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How OpenAI's model escaped testing and hacked Hugging Face

OpenAI says its advanced AI models, GPT-5.6 Sol and another more capable unreleased model, breached Hugging Face's systems during an internal cybersecurity evaluation.

Govt orders sugar dealers to limit stocks to 30 days and 4,000 quintals

The government on Tuesday directed that no dealer of sugar should hold stock for more than 30 days and also imposed a stock limit of 4,000 quintals as part of its efforts to keep prices of sweetener under control. The order would come into force with effect from August 1, 2026, and would remain in force up to November 30, 2026. In a gazette notification, the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs imposed this restriction using powers under section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025. "...Central Government hereby directs that no dealer of sugar shall hold any stock for a period exceeding thirty days from the date of receipt of such stock and shall not keep sugar in stock at any time and in any place throughout the country in excess of 4,000 quintals," the notification said. To keep prices under check amid a forecast of a deficit monsoon, the Centre has already banned sugar exports. The order would not apply to sugar stocks held on the ...

India's green hydrogen plans gain pace, but demand and costs pose hurdles

India's green hydrogen sector is gathering pace, but assured demand, enabling infrastructure, lower production costs and faster project execution will be critical to growth

US widens foreign exchange review, keeps India off currency watch list

US Treasury expands its assessment framework for exchange-rate policies while concluding that India did not manipulate the rupee to gain a trade advantage

MEA dismisses Pakistan's flood allegations as 'baseless' and false

India on Friday rejected reports that the Indian side is "deliberately" causing flooding in Pakistan by releasing river waters and described the allegations as "baseless and contrary to the facts". The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) referred to statements from Pakistani authorities acknowledging a rise in river levels in view of heavy monsoon rain areas across the border. "Pakistani media reports alleging that India is deliberately causing flooding is baseless and contrary to the facts. The recent increase in flows in the River Chenab is a direct consequence of intense monsoon rainfall over Jammu and adjoining catchment areas during July 20 to 23," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "Significantly, Pakistan's own flood forecasting division, which is based in Lahore, in its flood advisory issued on July 22 -- and let me also give you the time it was issued at 1718 hours local time -- attributed the high flood levels in the Chenab river to heavy rainfall

NEET protests to JP Movement: How student movements have changed India's history

A paper leak sparked the latest student protests in India—but history suggests this may be about much more than NEET. From the Nav Nirman Movement and JP Movement to the Mandal protests, India Against

Why the US has imposed a new 10% tariff on Indian goods

The United States has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over concerns about goods made using forced labour.

NSE's Ahimsa Index: India's new ethical investing benchmark explained

Can you invest without compromising your values? The NSE has launched the **Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index**, an ethical stock market index that excludes companies

India's edible oil import bill may rise 9% to ₹1.75 trn this year: SEA

India's edible oil import bill could climb 9% to a record ₹1.75 lakh crore this year, driven by higher import volumes, a weaker rupee and global supply pressures

India's first dengue vaccine: What is QDENGA and who can take it?

India has approved its first dengue vaccine. Japan-based Takeda's *QDENGA* is now approved for people aged *4 to 60 years* and protects against all four dengue virus serotypes.

Why India’s stock market could soon get a new fear gauge

The NSE is working on a new volatility index that could eventually replace or complement India VIX. But why does the market need a new fear gauge? And what could it mean for investors and derivatives

India wants to make EV batteries: Why local batteries will not make EV cars cheaper

India is investing thousands of crores to manufacture EV batteries at home. But does that automatically mean cheaper electric vehicles? Not quite. Here's why experts say the real challenge is much big

Corporate India starts FY27 strong: What's driving the 11-quarter high? | IT | Metals | Banks

Corporate India's Q1FY27 earnings season has kicked off on a strong note. Early results show the fastest profit growth in 11 quarters, driven by banks, Reliance Industries, IT services and metal.

India’s first flying taxi is here: When can you actually ride one

The ePlane Company, an IIT Madras-incubated startup, launched India's first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype earlier this month. The battery-powered aircraft.

With $21 bn subsidy bet, India may emerge among top five semicon players

India's $21-billion semiconductor push aims to place the country among the global top five by 2032, but attracting larger private investment remains the key challenge

Why are ISRO scientists leaving Inside India’s space talent shift

More than 100 scientists have reportedly resigned or taken voluntary retirement from ISRO in recent months. The Centre has now tightened exit rules for those working on flagship missions.

Draft CAFE-III norms explained: India is changing fuel efficiency rules for cars | Mileage | E20

The Ministry of Power has released the draft CAFE-III norms, proposing stricter fuel-efficiency and carbon-emission standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The five-year framework.

India achieved E20. But ethanol imports haven’t disappeared

India has achieved its ambitious E20 petrol target, becoming the world's second-largest ethanol blender. But here's the surprising part: the country is still importing hundreds of millions of dollars'

IBM’s $70 billion wipeout: How the AI boom caught it off guard | Business news | IT sector

IBM has survived wars, recessions and multiple technology revolutions. But the AI boom has dealt it one of its biggest setbacks in decades. IBM’s shares crashed 25%, wiping out

India’s per capita income explained: Why Sikkim earns 10 times more than Bihar

Sikkim continues to lead India in per capita income, while Bihar remains the poorest state. The gap between the two is now nearly tenfold. So, why has this divide persisted for over a decade?