Former chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force discuss India’s evolving security environment, highlighting the importance of indigenous defence capabilities, technological advancement and strategic preparedness. The former service chiefs share their perspectives on future warfare, unmanned systems, military technology, technical sovereignty and building a stronger defence ecosystem for national security. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

American artificial intelligence companies have accused their Chinese counterparts of using a technique called distillation to enhance their own systems.

Researchers combined genomes from 103 species with 44 fossils to reconstruct the evolutionary history and family tree of bats

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The founder of the blood-testing start-up Theranos was sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud and had been serving time at a minimum-security federal prison in Texas.

Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission, questioning its functioning and raising concerns over the electoral process and the reported objections within the poll panel. He also questioned why anti-incumbency appears to have had limited impact on the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The BJP has rejected Gandhi’s arguments, citing electoral outcomes in states such as Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha to challenge his claims about anti-incumbency. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has said that decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were taken unanimously, while reports have highlighted objections raised by two Election Commissioners over aspects of the exercise. n18oc_indian18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Channi said there is no rift in the party amid reports that he was miffed at the reappointment of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Congress chief.

In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said.

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A tragic incident involving a student's death has sparked a heated debate on casteism and systemic issues in India's educational institutions. Experts urge a broader discussion beyond political opportunism, emphasizing the need for introspection and reform in the system. n18oc_indian18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Russia-India relations remain focused on expanding trade, defence cooperation and economic ties, with both countries targeting $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.Against the backdrop of Western sanctions and changing global trade dynamics, Moscow and New Delhi are working to strengthen alternative payment mechanisms and increase the use of national currencies in bilateral transactions. Recent discussions have also highlighted greater industrial and defence cooperation, including opportunities for joint production.The evolving partnership raises important questions about trade, defence, payments and the future of India-Russia economic relations. -hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Rajesh Singh said scientists should ideally be the first to identify and understand technological changes.

Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI), has warned that a race to develop superintelligent AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.Soares argues that current AI development is advancing faster than our ability to understand and control increasingly capable systems. He has called for global coordination and international agreements to address the risks associated with developing superintelligent AI.The debate raises major questions about AI safety, governance, international cooperation and how governments should respond as artificial intelligence becomes more powerful. n18oc_indian18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s September 23–25 state visit to the United States comes as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilise relations while continuing to compete over trade, artificial intelligence, advanced technology and geopolitical issues including Taiwan.The Trump-Xi summit is expected to focus on the future of the US-China trade truce, supply chains, AI and broader strategic tensions. Reuters reports that both sides are seeking stability in their relationship, although major breakthroughs are not expected.The developments are also being closely watched in India. Any change in US-China strategic relations could have implications for the Indo-Pacific, Quad, technology competition, global supply chains and India’s strategic positioning.Watch this report for an analysis of the Trump-Xi summit and what the changing US-China relationship could mean for India. n18oc_the-right-standn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Australia criticised OpenAI for taking "too long" to tell them about the breach which happened in June.

Google plans first AI chip test in space under project SuncatcherGoogle is reportedly preparing to test AI chips in space next week as part of the first in-orbit test of Project Suncatcher-a research effort to explore whether space could accommodate major AI computing infrastructure.The primary...

It is the first time the event has been cancelled in 24 years.

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The BJP described Rahul Gandhi as a 'frustrated leader who is not able to win people's support through democratic means'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026 on India’s push towards indigenous defence technologies and AI-powered warfare.Singh highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in threat prediction, early warning systems and faster decision-making as India works towards strengthening its defence capabilities.He also announced lifetime free train travel for Army Medal recipients and eligible family members, underlining the importance of meaningful welfare measures for soldiers and their families.Watch Rajnath Singh’s full address and the latest developments from the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026. -News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India made it clear through Operation Sindoor that it will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail.He also said that any hostile action originating from Pakistani soil would now be treated as an act of war and would invite a befitting response from India.“On the other hand, through Operation Sindoor, we have also made it clear that India will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. Terrorism and talks cannot go together. Terrorism and trade cannot go together either," the minister said at News18 DEFCON 2026.Singh said Pakistan crossed the “Lakshman rekha" with the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 people were killed in April last year.n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Rajnath Singh on India’s Armed Forces: Speaking at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the government has given operational freedom to India’s security forces and stands firmly behind them.“We have given operational freedom to our security forces and stand firmly by them,” Singh said, stressing that the armed forces have the freedom to take necessary operational decisions to safeguard national security.His remarks come amid discussions on India’s defence preparedness, national security, modern warfare and the evolving strategic environment.Watch Rajnath Singh’s full remarks on India’s armed forces, operational freedom and national security at the CNN-News18 Defence Conclave 2026. -News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Rajnath Singh said hostile actors could attempt to target India’s security and underlined the need to remain prepared for emerging challenges.

After the Pahalgam terror attack, Rajnath Singh said India's approach has now moved beyond "Strategic Containment" and "Deterrence by Denial" towards 'Deterrence by Punishment'

Rajnath Singh said that any hostile action originating from Pakistan's soil will now be treated as an act of war.