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The Directorate General Assam Rifles, Shillong, has announced recruitment for 354 technical and tradesman s, including Rifleman positions. Online applications will open on September 28 and close on October 28. Eligibility varies by and may require Class 10 or 12 qualification, a diploma or ITI certificate, and relevant experience.
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced 163 Group-I vacancies across state services, including deputy collector, police, education, transport and audit s. Online applications will open on October 6 and close on October 27. Candidates will be assessed through a screening test, main examination and interview.
Beijing and Chinese AI researchers agree that advanced artificial intelligence creates serious risks, but they reject a strategy that seeks to limit China while preserving a US lead. The disagreement could complicate efforts to build narrowly focused safety agreements between the 2 countries.
Geologists have identified 2 substantial groundwater sources beneath the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, including one at its southern edge and another in the desert interior. The findings could support sand-control projects and farming, while researchers are testing brackish water for irrigation and desertification control.
The official India sale of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max began with customers lining up outside the Apple Store at DLF Mall in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The queue was organised through barriers inside the mall as buyers waited to purchase the latest devices.
Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that he is not planning to retire from acting or professional work anytime soon. The clarification followed speculation over a previous blog entry that ended with the words “and I retire”. Bachchan said he had used “retire” to mean going to bed, not leaving his career.
A Gazette of India notification issued under section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 prohibits banks and system providers from charging people who make or receive payments through RuPay-powered debit cards and UPI for transactions up to Rs 2,000.
6 people, including women and children, were injured after jumping from a building in panic when a fire broke out at a godown-cum-factory in northwest Delhi’s Swaroop Nagar area, according to reports. The incident was reported on 13 September 2026.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced that China will lead the creation of an open-source artificial intelligence ecosystem for BRICS member nations as part of a 5-point initiative. The proposal was presented against the backdrop of the BRICS India 2026 summit, whose stated themes include resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has ordered that individuals, businesses, digital platforms and professionals must obtain government approval before displaying, reproducing or using the official logo of the Indian Patent Office in any medium.
Air India flight AI1886, travelling from Bhopal to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur on 13 September 2026 after an engine-related technical problem was reported during the journey. The aircraft made an emergency landing, while engineers began inspections and arrangements were considered to take passengers onward to Delhi.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has searched 12 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune after registering 5 new criminal cases against builders and financial institution officials. The probe, ordered by the Supreme Court, concerns alleged cheating, criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and financial misconduct affecting homebuyers.
