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The promise and perils of agentic AI

Guardrails are needed for its safe and responsible use

Fighting halts in Gaza as ceasefire begins, Hamas frees 3 hostages

FIRST FORMAL TRUCE IN 15-MONTH-OLD WAR

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'America First' stalls bond issuance bonanza in EMs

A RECORD START to the year for emerging-market bond sales is at risk of fizzling as high Treasury rates hamper weaker credits from tapping international capital.

'Where developers reside, innovation blooms'

There are over 17 million developers in India building on GitHub, representing an increase of 28% in 2024, and making India the fast-growing developer community in the world.

EPFO Discusses Pendency of Applications for Higher Pensions

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) on Saturday discussed the status of the pending applications of subscribers who opted for higher pensions, post a Supreme Court ruling in 2022.

India to Work With EU to Reduce China Dependence

INDIA ON SUNDAY said it would work together with the European Union (EU) to reduce its dependence on non-market economies and develop cutting-edge technologies, secure critical raw material supply, and build resilient supply chains.

Rural housing spend to fall short of BE by ₹20,000 crore

The budget outlay for the Centre's flagship affordable rural housing scheme-Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) may be around ₹35,000 crore, much lower than the Budget estimate of ₹54,500 crore for the current fiscal year, official sources said.

A handy tool for home security

It captures clear video footage up to 20 metres

Bangladeshi national arrested for attack on Saif

No criminal record, accused didn't know it was actor's house: DCP

Govt capex flow augurs well for FY26

Truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland (ALL) has unveiled three new commercial vehicles, including an electric light truck, at the Auto Expo.

Impeached S. Korean Prez Argues for His Release

SOUTH KOREA'S IMPEACHED president on Saturday argued for his release before a Seoul judge as the court reviewed whether to grant a law enforcement request for his formal arrest.

Mummies' ancient tattoos come under laser focus

With a tool often used in the study of dinosaur fossils, scientists uncovered new details in ornate tattoos on the skin of members of the Chancay culture of Peru

VinFast to Launch 2 Electric SUVs in India Later This Year

VIETNAM'S ELECTRIC VEHICLE maker VinFast Auto on Saturday said its two electric SUVs – VF 7 and VF 6 – will hit the Indian market later this year to mark its foray into the country, which it says has a huge growth potential.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire at 0630 GMT today

● Israel lists over 700 prisoners to be released

EAM flags Sino-Indian ties, 'weaponisation' of markets, financial bodies

● Says Pak a cancer consuming its own body politic

Flying cars could soon become a reality, revolutionising urban travel

Flying cars could soon become a reality, revolutionising urban travel

India to become global auto market leader by 2030, says Gadkari

INDIA'S AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY will be number one in the world in the next five years, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Saturday, highlighting that the industry has created 45 million jobs till now, the highest in the country.

Music stars line up for Los Angeles benefit concert

STING, BILLIE EILISH, LADY Gaga, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at FireAid, a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief.

RBL Bank Q3 net at ₹47 cr

RBL BANK'S NET profit plummeted to ₹47 crore in the December quarter of 2024-25 from ₹245 crore in the year-ago period as the microloan portfolio came to bite.

PM Modi Distributes 6.5 Million Svamitva Property Cards

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA Modi on Saturday distributed more than 65 lakh property cards under the Svamitva scheme, and said it will bolster economic activities and help in poverty alleviation.

Celtic women held sway in 'matrilocal' societies

An ancient cemetery reveals a Celtic tribe that lived in England 2,000 years ago and that was organised around maternal lineages, according to a DNA analysis

NRN, SNS & Other Provocative People

And employees are concerned, most of them are content to receive wages/salaries (and periodic revisions thereto). They have neither the skills nor the ambition to grow beyond their present status.

Hyundai, TVS explore pact for 3&4 wheelers

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (HMC) and TVS Motor Company are exploring a collaboration for passenger three and four wheelers designed by the Korean brand and contract manufactured by the Indian company.

TikTok Says It Will Have To 'Go Dark' Unless Biden Acts

TikTok said it will have to \"go dark\" this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it won't enforce a shutdown of the popular app after the Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning the app unless it's sold by its China-based parent company.

'We cannot absolve govts of climate responsibilities; they hold the power'

Author Amitav Ghosh talks about his latest book, Wild Fictions, the need for urgent action on climate, and collective agency at the grassroots

India, US Pact on Cybercrime

The Biden Administration has signed a pact with New Delhi that provides for boosting cooperation in combating cybercrime and related challenges such as terror financing and violent extremism.

Death minutes away as I fled Bangladesh: Hasina

● Also recalls two previous attempts when she escaped

New narratives

How documentaries in India are riding on a fresh wave of popularity, piggybacking on compelling issues, honest content & untold stories

Don't be under digital arrest

How to protect yourself from cybercrimes