Pak court suspends medical council's order to expel Afghan students from institutionsA Pakistani court has suspended an order to expel Afghan students. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council's directive is now on hold. Afgh...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Keep humans as pets? Amid Anthropic researcher’s ‘AI will kill humans’ warning, how AI could take over the world without wiping us outAI researchers express concerns about potential human extinction and enfeeblement. These fears stem from loss-of-control scenarios and deli...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ‘What wretched doings come from the ardor of fame; the love of truth…’ – Theory of evolution’s pioneer on ambition, rivalry and the pursuit of truthCharles Darwin's reflections highlight the conflict between fame and truth. He observed that defending reputation can overshadow the search...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
NCPCR summons Meta India chief over alleged child sexual abuse material adsIn response to alarming discoveries from a BBC investigation, the National Commission for Child Rights has called upon the leader of Meta I...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Government to ask Meta if US child safety defaults will extend to India as wellThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been having regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warnsUN rights chief Volker Turk warned that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to ensure...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
AI could pose 'existential' risk to humanity, UN rights chief warnsUnited Nations rights chief Volker Turk has raised serious alarm over the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He cautions that, i...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
China's assimilation campaign faces growing international pushback as World Uyghur Congress calls for actionThe World Uyghur Congress highlighted international efforts challenging China's policies. Uyghur representation was maintained within the U...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Who is Shardendu Tiwari, who gave up a Rs 46 lakh Amazon package to join Indian Army?A Rs 46 lakh annual package at Amazon and an opportunity with Airbus offered Shardendu Tiwari a promising corporate career. Instead, the 27...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Chakmas prevented from appearing at SIR hearings in Arunachal Pradesh; NHRC intervention soughtFollowing protests by members of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU), the hearing at Bordumsa in Changlang district had to be ...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
5 EU nations agree on model to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' as early as 2027Denmark and four EU nations agreed on return hubs in non-EU countries. These facilities aim to send rejected asylum seekers to third nation...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
NHRC seeks reports from MeitY, MIB, Delhi Police over Instagram CSAM adsThe commission took cognizance of the issue under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, after considering media reports p...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi PoliceThe Delhi High Court has directed authorities to create a Standard Operating Procedure. This procedure will govern the arrest and detention...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Trump plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources sayThe Trump administration plans to allocate at least $25 million to European civil society groups, including $4 million aimed at strengtheni...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awardsThree Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of t...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
'Disproportionate' use of force against PoK protesters, polls not credible: Pakistan's human rights bodyPakistan's human rights body questioned the PoK election's credibility. The state used disproportionate force against protesters, deepening...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Human rights panel faults Pakistan's response to PoJK unrest; warns of excessive force, shrinking civic spaceGrowing distrust and expression curbs fueled unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. State authorities responded confrontationally, ...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST