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AI safety under scrutiny: Key incidents involving rogue agents

Recent incidents involving AI agents bypassing instructions and hacking external systems have raised fresh concerns over security vulnerabilities.

14 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
Haier eyes 30 to 35% festive growth this season, says CEO N S Satish

Haier has its domestic manufacturing in Pune and Greater Noida which supply to the nationwide network, with Pune serving as the primary hub for premium and large-capacity manufacturing

14 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
What is New York Citys Click to Cancelrule, and does India have asimilarpolicy?

It can feel effortless to sign up online for a gym membership, a grocery subscription, a mobile phone plan, or a magazine delivery. When one wants to cancel the same service, however, the process is often so convoluted and time-consuming that customers end up keeping a subscription theyd prefer to eliminate

14 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Indias trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026

Two-way trade between January and September was up 25.4% to $144.45 billion, while Indias imports from China continued to rise, up 23.3% to $125.19 billion

14 Oct 2026 11:43 am
OpenAI fires employee after finding recording device in conference room

The ChatGPT-maker noted that it used its models to understand the device and where it had come from

14 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Why Keralam has launched Indias first ecosystem Red List assessment

Kerala State Biodiversity Boards Red List Assessment of Ecosystems project aims to transform conservation efforts from isolated species preservation to proactive, landscape-wide management

14 Oct 2026 10:42 am
Deeply unfortunate: Sheikh Hasina on Bangladesh skipping India-hosted BRICS summit

Questioning Bangladesh PM Rahmans decision, Ms. Hasina said that a responsible government should open doors for the country, not close them

14 Oct 2026 10:05 am
Harmanpreet A leader who took India to uncharted terrains

She is someone who has enjoyed captaincy. And it was a job she did rather well. She transformed the team and mentored and backed the new kids

14 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Delaware jury awards Qualcomm $2 in damages, finds Arm breached license agreement

Arms shares were down more than 1% in afternoon trading

14 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi Arabian cities till Oct 17

While announcing cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah till October 17, Air India also said it was closely monitoring and assessing the developments in the region to resume safe operations

14 Oct 2026 7:12 am
U.S. State Secretary Rubio to visit India for energy talks next week; visit to Jamnagar on cards

Mr. Rubio will first visit Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and will then travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar

14 Oct 2026 5:48 am
India-U.S. ties and the hurdle of American unilateralism

Washington wants a subservient India, but New Delhi must draw the line

14 Oct 2026 1:25 am
Indias problem of overtreatment and overmedication

Unnecessary tests, prescriptions and procedures are part of the growing overtreatment problem

14 Oct 2026 1:23 am
Modi speaks to Carney, says India and Canada contribute to stable, prosperous world

The two Prime Ministers had a phone call as senior Canadian Ministers are in Delhi for talks; India steps up its middle power engagement

13 Oct 2026 11:41 pm
India asks its nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain calm and vigilant

Saudi Arabia has been facing a series of deadly drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure by Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels

13 Oct 2026 10:38 pm
Warner Music bets high on regional talent, technology, diversified revenue streams in India: Jay Mehta

The music company is looking to deepen its presence in regional markets, expand artist services, and use its global network to take Indian music to international audiences

13 Oct 2026 10:09 pm
MI5 chief says Iran targeting military sites, suspected plot at RAF Fairford 'not unique'

Ken McCallum, who leads the UK's domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country's Islamic authorities

13 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen stranded off Mamallapuram coast

Their boat had sustained critical hull damage, resulting in flooding of the machinery compartment

13 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Abhishek slams a century but Kerala not yet out of the woods

The openers maiden ton the highlight of day three even as the visitor struggles at 269 for six; Jharkhand will look to make the touring team bat again

13 Oct 2026 7:35 pm
CEC-SIR issue: Rahul Gandhi's plea not listed for hearing in Supreme Court as defects yet to be cured

As per the Supreme Court's website, the apex court registry had flagged 14 defects, including lack of a clear copy of the ID card of Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, a co-petitioner in the case

13 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
Union Minister L. Murugan resigns, wishes to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen BJP in State

In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, L. Murugan said it was the greatest honour of his life to serve Bharat Mata and Tamil Nadu under the formers leadership

13 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Ton-up Vihaan keeps Punjab in the hunt against Assam

With the second new ball just two overs old, Assam will walk out on the fourth morning with its tails up, hoping to find a crack in the nagging sixth-wicket partnership between Salil and Emanjot

13 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Jantar Mantar, the heartland of dissent in Delhi | In pictures

Following mass agitations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi Police formally de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue on October 12, 2026

13 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
Oppo unveils ColorOS 17, to debut with Find X10 series on Oct 22 in India

Oppo Find X10 series will feature Find X10 Pro Max and Find X10. They will have Hasselblad-tuned camera system, flat LTPO displays with refresh rates of up to 144 Hz and IP66, IP68 and IP69 ratings

13 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
Man stabs elder brother to death over alleged sexual abuse of his daughter

Following the murder, the accused surrenders at the Ambattur Industrial Estate police station

13 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
Tej Partap Singh is Southern Railways new Principal Chief Safety Officer

He was associated with thereal-time train information system for automatic train tracking using ISROs GSAT satellite

13 Oct 2026 6:23 pm
BJP women MPs meet President Murmu, seek Cong MP's suspension from Lok Sabha over JNU sexual misconduct

A delegation of 15 MPs met the President and requested her to ensure that the Congress MP, who continues to be a member of the Lok Sabha, was removed from the House

13 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
India needs more finance graduates, yet freshers are struggling to get hired

A finance professional starting out at a bank, MNC or GCC may be expected to analyse data, work with digital systems, communicate with business teams, interpret regulations, automate repetitive processes or use AI-enabled tools.

13 Oct 2026 4:40 pm
Top AI researchers demand action to prevent models going rogue

Leading U.S.-based AI firms have disclosed over recent months a series of incidents where models under development have escaped containment measures to access the internet and have gone on to hack websites

13 Oct 2026 3:54 pm
Go on a journey to the headwaters of the Manimala river

Organised by Roots&Roads, a cultural and heritage collective, the two-day trail explores the river across its tributaries

13 Oct 2026 3:27 pm
Indias formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero

Producing cement is highly carbon-intensive and releases large quantities of greenhouse gases as part of its heating and limestone calcination processes. Extracting limestone also destroys forests and fertile topsoil. But because cement is deeply entrenched in modern construction, the sector remains exceptionally hard to abate

13 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Kochi Corporation to survey public taps to curb water bills

Survey to identify unused and illegally installed public taps. Corporation to take steps to geo-tag and meter those currently in use

13 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Hanging by a thread, pigeon gets a lifeline from Fire and Rescue Services

The pigeons leg had become entangled in a thread beneath the parapet of a bakery building, leaving it suspended in the air with no way to free itself. Fire and rescue officer Mohammad Shafeeq used a harness and rope to descend towards the trapped bird and bring it to safety.

13 Oct 2026 11:44 am
2,200 personnel to secure India-West Indies T20 match at Hyderabads Uppal stadium on October 14

Around 40,000 spectators expected for the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m; police identified parking space for 8,000 vehicles and announce heavy-vehicle diversions around stadium

13 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Trump downplays claims that Russia, China are helping Iran, says he does not believe it

U.S. President Trump dismissed the claims in a Truth Social post, as China agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of U.S. coal in 2027 and 2028 following Xi Jinpings September visit

13 Oct 2026 11:31 am
Bryan Cranston remembers his sweet son in emotional tribute for Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte

Bryan Cranston reflects on his bond with Mitte, the actors journey from a teenage newcomer to a disability rights advocate, and their plans to meet shortly before his death.

13 Oct 2026 11:26 am
The baby who became the face of KSRTCs Airavat Club Class buses

Nearly two decades after a simple advertising photograph was taken, a sleeping baby in a stroller continues to travel across Karnataka and other neighboring States on KSRTCs luxury buses. Bengaluru-based commercial photographer Senthil Kumar Muruganandhan recalls how the memorable image came to life

13 Oct 2026 11:26 am
IAS officer booked for assault on police at bar and restaurant in Bengaluru

The IAS officer and three others have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police inspector and other police personnel, abusing them, and obstructing them from discharging their duty while inspecting a pub in Bengaluru

13 Oct 2026 11:21 am
What is the electoral roll cyber scam in which a 79-year-old Pune man lost 11.92 lakh?

The case raises questions about how banking credentials were compromised and whether personal information associated with electoral applications was obtained through phishing or other means

13 Oct 2026 11:18 am