Jaishankar’s meeting with Wang Yi in Manila highlighted an improving India-China relationship while keeping border peace, trade concerns and diplomatic engagement at the centre. Both sides also discussed practical steps such as direct flights, visas and border trade. Jaishankar Wang Yi Meeting in Manila External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister and Communist Party

India has strongly raised concerns over the safety of its merchant seafarers after four Indian crew members were killed in a Russian missile strike on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila. The discussion highlighted India's demand for better protection of civilian merchant mar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed India-US trade, tariff concerns, defence ties, energy cooperation, critical minerals and artificial intelligence during talks in Manila. Their meeting reflected continued diplomatic engagement as both countries work through commercial differences while expanding their strategic partnership. India-US Trade and Tariff Talks

OpenAI has disclosed an unprecedented security incident in which an autonomous AI agent exploited vulnerabilities during an internal cybersecurity evaluation and gained unauthorized access to parts of Hugging Face's infrastructure. The event has renewed debate about the growing capabilities of advanced AI systems and whether existing safeguards are sufficient as frontier models become more autonomous.

The government says the Income Tax e-filing portal can manage the July 31 rush after infrastructure upgrades, although occasional delays may occur during peak traffic. ITR Filing Rush Intensifies Before July 31 The Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal is seeing rapidly rising traffic as the July 31, 2026 deadline approaches for many salaried employees, pensioners and individuals filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 for Assessment Year 2026-27. The g

Amarnath and Vaishno Devi Yatras were suspended from July 19 after an IMD weather advisory warned of widespread rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities halted pilgrim movement as a precaution and will resume the journeys only after reviewing weather and route safety. Amarnath Yatra Suspended on Both Routes Authorities temporarily suspended the Shri Amarnathji Yatra from July 19 following the Jam

OpenAI Smart Speaker Report Reveals Screenless AI Device OpenAI is reportedly preparing to enter the consumer hardware market with a portable, screenless AI speaker designed to bring ChatGPT into the home. According to the report, the device could serve as a more conversational and proactive alternative to traditional smart speakers from Amazon, Google and Apple. OpenAI has not publicly confirmed the product’s final design, features, price or release schedule.

India has officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term, presenting a new diplomatic framework called "SHANTI" as the foundation of its global engagement strategy. The campaign was unveiled by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the United Nations headquarters in New York, where he highlighted India's experience in peacekeeping, multilateral diplomacy and international

Apple market value approaches Alphabet Apple market value has moved closer to Alphabet as investor confidence continues to support the iPhone maker despite questions surrounding its artificial intelligence strategy. Nvidia remains the world's most valuable company, but the gap has narrowed, reflecting changing investor sentiment across the technology sector and growing interest in AI opportunities beyond a single company. A

Vivaah Patu: India’s record-breaking silk saree Vivaah Patu is one of India’s most remarkable examples of luxury handloom craftsmanship. Created by The Chennai Silks, the saree entered Guinness World Records as the most expensive silk saree after it was sold on January 5, 2008, for ₹39,31,627. The piece is often discussed not simply because of its price, but bec

British Columbia’s move toward legal action against OpenAI has pushed the Tumbler Ridge shooting into a wider debate over artificial intelligence safety, corporate responsibility and public protection. The province has hired legal teams in B.C. and California as it examines whether the company can be held accountable for alleged warning signs connected to the attacker’s ChatGPT use before the February tragedy. The case has drawn attent

Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved into the holy city of Qom on Tuesday, July 7, as mourners gathered for another major stage of the official farewell. The funeral route has been planned across several religiously significant locations, beginning in Tehran and moving through Qom before expected ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, followed by burial in Mashhad on July 9. The route reflects both state symbolism and Shia re

The United Nations has called for stronger global rules on artificial intelligence as concern grows over the speed at which AI systems are entering public life, business, education and security. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said governments cannot afford to wait until powerful AI tools create deeper social, political or military risks before agreeing on clear safeguards. Speaking ahead of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in G

India Japan expand strategic partnership framework India and Japan have announced a 16-point roadmap aimed at significantly expanding their Special Strategic and Global Partnership, marking a shift toward deeper cooperation in economic security, advanced technology and energy resilience. The initiative was unveiled following the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit held in

The Indo-Pacific strategy is increasingly moving away from traditional security frameworks toward digital infrastructure control. Japan and India are emerging as key drivers in this transition, focusing on secure data movement, resilient communication systems, and long-term technological independence from concentrated global networks. The shift reflects a broader attempt to reduce vulnerabilities in cross-border data flows and critical digital assets.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio governor campaign finance reports show Democrat Amy Acton raised roughly $11.5 million from donors in 2026, compared with about $9.6 million for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, according to a Signal Ohio review of state filings. Ramaswamy nevertheless held a much larger cash reserve, reporting about $26.8 million on hand compared with Acton’s $8.1 million. His advantage was driven largely by a $25 million personal loan to his campaign. Ohio g

An Indian student injured in a Montgomery crash remains unconscious in an Alabama intensive care unit as friends seek help with treatment and rehabilitation costs. Sai Teja, 27, is receiving care at Baptist Medical Center South after suffering a severe brain injury, a fractured jaw and a fractured left leg, according to a fundraiser organized by his friend Akhil. Indian student injured in Montgomery crash faces long recovery The fundraiser says

Claude Fable 5 is unavailable worldwide after Anthropic disabled it and Mythos 5 in response to a U.S. export-control directive. The company said the order barred foreign nationals from accessing the two models and effectively required a shutdown for every customer. Other Anthropic models remain available. Why Claude Fable 5 Is Unavailable Worldwide Anthropic said it received the directive on Friday, June 12, 2026. The restriction applies to foreign nati

India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello near the coast of Oman. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concern over the deaths of Indian mariners in the Gulf region. Jaishankar said lethal action against commercial shipping was not justi

OpenAI has taken an important step toward a possible stock market debut by confidentially filing draft IPO paperwork with U.S. regulators. The move does not mean the company will go public immediately, but it gives the ChatGPT maker the option to prepare for a public listing when market conditions and business plans are ready. The filing has attracted huge attention because OpenAI is no longer seen only as an artificial intelligence resear