Student builds voice-based Braille printer for visually-impaired kids, wins ₹6 lakh award
Himaja Lingampalli, a fourth-year BTech student, developed 'Rudhra', a voice-enabled Braille printing system to make Braille more accessible. The innovation has won the James Dyson Award in India for 2026. She transformed the device, which earlier had buttons for Braille characters, to be voice-enabled after a student asked her why they couldn't just speak instead of pressing a button.
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Himaja Lingampalli, a fourth-year BTech student, developed 'Rudhra', a voice-enabled Braille printing system to make Braille more accessible. The innovation has won the James Dyson Award in India for 2026. She transformed the device, which earlier had buttons for Braille characters, to be voice-enabled after a student asked her why they couldn't just speak instead of pressing a button.
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Tata Sons approves plan to make one of India's largest companies go public
Tata Sons board on Thursday approved a fresh five-year tenure extension for its Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, as Noel Tata's vote was outnumbered by other board members, reports said. The board has also approved one of India's largest companies' plan to go public and list on stock exchanges. This comes days after the RBI rejected Tata Sons' bid to stay private.
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Tata Sons board on Thursday approved a fresh five-year tenure extension for its Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, as Noel Tata's vote was outnumbered by other board members, reports said. The board has also approved one of India's largest companies' plan to go public and list on stock exchanges. This comes days after the RBI rejected Tata Sons' bid to stay private.
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Father says son 'brainwashed into Islam', court disagrees & sets man free from family's 'custody'
The Allahabad High Court has ordered that Ayush Malik, a 31-year-old man from Shamli who converted to Islam and married a Muslim girl, can't be restrained by his family. Ayush's father told the court that his son was brainwashed into accepting Islam, but Ayush denied this. The HC said the family's concern can't override constitutionally protected autonomy.
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03:36 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The Allahabad High Court has ordered that Ayush Malik, a 31-year-old man from Shamli who converted to Islam and married a Muslim girl, can't be restrained by his family. Ayush's father told the court that his son was brainwashed into accepting Islam, but Ayush denied this. The HC said the family's concern can't override constitutionally protected autonomy.
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African wild dogs trek thousands of kilometres to find mates: Study
African wild dogs can travel more than 4,000 km across the continent in search of mates, according to a new study. Three brothers covered 4,126 km over eight months, marking the longest recorded dispersal by any African mammal, the study found. Four dispersing groups covered a combined 9,863 km, more than twice the width of the United States, it added.
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African wild dogs can travel more than 4,000 km across the continent in search of mates, according to a new study. Three brothers covered 4,126 km over eight months, marking the longest recorded dispersal by any African mammal, the study found. Four dispersing groups covered a combined 9,863 km, more than twice the width of the United States, it added.
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Don't force us to pass order: SC to Manipur govt over 25 unnatural deaths at relief camps
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern and slammed Manipur government over alleged cases of 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps. The top court was hearing petitions linked to investigation of sexual violence cases that surfaced during the 2023 ethnic violence. "Tell...Chief Secretary not to force the court to pass an order. Inform us what steps you've taken," it added.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern and slammed Manipur government over alleged cases of 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps. The top court was hearing petitions linked to investigation of sexual violence cases that surfaced during the 2023 ethnic violence. "Tell...Chief Secretary not to force the court to pass an order. Inform us what steps you've taken," it added.
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Can't be that Hindi won't be taught in state: SC tells Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court said the Tamil Nadu government needs to change its mindset towards Hindi while hearing a plea related to the establishment of Navodaya schools. The Tamil Nadu government has raised concerns that the schools would follow a three-language policy, including Hindi. "It can't be that Hindi won't be taught in the soil of Tamil Nadu," the Court added.
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The Supreme Court said the Tamil Nadu government needs to change its mindset towards Hindi while hearing a plea related to the establishment of Navodaya schools. The Tamil Nadu government has raised concerns that the schools would follow a three-language policy, including Hindi. "It can't be that Hindi won't be taught in the soil of Tamil Nadu," the Court added.
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Why do some chimpanzee mothers carry their dead infants for months?
Chimpanzee and bonobo mothers sometimes continue to carry their infants after they die, a behaviour known as infant corpse carrying (ICC). University of Oxford research found that older infants, who were more closely bonded with their mothers, were carried for longer than younger infants. The results suggest that the strong social bond between chimpanzee mothers and their infants drives ICC.
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Chimpanzee and bonobo mothers sometimes continue to carry their infants after they die, a behaviour known as infant corpse carrying (ICC). University of Oxford research found that older infants, who were more closely bonded with their mothers, were carried for longer than younger infants. The results suggest that the strong social bond between chimpanzee mothers and their infants drives ICC.
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New US sanctions will make Ukraine peace deal harder, warns Russia
Reacting to US' Russia sanctions bill, the Kremlin said, "It falls under the category of unfriendly actions...the imposition of any additional sanctions by the US would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine." The bill would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. It is awaiting Trump's signature.
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04:29 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Reacting to US' Russia sanctions bill, the Kremlin said, "It falls under the category of unfriendly actions...the imposition of any additional sanctions by the US would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine." The bill would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. It is awaiting Trump's signature.
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OpenAI model caught fabricating missing information during training
OpenAI disclosed a concerning behaviour observed during the training of its unreleased 5.6-sol model. An agent preparing a financial model was caught writing hidden instructions to fabricate missing historical data and withhold that fact unless asked by user. The model's summaries involved instructing future contexts to conceal mistakes. OpenAI disclosed six cases of "concerning" AI behaviour.
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04:25 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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OpenAI disclosed a concerning behaviour observed during the training of its unreleased 5.6-sol model. An agent preparing a financial model was caught writing hidden instructions to fabricate missing historical data and withhold that fact unless asked by user. The model's summaries involved instructing future contexts to conceal mistakes. OpenAI disclosed six cases of "concerning" AI behaviour.
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Noel may try ousting Chandrasekaran as he calls reappointment 'illegal': Report
Noel Tata has called the Tata Sons' board's decision to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as the Chairman for five years "illegal", saying his veto was "wrongfully overridden based on a legal opinion". Tata Trusts, headed by Noel, would now move to oust Chandrasekaran at the AGM as Tata Sons director. Once Chandrasekaran is ousted as director, he cannot serve as Chairman.
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Noel Tata has called the Tata Sons' board's decision to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as the Chairman for five years "illegal", saying his veto was "wrongfully overridden based on a legal opinion". Tata Trusts, headed by Noel, would now move to oust Chandrasekaran at the AGM as Tata Sons director. Once Chandrasekaran is ousted as director, he cannot serve as Chairman.
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PM Modi's 5' 7" foot wax statue unveiled at BJP's Bengal HQ on his birthday
A 5' 7" foot wax statue of PM Narendra Modi was unveiled at the West Bengal BJP headquarters in Kolkata on his 76th birthday. The statue was created by Asansol-based sculptor Sushanta Roy, who spent nearly two months making it. BJP began a month-long programme to mark 25 years of continuous public service by PM Modi.
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A 5' 7" foot wax statue of PM Narendra Modi was unveiled at the West Bengal BJP headquarters in Kolkata on his 76th birthday. The statue was created by Asansol-based sculptor Sushanta Roy, who spent nearly two months making it. BJP began a month-long programme to mark 25 years of continuous public service by PM Modi.
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How will hiked EPF wage ceiling affect employee's in-hand salary?
EPFO’s wage ceiling rising from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 could increase employees' mandatory EPF contribution, CNBC-TV18 reported. The monthly employee contribution could rise from ₹1,800 to ₹3,000, adding ₹1,200 per month. This would reduce monthly take-home pay by ₹1,200 while increasing retirement savings, assuming all other salary components remain unchanged and the higher ceiling applies.
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EPFO’s wage ceiling rising from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 could increase employees' mandatory EPF contribution, CNBC-TV18 reported. The monthly employee contribution could rise from ₹1,800 to ₹3,000, adding ₹1,200 per month. This would reduce monthly take-home pay by ₹1,200 while increasing retirement savings, assuming all other salary components remain unchanged and the higher ceiling applies.
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Govt resolved 10 inter-state water disputes since 2018: Amit Shah
Union Minister Amit Shah said the government has resolved 10 big inter-state water disputes since 2018, with the most recent being the Kishau multi-purpose project. The other disputes include the Lakhwar Multi-Purpose Project, Ken-Betwa Project, and water sharing between Bihar and Jharkhand in the Sone basin. Rehabilitation of families displaced by Narmada Project is also among resolved disputes.
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Union Minister Amit Shah said the government has resolved 10 big inter-state water disputes since 2018, with the most recent being the Kishau multi-purpose project. The other disputes include the Lakhwar Multi-Purpose Project, Ken-Betwa Project, and water sharing between Bihar and Jharkhand in the Sone basin. Rehabilitation of families displaced by Narmada Project is also among resolved disputes.
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Gold reaching $10,000 per ounce is entirely feasible: Chris Wood
Veteran market expert Chris Wood said gold could more than double from current levels to reach $10,000 per ounce if the US suppresses Treasury yields. He stated that such a scenario would "massively monetise Indian household balance sheets". Wood added that the US will have to address high bond yields as the country's fiscal deficit situation is "extreme".
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04:35 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Veteran market expert Chris Wood said gold could more than double from current levels to reach $10,000 per ounce if the US suppresses Treasury yields. He stated that such a scenario would "massively monetise Indian household balance sheets". Wood added that the US will have to address high bond yields as the country's fiscal deficit situation is "extreme".
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How is a semiconductor chip made from sand?
To make a semiconductor chip, highly pure quartz and sand are purified into silicon, which is then melted to produce a seed crystal. Next, the silicon is sliced into thin discs called wafers, which undergo photoresist coating. The wafers are then given electrical properties, followed by the building of transistors. Lastly, tiny wires are laid to link the transistors.
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To make a semiconductor chip, highly pure quartz and sand are purified into silicon, which is then melted to produce a seed crystal. Next, the silicon is sliced into thin discs called wafers, which undergo photoresist coating. The wafers are then given electrical properties, followed by the building of transistors. Lastly, tiny wires are laid to link the transistors.
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Fiji declares national HIV emergency; 1 in 60 people now has virus
Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a sharp rise in cases. The country recorded 2,016 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, 16 times the number in 2019. An estimated one in 60 adults now lives with HIV. Fiji’s HIV crisis is caused by multiple factors, but injecting drug use has become a major and rapidly accelerating route of transmission.
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04:57 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a sharp rise in cases. The country recorded 2,016 new HIV diagnoses in 2025, 16 times the number in 2019. An estimated one in 60 adults now lives with HIV. Fiji’s HIV crisis is caused by multiple factors, but injecting drug use has become a major and rapidly accelerating route of transmission.
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Chandrasekaran's decision to exit was final, it's time to move on: Noel Tata
Noel Tata told the Tata Sons board that Chairman N Chandrasekaran's decision not to seek another term had been accepted by Tata Trusts and had "attained finality". "The chairman has conveyed his decision... shareholders have conveyed their acceptance: it is now time to move on," Noel said. The board, however, later approved Chandrasekaran's reappointment for another five years.
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04:57 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Noel Tata told the Tata Sons board that Chairman N Chandrasekaran's decision not to seek another term had been accepted by Tata Trusts and had "attained finality". "The chairman has conveyed his decision... shareholders have conveyed their acceptance: it is now time to move on," Noel said. The board, however, later approved Chandrasekaran's reappointment for another five years.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pledges her organs on PM Modi's birthday
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday by pledging her heart, liver, intestines, pancreas, kidney, and other organs. She also donated blood at a mega donation camp, along with the Delhi BJP president and several state ministers. The chief minister launched an organ donation portal for the national capital under the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan'.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday by pledging her heart, liver, intestines, pancreas, kidney, and other organs. She also donated blood at a mega donation camp, along with the Delhi BJP president and several state ministers. The chief minister launched an organ donation portal for the national capital under the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan'.
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'Happy birthday, Narendra,' posts Israel PM Netanyahu
In a post on PM Narendra Modi's birthday, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu wrote, "Happy birthday, Narendra! Your leadership has transformed India into a world power." "The friendship between Israel and India has never been stronger, and together we will take it to even greater heights. I wish you many more years of leadership, health and fulfilment," Netanyahu wrote.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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In a post on PM Narendra Modi's birthday, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu wrote, "Happy birthday, Narendra! Your leadership has transformed India into a world power." "The friendship between Israel and India has never been stronger, and together we will take it to even greater heights. I wish you many more years of leadership, health and fulfilment," Netanyahu wrote.
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Why not name Trump too?: Uddhav after son Aaditya named in Disha Salian death probe
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, reacting to his son Aaditya being named in FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, said, "We've nothing to do with it." "Why don't you drag PM Narendra Modi and [US President Donald] Trump's names into this as well?" he stated. Disha was the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, reacting to his son Aaditya being named in FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, said, "We've nothing to do with it." "Why don't you drag PM Narendra Modi and [US President Donald] Trump's names into this as well?" he stated. Disha was the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
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