China using ChatGPT to target US AI debate: Report

IANS | June 11, 2026 7:21 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A bipartisan congressional leader has accused China of attempting to exploit America's open political system after OpenAI disclosed that China-linked actors used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing debates over US tariffs and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

US Republican lawmaker McCaul pushes Tibet amendment on Dalai Lama

IANS | June 11, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A senior Republican lawmaker has introduced an amendment aimed at reinforcing US policy that the succession of the Dalai Lama is a religious matter to be determined solely by Tibetan Buddhist authorities, warning that China could seek to install a successor loyal to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Trump hails PM Modi on record tenure

IANS | June 11, 2026 12:03 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister, describing him as "a Great One" and praising his leadership and prospects.

'Own problem of Congress': SP on Ajay Rai's 'Banyan tree' remark

IANS | June 10, 2026 11:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) spokesperson Udaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai comparing the grand old party to that of "Banyan tree" which can provide "shade" to its regional allies, is his own opinion and Congress' "own problem".