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India has central role to play amid challenges around AI's potential misuse: Anthropic CEO

During his address at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said India has historically set a standard for the Global South, and has helped diffuse technology and humanitarian benefits through the Global South.

US trade deficit widens to $70.3 billion in December as exports fall; jobless claims drop sharply

Goods and services deficit jumps 32.6 per cent as imports rise and gold exports fall, while new unemployment claims drop to 206,000

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested amid Epstein Files probe: A closer look at his fallout with Harry and Meghan

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in 2026 after new Epstein evidence, renewing scrutiny of his ties and Harry and Meghan's royal tensions.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt finally granted bail in cheating case after spending two months in jail

The Supreme Court granted bail to Vikram Bhatt and regularised interim bail for Shwetambari Bhatt in a Rs 30 crore cheating case filed by Ajay Murdia of Indira IVF in Udaipur.

Hamas filling key Gaza posts with cadres as Trump pushes peace plan

Hamas says it is ready to hand over administration of the enclave to a US-backed committee of Palestinian technocrats headed by Ali Shaath, a former Palestinian Authority official in the occupied West Bank

From achaar at security to transit visa blunders: A globetrotter's ultimate guide to surviving long-haul flights from India

For travel influencer Gursewak Singh, better known as Guru, a 15-hour flight isn’t something to “get through”. It’s Day One of the trip.

Japan's Sanae Takaichi formally reappointed as PM following snap poll victory

Takaichi, 64, became Japan's first woman premier in October and won a two-thirds majority for her party in the snap lower house elections on February 8.

Google Pixel 10a to launch today: Pre-orders, price, specs and everything you must know

Google Pixel 10a, the budget-friendly mid-range phone is all set to make its India debut today and will also be open for pre-booking. While the company is tight-lipped about the details, leaks and rumours create a good enough picture to rely on. Let's take a look.

AI Summit 2026: Why India is moving beyond ‘Make in India’ to ‘Create in India’

'Create in India' initiative could mean more jobs, more innovation, and more revenue, all of which could make the country a global hub of creativity

UK bank chiefs consider setting alternatives to Visa and Mastercard amid Trump threats

The meeting, to be chaired on Thursday by Barclays’ UK chief executive, Vim Maru, will bring together major City financial institutions prepared to fund a new payments company designed to safeguard the UK economy in the event of disruption

Top Putin aide Maxim Oreshkin to lead Russian delegation at India’s AI Impact Summit 2026

Putin aide Maxim Oreshkin will lead Russia’s delegation to India’s AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting a strategic push for sovereign AI cooperation and emerging global norms on AI governance.

Jaishankar meets G7 ministers at Munich, reiterates India’s push for UNSC reform

At the Munich Security Conference, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met G7 counterparts to push for UN Security Council reform, emphasising India’s strategic autonomy, maritime security and the significance of the India-EU free trade agreement.

India-France dialogue in London sets stage for New Delhi AI Impact Summit

An India- France Business Dialogue in London set the stage for the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next week, the first international artificial intelligence gathering of its kind to be held in the Global South anchored on the principles of people, planet and progress.

PM Modi leads world leaders to congratulate Tarique Rahman as BNP wins Bangladesh election

BNP and its allies have widened their gap from others by securing 182 seats so far in the ongoing parliamentary vote count

‘Not going to get in the gutter with these people’: Pam Bondi during House hearing on Epstein files

Attorney General accuses lawmakers of “theatrics” and refuses to apologise to Epstein victims, sparking heated exchanges with Pramila Jayapal, Jerry Nadler and Jamie Raskin

Cuba's tourism might face a complete shutdown. Here's what travellers should know

Cuba remains culturally rich and welcoming, but the current situation means the experience may be very different from what travellers expect.

Bangladesh goes to polls today amid tight security and rigging fears

Bangladesh set to vote in its 13th parliamentary election today under an interim government, with BNP and Jamaat contesting in the absence of the disbanded Awami League amid tight security and a nationwide reform referendum.

29 detained in Minneapolis amid protests over ICE agent shooting

At least 29 people were arrested in Minneapolis during large-scale protests over the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent, as officials dispute the circumstances and investigations intensify

Iraq votes amid shifting regional landscape: What's at stake?

Iraq is bracing to vote in a parliamentary election, which comes at a crucial moment for the country. Its Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, is bidding for a second term. His campaign is built on his government's successes in providing better services and maintaining balanced relations with Iran and the US

Nepal: Altitude Air's rescue helicopter crashes near Everest base camp

An Altitude Air helicopter crashed near Lobuche in Nepal’s Everest region during a rescue mission amid heavy snowfall, but the pilot was safely rescued and is in stable condition.

'He threw it away': Obama aide slams Trump for 'spoiling decades-long' ties with India over Nobel bid

Former US Ambassador to Japan and top Democratic leader Rahm Emanuel slammed US President Donald Trump, accusing the Republican firebrand of spoiling America's ties with India over his Nobel bid.

Ukraine drone-attacks Russian oil depot, Moscow says Kyiv violated proposed ceasefire

Russia has accused Ukraine of violating a proposed ceasefire on energy targets by attacking a Russian oil depot, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. The truce, backed by the United States, was meant to halt strikes on energy infrastructure for 30 days.

Clashes at Jordan-Syria border leaves 4 arms smugglers dead

Jordanian border forces engaged in a deadly clash with armed smugglers attempting to cross from Syria into Jordan, resulting in four deaths, the Jordan Armed Forces said.

Rare cyclone ‘Alfred’ heads towards Australia’s east coast, Brisbane residents urged to evacuate

Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall near Brisbane as a category-two storm early Friday, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall.

‘Emilia Pérez’ tops Oscar nominations with 13, ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Brutalist’ land 10 apiece

Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish-language, French-made film, dominated the nominations with a leading 13 nominations, including best picture and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, making her the first openly trans actor ever nominated for an Oscar

HMPV not a new virus, already has a known worldwide presence since 2001

HMPV, first discovered in 2001, is a viral pathogen related to RSV that causes respiratory infections and spreads through respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces.

No tourists, no hospital services: How India is protesting against Hindu attacks in Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh ties continue to worsen as reports keep emerging of Hindus being attacked in the neighbouring country. The leading travel association in Tripura has announced that it won’t welcome tourists from Dhaka anymore whereas some hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala have announced it won’t treat patients from there. Flights between the two countries have also reduced drastically

Asean summit in Laos: Tension in South China Sea, conflict in Myanmar to test 10-nation group