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Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams

The Specialized tier has the fewest restrictions and is reserved for a small group of organisations authorised to test safety-critical systems

7 Oct 2026 9:39 am
Why OpenAIs Australia AI hack must dismay world governments

Given that this incident predates the Hugging Face hack, the onus is on OpenAI to show whether their agents went rogue at any point in time during their training and evaluation phase, and as a result gained unauthorised entry into any sovereign governments database to complete a research request

7 Oct 2026 8:21 am
The Nobel for IceCube and the search for neutrinos from outer space | Explained

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole has won Francis Halzen the Nobel Prize for physics by opening a window into parts of the universe that were until recently beyond our reach

7 Oct 2026 7:06 am
Indian research can shape the world

National laboratories need to be liberated from insularity; the bulk of our national labs are currently poorly accessible to researchers, students and companies outside their walls

7 Oct 2026 12:59 am
6 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
Analysis: Why NASA wants to build nuclear reactor on the moon

The Artemis Accords, to which the U.S. and its allies vis-a-vis the moon are signatories, envisage temporary safety zones to prevent harmful interference

6 Oct 2026 10:25 pm
IND vs WI first T20I: Naman Dhir shines on debut as India bowls out West Indies for 171

Dhir finished with impressive figures of 3/31, while Kuldeep Yadav also scalped 2 for 33 to help India restrict West Indies to a manageable total

6 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
Watch: Gyanesh Kumar row: Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc MPs detained after march to ECI | Above the Fold | Oct 6, 2026

CEC Row: Rahul Gandhi, other Opposition leaders detained from Akashvani Bhawan sit-in

6 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar intensify across India; opposition MPs detained in Delhi

Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar intensified across India on October 6, with opposition MPs detained during an INDIA bloc march in Delhi over the SIR controversy.

6 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
DA case: Hight Court issues notice to Punjab CS, asks why criminal contempt proceedings shouldn't be initiated

The development came following a report by the High Court registry from the Supreme Court registry regarding the state government's appeal status

6 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Kasturi Cotton gains traction as India puts traceability on the textile map

Industry users say the blockchain-based certification is increasingly becoming relevant as international textile buyers, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, demand greater transparency and traceability across their supply chains.

6 Oct 2026 7:09 pm
Targeting of commercial shipping must end: India condemns latest attack on vessels

Expressing grave concern for the safety of global commerce, MEA said that it will continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts.

6 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
Is NCERT Rewriting Medieval Indian History for Class 9? | In Focus Podcast

The new NCERT Class 9 history textbook reframes medieval India around resistance and resilience. Historian Farhat Hasan examines what has changed, what has been omitted, and whether history is being rewritten.

6 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
India finishes fourth in Asian Games, Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, and more: The Week in 5 Charts

Last week, a flydubai flight landed safely in Tel Aviv after Mumbai-born pilot was stabbed by co-pilot, India finished fourth in Asian Games, and protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars ouster intensified. See the biggest developments from last week through graphics below.

6 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
85 medals at the Asian Games exposed Indias biggest sporting problem | The Hindu Editorial

India finished the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 85 medals, a decline from its record haul at Hangzhou 2023. While young athletes delivered several memorable performances, the overall tally fell short of expectations and exposed weaknesses in key individual sports.

6 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
How next-gen GST can power Indias journey to Viksit Bharat | FM Nirmala Sitharaman writes

In this column, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines the vision behind Next-Gen GST and explains how recent reforms are aimed at reducing tax burdens, simplifying compliance and supporting economic growth. She highlights rising GST collections, stronger business participation, growing consumer demand and the role of states in shaping the reform process.

6 Oct 2026 6:10 pm
Not part of INDIA bloc, BJD issues long clarification

The BJD participated in the Opposition parties protest march over the alleged arbitrary actions of CEC in connection with the SIR of electoral rolls and the deletion of the names of more than 13 crore voters across the country, says the regional party

6 Oct 2026 6:02 pm
India, six other countries express interest to host 2036 Olympics; to present Games projects in Nov.: IOC

The IOC keeping this schedule in view, said no other Interested Parties will be considered for 2036 after October 31

6 Oct 2026 4:37 pm
Cabinet approves proposal to set up Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority

The ITLA will prepare a long-term Transport Plan covering roads, railways, ports, civil aviation and urban mobility, and evaluate government infrastructure projects worth 500 crore or more

6 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
Vivo launches X Fold 6, V80, S2 FE, OriginOS 7 and its mixed reality headset in India

The Chinese smartphone player will be competing with Samsung, Google and now Apple in the foldable space with its third generation folding phone

6 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Congress, TMC, SP leaders stopped during INDIA bloc march to ECI

INDIA bloc MPs took to the streets in New Delhi on October 6, protesting against the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The march towards the ECI headquarters was stopped by security personnel, following which several Opposition leaders were detained.

6 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
IceCube neutrino observatory: The big, chill neutrino-spotter

Francis Halzen has been selected for Nobel Prize in Physics in 2026 for ideating the IceCube Neutrino Observatory

6 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
Physics Nobel 2026 goes to Francis Halzen for discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin

Francis Halzen has received the 2026 NobelPrize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin

6 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
Indias services sector growth touches three-month high in September on strong domestic demand: PMI

The HSBC India Services PMI rose to 55.2 in September from 54.1 in August, even as quarterly growth remained the weakest since early 2022

6 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Hope to have Made-in-India civilian aircraft in two years: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu says a joint venture could deliver Indias first indigenous civilian aircraft within two years, as the sectors order book crosses 1,600 aircraft

6 Oct 2026 2:36 pm
Choose short-duration crops in low-rainfall areas, Nellore agriculture officer tells farmers amid El Nio

Sow only when there is adequate rain and soil moisture, says District Agriculture Officer P. Satyavani, and plan paddy only after assessing water availability

6 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
Why India needs a smarter healthcare margin policy

MRP was designed as a ceiling to protect consumers. In healthcare, it can, however, also conceal how a price is built. India needs a differential profit and margin strategy

6 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
India, Switzerland sign key agreements on visas, defence and technology

India and Switzerland have signed five agreements covering migration, mobility, transport, research and technology. The new mobility partnership provides for multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years and renewable one-year student permits. The two countries also discussed expanding cooperation in defence, military exchanges, defence production and nuclear energy.

6 Oct 2026 2:16 pm
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav detained as INDIA bloc MPs marched from Parliament to the ECI HQ

Delhi Police detained SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on October 6, as INDIA bloc MPs marched from Parliament to the Election Commission HQ, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation.

6 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Privacy concerns put smart glasses under scrutiny as Norway seeks temporary ban

Norways government is proposing a temporary ban on AI glasses in certain public spaces

6 Oct 2026 9:44 am
'Reckless' AI firms can't control models, says whistleblower Jacob Coxon

We don't know how to prevent them from developing goals of their own, beyond their creators' control, Coxon explained

6 Oct 2026 9:30 am
The Nazi nuke: Werner Heisenberg was more off target than believed

Using nuclear archaeology, scientists have found that the Nobel laureate may have grossly overestimated his teams ability to build a nuclear weapon by 1945

6 Oct 2026 8:14 am
The Nobel-winning science of optogenetics: Explained

Optogenetics has fundamentally changed human perception of the incredible human brain and its functions

5 Oct 2026 11:47 pm
India vs West Indies first T20I: Windies could run India close in the shortest format

The host boasts of a power-packed batting line-up; Samson under the scanner; how the team management handles Sooryavanshi remains to be seen; the visitor gets a big boost with the return of Hetmyer, Powell, Shepherd and Akeal

5 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
West Indies spinner Hosein confident team will push India in the T20 series

The 33-year-old is set to play in his 100th T20I match, and the Trinidadian hoped he could continue for another five years

5 Oct 2026 7:22 pm
BJP, JD(S) renew alliance to fight upcoming polls together, says Yediyurappa

The alliance will face its first electoral test in the October 23 elections to four Legislative Council constituencies

5 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
After Amul row, Nandini milk parlours to come up in 30 locations outside metro stations and 90 other locations in GBA limits

Milk and paneer are two essential and daily commodities for people. Hence, locating parlours outside parks, metro stations, playgrounds, etc. will help people buy products as and when they need it, says an official of Karnataka Milk Federation

5 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
India, Switzerland identify areas of cooperation in defence, nuclear energy: PM Modi

India and Switzerland signed several agreements on October 5, 2026, including one on mobility that would see longer visa durations and student permits

5 Oct 2026 6:35 pm