LoPs residence despite restrictions in place

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 235.36 points to 78,699.80 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 24.30 points to 24,608.25

Education Minister presents four-year transformation report in Vidhan Sabha; 3638 crore spent on infrastructure upgradation of 19,125 schools

Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption. Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains. Windhoek and Chennai show that treated wastewater can become a reliable source of water

FIFA has apologised for its handling of a controversial proposal to bring private investors into the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup, while reaffirming its support for President Gianni Infantino.

The Muslim MPs Khalilur Rahaman, Yusuf Pathan and Abu Taher Khan said they raised the issue of SIR deletions and restrictions on the use of loudspeakers in mosques with the Home Minister

Reigniting the cooperative banking sector, which went through a painful course correction, is a logical step to deepen financial inclusion as MSMEs continue to face credit gaps despite digital lenders growth

Until now, applicants found guilty of submitting fabricated data were liable to face only rejection of applications or cancellation of existing licences; the new provisions go a step further by imposing a temporary ban on future applications, aimed at deterring repeated violations

Investigators have reportedly recovered chats, photographs and other digital material that are believed to be linked to the alleged smuggling and distribution of MDMA. The chat records also include conversations with persons facing prosecution under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, say police

Audience response to releases lined up for the festival season, including Nahas Hidhayaths Im Game, A.D. Gireeshs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and Vysakhs Khalifa, will be a test of strength for actors Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, and Prithviraj Sukumaran who has had a mixed run at the box-office in recent times

Ten residential and business premises linked with eight people were raided in Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi districts

Industrial Development, Prompt Investor Services, and World-Class Infrastructure to be Top Priorities

The Territorial Army provides surge military capacity and also helps in disaster relief, environmental conservation, and nation-building activities, Defence Minister says

The scheme for housing for the rural poor was lying in limbo for the past few years during the previous Trinamool Congress government

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that in a bid to strengthen groundwater recharge, the municipal committees in various cities have made rainwater recharge wells mandatory for the approval of any new building site plans.

The Centre said it was the State government that was responsible for implementing the forest rights law

Deals under which U.S. firms share revenue generated by Chinese models with the Chinese AI labs that created them are taking shape

We disagree with the ruling and will appeal, Meta told AFP in a statement Thursday

Meanwhile, Opposition floor leaders from both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to meet to discuss their strategy for the ongoing Monsoon Session

Beijings innovation model brings together universities, start-ups, industry and the state to turn research into commercially viable technologies by bridging the valley of death; the ecosystem is driving Chinas push in AI and humanoid robotics through state-backed funding, talent and industrial clusters

Recent months have brought changes to Googles leadership, with multiple executives moving to AI rivals, apart from internal shifts