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US funded it, China built it at scale: How robot dogs entered new arms race
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Meet 10-yr-old Hsu Ting-wei, winner of Silicon Valley invention award
In a remarkable showcase of talent, Taiwanese inventors made waves at the Silicon Valley International Festival. Among them, a ten-year-old prodigy captured prestigious awards with his innovative AI-powered electronic nose, designed to identify airborne chemical threats and health risks. The event highlighted the impressive achievement of Taiwanese participants, who collectively earned twenty-four gold medals, demonstrating the practical benefits of emerging technologies in daily life.
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US tech firm asks court to block CEO who fired 900 in 79-second call
Better Home & Finance is suing former CEO Vishal Garg in a US court. The company seeks to block Garg from gathering shareholder support for his return. Garg allegedly violated securities laws by making misleading statements to regain his position. The board unanimously removed Garg after significant company losses and stock decline. Garg seeks reinstatement, offering to work for one dollar annually.
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US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect from September 18
Beginning September 18, 2026, new rules from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will reshape the Green Card application landscape. Applicants will undergo a more rigorous public charge evaluation that now includes a broader range of public benefits. Additionally, previous cash assistance and long-term institutional stays will factor into decisions, significantly affecting family and employment-based immigration cases.
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Census 2027 has ‘deeper nefarious purpose’: Congress slams questionnaire
The methodology of asking Qs on caste in Census 2027 is deliberately flawed; the micro Qs on religion, date of birth, place of birth of parents have never been asked before, said Jairam Ramesh
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Caste Census 2027: Full list of questions to be asked in the second phase of Census
The second phase of the Census, Population Enumeration (PE), will be conducted in February 2027. Caste identities will be recorded during this phase
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Possibilities and pitfalls of facial recognition system | Explained
How does facial recognition work? How is FRS being used in India? Why is FRS concerning in the present form?
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How will caste be recorded in second phase of Census 2027? | Explained
The 40 questions notified by the RG&CCI include include 13 new data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire
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New York-based Warner Music Group plans to set up a world-class music tech hub in Bengaluru
According to Leho Nigul, chief technology officer, WMG, Bengaluru isn’t just an extension of WNG’s tech team
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ED raids SP leader Azam Khan's Trust and university in Uttar Pradesh
The premises include those belonging to a chartered accountant in Saharanpur, two companies and their promoters, who are linked to the Trust
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I-Day skipped in Punjab schools near Pak border? NHRC seeks answers from Mann govt
The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Punjab government. Allegations suggest Independence Day celebrations were not held in some rural and border schools. The commission is investigating potential disparities in opportunities for students. It has asked for details on flag hoisting and anthem singing. The Punjab chief secretary must submit a compliance report within four weeks.
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Massive fire in Kolkata hotel kills nine
The blaze erupted around 2 a.m.; at least 15 others were rescued from the hotel
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Bus takes different route, passenger misses flight; commission orders Rs 73K payout
A consumer commission ordered Greenline Travels to pay compensation for a significant delay. The bus company's route deviation caused a passenger to miss his flight to Delhi. The complainant was pursuing an M.Phil. and needed to reach Delhi for his course. The commission found the company deficient in service for the unexplained delay. Greenline Travels must pay Rs 73,000 for flight, accommodation, and mental agony.
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Imran Khan’s sister meets him after 9 months as Pak SC orders hospital transfer
Noreen Niazi met her brother Imran Khan in Adiala Jail after nine months. The Supreme Court ordered weekly family meetings and his transfer to a hospital. Imran also met his wife, Bushra Bibi, for a longer duration. Medical reports indicated fluctuating blood pressure and anxiety for the former prime minister. The court stressed family access as a fundamental right, not a concession.
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Delhi Chief Fire Officer interview: ‘We need more than 12,000 firefighters but have only about 2,500’
Delhi’s fire risks are growing amid unplanned construction, weak compliance, inadequate manpower and congested roads, Delhi Fire Services Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik said on Tuesday. In an interaction with The Hindu, he assesses the city’s fire-safety preparedness, gaps in enforcement and infrastructure, changing fire risks and measures to improve response
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ED raids 10 locations linked to Azam Khan, Jauhar University across UP, Delhi
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U.P. job aspirants to hold ‘Hunkar panchayat’ on August 25, demand transparent, time-bound recruitment
Students from across the State have been invited for detailed deliberations
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Tahsildar in Dindigul suspended for ordering collection of CPI, CPI(M) members’ details
M. Ayyasamy, the tahsildar of Guziliamparai in Dindigul district, issued the order on August 18 and directed officials to submit the details by the evening, failing which action would be taken
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Why Google just paid $10 m for Microsoft Teams chats of a dead and bankrupt airline
Google has won a bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines' internal data, paying $10 million for roughly 100 million emails, 500 million Microsoft Teams messages, 30 million lines of code and 175,658 employee records. The defunct airline's archive shows how work actually happened, step by step, which is exactly what AI agents need. But the fine print on the promised anonymisation deserves a closer look.
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Onam festive rush triggers surge in flower prices in Keralam
Merchants say that acute water scarcity and adverse weather in key cultivation hubs across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have severely pinched supply lines, pushing retail rates past last year’s figures
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