Former Google engineer convicted in AI espionage case

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:19 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted a former Google software engineer of stealing sensitive artificial intelligence trade secrets for the benefit of China, marking the first-ever conviction on AI-related economic espionage charges, US officials said.

Trump hails Venezuela move, says oil exports to resume

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump said that the US-led effort involving Venezuela is progressing well, saying oil exports are expected to resume under an arrangement backed by Washington.

India-US NISAR radar image maps Mississippi Delta

IANS | January 31, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) A high-resolution radar image from the US–India NISAR Earth-observing satellite has captured the Mississippi River Delta region in southeastern Louisiana, revealing fine-scale details of urban areas, wetlands, forests, and farmland across one of the United States’ most complex landscapes, NASA said.

Trump signs executive order clearing IndyCar race in Washington

IANS | January 31, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order clearing the way for a major IndyCar road race in the nation’s capital this August, framing the event as a centerpiece of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Trump says US sending larger naval force towards Iran

IANS | January 31, 2026 6:35 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States is moving a larger naval force toward Iran, saying Washington hopes to reach a deal but is prepared for other outcomes if talks fail.

India is pursuing trust-based AI governance vision: PSA Sood

IANS | January 31, 2026 6:23 AM

Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) India is pursuing a trust-based approach to artificial intelligence governance that emphasises inclusion, innovation, and safeguards rather than rigid regulation, the country’s top scientific adviser told the think-tank community.

Pakistan’s Christian minority continues to face persecution amid state inaction: Report

IANS | January 30, 2026 11:13 PM

Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) The World Watch List 2026 released by global Christian advocacy group Open Doors has highlighted that the Christians in Pakistan — who constitute just 1.8 per cent of the population — continue to face “systemic discrimination, violence, forced conversions, bonded labour, and gender-based persecution”, amid minimal state protection, a report said on Friday.