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Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

The companys draft bill would let Washington block a models release if there is an imminent risk of killing more than 50 people or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judges approval

17 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
How does Teslas Roadster fly? | Explained

Elon Musk said the car has altitude control thrusters and main thrusters in the rear and can basically fly like a rocket and do rolls and crazy gymnastics.

17 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Meta denies accusation of anti-Lula political bias in Brazil after electoral court ruling

Tech giant Meta has denied accusations it has acted with political bias during Brazils presidential campaign

17 Oct 2026 10:27 am
Safe landing a revamped Tesla Roadster | Explained

The revamped Tesla Roadster showcased the ability to drive up vertical walls and fly briefly with cold-gas thrusters, indicating how Elon Musks Tesla and SpaceX companies are converging. But the concept is far from reaching customers

17 Oct 2026 9:53 am
Lupin launches fixed dose triple combo inhaler for COPD in India

The product is an important addition to Lupins respiratory portfolio.

17 Oct 2026 2:01 am
Iceland courts India for geothermal, CCUS, carbon-to-stone technologies

According to Jhann Pll Jhannsson, Icelands Minister for the Energy, Environment and Climate the regulatory in India would not be a challenge and can be overcome.

17 Oct 2026 12:35 am
IND vs WI first T20I: Shreyas makes it a cakewalk for India

The skipper smashes his maiden T20I century as the Men in Blue romp home with 32 balls to spare

17 Oct 2026 12:30 am
Iran's military says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman

Tehran had said non-compliant vessels in the zone would face sanctions, without explicitly threatening military action against them.

16 Oct 2026 10:30 pm
Indias crude imports rise 7% in September, bill surges 47%

Net spend on oil and gas imports increased about 40% to $13.4 billion.

16 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
India, Europe must build a technology superhighway for mobility: NASSCOM

As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and AI-enabled, competitiveness will depend on how well we integrate capabilities across software, electronics, semiconductors, batteries, cybersecurity and validation

16 Oct 2026 9:55 pm
Watch: SIR row: Triranga rally underway; police detain CJPs Dipke, Neha Bora |Above the Fold| Oct 16, 2026

Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora detained ahead of the CJPs planned Tricolour March, as protesters in Chennai raise concerns about voting rights and restrictions on dissent.

16 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
Complete Sivakasi-Thiruthangal flyover without delay, Minister tells officials

Minister for Industries Keerthana holds review meeting and the visits the project site, along with top officials of Virudhunagar district to check the progress of work

16 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched a major offensive against government forces on September 23

16 Oct 2026 9:41 pm
Mphasis extends Social Security Scotland deal in 35.4 million contract

The contract extension strengthens Mphasis presence in the public-sector technology services market in Europe, while deepening its role in supporting large-scale digital platforms that underpin essential citizen services.

16 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
N. Sakthan Deputy Leader of Congress in Keralam Assembly, Mathew Kuzhalnadan party Chief Whip

M. Vincent was elected secretary, and T.J. Vinod was elected treasurer

16 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
Assam Bhavan in Bengaluru to strengthen Karnataka-Assam ties: Himanta Biswa Sarma

The construction of Assam Bhavan began in 2016 but was stalled due to certain issues involving the Karnataka governments Revenue Department.

16 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Watch: Is India being singled out over its handling of protests? | Worldview

India faces international criticism over its handling of protests, with the UN and human rights groups raising concerns over detentions and restrictions on peaceful demonstrations. New Delhi calls it interference in its internal affairs. In this episode of Worldview, we examine the global response and ask whether India is facing double standards or democratic accountability.

16 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
Kumaraswamy damaging stature of office he holds, says Priyank Kharge

Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on Friday, Mr. Kharge said Mr. Kumaraswamy had little work in Delhi and was unable to find leadership opportunities in Karnataka.

16 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
YSRCP leaders violated SEC rules in Punganur, says Annamayya SP Dheeraj

Member of Parliament Midhun Reddy, along with around 100 followers and party workers, reached the Punganur Municipality, breaching the security barricades and gates, he says

16 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
Differences crop up in Congress over Keralam governments 'soft approach' in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquiry. He says the observations of the HC have proved that the State govt.s stance was wrong. Senior leaders say a hasty FIRwould have enabled the LDF to level allegations of a deal with the BJP

16 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
Protesters gather in Mumbai for CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga ; demand CEC resignation, release of detained activists

Amol Asulkar, coordinator of Citizens for Justice and Peace, says the demonstration was organised in solidarity with the protesters in New Delhi.

16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm
Tamil research centre to be launched in Mylapore on October 20

The centre would have four divisions focusing on Tamil intellectual traditions, research, and outreach, an academic e-journal, and a library of rare books and documents

16 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
AGRICON 2026 highlights new opportunities in agricultural entrepreneurship and technology

Held under the theme Where Agriculture Meets Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, it focused on transforming agriculture into a more profitable, technology-driven and sustainable enterprise through innovation, value addition, mechanisation and investment.

16 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
Kerala HC disposes of petition seeking Vigilance inquiry into appointment of bodybuilders to police force

Petitioner K.M. Shajahan alleges irregularities in the appointments during the previous governments term; government is re-examining the Cabinet decision to appoint the two bodybuilders, court told

16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Jolly trip turns tragic as five women drown in Gollapalli Reservoir in A.P.s Penukonda

The victims, residents of Dargah Peta in Penukonda town, belonged to three families

16 Oct 2026 9:10 pm