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Meta to Report Child Safety Cases Directly to India’s I4C Cybercrime Portal

Meta will directly report child safety matters to India’s I4C-managed Cybercrime portal amid government scrutiny over the circulation of child sexual abuse material on social media.

NHAI to Upgrade 1033 Highway Helpline With AI, Real-Time Location Tracking

NHAI plans to modernise its 1033 National Highway Helpline with AI, real-time location tracking and smart emergency response to improve assistance for highway travellers.

South Korea, ADB to Boost Cooperation on Critical Minerals, AI and Energy

South Korea and the Asian Development Bank agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, artificial intelligence and energy during President Lee Jae Myung’s meeting with ADB chief Masato Kanda.

Retail Inflation Rises to 4.82% in August on Higher Food Prices; Weather, Energy Risks Loom

India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.5% in July, driven by higher food prices, while weather and energy risks remain key concerns.

Women participants at Logitech and Aspire For Her Generative AI hackathon that set a Guinness World Record

Logitech, Aspire For Her set Guinness World Record with largest women-only Generative AI hackathon

Nearly 1.29 lakh women registered across more than 5,000 cities, prompting Guinness World Records to create a new title recognising the scale of women’s participation in Generative AI.

Gold Prices Slip as US Inflation Boosts Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices slipped as higher-than-expected US inflation strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. MCX gold futures stood at Rs 1,52,655, while silver futures were at Rs 2,34,886 per kg. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions also weighed on precious metals.

147 Coal Mines Auctioned Since 2020 Amid Major Mining Sector Reforms: Govt

The government said 147 coal mines have been auctioned since 2020 across nine states, with 44 new companies winning coal mines. The auctions are projected to generate Rs 47,500 crore in annual revenue, Rs 55,000 crore in capital investment and 4.9 lakh jobs, highlighting major reforms in India's coal sector.

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