Mumbai, India — The Indian rupee opened 2026 on a softer note, weakening against the US dollar as strong corporate demand for dollars exerted pressure on the currency. Market participants pointed to renewed foreign exchange buying by businesses as companies sought dollars to meet import obligations and overseas commitments at the start of the year....
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ChatGPT creator warns: AI models getting dangerous; OpenAI needs safety boss
OpenAI’s Sam Altman seeks a high-stakes ‘Head of Preparedness’ to address AI’s growing security risks and mental health impacts. The company faces lawsuits over alleged harm caused by ChatGPT, while its safety teams have been disbanded. This new role aims to balance rapid AI advancement with crucial safeguards, a challenging task given the technology’s unprecedented...
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‘Epicentre of misgovernance’: Rahul slams MP govt on Indore water issue; takes ‘Kumbhakarna’ dig
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said accused the Madhya Pradesh government of distributing “poison” after at least 10 people died in Indore’s Bhagirathpura due to diarrhea after consuming contaminated water.In a social media post on X, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha said that the “clean water is not a favour”...
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‘India has right to defend’: Jaishankar hits out at ‘bad neighbours’ — what he said on neighbourhood policy
EAM S Jaishankar NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke about India’s neighbourhood policy, saying that “you can have bad neighbours… unfortunately, we do” a veiled swipe at Pakistan.Ties between New Delhi and Islamabad, long strained, further deteriorated after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, an...
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Uganda Schedules General Election for January 15, 2026
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has officially scheduled its next general election for January 15, 2026, according to the country’s electoral roadmap. On this day, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect the President and Members of Parliament. The election is expected to be held nationwide, with voters participating at designated polling stations across all...
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Food delivery, q-comm firms handle record orders despite rider strike
Record Orders for Food Delivery and Q-Commerce Firms Despite Gig Workers Strike, EconomictimesB2B Published On Jan 2, 2026 at 01:25 PM IST
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Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk says ‘America will collapse if …’
Errol Musk, the father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reignited a controversy with the latest comments about the projected demographic transformation in the United States. Speaking in a recent interview, Errol Musk warned that America would ‘collapse’ if the white population becomes a minority within the next two decades, calling the shift “a very,...
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New START Nuclear Treaty Set to Expire on February 5, 2026
The New START nuclear arms control treaty, a cornerstone agreement limiting strategic nuclear weapons held by the United States and Russia, is scheduled to expire on February 5, 2026, raising concerns about the future of global nuclear stability. The treaty, which came into force in 2011, places caps on the number of deployed intercontinental ballistic...
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‘Completely humiliated’: Gillespie on coaching Pakistan — reveals details of chaotic exit
Jason Gillespie (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia fast-bowling great Jason Gillespie has spoken candidly about his turbulent nine-month stint as Pakistan’s Test team head coach, saying a series of decisions by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) left him feeling “completely humiliated” and ultimately forced his resignation.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE...
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Iran’s Unrest Escalates as Protests and Tensions Intensify
Tehran:Unrest in Iran has intensified as protests and public tensions continue to escalate across several cities, raising concerns over stability and governance in the country. Demonstrations, triggered by economic hardships, political grievances, and social restrictions, have drawn significant public participation despite heightened security measures. Reports indicate that protests have taken place in urban centres as...
