Bill Gates seeks meeting with Xi Jinping to push global AI safety efforts
Bill Gates is looking to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, eager to propose global efforts to mitigate the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restricting potentially dangerous AI model releases…
Read MoreAxis Bank sees ‘Death Cross’ formation on chart; analyst flags key levels
Axis Bank stock has gained around 1.3 per cent thus far in August, and a little over 7 per cent so far in the financial year 2026-27 (FY27). Broadly, the stock has traded in a range of ₹1,270-1,400 in the last 10 months, since October 2025. Amid the consolidation, Axis Bank has now witnessed the…
Read MoreUN rejects Israel’s threat to expel Gaza residents over kite-flying
The United Nations has condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from areas of the besieged Gaza Strip where kites were being flown by children. “On the threat of expulsion due to children’s kite flying, I hope we can all agree that this is outrageous,” UN rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani told reporters on Tuesday. Israel…
Read MoreTwo more close calls at Sydney Airport add to safety concerns
The incidents highlight a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers at Australia’s busiest airport Published Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 01:23 PM AUSTRALIAN authorities are investigating two more aircraft taxiing incidents at Sydney Airport, adding to a string of near misses and other mistakes on the tarmac that have raised concerns about safety. Early on…
Read MoreResort 2027 Trend: Sporty and Sweet
The Y2K celebrity off-duty look is back in new ways for resort 2027. Think track pants, baby Ts and athletic jackets mixed with ultra-feminine layers and accessories, made famous by the likes of Madonna and Victoria Beckham’s early 2000s wardrobes. Now designers are mixing well-known athletic silhouettes with girly details such as bows, pastel hues…
Read MoreRRB NTPC UG 2026 Result: CBT 1 shortlist released; scorecards due today
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB NTPC UG Result 2026 for the first-stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1), along with the shortlist for the second-stage CBT for Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) posts under CEN No. 07/2025. The results have been released for all zones. The CBT-1 exam was conducted…
Read MoreAustralia’s Lynas posts sharp rise in annual profit, but misses market estimates
Published Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 09:14 AM AUSTRALIA’S Lynas Rare Earths reported a sharp rise in annual profit on Wednesday (Aug 25), helped by record average selling prices for rare-earths oxide and strong demand, but missed market expectations, sending its shares lower in early trade. The world’s largest rare-earths producer outside China said the…
Read MoreSpirit of space: A home that responds to a family’s rhythm and lifestyle
With a passion for telling stories, Anushka Bhardwaj completed her post-graduation in journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, in 2022. In her two years with Business Standard, she has covered a number of subjects including brands, advertising, sports, politics, gender, quick commerce, features, and lifestyle. Her idea is to look beyond…
Read MoreTSB of Canada calls for increased oversight of medical fitness exams for train crews
EDMONTON, Alberta – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is calling for increased government oversight of assessment of the medical fitness of railway employees as a result of its investigation into a 2023 collision of two Canadian National Railway trains. The Aug. 8, 2023, accident near Wainwright, Alberta, involved an engineer trainee who did not…
Read MoreHegseth’s Army Purges Have Undermined Military Leadership on Iran
Within the span of a few short weeks, the 62-year-old undertook a gambit to make her interim responsibilities more permanent, throwing her name on the ballot to be formally selected by the state electorate. The money poured in behind her, with chief executives, lobbyists, and prominent Republican donors pumping thousands of dollars into her nascent…
Read MoreIs Farm Country About to Turn on Trump?
Within the span of a few short weeks, the 62-year-old undertook a gambit to make her interim responsibilities more permanent, throwing her name on the ballot to be formally selected by the state electorate. The money poured in behind her, with chief executives, lobbyists, and prominent Republican donors pumping thousands of dollars into her nascent…
Read MoreAn Eye for an Eye: Canada Retaliates With Duties of Its Own, Hitting American Apparel Products
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made good on his promise to introduce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on Tuesday. Mirroring the American duties that went into effect on Saturday following a week of tense negotiations, the import taxes on U.S. exports will saddle about $20 billion worth of products with tariffs of up to 50…
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