An AI agent given a simple gym-booking task found a software flaw, made unauthorised changes and removed another member from the waitlist—without being told to do so. Here is what to know.

A new breakthrough could mean that these packets, usually made of polyethylene, could soon find a new life as material in creating benches and similar goods, instead of adding to the garbage problem.

The Meta CEO argues that AI power should be widely distributed, not controlled by a few companies or governments. He backs open-weight models and closer government-industry cooperation on AI safety.

For Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel’s changing defence capabilities and regional ambitions proved to be a source of heightened insecurity. This has now contributed to a defence pact with Pakistan and Turkey, with implications for India.

Gen Z’s growing reliance on credit cards, personal loans and buy-now, pay-later products is pushing up consumption-led borrowing in India.

Gautam Adani’s US criminal charges have been dismissed. Here is what the bribery case alleged, the Andhra Pradesh link and why the US prosecution began.

Over four years ago, the DGCA established and implemented a stringent protocol for flight crew members — pilots — and other segments of the aviation workforce who test positive for psychoactive substances.

The WTC final race is taking shape, with Australia leading South Africa and New Zealand, while India must produce a strong finish to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Former IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retd), the Commanding Officer of the No. 17 Squadron of the MiG-21s during the Kargil War, details events from the conflict that have been referenced in a new Netflix series.

Even if certain conditions are met for administering lie-detection tests, the Supreme Court has drawn distinctions between administering the test and relying on its results.

The Lok Sabha on August 11 passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 by voice vote, paving the way for the state to be renamed 'Keralam' in the Constitution.

More than 10 customers are paying between $60,000 and $100,000 a month for Truth API to US President Donald Trump’s media company. This could generate as much as $12 million in annualised revenue for the latter.

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed three separate Bills to establish three such private universities. These are self-financed private universities that deliver education entirely through digital, online, distance, or open modes.

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a five-year abatement fund to address harms to children and adolescents, following a $375 million civil penalty for violating the state's Unfair Practices Act. What new restrictions have been placed?…

UPI, launched 10 years ago this month, makes up 86% of all digital transactions in India. This explosive growth has also increased the financial burden on the payments industry. The key question for its next phase of growth: Can it always remain free?

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing its normally hidden corona. Here’s why scientists at NASA and the European Space Agency are planning ahead.

Europe is set to witness a total solar eclipse after 26 years. This is also a valuable window for scientists to study solar activity. But why do scientists need to study the sun, and why is a total solar eclipse a perfect time to do so?

With Chandrasekaran’s exit, Noel Tata is now likely to wield considerable influence over the selection of the next chairman of Tata Sons.