AI chiefs urge UN safeguards as US rejects new global control framework
Anthropic, OpenAI and Hugging Face leaders told the UN Security Council that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity if poorly managed. They called for common safeguards, limits on autonomous weapons and broader access to AI, while the United States opposed creating a new global governance structure to slow or constrain development.
Zoho launches Zia Chat and 7 industry apps for vertical SaaS expansion
Zoho has introduced Zia Chat, a unified AI interface designed to connect business information, workflows and data across its ecosystem. The company also launched 7 sector-focused applications for industries including retail, automotive, banking, healthcare, education, real estate and restaurants, marking its move into vertical SaaS. Zoho has launched Zia Chat, a unified artificial intelligence interface built into its software ecosystem, while expanding into vertical SaaS with 7 applications tailored to specific industries.
Trump calls AI ‘super intelligence’ at 81st UN General Assembly session
US President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence should not sound “fake” and described it as “actually amazing” while addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He also called for the term “super intelligence” and said the country that wins the race will rule. US President Donald Trump used his address at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly to make a strong statement about artificial intelligence (AI), saying the technology should be viewed as real and highly capable rather than “fake.”
Trump said the word “artificial” gives intelligence an inaccurate impression.
Assam Rifles Recruitment 2026: 354 s Open, Applications Begin September 28
The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has announced recruitment for 354 technical and tradesman s, including Rifleman positions. Online applications will open on September 28 and close on October 28. Eligibility varies by and may require Class 10 or 12 qualification, a diploma or ITI certificate, and relevant experience. The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has opened recruitment for 354 technical and tradesman s under the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment Rally 2026.
APPSC Group-I Recruitment 2026 Opens 163 Vacancies; Apply From October 6
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced 163 Group-I vacancies across state services, including deputy collector, police, education, transport and audit s. Online applications will open on October 6 and close on October 27. Candidates will be assessed through a screening test, main examination and interview. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has issued an official notification for 163 Group-I vacancies across several state services.
China rejects Anthropic’s AI slowdown plan, warning it could weaken global cooperation
Beijing and Chinese AI researchers agree that advanced artificial intelligence creates serious risks, but they reject a strategy that seeks to limit China while preserving a US lead. The disagreement could complicate efforts to build narrowly focused safety agreements between the 2 countries. China is rejecting a proposal from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow the development of advanced artificial intelligence while ensuring that the US and other democracies retain a substantial lead over China.
Large groundwater sources found beneath Xinjiang’s Taklamakan Desert
Geologists have identified 2 substantial groundwater sources beneath the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, including one at its southern edge and another in the desert interior. The findings could support sand-control projects and farming, while researchers are testing brackish water for irrigation and desertification control. Geologists have identified 2 large groundwater sources beneath Xinjiang’s Taklamakan Desert, raising the possibility of additional water for agriculture and projects designed to control shifting sand around the desert’s edge.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max sales begin in India as buyers queue at Noida Apple Store
The official India sale of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max began with customers lining up outside the Apple Store at DLF Mall in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The queue was organised through barriers inside the mall as buyers waited to purchase the latest devices. The official India sale of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max began with customers lining up at the Apple Store in DLF Mall, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Amitabh Bachchan says he is not retiring from acting anytime soon
Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that he is not planning to retire from acting or professional work anytime soon. The clarification followed speculation over a previous blog entry that ended with the words “and I retire”. Bachchan said he had used “retire” to mean going to bed, not leaving his career.
Govt bars charges on RuPay debit card and UPI payments up to Rs 2,000
A Gazette of India notification issued under section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 prohibits banks and system providers from charging people who make or receive payments through RuPay-powered debit cards and UPI for transactions up to Rs 2,000. The Central Government has barred banks and system providers from imposing charges on people who make or receive payments through RuPay-powered debit cards and UPI for transactions up to Rs 2,000.
Delhi factory fire leaves 6 injured after panic jump from adjacent building
6 people, including women and children, were injured after jumping from a building in panic when a fire broke out at a godown-cum-factory in northwest Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar area, according to reports. The incident was reported on 13 September 2026. A fire at a godown-cum-factory in northwest Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar area left 6 people injured after they jumped from an adjacent building in panic, according to reports dated 13 September 2026.
Xi Jinping announces open-source AI ecosystem in 5-point BRICS plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that China will lead the creation of an open-source artificial intelligence ecosystem for BRICS member nations as part of a 5-point initiative. The proposal was presented against the backdrop of the BRICS India 2026 summit, whose stated themes include resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.