Centre eases customs rules for export cargo returning to India

IANS | March 8, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The Central government has relaxed customs procedures for export cargo that is returning to India after ships were forced to turn back due to disruptions in key maritime routes, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

OpenAI robotics chief resigns over Pentagon AI deal

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The head of OpenAI’s robotics team, Caitlin Kalinowski, has announced resignation, citing the company’s move to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) models within the Pentagon’s classified network.