International
President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence task force has announced plans to commission a comprehensive report examining the risks posed by advanced AI systems, including cybersecurity threats, biological security and human oversight. The decision was taken during the newly established Super Intelligence Force’s first meeting in Washington on October 15,
Business
Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms has reportedly attracted investment interest worth nearly ₹2.5 lakh crore ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), scheduled to open on October 21, 2026. Major sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers, Indian mutual funds and insurance companies are among the institutions seeking allocations in what is expected to become
International
US President Donald Trump mocked the popularity of the name Mohammad among Muslims during a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, 2026. The remarks came as Trump criticised Iran’s political leadership while campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. Trump Jokes About Mohammad Name at Georgia Rally […]
National
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday, October 16, 2026, after developing a chest infection. Hospital officials said his condition was stable and that he remained under medical observation. LK Advani Admitted to Apollo Hospital in […]
International
US President Donald Trump has waived major sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, citing American national interests. The executive order, issued on October 16, 2026, suspends provisions of a recently enacted law that could have imposed tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian energy importers, including India and […]