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.
Tata Sons is likely to hold a board meeting on September 17 amid growing concerns over leadership succession, governance issues at key Tata trusts and the RBI’s rejection of its request to surrender its Core Investment Company registration. Chairman N. Chandrasekaran is set to step down in February 2027.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that the pursuit of superintelligence is not worth pursuing unless AI helps humanity and remains under human control. He also called for deliberate AI development, broad access and greater representation across countries, companies and academia.
Dario Amodei says rapid AI development without safeguards could pose a serious threat to humanity.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and AIIB President Zou Jiayi discussed strengthening India-AIIB cooperation, including infrastructure, transport connectivity, local-currency financing and greater private-sector participation.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said steel slag road technology can reduce construction costs by around 40% and offer four times the strength of conventional roads, while promoting waste-to-wealth and sustainable infrastructure.
African business leaders attending the BRICS Summit praised India’s economic growth under PM Narendra Modi and expressed confidence in stronger trade and investment ties with Africa.
Khalifa University and Sanofi launch genomic research partnership to study asthma and COPD in UAE
EU and Jordan discuss expanding university research cooperation under Horizon Europe
Research England to end three university funding schemes after £390 million investment
Australia considers requiring international students to hold study funds in local bank accounts
Sainik School Admission 2027: AISSEE Registration Opens for Class 6 and 9; Exam on January 31
Japan's Hokkaido University faces faculty exodus as funding cuts hit research environment
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China honors five scholars from four countries with global education research award
IIT Kanpur, BIT Mesra sign five-year agreement to strengthen academic and research collaboration
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