India must shape its AI journey rather than be shaped by default: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

New Delhi [India], August 11: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that India needs to shape its artificial intelligence (AI) journey rather than letting the technology shape the financial sector by default. Speaking at the FIBAC 2026 conference on Tuesday, the central bank chief emphasized that adopting AI requires a complete transformation… Continue reading India must shape its AI journey rather than be shaped by default: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

East Bengal face Al Arabi test in AFC Champions League Two qualifier

KOLKATA: (Aug 11) Reigning Indian Super League champions East Bengal face their biggest test of the new season when they take on Kuwaiti league runners-up Al Arabi SC in a one-off AFC Champions League Two preliminary-stage knock-out fixture here on Wednesday, with a place in the group stage at stake. It will be a single-leg… Continue reading East Bengal face Al Arabi test in AFC Champions League Two qualifier

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Brad Pitt says AI could help get more mid-budget films made

LOS ANGELES: (Aug 11) Hollywood star Brad Pitt believes artificial intelligence could help revive mid-budget filmmaking, though he remains more cautious about the technology being used to replicate actors’ performances. In a new interview with Esquire, the Oscar-winning actor said AI, when used as a creative tool, could help bring films with budgets in the… Continue reading Brad Pitt says AI could help get more mid-budget films made

Akums reports robust Q1 FY27 performance with 13.9% YoY Revenue growth

NEW DELHI: 11th August 2026: Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India’s largest Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a strong start to FY27. The Company delivered healthy growth in revenue, operating profitability and PAT, supported by continued momentum in its CDMO business,… Continue reading Akums reports robust Q1 FY27 performance with 13.9% YoY Revenue growth

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. Research helps explain why it was so destructive

NEWCASTLE (AUSTRALIA): (Aug 11) Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco, with major damage observed in the cities of Cali, Manizales and Pereira. At least 132 people have already been confirmed dead, with… Continue reading Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. Research helps explain why it was so destructive

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CJP founder Dipke announces nationwide campaign to improve govt schools in villages

NEW DELHI: (Aug 11) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages, calling on parents to conduct social audits of basic facilities and sarpanches to take up the task of improving the institutions. The campaign will be launched on August 15, with the CJP… Continue reading CJP founder Dipke announces nationwide campaign to improve govt schools in villages

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History will indeed remember Manmohan Singh kindly as most consequential PM: Sonia

NEW DELHI: (Aug 11) Days after the Supreme Court gave former prime minister Manmohan Singh a clean chit in the coal block allocation case, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said his record of integrity and accountability stood in stark contrast to the way the Narendra Modi government has operated. She said history would indeed… Continue reading History will indeed remember Manmohan Singh kindly as most consequential PM: Sonia

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US judge dismisses criminal case against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani

NEW YORK/NEW DELHI: (Aug 11) A US court has dismissed with prejudice the criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew, bringing to an end nearly two years of proceedings in an alleged fraud and bribery case. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted the Justice Department’s… Continue reading US judge dismisses criminal case against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani

Normal life hit in parts of J’khand as BJP enforces bandh over police action against job aspirants

RANCHI: (Aug 11) Normal life was affected in parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a state-wide bandh in protest against police action on job aspirants during their march to the state assembly a day ago over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was… Continue reading Normal life hit in parts of J’khand as BJP enforces bandh over police action against job aspirants

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OpenAI pauses Astra AI Model over critical cybersecurity concerns

Washington [US], August 10: OpenAI has paused work on its upcoming AI model Astra after internal evaluations showed potentially dangerous advances in agentic coding and cybersecurity, with the company unable to rule out that the system could possess “critical cyber capabilities.” The company said its latest evaluations found “significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity,”… Continue reading OpenAI pauses Astra AI Model over critical cybersecurity concerns