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Trump says very negative forces raising exaggerated concerns over AI

Were leading China in AI; were the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins, said Donald Trump

13 Sep 2026 11:30 pm
India steps up Africa outreach as Modi holds talks with leaders from the continent

New Delhi restarts discussion on next India-Africa Forum Summit on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit

13 Sep 2026 11:20 pm
Russia strikes Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train: Ukraine, Poland

The strike, just two kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Polish border, came days after U.S. envoys visited Kyiv and Moscow, hoping to revive Washington-led talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II

13 Sep 2026 11:18 pm
There is no such thing as a UN map with borders: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

Days earlier India had noted anomalies in a map used by the UN during the Correct the Map resolution

13 Sep 2026 11:07 pm
Nearly 86,000 flee fighting in Yemen: UN

Displacement in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country, has now reached 85,818 people, the International Organization for Migration said in a statement

13 Sep 2026 10:58 pm
Malaysian PM sings Kishore Kumar song, wins hearts online

In a social media clip that has garnered over a million views and widely shared, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is seen singing to a piano tune being played by an accompanist

13 Sep 2026 10:57 pm
It was good conversation, we agreed to put past behind us: Pezeshkian on meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

We also had discussions with the Presidents of Russia and China, which were mostly brief exchanges; a promising outlook for the expansion of economic cooperation is taking shape, said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

13 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
There is no such thing as a UN map with borders: Guterres

India has written to the UN, objecting to anomalies in the depiction of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin in a map used during the consultation process for the Correct the Map resolution, passed by the UN General Assembly

13 Sep 2026 10:30 pm
Putin seeks BRICS grain trade, insurance to fight curbs

Russian President pitches for setting up a dedicated platform for economic growth with the BRICS, says the global stature of BRICS is rising as it has been focusing on charting an independent course

13 Sep 2026 9:53 pm
Trump reiterates that he sees Iran war ending after U.S. midterm elections

Gasolines going to drop like a rock, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters

13 Sep 2026 8:09 pm
Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

As per the duty to protect families and children given to the state by the constitution, no criminal organisation, abuse network or illegal activity which targets children, youths or families will be tolerated, said Justice Minister Akin Gurlek

13 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says Guterres

Mr. Guterres, in Delhi for BRICS Summit, commends Indias efforts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, clarifies map controversy

13 Sep 2026 7:23 pm
China outlines AI, smart manufacturing vision for BRICS

China has proposed establishing a BRICS special economic zone partnership, under which countries can set up an intelligent portal, coordinate policies, and build a new frontier for open development

13 Sep 2026 6:36 pm
Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza, medics say

The strike in the Tel Al-Hawa neighbourhood in western Gaza City left the vehicle mangled, according to footage circulated on social media

13 Sep 2026 4:49 pm
World without rules is like crossroads without traffic lights: Chinese President Xi

He called upon the leaders of the grouping to work towards writing a ew chapter of strength through unity for the Global South

13 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government

But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, who has trailed in opinion polls throughout his four years in office, has been catching up in the final weeks of campaigning, with rival Magdalena Andersson and her Social Democrats losing ground

13 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Al-Mokha is not a storm in a coffee cup

The Red Sea port lent its name to mocha and its where coffee trade started

13 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Is the United Nations broken?Antonio Guterres on reforming the world body | The Hindu Exclusive

In an exclusive interview to The Hindu on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the UNSG, who demits office at the end of the year weighed in on a number of issues, including UN reform, the election for his successor, the latest developments in the West Asia war, Israels war in Gaza, Indias efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the latest controversy of a new UN resolution on the world map.

13 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities say

Some remains were found clustered together in parts of the vessel, while others were scattered across different areas of the ship, said forensic specialist Richard Allan Mangalip

13 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers

According to the project manager, the powerhouse is about 60 metres further down the tunnel. The rescue teams were to continue working through the night to reach it, says Indias Ambassador to Nepal

13 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
The Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres

Mr. Guterres, in Delhi for BRICS Summit, commends Indias efforts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, clarifies map controversy

13 Sep 2026 12:26 pm
Obama voices caution on AI, urges Democrats to tackle it: reports

He also called for candidates in the 2028 presidential race to make AI one of their central agendas, with a very clear plan to tackle the surrounding safety and economic concerns

13 Sep 2026 12:01 pm
'Second life': Nepal tunnel survivor recalls ordeal

Mr. Sah was among hundreds of workers at a series of hydropower projects hit by the catastrophic August 26 flood

13 Sep 2026 11:46 am
An Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz, one person killed, Iran's state media say

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations separately reported that a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details

13 Sep 2026 11:45 am
OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

A growing number of global companies, including HSBC, Amazon, Standard Chartered and CBA have announced some jobs within their companies were being replaced by AI

13 Sep 2026 11:42 am
Russia imports record fuel from India as Ukraine strikes hit refineries

The shipments underscore the impact of a sustained Ukrainian drone campaign against Russia's oil refineries and energy infrastructure

13 Sep 2026 11:00 am
OpenAI's Altman won't do IPO this year, calls AI extinction risk 'unacceptable'

The comments come as more U.S. lawmakers urge new rules to govern AI systems

13 Sep 2026 10:52 am
Myanmar government revokes status, seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun

According to a statement issued by state media, the government said Kyaw Moe Tun was dismissed from the civil service on February 27, 2021, for failing to follow instructions

13 Sep 2026 10:10 am
Kolkatas Bonedi Bari Durga Pujas stick to non-veg; reject Bageshwar Babas veg only push

Since the self-styled godmans diktat over non-veg food during Durga Pujas, Bengal has seen many heated political and social debates over the issue

13 Sep 2026 10:02 am
Vinayak Chavithi in Visakhapatnam: Unique Ganesha idols to see this year

From shells and seeds to dates and bangles, Visakhapatnams Ganeshas take creative forms this year

13 Sep 2026 10:01 am
Super Mario to the rescue!

On this day in 1985, a little plumber in overalls and a signature red shirt and hat stepped into the video game market and changed the game forever.

13 Sep 2026 9:49 am
PCOS name change to PMOS to lead to a holistic approach, involve more disciplines: Prof. Terhi Piltonen

Professor Terhi Piltonen on why PCOS is being renamed PMOS and what the change could mean for how the condition is diagnosed and treated

13 Sep 2026 9:37 am
M.P. hooch tragedy: Wanted accused caught after brief encounter in Sagar

The 21-year-old accused, Shivanjay Rajput, who was carrying a bounty of 30,000, suffered a gunshot wound to his leg during the face-off

13 Sep 2026 9:35 am
Why is NCPCR investigating Meta, Instagram?

Under what powers can the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights summon social media platforms and other companies?

13 Sep 2026 9:27 am
BRICS leaders voice concern over growing risks of nuclear conflict

In the New Delhi Declaration , the leaders also expressed concerns over the growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict.

13 Sep 2026 9:26 am
BRICS 2026 beyond the Declaration: An Indian feast, Bollywood tunes by the Malaysian PM, and more

With the diplomatic hurdles cleared early in the evening, the BRICS cohort returned to the decked-out Bharat Mandapam at night for the gala dinner

13 Sep 2026 8:56 am
Indonesia passenger vessel with 243 people reportedmissing, agency says

Vessel travelling from the East Java city of Surabaya to the South Kalimantan city of Banjarmasin

13 Sep 2026 8:55 am
U.P. top Shia leader pushes for stronger India-Iran ties in meeting with President Pezeshkian

India and Iran are two ancient civilisations with centuries-old cultural, intellectual, spiritual and trade relations. He stressed the need to further expand cooperation between the two countries in education, trade, culture, science, technology, connectivity and energy, Mr. Abbas told The Hindu

13 Sep 2026 8:31 am
Review | 5 Stories, Konkani and Kannada anthologies raise the bar for Indian translations

The translators bend English to the rhythms of Indian languages in these short story collections

13 Sep 2026 8:19 am
Had West Bengal not been created, we would have suffered fate of Chinmoy Das of Bangladesh, says Suvendu Adhikari

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari targeted both the Left Front and Trinamool Congress government, accusing them of destroying the cultural traditions of Bengali Hindus in the State, and promised to restore the religious and cultural traditions

13 Sep 2026 8:18 am
Chile arrests 284 in protests condemning Pinochet dictatorship

This year was the first since the end of Pinochet's brutal 1973-1990 rule that Chile did not hold any official events marking the era that left deep scars on the South American nation

13 Sep 2026 8:02 am
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Global leaders express concern about 'growing risks' of nuclear danger and conflict

The summit, attended by a galaxy of world leaders, assumed greater significance as it unfolded against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical headwinds

13 Sep 2026 7:39 am
800 child labourers, 503 from Bengaluru alone, rescued in two-hour crackdown across Karnataka

In a Statewide crackdown on child labour on Saturday, police teams and Labour Department officials inspected 16,951 premises across Karnataka and rescued 800 children, all in a matter of two hours, with Bengaluru city alone accounting for 63% of the rescues, at 503

13 Sep 2026 7:08 am
Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be fantastic

President Donald Trump has touched a political nerve by saying a unified Ireland would be fantastic.

13 Sep 2026 6:54 am
One dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu

The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail on September 11 with more than 40 passengers and crew from the island of Santo to Ambae island in very rough seas, but did not arrive

13 Sep 2026 6:30 am
West Bengal professors oppose Govt.s inter-university transfer Bill, call it an attack on education

WBCUTA says arbitrary transfers will weaken universities already facing severe faculty shortages, vows to first write to the Governor, who is also the Cancellor of Universities, and make an appeal

13 Sep 2026 5:55 am
Besant Nagars golden dog safe and glowing still

The street dog went missing recently, sparking off an outpouring of concern and fears that it might have been stolen. And then there was a collective sigh of relief in Chennai as word finally got around that the dog is undergoing treatment for an injury at sculpture brand Silaiis work station in Tambaram

13 Sep 2026 5:03 am
Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to claim first U.S. Open crown

An ankle injury had threatened to derail Rybakina's campaign even before the tournament started, but the 27-year-old shrugged off those concerns to add the U.S. Open title to her Australian Open triumph this year

13 Sep 2026 4:36 am