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Musk, Altman Back Calls to Slow Down AI Development Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have supported Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to slow the development of advanced AI systems. Amodei warned that increasingly powerful models could become difficult to control and pose serious cybersecurity and societal risks. He urged AI companies to strengthen independent safety evaluations, industry cooperation and international oversight before advancing further.

British MP raises case of UK-based Indian academic missing after Nepal floods FCDO says it cannot assist as man holds Indian, not British, passport UK MP Ian Lavery raised the case in Parliament of Anirban Bhattacharyya, an Indian academic living in Britain for over 60 years, missing since Nepal’s Aug 26 floods. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) told the family it cannot provide direct help because he holds an Indian passport, not a British one. Bhattacharyya, a resident of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, was caught in the devastating Nepal floods, sparking a manhunt and growing concern among constituents. Lavery questioned why long-term UK residents without British citizenship are denied consular support in such emergencies, calling the stance unacceptable. The case has ignited debate over consular protection rules for PIOs and long-settled migrants facing disasters abroad.

Bharat After 2014 Internet Users (2014): 25.15 Crore Internet Users (2026): 109.2+ Crore Cost of Mobile Data: Dropped from ₹308/GB in 2014 down to ₹7.51/GB in 2026.

New research suggests humans started losing languages earlier than previously assumed, in the imperial age of globalisation. India today has over 40 critically endangered languages. Now that memes are becoming universal ideograms, we may be going back to an earlier mode of communication.

India has become the world's fourth-largest holder of foreign exchange reserves, reaching a record $785.7 billion and overtaking Russia. Russia's international reserves stood at approx $753.5 billion. India now trails only China $3,438.3 bn, Japan $1,207.5 bn, and Switzerland $1,095.4 bn, globally.

Russia has offered India its Ivolga FG high-speed train, capable of reaching 360 km/h, carrying 642 passengers across 8 coaches, with a 30-year lifespan and 80% local content.

Where is your Supreme Leader and how is he? ''Thank God our Supreme Leader is alive and doing his work.. because they can't find out where he is, so all kinds of speculations are being spread.. They kill whoever they want and then claim that he was a terrorist..'' ~ Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Anthropic Foils Apparent Houthi Attempt to Develop Missiles Using AI Anthropic has revealed that users in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen allegedly used its Claude AI chatbot to develop guidance and navigation software for rockets and ballistic missiles. The group reportedly conducted a failed rocket test before seeking further AI assistance. Anthropic later banned the accounts and shared information with relevant authorities, highlighting growing concerns over AI misuse in warfare.

"My preference is for less distortion of the price of money. It is important to allow markets to give their natural signal. The RBI’s ₹8.8 lakh crore of bond purchases in FY26 helped lower long-term yields substantially. There were valid monetary-policy and liquidity objectives behind those interventions, but such large interventions also affect savings allocation, capital flows and the currency. Over time, I would prefer greater market determination of interest rates, combined with a tax regime that does not disadvantage fixed-income savings, while keeping rates low for our borrowers. That would address the underlying distortions more." -Ananth Narayan Gopalakrishnan, Former SEBI Whole Time member

J&K CM pitches valley as film-friendly destination at Bengaluru meet Omar Abdullah assures full support, incentives and smoother permissions for productions Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met leading producers and production houses in Bengaluru to promote Jammu & Kashmir as a prime film location. He highlighted J&K’s diverse landscapes—from snow-clad peaks to serene valleys—and cultural heritage as ideal backdrops for cinema. The government has introduced streamlined permissions, logistical support and incentives to make filming in J&K easier and more attractive. Abdullah underlined cinema’s role in boosting tourism, noting that films shot in the region can drive visibility, travel and local economic opportunities. The outreach forms part of J&K’s focused engagement with South India’s film and tourism stakeholders to build long-term creative partnerships. From reels to real growth: J&K bets on cinema to fuel tourism and jobs.

Indian Paratroopers Join US, Japan & France in Major Indo-Pacific Airborne War Games 40 Indian paratroopers participated in Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2026 in Indonesia. Indian paratroopers trained alongside forces from the US, Japan, France and Indonesia in a static-line parachute exercise. The jumps were conducted from around 1,200 feet over the Baturaja landing area in South Sumatra. Indian, US, New Zealand and Indonesian troops also took part in a Special Operations Forces live-fire drill at Martapura. The exercise involved 4,743 personnel from 21 countries, across 12 training modules. The broader objective was to improve operational readiness, interoperability and coordination among participating militaries.

India to Get Major New DRDO Missile Testing Range in West Bengal India is set to get a new weapon and missile testing range at Junput, in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. The proposed facility will complement DRDO’s existing Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. Junput is located roughly 70 km along the Bay of Bengal from Chandipur and is expected to help share the testing workload. DRDO had proposed the project in April 2024, but land allocation reportedly stalled under the previous state government. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's government had earlier not responded to the proposal, according to the report CM Suvendu Adhikari later said the state had approved the project.

UP ATS Arrests 19-Year-Old in Azamgarh Over Alleged AQIS Radicalisation Network The Uttar Pradesh (ATS) arrested a 19-year-old man, Mohammad Nabeel, from Azamgarh on Saturday. ATS alleges that Nabeel was promoting the ideology of AQ through social-media platforms. Investigators reportedly found material on his mobile phone that allegedly promoted AQ ideology and extremist propaganda. ATS alleges Nabeel created a WhatsApp group and referred to its members as mujahids. Investigators reportedly found members using coded references while discussing extremist activities. According to ATS, Nabeel allegedly shared extremist literature and propaganda linked to AQ figures and encouraged members to read it. ATS also alleges that he was attempting to radicalise and recruit young people into online groups. Intelligence inputs reportedly indicated that some individuals in the online groups were from Jammu & Kashmir and abroad.

Rafale F5: France Fast-Tracks Next-Gen Upgrade as India Eyes 114 Jets France is accelerating the Rafale F5 programme, with preparatory contracts reportedly awarded to Dassault Aviation, Thales, Safran and MBDA. Development is expected to formally begin by the end of 2026. RBE2-XG radar: The F5 is expected to receive a new GaN-based AESA radar, offering improved detection, greater power and better performance against low-observable targets. Electronic warfare: The SPECTRA suite is planned for a major redesign with a more digital architecture, improving threat detection and electronic countermeasures. AI & collaborative combat: Greater onboard computing and improved networking are intended to allow sensors and aircraft to work together more effectively, reducing pilot workload. New data link: A new Inter-Vehicle Data Link (IVDL) is planned to provide high-speed, jam-resistant communications between aircraft.

Taking a resolute and major decision related to her party, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said she stopped the entry of her two nephews, Akash and Ishan, into the party organisation, saying they would not be given political posts in the party ever. “Even their children will also not be given any posts in the future. If my brother Anand Kumar needs a party member to assist him, he can seek help from his only daughter, Deepika Anand,” said the BSP chief in a long X post. Mayawati reiterated that, like party founder president Kanshi Ram, she would also remain firmly opposed to dynastic politics.

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat resigns from two Congress posts after the ED seizes cash, gold, and luxury watches from his PA's residence in connection with the 2016 UKSSSC recruitment scam.