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Pope Leo XIV: AI doom fears are not fake news

The first U.S. pope, who has warned of the dangers of AI throughout his 16-month papacy, also directly criticized technology CEOs who argued there should be no guardrails on the technology.

29 Sep 2026 8:21 am
Trump unveils Essars new steel plant in Iowa

Mesabi Metallics is building the plant with the aim of starting production by 2030, a White House official said.

29 Sep 2026 7:50 am
SCO national coordinators meeting begins in Pakistan; India among participants

The delegation from India, a key member of the SCO, is being led by its National Coordinator Alok Dimri

29 Sep 2026 7:24 am
FBI puts gangster Goldy Brar on 10 most wanted list with $1 million reward

The probe agency warned that Goldy Brar should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk

29 Sep 2026 6:45 am
OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns

The news comes one day before the AI giant hosts its annual developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, where the company is expected to make several announcements

29 Sep 2026 6:28 am
Asian Games 2026 LIVE: Team India faces packed schedule after bagging 8 medals yesterday

India is in the 12th spot in the medal tally with four gold, 18 silver, and 20 bronze at the end of day 10

29 Sep 2026 4:57 am
U.S., Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

Irans seven-day plan envisages an end to all hostilities in Iran and Lebanon, the unfreezing of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets, an end to sanctions on Iranian oil and the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports.

29 Sep 2026 4:51 am
U.S. prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry

The newly-released details of the alleged incident have fuelled allegations that the university was too lenient and reignited a debate over sexual assault on U.S. campuses

29 Sep 2026 3:14 am
Tackling food loss and waste Indias opportunity

Cutting food losses can strengthen food security, conserve resources and advance climate goals

28 Sep 2026 11:52 pm
BJP accuses Opposition leaders of conspiring to derail Indias progress

Nadda says the BJP is committed to the welfare of the poorest and the most marginalised persons in society and nation-building

28 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at U.K. airbase used by U.S.

Tehran's denial, issued via its embassy in London, followed widespread U.K. media reports that police were probing possible Iranian links to the security scare early Sunday at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford base

28 Sep 2026 11:13 pm
Why Israel banned Arab parties ahead of polls

Recent polls by media outlets have suggested that neither Mr. Netanyahus coalition nor the Zionist opposition bloc will be able to secure 61 seats required for parliamentary majority in the 120-member Knesset and projected that the Arab parties could win up to 12 seats

28 Sep 2026 10:52 pm
Airstrike near market in Myanmars Rakhine state kills 33 people

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1, 2021, triggering widespread opposition

28 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
U.S. and China release $60 billion nonsensitive product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting

The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015

28 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Iran supreme leader says U.S. will be forced out of West Asia: state TV

Today, having suffered painful blows at the hands of valiant fighters and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemies] do not venture beyond the Arabian Sea, Mojtaba Khamenei said in the written statement attributed to him

28 Sep 2026 9:16 pm
90,460 graduates registered to vote in Karnataka West Graduates Constituency

The Election Commission of India announced the election schedule on September 22, following which the Model Code of Conduct came into force for political parties and candidates

28 Sep 2026 8:22 pm
Bihar Legislative Council Chairperson resigns, NDA ally JD(U) may bag the post

Incumbent Deputy Chairperson Ram Bachan Rai is likely to be the next Chairperson of the State Legislative Council

28 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
India, Kazakhstan to hold joint counter-terrorism exercise KAZIND from September 28

60-member Indian contingent to participate in ninth edition of joint military drill in Kazakhstan

28 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
Asian Games 2026: There was confusion, says Rahi on technical and scoring issues

I have never shot so out of target in my life, not even when I first started shooting; it is very difficult to believe and accept, especially when your score is also counted for the team score, said Rahi Sarnobat

28 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
From KYC to AI models: Is India losing its digital sovereignty? | In Focus Podcast

V. Anand and Srinath Sridharan explore how AI is reshaping questions of privacy, identity, freedom and national sovereignty.

28 Sep 2026 5:58 pm
Pope Leo XIV urges Europeans to welcome migrants

The Pope also made veiled references to his opposition to abortion and the assisted dying, asking people to love life at every moment of life and to fight for life

28 Sep 2026 5:56 pm
Trump asked Chinas president Xi if he wanted to buy U.S. arms while defending Taiwan sale, says envoy

The U.S. ambassador to China says President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States

28 Sep 2026 3:21 pm
Muttil tree-felling case: circumstances leading to ex-Chief Secretary A. Jayathilaks order under scrutiny, says Forest Minister

Minister says circumstances, including the possibility of a conspiracy, were particularly significant as officials from Revenue and Forest departments had reportedly raised concerns

28 Sep 2026 2:02 pm
Dont allow MMDR Act to be implemented in Odisha, Naveen Patnaik calls for united fight

The former CM said he would fight for Odishas rights till his last breath while BJD cadres called for halting mineral transportation from mines till MMDR Amendment Act is not rolled back

28 Sep 2026 1:57 pm
U.K. police question five men held near air base used by U.S. to strike Iran

Counterterrorism officers are leading the investigation near the Fairford air base, with a source saying an Iranian-linked motive is considered most likely.

28 Sep 2026 1:46 pm
5paisa Brings AI-First Trading to the World Stage at Global Fintech Fest 2026

5paisa Brings AI-First Trading to the World Stage at Global Fintech Fest 2026

28 Sep 2026 1:44 pm
BMTC to install ADAS technology in 50 buses in Bengaluru to improve safety, prevent accidents

According to officials, the proposed system is aimed at improving passenger and road safety by monitoring driver alertness and behaviour, and providing real-time warnings for various safety risks

28 Sep 2026 1:44 pm
Floods cost Andhras Srikakulam about 150 crore; water still stands in Allinas paddy fields

Collector says crops can be saved on scientists advice and reservoirs will last till March; farmers in low-lying villages ask for the Nagavalis water to be drained

28 Sep 2026 1:43 pm
Fab Capital, a debt financing and capital solutions platform for Indian businesses, facilitated over 40 crore in monthly debt financing via its lender network, marking its growing footprint

Fab Capital, a debt financing and capital solutions platform for Indian businesses, facilitated over 40 crore in monthly debt financing via its lender network, marking its growing footprint

28 Sep 2026 1:43 pm
Bank strike: Why has UFBU deferred it and not called it off?

The United Forum of Bank Unions decided to defer the proposed three-day bank strike following progress in discussions with the IBA

28 Sep 2026 1:42 pm
Ujjain Shahi Masjid demolition row: Protesters clash with police, tear gas fired

Tension erupted in Ujjain over the removal of a portion of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project ahead of Simhastha 2028. Police used tear gas after stone-pelting was reported during the protest. Officials said the situation was later brought under control and that the affected portion of the mosque was being removed by the mosque committee itself.

28 Sep 2026 1:41 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam at Madurai

The scheme, one of the poll promises of the ruling TVK, envisages gifting a one-gram gold ring to all newborn babies delivered in Tamil Nadus government hospitals on or after June 22, (Mr. Vijays birthday).

28 Sep 2026 1:37 pm
Supreme Court urges West Bengal Assembly Speaker to decide disqualification petitions within October 8

The court had suggested three months to be a reasonable time unless exceptional circumstances exist

28 Sep 2026 1:33 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay declares open renovated Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai

The renovation work was carried out at a total cost of 10.25 crore by the Heritage Wing of the Public Works Department

28 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Kerala Police directed to tighten CMs security at public events, deploy plainclothes personnel

Intelligence wing flags security risks posed by uncontrolled crowds, including mediapersons, who approach Chief Minister

28 Sep 2026 1:30 pm
Ruckus in J&K Assembly over Statehood resolution

Terming the reference to autonomy and special status in the resolution was an insult to the Constitution, BJP members tore business papers and conducted mock proceedings

28 Sep 2026 1:26 pm
Calcutta HC single bench recuses itself from hearing four applications of 'sand mafioso' Tulu Mondal

Releasing the matters from his court, Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya directed that those be placed before the Chief Justice for appropriate orders

28 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
Protests in Ujjain over demolition of portion of mosque for road-widening project

Protestors clashed with police over plans to demolish part of the Shahi Masjid for road-widening project ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh

28 Sep 2026 1:17 pm