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After PC memory controversy, Sam Altman changes his name to 'Ram'
OpenAI's CEO has changed his name to 'Ram Altman' on the social media platform X.

Notices to remove content sent in the name of RSS and Delhi Police found to be fake
Legal notices and police reports sent to digital rights groups discovered to be a major hoax
Mobile phone prices likely to increase by 10% after Diwali
Despite a decline in sales, Android handset manufacturers are preparing to hike prices

Karnataka Government plans to establish world's first AI university in Bengaluru
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeks partnership and co-financing from the Central Government for this project

Dhan App's Gold Vault offers facility to purchase physical gold on Dhanteras
Facility available for gold purchase via MCX contracts, secure storage, and delivery
Government orders tripling of coal stocks to prevent power cuts in summer
Target to increase coal stock in power plants from 18 million tonnes to 55 million tonnes by March
I4C warns banks and NBFCs against AI-based hacking risks
Central agency issues alert regarding fraud transactions worth crores of rupees occurring at machine speed
India aims to make space debris-free by 2030
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated Cosmoserve Space's new facility in Hyderabad

India Moving Towards Becoming Global Hub for Solar Manufacturing by 2047
Report by Indian Solar Manufacturers Association suggests potential for 32.3 lakh new jobs and $89 billion investment
Cloud service providers likely to see increase in customers due to DPDP Act implementation
Demand for sovereign cloud to rise as implementation deadline set for May 2027
CCMB scientists identify gene mutations responsible for hereditary heart disease
Two rare genetic mutations associated with Hypertrophic Cardio-Myopathy (HCM) have been identified

Indian Astronomers Redefine UBC 63 as Binary Star Cluster
Researchers discover it is a grouping of two distinct star clusters rather than one

Central Government defends decision to impose MDR charges on UPI
Government informed the court that no assurance was given to merchants that UPI services would always remain free
Renewable energy industry demands expansion of ALMM framework to boost domestic production
Demand to include battery storage systems in the list, in addition to solar modules and wind turbines

$220 billion required for 500 GW non-fossil capacity: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister emphasised the country's manufacturing capacity and investment opportunities at India Renewable Energy Summit 2026
Bharti Airtel's net profit rises 24 per cent to ₹10,710 crore in September quarter
Surge in profits driven by increase in average revenue per user following mobile tariff revisions
UP ATS exposes Pakistani gang recruiting Indian youth via Instagram
Three operatives and a minor arrested from Lucknow; foreign-made pistol and cartridges seized
15,515 arrests by Kerala Police in 5 months under Operation Toofan
14,369 cases registered in state-wide campaign against drug trafficking and drug abuse
Identification of three essential skills to remain resilient against AI in the future
Professor Geoffrey Hinton, known as the father of AI, has highlighted three areas of human capability

Delhi Police orders removal of digital rights groups' X accounts
IFF and SFLC file application in High Court against police order alleging defamation of RSS
Global Investors and Industry Leaders Gather at Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026
Odisha signs 18 MoUs worth ₹1.17 lakh crore; agreements reached for ₹3,000 crore investment in Goa

Google to Block Search Access for Students of Schools Rejecting AI Tools
Company states that schools opting out of Artificial Intelligence will not have access to the search engine facility

NASA's Swift Telescope Enters Earth's Atmosphere, Burns Up Over Indonesia
The 1450 kg observatory, which solved mysteries of the universe for 22 years, crashed back to Earth
Regional Airlines Hit by Rising Jet Fuel Prices, Seek Government Assistance
Regional airlines have reduced flights due to a sharp increase in fuel costs and have demanded the restoration of the Price Stabilisation Fund

YouTube removes channels featuring obscene AI songs following NDTV exposé
Graphic songs in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Punjabi were available even on children's accounts
Elderly woman's life saved by Blinkit's ambulance service, emergency services to remain free
Service arrived in just 8 minutes, for which the user expressed gratitude
RBI tightens cyber security norms for non-bank payment operators
Annual audits and third-party controls made mandatory to enhance digital payment security
Calicut University to add AI and Computing to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses
The decision has been taken keeping in view the changes in the global job market and the increasing trend of going abroad for higher studies

Indian Army develops first indigenous ammunition framework for combat drones
To enhance strategic capabilities, the Army will now focus on a complete ordnance stack alongside drone airframes
Proposal for ₹1.5 lakh crore AI Data Centre and Solar Hub in Maharashtra's Solapur
Government cancels plans for nuclear reactor and green hydrogen plant citing environmental concerns
TRAI introduces new framework for satellite networks
Satellite companies will now be able to provide network capacity to telecom operators instead of directly to customers
Tamil Nadu's elephant warning system and gun abolition campaign receive national award
Three officers honoured for various efforts in wildlife conservation

Ministry of Culture and Google Arts & Culture sign agreement for digitisation of Indian heritage
Through this partnership, the country's monuments, libraries, and arts will be presented to the world via digital medium
UIDAI expands Aadhaar offline verification ecosystem by onboarding 300 entities
Digital services reach wider scale with 7.5 crore Aadhaar app downloads and lakhs of updates

India's first private space debris removal facility 'Base 1' launched in Hyderabad
Established by CosmoServe Space, this facility is the world's sixth satellite servicing infrastructure

TRAI Recommendations for Satellite Communication Network Authorization and Spectrum Allocation
New framework proposed to develop a robust and competitive satellite communication ecosystem in India

ABB India to invest ₹708 crore for expansion into Tier-II and Tier-III cities
Automation has led to an increase in the company's workforce and provided employment to less-skilled youth

Apple product prices likely to rise due to increasing memory costs
Unprecedented rise in memory prices could impact iPhone, MacBook, and iPad

Climate Change Increased Damages Caused by Cyclone Arnob by 33 Percent
According to a study by Imperial College London, human-induced warming has led to a significant surge in economic losses
Nagpur Defence Hub Hands Over Nagastra-1 Drones to Army and Exports Pinaka Rockets
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited supplies 450 indigenous loitering munitions to the Indian Army

Wrong Challans Issued Due to AI Traffic Camera Errors in India
Guitar identified as pillion rider and turban as bare head
China's Yutong Bus Sees Major Surge in Electric Bus Exports
More than half of the company's total revenue is now derived from foreign sales

Warning of China-linked AI cyber attacks on Indian banks and fintech companies
CERT-In has cautioned financial institutions against attacks leveraging Artificial Intelligence
TVS Motor launches new M1-S electric maxi scooter
The scooter will offer a range of 120 kilometres on a single charge

India Launches Indigenous AI Models; Security Concerns Rise at OpenAI
EKA-1 and Dhir models introduced under the India AI Mission

Charging Electric Vehicles Immediately After Long Journeys Risky
Experts advise caution to avoid battery overheating and safety hazards
Enthusiasm among non-science stream students for IIT Jodhpur's Management and Technology course
Offer letters issued to over 1,200 students in the first batch

Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to run at speeds as slow as mail trains
Average speed will remain 53-54 kmph due to poor track condition
Three students from Pune selected for Sarabhai Younglings Internship
Achievement secured by winning the National SPOT Science Aptitude Test
Charging centers for electric vehicles to open at railway stations in Uttar Pradesh
The facility will be provided by private operators at 16 stations under the Moradabad Railway Division

India to Emphasize Climate Justice and Financial Support at Upcoming COP31 in Antalya
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated that India will demand a responsible and predictable climate fund from developed countries.

Hero MotoCorp Unveils Vida UBX and Classic Concept at EICMA 2026
Hero has unveiled its new electric bike and a motorcycle featuring classic design at the exhibition held in Milan, Italy.
Security flaw in Tata Motors' iRA apps, risk of data theft and hacking
Government agency CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning regarding Tata Motors' connected car apps.
Kalashnikov company to now manufacture anti-drone shotguns in India
AK-47 maker Russian company enters licensing agreement with Indian partner for MP-155 shotgun
altM, which converts agricultural waste into chemicals, raises $10.3 million
The company is developing a platform to transform farming residues into high-performance industrial chemicals
22-year-old Owais Bhat from Pulwama secures AIR 107 in CDS with help of ChatGPT
Achieved major success in third attempt using AI tools after two failures

Risk of cyber attacks via AI agents; Ministry of Home Affairs issues advisory
Banks, NBFCs and fintech companies instructed to implement stringent security protocols
New design of Vande Bharat Sleeper to make overnight journeys more comfortable for passengers
Sliding doors and additional space compared to Rajdhani Express to eliminate passenger inconveniences

Strict Restrictions Announced Across Various Sectors to Curb Winter Pollution in Delhi
Efforts initiated to control sources such as vehicles, construction, and road dust
