Why US has barred foreigners from accessing Anthropicβs Mythos and Fable AI models π
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Why US has barred foreigners from accessing Anthropicβs Mythos and Fable AI models
Fable 5 and Mythos 5, launched this week, are Anthropic's most advanced publicly available AI models. The US government, however, has restricted foreign access to these models. Here's why this order raises concerns over AI access.
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Third IAF AN-32 crash in 10 years: All about the Soviet-origin military transport aircraft π
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Third IAF AN-32 crash in 10 years: All about the Soviet-origin military transport aircraft
Bought in 1984 from the erstwhile Soviet Union, the AN-32s have served as a critical workhorse of the IAF. The two other crashes involving these aircraft since 2016 have killed 42 IAF personnel.
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The worries in Indiaβs push beyond E20 fuel β and the lessons it can take from Brazil π
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πJune 13, 2026 at 06:39PM
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The worries in Indiaβs push beyond E20 fuel β and the lessons it can take from Brazil
India is looking to transition from E20 fuel to higher blends as it looks to reduce its dependence on oil imports. But the plan has raised concerns over vehicle wear-and-tear, fuel efficiency and costs. Can it follow Brazil's example?
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Red, white and black & blue: Why Trump has brought UFC cagefighting to the White House π
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Red, white and black & blue: Why Trump has brought UFC cagefighting to the White House
The unprecedented MMA event, scheduled for Flag Day and the US Presidentβs 80th birthday, marks the pinnacle of Trumpβs decades-long association with the sport and comes as he seeks a patriotic boost amid declining approval ratings.
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Why hybrid paddy continues to divide Punjabβs agricultural community π
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Why hybrid paddy continues to divide Punjabβs agricultural community
With nearly 10% of Punjab's paddy area under hybrid varieties this year, the debate over their future has only intensified. Hereβs why this controversy has become particularly intense in recent years.
How a tiny electronic component is slowly driving up inflation in India π
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πJune 14, 2026 at 03:11PM
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How a tiny electronic component is slowly driving up inflation in India
Some analysts expect the global memory chip demand to βoverwhelm supply for at least 3-5 yearsβ, while a chip manufacturer is worried its Indian customers donβt understand the gravity of the situation. Hereβs what to know.
How war in West Asia is taking a toll on Indiaβs road construction push π
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πJune 14, 2026 at 04:07PM
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How war in West Asia is taking a toll on Indiaβs road construction push
Much has been said about oil and gas supplies being affected following disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, but another key component caught in the crossfire is bitumen β crucial for India to build roads, with a significant import dependency.
Can India cool down without heating up? Experts Explain why sustainability is key π
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Can India cool down without heating up? Experts Explain why sustainability is key
The question is no longer whether people need cooling, but whether India can deliver it without worsening electricity stress, air pollution, and emissions.
βTelangana govt owes us Rs 3,700 crore, now wants discountβ: Why liquor sellers are feeling low π
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πJune 14, 2026 at 07:17PM
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βTelangana govt owes us Rs 3,700 crore, now wants discountβ: Why liquor sellers are feeling low
Telangana is Indiaβs biggest beer-consuming state by volume. What is the dispute its government has with liquor firms?
China This Week | China holds its βhighest examβ, and its indirect presence at the FIFA World Cup π
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China This Week | China holds its βhighest examβ, and its indirect presence at the FIFA World Cup
This is the 50th edition of China This Week, which recaps weekly highlights of the news from China. This edition looks at Gaokao, the all-important school-leaving exam, China at the World Cup, and the US classifying top Chinese companies as 'military companies'.
Why food inflation may creep higher in the months ahead π
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Why food inflation may creep higher in the months ahead
Food prices havenβt soared as much as energy, metals and fertilisers from the West Asia conflict, unlike Russia-Ukraine in 2022. But the situation could change with a βsuperβ El NiΓ±o.
Six years after Galwan: A militarised LAC, a redefined relationship π
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πJune 15, 2026 at 07:21AM
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Six years after Galwan: A militarised LAC, a redefined relationship
Where does the India-China relationship stand six years after the Galwan clash? What is the way ahead for India?
US-Iran ceasefire: Nuclear issue postponed, an Expert Explains why next 60 days are crucial π
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πJune 15, 2026 at 08:56AM
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US-Iran ceasefire: Nuclear question deferred, an expert explains why next 60 days are crucial
The MoUβs 60-day verification and implementation period is itself a greater litmus test for permanently ending the war than the now-deferred comprehensive nuclear deal.
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Homemakers are nation builders: How Supreme Court recognised economic value of unpaid domestic labour π
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πJune 15, 2026 at 01:58PM
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Homemakers are nation builders: How Supreme Court recognised economic value of unpaid domestic labour
For decades, courts have grappled with placing a monetary value on the work done by homemakers despite recognising it in principle. The top court sought to address this gap in its recent order. Hereβs what to know.
As Noida International Airport begins operations, what growth prospects look like π
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πJune 15, 2026 at 03:47PM
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As Noida International Airport begins operations, what growth prospects look like
NIA may be relatively slow to grow, especially compared to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (another key secondary airport). Over time, it is expected to cement Delhi NCRβs position as Indiaβs primary aviation hub.
Falling child sex ratio, systemic bias: Why India banned checking a babyβs sex in the womb π
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πJune 15, 2026 at 04:25PM
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Falling child sex ratio, systemic bias: Why India banned checking a babyβs sex in the womb
While dismissing an appeal under the PCPNDT Act, the Supreme Court looked at the history of the law that prohibits sex selection, before or after conception, and prevents the use of pre-natal diagnostic techniques for sex determination.
Tunnel hoods in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: What they are, why they matter π
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πJune 15, 2026 at 06:52PM
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Tunnel hoods in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: What they are, why they matter
These cylindrical-shaped structures are built at the entrance and exit of the main tunnel and have pressure-relief vents or windows. It is a common feature on high-speed rail systems in countries operating bullet trains.
Explained: JCPOA, another Iran deal a decade ago and the concessions it secured π
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πJune 15, 2026 at 08:29PM
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Explained: Another Iran deal a decade ago and the concessions it secured
A renewed US-Iran peace framework is drawing comparisons with the 2015 nuclear deal that curbed Tehran's atomic programme in exchange for sanctions relief before Washington's withdrawal in 2018. What did that deal specify?
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US-Iran peace agreement: Energy worries far from over, India keeps fingers crossed π
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πJune 16, 2026 at 05:34AM
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US-Iran deal: Why Indiaβs energy worries are far from over
India, which depends heavily on West Asian imports to meet its oil, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) needs, is watching the developments closely.
US-Iran memorandum of understanding: The elusive quest for βNew Middle Eastβ π
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πJune 16, 2026 at 06:00AM
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Could US-Iran deal end the elusive quest for βNew Middle Eastβ?
Disputes over interpretation will begin as soon as the text is released. Implementation will be harder, the possibility of breakdown is real. Whatever emerges, the region is in the midst of a profound transition.
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After paper leak row, why Centre has blocked Telegram in India until NEET re-exam π
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πJune 16, 2026 at 11:45AM
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After paper leak row, why Centre has blocked Telegram in India until NEET re-exam
Telegram banned in India: The platform is believed to have been used to circulate leaked questions and communicate with students, middlemen and others linked to the network.