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Why a new Anthropic AI workplace suite triggered a tech stock crash in US and India Subscriber Only
The announcement sent shockwaves through global technology markets, crystallising a fear that has been building for months: that AI might not just assist software companies, but potentially replace them altogether.
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Pratyush DeepFeb 12, 2026
As coal’s role shrinks, nuclear power is expected to expand gradually, increasing its share from about 3% at present to 5-8% by 2070 under CPS, reflecting its growing role in displacing coal-based generation while providing
Damini NathFeb 12, 2026
Final SIR Voter List 2026 Released: Starting Saturday, the final electoral rolls of the Special Intensive Revision in 12 states and Union Territories will be published over the next few weeks
Brendan DabhiFeb 11, 2026
With the data of 530 patients from 28 institutions across 15 states, access to researchers to develop treatments adds to the existing knowledge base for the rarest of diseases
Arav ShahFeb 11, 2026
The answer to the asymmetry of Epstein outrage lies in the nature of British polity, Starmer and Mandelson's reputations, and in the American political landscape.
Sadaf ModakFeb 11, 2026
A Mumbai sessions court ruled that Ujjwal Nikam’s appointment as SPP was contractual and temporary in nature and did not constitute an “office of profit” under Article 102 of the Constitution
Sunanda MehtaFeb 11, 2026
Disability pensions for armed forces personnel have been fully exempt from income tax since 1922. The Budget, however, proposes to do away with the exemption for a certain category of retired personnel — those who
Bashaarat MasoodFeb 11, 2026
Also known as the “Wular Barrage”, the project began in 1984 but was halted after Pakistan’s objections under the Indus Waters Treaty and the eruption of militancy in the Valley in 1989
Ravi Dutta MishraFeb 11, 2026
Explained: US tones down both factsheet and joint statement on trade deal — how this affects India Subscriber Only
India US joint statement update: The US has softened its claims about the gains it had secured from India as part of the trade deal. The updated factsheet tempers the wording in one section from
Soumyarendra BarikFeb 11, 2026
Under the new rules, social media platforms must remove flagged content within two-three hours, possibly the shortest takedown window in the world. This has set alarm bells ringing within tech firms.
Ravi Dutta MishraFeb 11, 2026
A White House fact sheet said India has agreed to remove its digital services taxes and committed to negotiating digital trade rules. This assumes significance as India had already removed the ‘Google tax’ before the
Trisha MukherjeeFeb 11, 2026
The three bronzes, which have been part of the NMAA’s 'existing collections' for decades, came on the provenance team’s radar after an ongoing systematic review raised discrepancies in their respective paper trails
George MathewFeb 11, 2026
From media accusations, gender bias to courtroom drama, Indian family businesses have seen it all when it comes to succession disputes
Akash MandalFeb 10, 2026
With gold prices unlikely to slow down, established players like Titan and Caratlane might remain stable but the fate of smaller players hangs in the balance.
Anjali MararFeb 10, 2026
The new ones – National Large Solar Telescope and National Large Optical-Near Infrared Telescope – will offer Indian scientists a major advantage over existing global telescopes
Raakhi JaggaFeb 10, 2026
Farmer unions’ concerns range from Indian markets being opened up to US agricultural products to relaxations for specific sectors already under strain domestically.
Nayonika BoseFeb 10, 2026
Mumbai’s mayor has a ceremonial role in governance. Elected by and amongst the 227 Mumbai corporators, the mayor holds the title of the city’s ‘First citizen’, and presides over the house operations of the country’s
Jatin AnandFeb 10, 2026
No Confidence motion against Om Birla: What happens now? What is the process for removal of Lok Sabha speaker? Subscriber Only
Has a no confidence motion against a Lok Sabha speaker been moved before this? What conditions must be met before a Speaker is removed? We explain.
Vineet BhallaFeb 10, 2026
The airline’s troubles stem from the weeklong operational crisis it faced in early December 2025, when it cancelled hundreds of flights affecting thousands of passengers
Ravi Dutta MishraFeb 10, 2026
Trade deals signed by Bangladesh and India further assume significance as ties between New Delhi and Dhaka have soured in the last few months.
Soham NahaFeb 10, 2026
Many view the targeting of Jimmy Lai as part of a repressive campaign under Xi. Lai is among the many influential figures who have fallen prey to Beijing's bid to cut out what it calls
YasheeFeb 10, 2026
PMO directive on PM CARES: What questions can Lok Sabha ask? Subscriber Only
Questions are asked in the House to hold the government accountable on matters of public interest. What are the criteria to decide what questions are admissible in Lok Sabha? And who takes that decision?
Harish DamodaranFeb 10, 2026
India has not opened the door to American GM corn and soyabean. But it has provided a window for US sorghum and DDGS that might not be small
Aditi RajaFeb 9, 2026
The 2025 census had found how the section of the Vishwamitri river passing through the busier part of the city had the highest density of crocodiles
New York TimesFeb 9, 2026
First collected in 1899, giant phantom jellies were not recognised as a species until 60 years later. During the last century, phantom jellies have been documented about 100 times
Arun JanardhananFeb 9, 2026
The connection, visible in the country’s everyday life, did not begin with governments but with maritime trade even before the British established its colonies in the region
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