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AI startup Anthropic has disclosed attempts by malicious actors to misuse its models for cyberattacks, surveillance, and biological weapons research. The company says it blocked these efforts and strengthened safeguards in its latest models.
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Anthropic, an AI company, blocked users in northern Yemen who were misusing its models to develop advanced missile systems. The accounts, linked to Iran-backed Houthi rebels, were found using smartphones to run weapons programs.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during his visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, declared that Tehran will not bow to US and Israeli "bullying" and vowed to defend national interests. He accused Washington and Tel Aviv of targeting civilians, stressed Iran’s role as a strategic energy partner, and called for stronger BRICS trade in local currencies after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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US President Donald Trump, speaking at a solemn ceremony marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, vowed that Iran would never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He honoured victims, first responders, and military personnel, while senior officials including Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth and Condoleezza Rice reflected on the tragedy and its enduring impact.
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Telangana Power Employees JAC leaders staged protests at BTPS in Kothagudem and KTPS in Paloncha against the privatisation of coal and ash handling plants at Yadadri Thermal Power Station. The unions accused TGGENCO management of reneging on assurances and finalising tenders for private firms without consultation.
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Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu told the Assembly that the Telangana government had signed 108 MoUs with investors, of which nearly half have already been grounded. He said while not all agreements materialise due to financial and other factors, the government is working to ensure implementation.
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BVRIT, Narsapur, organised the fourth edition of FAILATHON, a 24-hour ideathon exclusively for first-year students, centred on the theme “Come, Let’s Fail & Learn”. The event aimed to instill resilience, innovation, and confidence by encouraging students to learn through failure and experimentation.
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Several BJP MLAs raised concerns in the Assembly over the poor utilisation of IT towers in districts, pointing to lack of employment opportunities and farmers using the premises for drying paddy. IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu admitted that many towers remained under-occupied but also announced that the Adilabad IT tower would be launched shortly.
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Sanjay Singh, a Hyderabad-based golf coach, believes Vishesh Sharma’s Golconda Masters triumph highlights the importance of dedicated training and facilities. With years of coaching experience, Singh hopes to nurture more young talent and produce world-class golfers from Telangana
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A special ACB court in Karimnagar sentenced former Kasipet Tahsildar A Roshaiah to two years’ rigorous imprisonment for demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe.
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AIMIM Floor Leader Akbaruddin Owaisi criticised the Congress government in the Assembly for failing to clear fee reimbursement dues, citing hardships faced by students, teachers and colleges. He pointed out that while the previous BRS government had released over Rs.19,000 crore under the scheme, the Congress dispensation had paid only Rs.1,164 crore in the last two-and-a-half years.
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CPI(M) and Telangana Rythu Sangham activists staged a dharna in Khammam district demanding uninterrupted power supply for irrigation. Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused the Revanth Reddy government of failing farmers, warning that standing crops are withering due to shortages of water and electricity.
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Bank officers and employees from nine banks staged rallies in Adilabad, Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts as part of a nationwide protest called by the United Forum of Bank Unions. They pressed for immediate implementation of a five-day workweek and extension of performance-linked incentives, citing stress and workload.
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Former Choppadandi MLA Sunke Ravishankar, along with farmers, staged a protest in Karimnagar alleging that the Congress government was neglecting the SRSP rejuvenation scheme. He demanded immediate completion of the project and water supply through link canals.
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DeepTech startups need a different playbook and a longer view, with early-stage focus on technological progress, validation and intellectual property
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Forest officials across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts paid homage to martyrs on Forest Martyrs’ Day. Floral tributes, blood donation camps and sapling watering marked the occasion.
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NephroPlus has launched the NephroPlus International Dialysis Academy (NIDA) in Hyderabad to train nursing graduates from India and the Philippines for specialised careers in dialysis care and overseas deployment.
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The war on terror may have weakened terrorist networks, but it has failed to eliminate the threat of terrorism
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The Telangana government has defended the establishment of a Rs 70,000 crore TCS AI Data Centre in Hyderabad, despite concerns over its power and water consumption. IT Minister D Sridhar Babu told the Assembly that the project would create 22,000 jobs and generate significant revenue.
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The Telangana High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former Jubilee Hills Inspector U. Srinivasulu Reddy, accused of sexual harassment in a case registered at Ameenpur Police Station. The court accepted the State’s contention that custodial interrogation was necessary, citing serious allegations including sexual assault, intimidation, and misuse of official position.
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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have secured custody of Gaurav Kumar, alias Gora, from Patiala Central Prison in connection with an impersonation fraud. Kumar allegedly posed as Rahul Gandhi’s aide Kanishka Singh and duped several former MLA candidates across states, collecting Rs 3 crore and gold ornaments.
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TG SAFE has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The move aims to curb deceptive practices where non-dairy substitutes are marketed as genuine paneer.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions from September 12 to 24 around Khairatabad Bada Ganesh to manage heavy festive rush. Key junctions including Necklace Rotary, Secretariat, and Masab Tank are expected to witness congestion, with designated parking arranged near IMAX and Vishveshwaraiah Bhavan.
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Jasprit Bumrah returned to India’s nets at the Kotla and tested teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a series of probing deliveries. The pacer’s return brought fresh energy to the camp as Sooryavanshi faced Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur
