Fragmented apps, devices hinder agentic AI development in China: Report

IANS | March 8, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Agentic artificial intelligence can only succeed if it can operate seamlessly across applications and connected devices, but China’s fragmented mobile ecosystem and super app fragmentation prevent such interoperability, a report has said explaining the Doubao phone controversy.

Indian-American scientist overseeing vaccine, new therapy approvals resigns

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:59 AM

New York, March 8 (IANS) Indian-American scientist Vinay Prasad, who oversees the approval process for vaccines and new therapies, is stepping down amid controversies over his decisions to tighten certain regulations. His departure for the second time from the post of director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Centre for Biologics Evaluation and Research within a year was announced on Friday by the agency’s head, Marty Makary.

Nepal’s only billionaire suffers defeat in parliamentary elections

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:43 AM

Kathmandu, March 8 (IANS) Nepal’s only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, a candidate from the Nepali Congress, suffered a humiliating defeat in the country's parliamentary elections at the hands of Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Bikram Khanal in the Nawalparasi West-1 constituency.