AIIMS-Delhi performs India's first open foetal surgery to repair severe spinal defect

‘I don’t pay tax so Egypt, Pakistan get bombs and tanks’: Abdul El-Sayed

Asked whether Democrats needed to reach a consensus on US support for Israel, Abdul El-Sayed said public opinion was already clear on the matter.

Trump desperate for business with putin? NATO ally Poland’s tusk exposes rift over Ukraine talks

Is Washington putting business interests ahead of Europe’s security? Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has raised concerns over the Trump administration’s approach to negotiations aimed at ending the Russia–Ukraine war. Tusk says Poland was not welcome at the US-organised negotiating table and warns that American diplomatic objectives may differ from Europe’s priorities. His remarks come amid reports that Washington and Moscow have discussed broader security arrangements and potential economic cooperation. European leaders fear decisions affecting their continent could be made without their participation. Is a growing US–Europe divide emerging over how to deal with Vladimir Putin? 

AI can help us solve problems, but a rogue AI can be a very dangerous thing: Joseph Stiglitz | HTLS

“AI systems do go along with human misbehaviours,” warns UC Berkeley Professor and AI safety expert Stuart Russell at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026. Russell raises concerns about understanding and controlling AI systems, citing their potential misuse for cyberattacks. Economist Joseph E. Stiglitz also questions how artificial intelligence is promoted, highlighting the stark contrast between promises of breakthroughs such as a cure for cancer and warnings of existential danger. 

Trump administration warns of more H-1B, PERM suspensions for universities, companies

The Labor Department’s inspector general says further suspensions from PERM and H-1B programs are expected as investigators probe alleged fraud.

Delhi court denies bail to 2 men in 2023 Parliament security breach case

A Delhi court has denied bail to two men in the 2023 Parliament security breach case, citing the threat their actions posed to national security.

Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma reacts as Musk backs petition to bring Jensen Huang back as Nvidia CEO

Elon Musk says he would sign a petition to bring Jensen Huang back as Nvidia CEO, drawing a response from Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

AI that learns from humans is picking up our survival instinct, says Stuart Russell at HTLS

That instinct, Russell said, would give AI systems a reason to take pre-emptive action against people if they faced a general threat.

Gurugram Police takes note after resident shares dashcam videos of Diwali night car chase

The X user shared dashcam and CCTV footage allegedly showing a chase on Diwali night in Gurugram, which went viral.

‘AI bubble will break and have very big consequences’: Joseph Stiglitz

“The AI bubble is not sustainable,” warns economist Joseph E. Stiglitz at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026. He argues that the bubble will burst, with significant consequences linked to the US economy and its push for large data centres. Stiglitz also discusses competition among OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepSeek, saying some American companies are using lower-cost Chinese AI models to train their own systems. His remarks raise questions about the sustainability of the AI boom and the economics driving the industry. 