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OpenAI has announced a limited preview of its GPT-5.6 AI models for trusted partners, with a broader rollout planned in the coming weeks. The company says the models offer improved reasoning, coding and cybersecurity capabilities amid heightened US regulatory scrutiny.

The US government has allowed Anthropic to restore limited access to its Mythos 5 AI model for selected trusted partners after addressing national security concerns, while restrictions on the Fable 5 model remain in place pending further review

OpenAI has delayed the broad release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, after agreeing to a vetting process requested by President Donald Trump’s administration. The model will initially be accessible only to a select group of government-approved partners.

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility using the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) thermochemical cycle powered by nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

Apple has increased the prices of several MacBook and iPad models worldwide, including in India, citing rising memory chip costs driven by AI infrastructure demand. Industry experts say semiconductor shortages and higher component prices are likely to persist for at least two years

OnePlus has launched the Nord Buds 4 in India, featuring up to 52dB Active Noise Cancellation, 54-hour battery life, Bluetooth 6.1, AI-powered features, Spatial Audio, and IP55 durability. The earbuds are priced at Rs 3,299, with a limited-period launch price of Rs 3,099.

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model reportedly identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems during a joint testing exercise with intelligence agencies. The development has intensified debate over AI regulation, cybersecurity risks and national security safeguards.

India's space economy is expected to expand from USD 8 billion to USD 40-45 billion over the next decade, supported by policy reforms, private sector participation and rising commercial activity. The government aims to increase India's share of the global space economy to 8 per cent

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of everyday life, helping users with communication, planning, learning and decision-making. As AI tools become more accessible and intuitive, many people are using them regularly without consciously thinking of them as technology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris, announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year to bolster global water and food security.

Andhra Pradesh SIPB approved ₹30,515 crore investments from 50 companies, expected to create 29,677 jobs. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized industrial growth, green energy, advanced tech, and job-linked development across sectors

The Amaravati Quantum & AI Innovation Center will launch in Andhra Pradesh in partnership with IBM. The initiative aims to build a large-scale quantum innovation ecosystem by connecting industry, academia, and technology experts to develop practical quantum computing solutions

Apple may increase prices on some products as rising memory and storage chip costs, driven by strong AI data centre demand, squeeze margins. CEO Tim Cook said the company can no longer absorb all component cost increases, though no timeline was announced

Pavel Durov said India’s temporary suspension of Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination affected over 150 million users. Authorities imposed restrictions to curb question paper leak-related malpractice, while Telegram removed channels linked to scams and leaked content

Elon Musk-backed X suffered another service disruption on Wednesday morning, with users reporting app, feed, and website issues. The outage follows a similar disruption a day earlier and adds to a series of global outages affecting X and other major social media platforms

Telegram has been blocked across India following government directions ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination. Telecom operators restricted access while Google and Apple removed the app from stores. The Centre said the move aims to curb exam fraud, misinformation and cheating networks

India’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes have launched the India–France Atal Tinkering Lab Bridge, establishing the first School Innovation Lab in France.

India will see rising investments in memory chip manufacturing as demand for AI and data centre storage surges, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, new fabs, design, and equipment manufacturing are planned to boost domestic semiconductor capacity

Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a pilot plant at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in Tiruchirappalli to process 100 tonnes of e-waste annually, enabling zero-discharge recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste in a scalable, eco-friendly system

Renewed interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial life has followed recent UAP disclosures and the film Disclosure Day. Scientists argue aliens may exist elsewhere in the universe, but immense distances, energy requirements, and biological challenges make regular visits to Earth highly improbable

BJP Yuva Morcha President and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has said the US government’s suspension of foreign nationals’ access to advanced AI models highlights the urgent need for India to build sovereign AI capabilities.

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has cited India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a model for Pretoria’s push to reduce cash usage. The government aims to build a free, real-time national payments system inspired by UPI’s success.

Anthropic has suspended access to its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for foreign nationals after a US export-control directive. The company disputes the government’s concerns over a potential jailbreak but said it is complying with the order.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged mistakes in the company’s AI-driven workforce restructuring and said no further company-wide layoffs are expected this year. He promised greater organisational stability while highlighting ongoing investments in AI development and employee redeployment.