ChatGPT to run ads in India for users of Free, Go tiers

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) US-based artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced it is expanding 'ChatGPT Ads' to India, one of its largest markets, to further monetise its popular chatbot ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO).

Govt services in Punjab impacted; three lakh employees go on strike

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:20 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 27 (IANS) The government services across Punjab were impacted on Thursday, with over three lakh employees of almost all departments, boards and corporations going on a mass casual leave for a day over non-payment of dearness allowance (DA) arrears and other long-pending demands.

US sends emergency aid, disaster response advisor to Nepal

IANS | August 27, 2026 10:18 AM

Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) The United States is deploying a disaster response advisor to Nepal and providing $500,000 in emergency assistance after devastating flash floods in the country’s Rasuwa district killed several people and caused widespread destruction.