US expands prision time credits for foreign sentences

IANS | August 29, 2026 11:06 PM

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) In a significant prison reform move, the United States has expanded federal prison time-credit rules, allowing thousands of inmates to begin earning credits earlier and extending eligibility to some Americans serving sentences imposed abroad.

US bill seeks 50 pc stake in AI companies

IANS | August 29, 2026 10:41 PM

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Proposed US legislation would require certain Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies to transfer a 50 per cent equity stake to a government-managed sovereign wealth fund, according to a new congressional report that warns the measure could face constitutional challenges.

12th edition of Telangana Golconda Masters tees-off on September 1

IANS | August 29, 2026 10:23 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 29 (IANS) The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, will be staging the Telangana Golconda Masters 2026 at the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) from September 1 to 4, 2026.

Govt focuses on strengthening outcome-based textile research

IANS | August 29, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The government on Saturday emphasised that research undertaken by Textile Research Associations (TRAs) should increasingly be industry-driven, outcome-oriented and measurable, with greater focus on translating research into technologies, patents, prototypes, commercialisation opportunities, import substitution and practical solutions to industry challenges, particularly those faced by MSMEs.