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Using Grok to make illegal content will result in same consequences for uploading such material: Musk

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said that anyone using Grok AI to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content, a day after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) cracked down on X Corp for failing to prevent the generation and circulation of obscene, nude and indecent content on its platform.

Centre proposes Aadhaar-like ID for EV batteries to boost tracking

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The road transport ministry has proposed a new system to give electric vehicle batteries a unique identification number, similar to Aadhaar, to improve tracking, safety and recycling.

Study warns of growing global threat of brain-eating amoebae in water, environment

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The free-living amoebae, also known as brain-eating amoebae, are becoming a growing global public health threat, warned a new study.

China’s aviation crisis deepens with empty airports, suspended international routes: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:26 PM

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The aviation sector in China is facing a significant crisis with empty airports, suspended international routes, and mounting airline losses, according to a media report.

Bangladesh slips into Chinese debt trap: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In view of the increased dependence of Dhaka on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China, it is no wonder that Bangladesh is slipping into a debt trap the way Sri Lanka had, a new report has warned, saying that Dhaka is now paying the price of accepting Chinese loans, but refusing to learn.

Pakistan’s education system stifles productivity; 26.2 mn children out of school

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan is underperforming economically because its education and skills systems fail to convert human potential into productivity, a report said on Saturday.

US tech giants bet big on India’s AI future with $67.5 bn investment surge

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem.

Pakistan stares at mega economic crisis in 2026: Report

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan stares at several economic challenges in 2026 amid continuing low economic growth, recurring militant attacks and potential disasters related to climate change, according to a new report.

Amazon allows US-based staff stuck in India to work remotely till March 2

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) US tech giant Amazon has permitted certain US‑based employees stuck in India because of visa delays to work remotely until March 2, 2026, but the company has imposed tight restrictions on the tasks they may perform.

Delhi-NCR clocks highest yearly average residential price rise at 23 pc in 2025

IANS | January 3, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Delhi-NCR recorded the highest yearly average residential price rise at 23 per cent in 2025 -- from Rs 7,550 square feet in 2024 to about Rs 9,300 per sq ft in 2025, according to a new report.

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Using Grok to make illegal content will result in same consequences for uploading such material: Musk

Centre proposes Aadhaar-like ID for EV batteries to boost tracking

Study warns of growing global threat of brain-eating amoebae in water, environment

China’s aviation crisis deepens with empty airports, suspended international routes: Report

Bangladesh slips into Chinese debt trap: Report

Pakistan’s education system stifles productivity; 26.2 mn children out of school

US tech giants bet big on India’s AI future with $67.5 bn investment surge

Pakistan stares at mega economic crisis in 2026: Report

Amazon allows US-based staff stuck in India to work remotely till March 2

Delhi-NCR clocks highest yearly average residential price rise at 23 pc in 2025

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