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Rogue AI's escape routes & debate about how close it is to human intelligence

Published on Aug 8, 2026 11:42 IST

Frontier AI models from at least four companies either escaped the sealed environments they were being tested in, or were caught acting on the internet.

'US umbrella no longer enough': Unpacking the Saudi, Turkey, Pak defence pact

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left), Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting in Mecca.

Published on Aug 8, 2026 07:22 IST

Scientists got a lettuce to make meat protein: Its science & why it matters

Myoglobin is the molecule that plant-based meats have struggled hardest to replicate.

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 13:18 IST

Post-facto green nod: How the law evolved and where it stands now

The Supreme Court affirmed in its July 29 ruling that the country's environmental law, which lays down prior environmental clearance as the norm, cannot be bypassed by an executive order.

Published on Aug 7, 2026 09:47 IST

Deal made 4 decades ago, appeal dismissed now: SC closes curtain on Bofors

The Bofors howitzers had their moment of glory when they played a critical role in the 1999 Kargil war with Pakistan. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 09:38 IST

Before the vote, another vote: How US primaries decide who gets to run

Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue.

Published on Aug 7, 2026 05:11 IST

Why Google is resetting its AI map, and centre of gravity back to California

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a conference in Mountain View, California.

Published on Aug 6, 2026 07:10 IST

The RBI is emerging as an Asian rate outlier. Five charts show why

A rebound in the Indian rupee since June has further strengthened the RBI’s case for patience.

Published on Aug 6, 2026 06:43 IST

Two coasts, three fee formulas: Versions of Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz

Iran, having discovered its bargaining value during the war, has been adamant on retaining its control on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and some of its regional allies were keen that this not be the case.

Published on Aug 6, 2026 05:28 IST

What a ‘pressure group’ is, and where Abhijeet Dipke’s CJP fits

Every pressure group runs on money, and how it raises that money often decides how far it can go.

Published on Aug 5, 2026 14:35 IST

SIAM's now-withdrawn letter: What science says about chloride, moisture in E20

Cutouts of petrol dispensing machines at AAP office ahead of protest against E20 fuel planned by the party this week.

Published on Aug 5, 2026 08:46 IST

How to remove a Fifa prez: The rules, the men & a woman who may rival Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is silhouetted as he walks past the world cup trophy after addressing the Fifa Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Published on Aug 5, 2026 08:08 IST

A 300-foot drop: What makes monsoon skies turbulent for airlines

Air India flight AI2379 landed safely at Delhi but ten passengers and four crew were taken for medical check ups.

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 11:01 IST

A 2-year delay in birth registration now goes to court: What the new law changes

The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, sits at the base of India's identity architecture.

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 11:20 IST

Nifty up 1.6%, Sensex up 0.7% — same day, same market. What the new rule changed

A man touches the stairs as he arrives at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.

Published on Aug 4, 2026 07:14 IST

Delhi HC's OpenAI-ANI order: What it means for AI, copyright & Indian publishers

News agency ANI sued OpenAI for copyright infringement, in what is one of the first such cases in India.

Published on Aug 3, 2026 05:54 IST

Iran wants Hormuz fees, Houthis for Red Sea: How world's straits are governed

A man on a stand-up paddleboard as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 06:00 IST

Broad Peak: The 8,051-metre high ‘accessible’ mountain known for avalanche risks

Broad Peak is the 12th-highest mountain in the world, standing at an elevation of 8,051 metres (26,414 feet) above sea level.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 12:55 IST

How the war in West Asia is pushing construction costs higher across India

The Union housing and urban affairs ministry on July 31 issued an advisory asking all state real estate regulatory authorities to grant a four-month extension to builders for registration and completion timelines.

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 10:33 IST

Why it's tough to go digging for oil in ocean & why India has bet ₹84k cr on it

Samudra Manthan budgets <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>43,200 crore for 60 offshore oil wells and offers government support for drilling costs.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 06:39 IST

Why Cauvery dispute keeps recurring: River that changes, framework that doesn't

Farmers led by an association form a human chain as they wade into Cauvery river to protest over water dispute, in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 16:39 IST

A ruling and a rumour: What happened before the migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta

Thousands of migrants crossed the border to enter Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in north Africa.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 17:07 IST

When Modi's reel briefly vanished: How Meta moderates VVIP accounts

A Facebook Reel posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 23 briefly disappeared from his official page. Meta later apologised for the error.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 08:19 IST

World cups without Europe? How Uefa could sink Infantino's $20 billion-Fifa plan

Uefa has said it will boycott Fifa tournaments if Infantino goes ahead with the investment plan/

Published on Jul 31, 2026 04:34 IST

SC shut door on post-facto green clearances. Experts say it left a backdoor open

The ruling spared a slate of projects already given post-facto environmental clearances.

Published on Jul 30, 2026 10:36 IST

Two record sales, one $20.6 billion league: What's driving IPL's valuation

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players celebrate with the tournament trophy during the presentation ceremony after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 title, in Ahmedabad.

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 06:11 IST

Bamboo poles & boomboxes: Kanwar yatra's ancient faith and modern frictions

Brothers carry their grandmother in a traditional Kanwar while carrying holy water to Noida from Haridwar.

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 11:17 IST

Popped: How a war in the Gulf took the fizz out of India's Diet Coke supply

Diet Coke supply in India was particularly hit because the variant was only sold in aluminium cans in the country.

Published on Jul 29, 2026 09:32 IST

Digital arrests: As India explores new law, a look at how bad the problem is

Indians lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22,845.73 crore to cyber fraud of all kinds in 2024, a 206% jump from the previous year.

Published on Jul 29, 2026 06:01 IST

Why Japan is searching for a second capital outside Tokyo

Passage of a secondary capital bill was one of the key promises Takaichi made to persuade Ishin to join her coalition government

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 06:49 IST

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