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OpenAI fills safety job listed at $555,000 with hire from rival Anthropic
Altman named Dylan Scandinaro, who was previously listed as being on an AI safety team at Anthropic, in a post on the social media platform X
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India to keep some farm protections in US trade deal, buy arms, energy
The agreement comes after months of tensions between US and India that began to ease in recent weeks, and follows a big trade agreement signed by India with the European Union last month
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Trump admin sued over $16 bn funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels
The White House budget director, Russ Vought, said on the social platform X at the time that officials believed the spending was based on unconstitutional diversity, equity and inclusion principles
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Trump signs $1.2 trillion bill, ending partial US government shutdown
Trump has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk, ending the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday
Trump's tariff cut sparks relief in India despite limited clarity on deal
India had agreed to buy petroleum, defence goods and aircraft from the US, while partly opening up its guarded agriculture sector under the agreement
Federal agents must limit tear gas use at Portland ICE protests, says judge
US District Judge Michael Simon ordered federal officers to not use chemical or projectile munitions unless the person targeted poses an imminent threat of physical harm
 "Federal agents must limit tear gas use at Portland ICE protests, says judge")
Delhi CM announces aid for two LPG cylinders for ration card holders
This assistance will be extended on the occasions of major festivals such as Holi and Diwali
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Iran's President seeks 'fair' negotiations as US shoots down drone
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has been planning to hold talks with Iranian officials in Turkey later this week
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Weather Today: IMD issues rain, dense fog warning across North India
Rain and snowfall are likely over the western Himalayas, while thunderstorms, hail and dense fog may affect large parts of north and central India, including Delhi, through the week
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Why Budget tax sops to attract foreign investment upset Indian data centres
The new Budget provides for tax sops to attract more foreign investments in India's data centres. So why are some Indian players upset?
 "Why Budget tax sops to attract foreign investment upset Indian data centres")
Budget sends mixed signals on PLI push across key manufacturing sectors
Allocations for 2026-27 across 14 sectors reveal clear winners and laggards
 "Budget sends mixed signals on PLI push across key manufacturing sectors")
Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal
Container support scheme will lead to capacity equal to 10% of global demand
 "Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal")
Scrapping revenue deficit grants may strain fragile states: Economists
Economists warn that removal of revenue deficit grants could hurt fiscally weak and hill states, forcing them to seek alternative support from the Centre
 "Scrapping revenue deficit grants may strain fragile states: Economists")
Maritime stakeholders join hands to form new national container carrier
State-owned maritime entities have signed an MoU to form Bharat Container Shipping Line, aimed at strengthening India's export-import logistics and reducing freight volatility
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US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman
CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi explains the Budget's calibrated customs duty exemptions, SEZ flexibility and tariff reforms amid global trade headwinds
 "US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman")
India-US trade deal: Agri, dairy interests 'protected', says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said both sides were working on a "joint statement" outlining the details of the first phase of the agreement
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Ex-SBI MD Vinay Tonse to succeed Prashant Kumar as Yes Bank MD & CEO
RBI has approved the appointment of former SBI managing director Vinay Tonse as Yes Bank's MD & CEO for three years, subject to shareholder approval
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India-US trade deal lifts great deal of uncertainty, say FinMin officials
Department of financial services (DFS) secretary M Nagaraju said: "Dark clouds of uncertainty had lifted from the world economy and industry should now cheer up and heave a sigh of relief"
 "India-US trade deal lifts great deal of uncertainty, say FinMin officials")
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to take effect at the start of the next school year in September
 "Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe")
Falling Russian crude oil imports drag down pvt ports' growth to 2% in FY26
In comparison, central government-owned ports grew 9%
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