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Trump Praises India's Anti-Drug Efforts Even as US Keeps It on Watch List

US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to crack down on opium production and drug trafficking in India. Trump described the progress made under his administration in combating drug trafficking and narcoterrorist organisations as 'historic.' Despite the praise, India continues to remain on the United States' drug watch list. The acknowledgment highlights a nuanced dynamic where Washington recognises India's counter-narcotics steps while maintaining official scrutiny of the country's drug situation.

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CBI Charges US Christian Group Over Rs 92 Crore Illegal Funding via 1,000 Debit Cards

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has charged a US-based Christian organisation with illegally channelling funds into the country. The group allegedly used around 1,000 ATM cards issued by Truist Bank in the United States to withdraw approximately $9.9 million, equivalent to Rs 92 crore. The transactions were traced across multiple Indian states, including Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Assam. Authorities have also flagged a suspected link between the funding and extremist activities in these regions.

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Microsoft AI Chief Warns Anthropic's 'Model Welfare' Approach Risks AI Control

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has raised concerns about Anthropic's approach to so-called 'model welfare,' which involves treating AI systems as though they may have conscious experiences. Suleyman warned that this approach could make it significantly harder to align AI systems with human values and keep them under control. Anthropic, the AI safety-focused company behind the Claude assistant, has been exploring frameworks that consider the potential inner states of its AI models. Critics argue that attributing consciousness-like qualities to AI could complicate efforts to maintain clear boundaries between humans and machines. The debate highlights a growing divide in the AI industry over how developers should philosophically and practically treat increasingly sophisticated AI systems.

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Just 4% of UPI Merchant Transactions Exceed Rs 2,000, Yet Drive 66% of Value

In FY26, UPI recorded over 24,162 crore transactions in total, with approximately 63 percent falling under the Person-to-Merchant (P2M) category. Despite making up only 4 percent of all merchant transactions, payments exceeding Rs 2,000 account for nearly two-thirds of the total transaction value. This highlights a significant concentration of monetary value in a small share of high-value UPI payments. The data underscores how a relatively tiny volume of large transactions disproportionately drives the overall financial weight of UPI's merchant payment ecosystem.