Month: September 2026

Did OpenAI crack a million-dollar math problem using data stolen from mathematicians?

September 9, 2026 admin

In what is quickly becoming an explosive controversy in mathematics, a potential solution to one of the field’s greatest open questions has been overshadowed by allegations of espionage and unethical academic work. Over the previous 48 hours (as on September 9 morning IST), the mathematical community has been rocked by claims that OpenAI leveraged its…

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Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade

September 9, 2026 admin

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.80 against the U.S. dollar, then touched 94.95, registering a fall of 21 paise from its previous close | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 94.95 against U.S. dollar on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) weighed down by surging crude oil prices, which…

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U.S. military says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers; Tehran hits back at American targets in Jordan

September 9, 2026 admin

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) in response to the latest attacks on its warships, and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward open hostilities in a more than six-month-old war. Following…

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ESA to explore cooperation with ISRO in human space flight, lunar and Venus missions

September 9, 2026 admin

Josef Aschbacher, Director-General of the European Space Agency (ESA). | Photo Credit: File photo The European Space Agency (ESA) will be holding discussions with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on co-operation in human space flight and lunar exploration, during the International Space Summit in Paris, which gets underway on September 9. A high-level delegation from India…

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Adani Airport Holdings inks pact to raise $1 billion from investors for 5.54% stake

September 9, 2026 admin

Adani Airport Holdings inks pact to raise billion from investors for 5.54% stake

Upon completion of all three tranches, the investors will collectively hold approximately 5.54% in AAHL. File photo | Photo Credit: Reuters Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and one of India’s largest private airport operators, has entered into binding agreements to raise ₹9,825 crore ($1 billion) of primary equity…

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UK airports hit by fresh disruption after air traffic control glitch

September 9, 2026 admin

People queue to check in after some departing flights were cancelled at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 in London on September 8, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters UK travellers faced more misery on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) with more than 150 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain’s air traffic control service scrambled to recover from…

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Project Khushi launched to improve health and well-being of Bengaluru police personnel

September 9, 2026 admin

Home Minister Priyank Kharge | Photo Credit: File photo The Bengaluru City Police have launched ‘Project Khushi’, a structured health and wellness programme aimed at supporting the long-term physical and mental well-being of police personnel, Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Tuesday. The programme will initially be implemented in the Electronics City police division, covering…

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ED raids premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi

September 9, 2026 admin

Residence of Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi in Belagavi. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) began conducting raids on the residences and other premises linked to Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi. The raids are on at his residences in Bengaluru, Belagavi and Gokak, apart…

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Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta found dead at Noida residence

September 9, 2026 admin

Rakesh Mehta took over as Delhi’s Chief Secretary in 2007 during the Sheila Dikshit government. File. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta was found dead at his rented residence in Noida’s Sector 82 on Sunday (September 6, 2026) afternoon, with police recovering a note that cited “prolonged illness” as…

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SIR: Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao served notice over name mismatch

September 9, 2026 admin

Prof. C.N.R. Rao. | Photo Credit: File photo Professor C.N.R. Rao, one of the country’s most celebrated and respected scientists, who was born in Basavanagudi in Bengaluru and has contributed immensely to the city in the field of science, has now been asked to appear for a hearing to establish his identity, after his name…

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