House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday warned that moving too quickly to curb AI development could cost the United States the tech race to China. "If Congress just races in and does some sort of emergency session to try to regulate AI, we will lose the race to China, and that is a threat to every single American," Johnson said on CNN Sunday morning.
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The New Delhi Declaration 2026 highlights the immense opportunity that AI offers to stimulate economic growth and sustainable development for all
The Indian Express Education article compares Hotel Management and Hospitality Management programmes, outlining their differing curricula and career prospects. It advises students and parents to consider skill development and industry scope rather than title alone.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the BRICS 2026 Summit, saying it reflects the grouping’s collective resolve to advance a more resilient, innovative, and development-focused partnership.
Anthropic chief Dario Amodei urges slowing advanced AI development for safety. He believes current progress outpaces our understanding and control capabilities. Recent incidents highlight risks of autonomous AI systems acting unexpectedly. Amodei proposes a framework for safety standards and international coordination. He advocates for careful development to realize AI's transformative benefits.
The Gujarat Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) faces growing concerns as faculty and researcher positions remain vacant, with no permanent appointments made since 2016. The institute, jointly funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research and the Gujarat state government, is under scrutiny over its operational sustainability.
Both leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation in multilateral fora, says the Ministry of External Affairs
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced a new state education policy aimed at Gen Alpha, Gen Beta and skill development for Gen Z during an Assembly discussion. He highlighted increased budget allocations, rapid teacher recruitment and the role of the Young India Skills University in addressing emerging industry needs.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in New Delhi a new digital investment platform under the New Development Bank to attract private‑sector capital for BRICS projects, asserting that the bloc’s growth is outpacing the G7. The proposal aims to enhance the competitiveness of BRICS economies through coordinated financing.
The Karnataka Minister chaired a review meeting of the Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development Department in Bengaluru, urging swift lake‑filling actions in drought‑hit taluks. He emphasized using existing lift‑irrigation schemes to boost groundwater recharge and alleviate water stress.
Foreign universities have taken steps to establish their off-shore campuses with the permission of the University Grants Commission. While one section feels that this is a good development, there are others who argue that Indian students will be better off studying at the parent campus of foreign universities, interacting with foreign students and having multicultural exchange
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced a one‑year Master of Arts in Development Studies for the July 2026 intake. The programme, run by the School of Extension and Development Studies, targets four‑year graduates seeking careers in the development sector.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, in New Delhi on September 10, 2026 to discuss the Aga Khan Development Network's work in social development and heritage preservation. The visit, part of the Imam’s first trip to India since his accession, also included meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Supreme Court declined to transfer the Delhi High Court’s proceedings on the Satya Niketan building collapse, accepting the amicus curiae’s recommendation to let the High Court continue overseeing the case. The apex court instructed the High Court to monitor developments at short intervals as Delhi’s civic authorities step up safety inspections and demolition actions.
The development comes a day after the BSP chief asked former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth to take ‘sanyas’ from politics for his son-in-law to get any important responsibility in the party
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) has issued a tender for an 8.75‑km elevated corridor linking Banjara Hills and Gachibowli. Bids must be submitted by October 5, with a pre‑bid meeting slated for September 22.
The University of North Texas will name the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics, creating an academic hub for the development and responsible use of AI
Karnataka’s growth strategy emphasizes diversifying economic activity beyond Bengaluru to alleviate urban pressure. The state urges development of secondary hubs to balance migration and infrastructure strain.
Concern is rising in Uttar Pradesh after a century‑old mosque was demolished inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex on September 5, and Moradabad officials recently issued a notice labeling the Mustafa Mosque as an unauthorised construction. The developments have sparked apprehension among the Muslim community about the treatment of their religious structures.
