Assam Disburses Rs 15,000 Each to Nearly 97,000 Flood-Affected Families

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to comply with water release directions to Tamil Nadu

Anthropic CEO Urges AI Firms to Deliver Real Breakthroughs to Rebuild Public Trust

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has attributed growing public skepticism toward AI to a deep erosion of trust in the industry. He argued that tangible results, rather than marketing claims, are the only way for AI companies to restore credibility with ordinary people. Amodei called on AI firms to fulfill concrete promises, particularly in areas like cancer research and medical advancement. On the regulatory front, he expressed support for oversight frameworks that prevent dangerous concentrations of power. Anthropic itself is channeling efforts into biological and medical research to demonstrate real-world value.

Gujarat Cop Resigns to Campaign for PM Modi's Return to Power in 2029

A Gujarat police officer named Ramgar Mohangar Gosai has resigned from his post to openly support Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the 2029 general elections. Gosai staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to draw attention to his cause. As part of his demonstration, he made a public pledge to go barefoot until Modi returns to power in 2029. His resignation reflects an unusual step by a serving law enforcement officer to engage in political activism. The protest highlights the lengths to which some Modi supporters are willing to go in expressing their backing for the Prime Minister.

US Used Iraqi Kurdish Leader as Secret Back Channel to Iran's Revolutionary Guards

The Trump administration reached out to Kurdish leader Barzani in May to establish a discreet communication link with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The move highlights the difficulties Washington faces in engaging Tehran, particularly due to uncertainty over who holds real decision-making authority in Iran. Barzani's role as an intermediary reflects the complex diplomatic landscape in the Middle East. The back-channel approach suggests the US is seeking indirect ways to manage tensions with Iran outside formal diplomatic frameworks.