San Francisco — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has laid off approximately 500 employees from its data annotation division, marking a significant restructuring move aimed at refocusing the company’s resources on domain-specific expertise. The layoffs, which occurred late on Friday, September 12, 2025, were communicated via email and affected generalist AI tutors responsible for…
Mumbai — The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its 211th board meeting held on September 12, 2025, announced a series of sweeping reforms aimed at enhancing market accessibility, investor protection, and regulatory clarity across asset classes. To facilitate smoother entry for low-risk foreign investors, SEBI introduced the SWAGAT-FI (Single Window Automatic &…
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands — A three-day workshop focused on the implementation of the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) and dissemination of PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024–25 results concluded successfully on September 12, 2025, at Shiksha Sadan, Sri Vijaya Puram. The event marked a significant step toward advancing National Education Policy (NEP) 2020-aligned assessment reforms…
New Delhi, September 12 — Apple has officially opened pre-orders for its highly anticipated iPhone 17 series in India, starting today at 5:30 PM IST. The lineup includes four models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone Air. Customers can place orders through Apple’s online store, retail outlets, and…
San Francisco, September 12 — In a pivotal development for the global artificial intelligence landscape, Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a non-binding agreement that sets the stage for OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit entity to a for-profit public-benefit corporation. The move marks a significant shift in one of the tech industry’s most influential partnerships, aimed…
Port Blair, September 12 — The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has called upon the youth of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to actively participate in the Viksit Bharat Quiz 2025, a flagship initiative under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. The program is designed to engage young minds in shaping India’s developmental vision leading…
Efforts by billionaire Gautam Adani to resolve a high-profile bribery case in the United States have hit a roadblock, as diplomatic tensions between Washington and New Delhi complicate negotiations. The stalled talks prolong a regulatory overhang that continues to impact the Adani Group’s global expansion strategy. The case, which became public in late 2024, involves…
Kochi’s fashion industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 25 years, evolving from a modest hub of handloom weaving into a thriving ecosystem of designer labels, boutique studios, and pan-Indian influence. The journey, rooted in resilience and community collaboration, has positioned the city as a rising force in India’s fashion landscape. The turning…
The Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS), under the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, successfully conducted a landslide scenario mock drill at the Marine Dockyard in Port Blair on Wednesday. The exercise was part of DSS’s ongoing commitment to enhancing disaster preparedness and operational resilience in maritime infrastructure. The mock drill simulated a landslide-triggered emergency affecting dockyard…
Cupertino, September 10, 2025 — Apple has officially expanded its wearables and audio lineup with the launch of the Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, Watch SE 3, and AirPods Pro 3. The new devices were unveiled at the company’s “Awe Dropping” event, alongside the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, marking a significant…
