Original ‘Anthropic’ startup founder in India seeks govt help over trademark infringement by US firm

IANS | February 19, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) As Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declared India to be the cornerstone of the global landscape during the ongoing 'India AI Impact Summit' here, startup founder Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla, who owns Anthropic Software -- an Indian company incorporated in 2017 -- on Thursday sought government’s help to get his brand name back as the alleged trademark infringement has resulted in heavy losses for him.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 TN fishermen near Katchatheevu

IANS | February 19, 2026 9:57 AM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) In yet another incident highlighting the continuing tensions in the Palk Strait, the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters.