
‘We need more time’: Another researcher quits over AI risks, this time from Google DeepMind
A growing chorus of AI researchers have called for a coordinated deceleration of frontier AI development.

A growing chorus of AI researchers have called for a coordinated deceleration of frontier AI development.

American billionaire John Morgan revealed that 23 of his staffers quit when he began tracking their productivity through laptop cameras. | Trending

Heigi Jeong quit her stable tech job to focus on writing and content creation. | Trending
The techie shared his journey, recalling how he initially struggled with coding and technical discussions when he started his career at Samsung. | Trending
Indian equities end lower for fifth week amid oil, US yields concerns

Ludhiana: Studies, drones, smart solutions to power MC’s mosquito-control plan
Multi-asset funds have outperformed the Nifty over recent one and three-year periods. Strong returns from precious metals and REITs aided this category's performance

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar joined the Congress Wednesday. He claimed that AIMIM, under Asaduddin Owaisi, only pays lip service to removing the BJP, but in reality it is fighting against those who seek t
Japan s Nikkei slipped 0.2% on Tuesday as investors rotated out of heavyweight technology and AI-linked stocks amid rising government bond yields and elevated oil prices. The broader Topix gained 0.5%, with auto and utility stocks supporting the market, highli
JBM Auto on Friday clarified that an Economic Times report on Bain Capital's proposed investment in its electric vehicle business relates to subsidiary JBM Electric Vehicles. The company told stock exchanges that there was no material information requiring dis
Indian equities closed higher on Friday, though Middle East tensions limited gains in benchmark indices. Sensex rose over 3 points to 77,541 and Nifty gained 20 points to 24,252

The Delhi High Court recently acquitted a man sentenced to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, observing that merely because there is an observation of the trial court about the survivor becoming uncomfortable and perturbed when she
Recently, the Supreme Court acquitted a bus driver working for Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) of any wrongdoing after it was found that he did not negligently act in an incident where a lady fell from the bus while getting down from it. The

The Jharkhand High Court has acquitted a head warden accused of facilitating an undertrial s escape from prison in 2006. The court ruled that internal Jail Manual rules cannot establish criminal liability without concrete proof of intentional facilitation, not

In the past, India's response to mosquito-borne diseases often came after an outbreak had arrived. For millions of Indians the risk never arrived on a schedule
Patrick Clancy and his new wife, Dr Rachel Danis, have been subjected to fresh public scrutiny amid the Lindsay Clancy trial. While Patrick moved to New York in 2023, months after Lindsay killed their children Cora, Dawson, and Callan, he began dating Rachel i
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi High Court not to grant a stay on any trials of the coal block allocation scam cases and asked the court to decide on the pending appeals of accused within four weeks to ensure their rights are not adversely af

Sofia Jiang had a career start that many young graduates would consider ideal: a six-figure salary, a prestigious role at Morgan Stanley, and a clear path ahead. But four months into the job, the 23-year-old realised that the career she had worked towards was
Asian stocks dropped as a selloff in semiconductor shares extended, while elevated bond yields and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment.MSCI s Asia Pacific equities benchmark slid over 1%, with shares in South Korea plummeting almost 6%. Technology shares we

After spending 14 years working with leading information technology firms, Vikramdev Mohapatra decided to leave his corporate career and return to his roots. The BTech graduate from Odisha has emerged as a rural entrepreneur, running a mushroom production and
Ashok Leyland reported a 2% rise in Q1 consolidated profit to Rs 668 crore, while revenue grew 10% to Rs 10,750 crore. Margins declined amid higher material costs
The Sorrento Valley Fire sparked a major firefighting operation Sunday as crews worked to contain a vegetation fire that rapidly expanded across the San Diego area. Road closures were implemented, while evacuation orders affected several nearby residential com
After a sharp correction in the first half of 2026, Indian equities are showing signs of stabilisation, with improving earnings, resilient domestic flows and more reasonable valuations providing a stronger fundamental backdrop.Sachin Bajaj, Executive Vice Pres
Around 12 equity mutual funds delivered over 40% returns since August 15, 2025, led by international and thematic funds. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped the list with 140.91%, while several domestic diversified funds posted more moderate gains
The Indian equity market saw a decline on Friday, ending a lackluster trading week as geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices loomed over Dalal Street. With the benchmark indices marking their third consecutive week of losses, market apprehensions we
PayPal in talks with Stripe and private equity firm over sale: report - The Economic Times PayPal sale news,Stripe investment,private equity firms,digital payments industry,market value of PayPal,Advent International,peer-to-peer payments,PayPal shares jump,El
During the June quarter, leading international funds encountered remarkable gains within Indian equities, significantly boosting their reported portfolio values. This strong performance exceeded that of key Indian stock market indices, primarily driven by astu

Seven years, a trial, and a major electoral victory later, the message has returned to trouble Vasava, now AAP s state working president and one of its most prominent tribal voices in Gujarat. The 38-year-old leader is currently in jail following a separate Ju
After nearly ten years in a conventional 9-to-5 job, Harvard alumna Charmie Kapoor has embraced the liberating freedom of leaving the corporate grind behind. She discovered how much of her life was consumed by routine and has opted for a life focused on existe

The video, captioned Life after quitting 9 to 5, captures a series of quiet, everyday moments from her life in the mountains. From cooking in her cosy wooden kitchen to spending time outdoors, her routine appears to be centred around simple pleasures and a slo
Indian equities extended losses as Middle East tensions, rising crude prices and selling in Tata Group stocks pressured sentiment. Nifty fell 0.15% to 24,435.95, while Sensex declined 0.24%

Civic authorities said they have intensified anti-larvae drives and heightened vigilance for mosquito-borne diseases after a particularly virulent strain of dengue, type-2, has been found to be in circulation in the Capital. A senior civic official said that g
Thematic funds focus on investing in firms associated with particular long-term trends, aiming for potential alpha returns. They entail a greater concentration risk when compared to traditional diversified equity mutual funds
Mid-tier digital engineering services provider Coforge on Tuesday announced the launch of a new business unit focused on the private equity (PE) sector.Powered by Coforge Nuuron, its AI operating system and enterprise autonomy platform, Coforge s PE business u

Welcome to The Daily Catch-Up, your three-minute evening briefing from The Indian Express. Jharkhand s student protests and the JPSC controversy remain in focus today

Heavy traffic snarls have been reported on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway in Ghaziabad due to the Kanwar Yatra, PTI reports, with pilgrims travelling in large numbers causing significant disruption on one of the region s busiest arterial roads ahead of Independen
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund is optimistic about Indian equities potentially hitting new peaks shortly. This positive outlook is bolstered by robust earnings growth and a stable rupee which are likely to propel market gains
Milky Mist Dairy Food raised 465.29 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO opening on August 11. The 1,553 crore issue offers shares priced at 133-140, with a minimum investment of 14,980
Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company crossed Rs 2 lakh crore in total AUM across mutual funds, AIF and PMS as of August 7, 2026. The milestone reflects its QGLP investment philosophy and equity-focused strategy
Gonda: A week after acquittal in a sexual harassment case, former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday alleged that a conspiracy was hatched against him after he defeated Congress leader Deepender Hooda in the wrest
Australian outdoor advertising company oOh!media has agreed to be acquired by infrastructure investor I Squared Capital for A$1.04 billion, including debt. The deal values its equity at about A$898 million, with shareholders receiving A$1.70 per share

Many smokers comfort themselves with the thought that serious health problems only appear after decades of smoking. I ve only been smoking for a few years, or I only smoke socially, are common justifications
In this edition of Know Your Fund Manager, Rajasa K., Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Templeton Global Investments, shares her career journey from equity research to managing hybrid and equity schemes. She discusses her GARP-focused investment philosop