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What is METR, the US-based nonprofit evaluating frontier AI systems?

What began as an AI evaluation effort has grown into an independent research organisation examining how advanced models behave and what risks their capabilities could pose

Pet owners emerge as biggest buyers of air purifiers in India: Report

Pet owners account for 17 per cent of consumer voice for air purifiers, using the devices to manage pet hair, dander, dust and odours beyond concerns over outdoor pollution

US green card rules change Sept 18: New checks applicants must know

USCIS will assess age, health, finances, family status, education and public benefits under the revised public charge test.

'Hostile act': Trump warns EU with tariffs over Canada's associate status

The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member, prompting Trump to warn of 'very heavy tariffs' if he sees the move as a 'hostile act' by Europe

EPFO wage ceiling rises to Rs 25,000: Will your take-home salary decrease?

The change will extend EPF, pension and insurance benefits to more than 5 million workers, with contribution rules yet to be detailed.

Centre names new CBFC board; Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi join panel

The Centre has reconstituted the CBFC with an 18-member panel featuring actors, filmmakers, musicians, writers and theatre personalities, including Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and Priyadarshan

Delhi tops NITI Aayog's electric mobility index 2025, Maharashtra follows

The index assesses states and UTs on key parameters such as transport electrification, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and research and innovation

Is Canada joining the EU? The story behind its 'associate member' plan

The EU wants Canada to become its first 'associate member', paving the way for closer economic and defence ties, but the proposed status has no established legal framework yet

Light rain likely in Delhi today; IMD issues alert in Bihar, Jharkhand

Delhi may see light rain and thunderstorms on Thursday, with the IMD forecasting a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius as monsoon withdrawal from northwest India is likely around September 19

New UPI MDR framework to support innovation and investment: Assocham

Assocham said the new UPI MDR framework for high-value merchant payments will support investment in technology and infrastructure, while helping expand UPI acceptance across the country

Meta not just an 'intermediary', has greater responsibility: Govt

Government officials made the comments a day after Meta agreed to report child safety-related matters directly to the cybercrime portal managed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

Fed rate decision tonight: Will inflation push Kevin Warsh towards a hike?

The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest interest rate decision today. Here's what the move could mean for the US economy, markets

'H-1B should not exist to replace US workers': JD Vance backs $100,000 fee

US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch changes to the visa programme

South Korean man's plot to escape prison by strapping self to drone foiled

South Korean man convicted of killing three people allegedly planned to flee a Philippine prison by being carried over its walls by a heavy-duty drone

UK study visas fall 16%: New rules, fewer dependants and what's changed

Stricter dependant rules and immigration curbs are reshaping the UK study route as applications fall for a second year.

UPI MDR charges: What consumers need to know about the change in rules

New UPI MDR rules will apply to select merchant transactions, but consumers can continue using UPI for daily payments, QR payments and AutoPay without transaction charges

UPI gets MDR: How 0.4% merchant fee compares with debit, credit cards

The new UPI MDR ends its zero-cost model for select high-value merchant payments; here is how the 0.4 per cent charge compares with what merchants pay to accept debit and credit cards

In a first, Japan records more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older

Women account for nearly 88 per cent of Japan's centenarians, with 94,298 aged 100 or older, compared with 13,379 men, according to the latest data by Japan's health ministry

Bus services disrupted across Delhi as DTC drivers strike for second day

Private drivers contracted by DTC continued their strike for a second day on Wednesday, disrupting bus services across Delhi as they demanded higher wages, medical cover, and social security

Term insurance purchases rise 1.5X post-GST break, more buy riders: Report

Lower premiums are prompting buyers to reassess their protection needs and opt for higher cover and riders.