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.

A viral video appearing to show a humanoid robot working on a farm has reopened the debate over whether farming and other physical jobs are safe from AI. Viral Farm Robot Video Revives AI Job Debate A widely shared social media video appearing to show a humanoid robot working in a field has reignited concerns about artificial intelligence moving beyond software and office jobs into physical labour. The clip shows a human-shaped m

The DK Shivakumar PRC drive has triggered a political battle during Karnataka’s SIR, with the BJP alleging vote-bank protection and Congress defending easier access to documents. Karnataka PRC Drive Begins During SIR The Karnataka government has launched a door-to-door campaign to distribute Permanent Residence Certificates and caste certificates while the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway.

Indian-origin Labour politician Kanishka Narayan has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new government. The promotion expands Narayan’s UK AI role and places him at the centre of Britain’s plans for artificial intelligence, online safety, technology investment and economic growth. Kanishka Narayan UK AI role

EPFO pension payments may stop when the Digital Life Certificate expires. Pensioners can check DLC status, submit Jeevan Pramaan through UMANG in six steps or use IPPB’s free doorstep service for eligible EPS-95 beneficiaries. EPFO Pension May Stop When Jeevan Pramaan Expires If an Employees Pension Scheme payment has stopped reaching the bank account, an expired or missing Digital Life Certificate may be one reason. Jeevan Pramaan

Google has reportedly delayed the public launch of Gemini 3.5 Pro after the flagship AI model fell short of internal expectations, particularly in coding performance. While the company continues testing the model with selected partners, reports suggest engineers are rebuilding key parts of the system to improve reasoning and software development capabilities.

Apple has accused OpenAI of orchestrating a coordinated effort to obtain confidential hardware information through former employees, escalating a once-close partnership into one of Silicon Valley's biggest legal battles. OpenAI denies the allegations, and the claims remain unproven as the case moves toward discovery. Apple OpenAI trade secret lawsuit targets h

Lionel Messi once again proved why he remains one of football's greatest players as Argentina booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta. Although the Argentine captain did not score, his two assists transformed the match and kept the defending champions on course for consecutive World Cup titles. Argentina will now face Spain in the final on July 19 in New Jersey.

Adani family tops India’s 2026 real estate rich list after Adani Properties rose to ₹90,400 crore in value. The family surpassed DLF’s Rajiv Singh, although DLF retained its position as India’s most valuable real estate company amid a wider property-sector slowdown. The Adani family tops India’s 2026 real estate rich list after a sharp rise in the value of Adani Properties, according to the GROHE-Hu

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

Indian passport visa-free destinations remain a key travel option even after India slipped two places to 80th in a July update of the Henley Passport Index. Indian citizens still have access to 56 destinations through visa-free entry, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorization, according to the access categories cited in the update. Indian passport visa-free destinations remain open The easier tra

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

Aravind Srinivas’ Perplexity AI journey began with a goal that once represented success for his family: securing an engineering job at Google. In an interview clip shared on X by the account @entreprneursonx, Srinivas said his lower-middle-class upbringing in India shaped both his ambitions and his willingness to take risks. Aravind Srinivas’ Perplexity AI journey started with a Google dream “I came from noth

India and Japan have moved to broaden their strategic cooperation with a new framework focused on technology, energy security and resilient supply chains. The latest engagement signals a shift from traditional diplomatic alignment toward deeper economic and innovation-driven collaboration aimed at long-term stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Focus shifts toward AI and digit

India and Japan are using a joint framework to connect climate action with investment flows. Instead of treating emission cuts as isolated national efforts, both countries are aligning projects where funding, technology, and verified reductions move together. This approach is built to support long-term decarbonisation while still allowing industrial growth in emerging markets like India.

Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia increased their use of the H-1B program during the second quarter of U.S. fiscal year 2026, even as several larger technology companies reduced certified labor applications. The shift illustrates how aggressively leading artificial intelligence companies are competing for specialized engineers, researchers and infrastructure workers from the global talent pool. AI Companies Increase H-1B Hiring Anthropic recorded 59

Anthropic H-1B jobs carried base salaries ranging from $112,778 to $1.38 million, according to newly disclosed federal filings covering nearly 80 certified positions during the first half of U.S. fiscal year 2026. The records show that the artificial intelligence company sponsored workers across technical, research, product and business functions. The figures represent fixed annual base pay and do not include bonuses, stock awards or other benefits. Anthropic H-1B

India positioned as key global technology partner A senior United States official has described India as an indispensable partner in the global technology landscape, highlighting its unique ability to match China’s scale of engineering talent. The remarks were made at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit 2026 and reflect Washington’s growing reliance on New Delhi in critical emerging technologies.

High-level diplomatic engagement in New Delhi Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will arrive in India on July 1,2026 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marks her first official trip to India since taking office in 2025 and comes at a time when both nations are seeking to strengthen strategic and economic alignment in a rapidly changing global environment.

AI-related tech layoffs in 2026 are reshaping hiring as companies reduce headcount while increasing spending on automation, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. Cisco, Cloudflare, Coinbase, Freshworks and LinkedIn are among the companies that announced or prepared workforce reductions during May 2026. Public layoff totals vary because trackers use different definitions and update schedules. That makes it important to identify the source and timestamp of any industrywide