NITI Aayog’s Debjani Ghosh argues AI concerns stem from human error, not AI being ‘out of control’. She calls for a planned pause to strengthen human capability and set guardrails, rather than just slowing down AI development. Focus on Human Capability and Guardrails Recent concerns around OpenAI agents should not be seen as proof that … Read more
Houthi rebels are advancing on strategic government-held areas in Yemen, including the oil-rich province of Marib. This has intensified the conflict, putting pressure on Saudi Arabia and raising concerns of a wider escalation in West Asia. The conflict in West Asia is simmering again, with fighting intensifying in Yemen as Houthi rebels advance towards Saudi-backed … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings on Hindi Diwas, stating that India’s linguistic diversity is its greatest strength. He highlighted Hindi’s role in connecting different sections of society and strengthening the spirit of ‘unity in diversity’. Linguistic Diversity is India’s Greatest Strength: Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended greetings on … Read more
14 Image Credit : Asianet News The film that came silently and created history Before its release, hardly anyone knew about ‘Hanuman Ansh’, a film based on Neem Karoli Baba’s life. But it quietly created history. The film team did very little promotion. Instead, the audience did all the talking. People treated theatres like temples, … Read more
A viral deepfake showing Keralam CM VD Satheesan dancing prompted him to question if India’s laws can handle AI’s rapid evolution, particularly concerning intellectual property, copyright, and the unauthorised use of a person’s likeness. A viral deepfake that showed Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan dancing so convincingly that he joked he was “dancing better than … Read more
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus linked the BRICS summit’s four themes—resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability—directly to health. He urged leaders to strengthen preparedness, direct innovation, and ensure political commitment. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday urged health cooperation, innovation, resilience and sustainable health financing, saying the four themes of the BRICS … Read more
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh announced that illegal madrasas will not be allowed to function, emphasizing that only institutions with government permission can operate. He said the govt will resolve this 20-year-old issue of concern. West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday said that illegal operations of madrasas will not be allowed and that only … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as a diplomatic win for India under PM Modi’s leadership, highlighting the New Delhi Declaration 2026 and the focus on the Global South as key achievements. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday lauded the conclusion of the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s chairship … Read more
Fuel prices in India stayed unchanged on September 14 across major metros, offering stability to motorists even as international crude markets remain unsettled due to supply disruptions. Petrol and diesel prices across India remained stable on Monday, September 14, with no major revisions reported in key metro cities. Motorists continue to pay the same rates … Read more
Cheetah Chrome, the iconic guitarist of the punk rock band Dead Boys, has died at 71. His bandmates confirmed the news, paying tribute to him as an ‘architect of the punk rock movement’ and a ‘one-man hurricane’ with feral guitar riffs. Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the … Read more