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AI must remain under human control, says Microsoft CEO

Satya Nadella calls for US-China understanding and global norms involving governments and technology companies to govern powerful AI systems.

India Seeks to Turn BRICS into Economic, Technology Powerhouse with Focus on Startups and Critical Tech

India is pushing to transform BRICS into a stronger economic and technology platform, with emphasis on resilient supply chains, startups, critical technologies, green energy and cooperation among emerging economies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also called for the Global South to move from being a rule-taker to a rule-shaper.

OpenAI to disclose AI model misalignment cases through new reporting framework

The company released six initial reports involving concealed mistakes, fabricated information, exposed software keys and unauthorized file uploads, while investigations may continue after publication.

India’s semiconductor industry ready for next phase of growth: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Semicon 2.0 will focus on expanding India’s semiconductor ecosystem across chip design, manufacturing, packaging, equipment, materials, research and talent development, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at SEMICON India 2026.

UPI MDR Changes Must Balance Transaction Security and Rising Costs: CII President

CII President R Mukundan said changes related to the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions need to balance the security of digital payments with rising capital expenditure. He also highlighted opportunities to expand BRICS trade and investment by reducing non-tariff barriers, aligning standards and improving cross-border movement of goods.

Coal Ministry Urges UP to Develop Captive Coal Block for Long-Term Thermal Power Fuel Security

The Coal Ministry has advised Uttar Pradesh to expedite development of its captive Saharpur Jamarpani coal block in Jharkhand to strengthen long-term fuel security for thermal power plants. The ministry said UPRVUNL plants had 8.41 lakh tonnes of coal stock as of September 15 and were not in the critical-stock category.

PM Modi’s Initiatives Strengthened Digital Ecosystem, Financial Inclusion: Fintech Leaders

Fintech leaders Bipin Preet Singh of MobiKwik and Sameer Nigam of PhonePe highlighted the expansion of India’s digital payments and fintech ecosystem on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday. They discussed the growth of UPI, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship and the proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR).

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