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The National Payments Corporation of India will announce new functionalities for UPI during the Global Fintech Fest 2026, which is set to take place at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai between September 8 and 11, according to a report. The organisation is said to soon start allowing users to port UPI autopay mandates from one digital payments platform to another. This would eliminate the need for users to cancel their mandates from one app to shift to a different platform of their choice, whether

Anthropic researchers have tested Claude as an automated alignment researcher, allowing it to develop and evaluate methods for addressing 10 types of AI safety failures. Claude closed up to 96 percent of the measured safety gap and achieved an average of 85 percent on deception tests. The researchers also used the weaker Claude Sonnet 5 to improve alignment in an early Opus 4.8 model. The results suggest AI could eventually handle more parts of AI research, although the experiment falls short of

OpenClaw has released the as the biggest update to the self-hosted open-source AI agent platform since its launch. As per the company, the update was developed by 933 contributors and includes more than 16,000 pull requests. Dubbed OpenClaw 2.0, it brings changes across installation, messaging, memory, skills, models, automations, browser and native apps, plugins and security. OpenClaw has rebuilt its browser app as a first-class experience, while the initial setup process for new users has been

Welcome to Episode 34 of NDTV AutoMate, your weekly destination for the latest automotive reviews, industry insights, expert interviews, and mobility updates. In this episode: Maruti Suzuki Brezza Review We put the Maruti Suzuki Brezza through its paces to find out whether India's popular compact SUV continues to be a top choice for buyers looking for practicality, efficiency, and features. BMW i5 Walkaround A detailed look at the all-electric BMW i5, exploring its design, premium cabin experien

Market participants will navigate the tide with caution amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions. The monthly auto sales figures will drive stock-specific action, while the US and Asian market buzz will...

Answering emails can take up a lot of your workday, especially when dealing with routine questions, follow-ups and requests that do not require a long response. Fortunately, AI can come to your rescue. Claude, Anthropics AI assistant, can connect directly to Gmail. The chatbot can analyse email threads, understand their context, and draft replies without requiring you to copy and paste messages into an AI chatbot. It can even send emails on your behalf, but it asks for your approval first by def

The Bombay High Court has disposed of a petition challenging the mandatory Marathi language requirement for auto and taxi drivers after the Maharashtra government granted drivers a one-year grace period to learn the language.

Rockstar Games finally officially revealed GTA 6's gameplay during the game's extended look on Netflix. The showcase, now available on YouTube, features Jason and Lucia involved in missions and several types of side activities. Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on November 19.

Fadnavis said representatives of auto and rickshaw drivers' organisations met him and expressed their support for the requirement that people working in Mumbai should learn functional Marathi.

Rockstar Games will finally share a first look at GTA 6 gameplay on Thursday with Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look, which will debut on Netflix at 3pm ET. The show will be a Netflix exclusive before going on YouTube six hours later. Here's how to watch the extended trailer.

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty Highlights: Oil prices slide over 2% following report of US-Iran ceasefire.

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has intensified its stand on the Marathi language issue, warning non-Marathi-speaking auto drivers to learn Marathi or leave the state. The party also opposed the ongoing strike against the state's Marathi mandate, calling it a final humble request for drivers to comply with the rule.

The Maharashtra Transport Department has been enforcing a rule requiring auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to demonstrate a working knowledge of the state's primary language, Marathi.

The Maharashtra government has urged commercial vehicle drivers to learn Marathi or face action, as the Transport Department conducts statewide inspections. So far, 5,211 autorickshaw and taxi drivers have been checked since August 20. Speaking to NDTV, an auto driver questioned whether language learning should be encouraged with time and opportunity rather than enforced.

Google has started rolling out a new Android Auto update to fix various issues previously reported by users, the Android Auto community specialist Venkatesh announced while replying to user complaints on the support page. The latest firmware version resolves a major issue that caused Android Auto to keep disconnecting from the users phone. In some instances, the bug also caused the Android Auto screen to completely freeze, rendering it unusable. The community specialist advises users facing the

After announcing in May that basic proficiency in Marathi is compulsory, the state government introduced a course in Marathi for the benefit of non-Marathi drivers. It had also set a deadline of August 15 for them to learn Marathi.

DCP (Ganga Nagar) Kuldeep Gunawat said the accident occurred late Sunday evening under the Sarai Inayat police station area in Ganga Nagar.

He stated that even after getting out of the auto, his home was still about one to two kilometers away.

If the driver still fails to learn Marathi after the suspension period, provisions will be made for permanent cancellation of the driving licence.

South Korean firm Genians linked the group Kimsuky to tools for running artificial intelligence models locally, avoiding outside detection.

The Federation of Indian Pilots has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the replacement of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority. The pilots' body has called for greater financial and administrative autonomy, as well as the flexibility to hire aviation safety and technical experts. The demand comes amid the rapid expansion of India's aviation sector, with pilots arguing that stronger and more independent regulatory oversight is e

Development work by Sona BLW is also underway on intelligent microprocessor-controlled systems for high-speed train platforms including Amrit Bharat, and Vande Bharat.

The response came in the Rajya Sabha after MP Surendra Singh Nagar asked whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had considered introducing a mechanism for automatic payment of compensation.

The broad-based growth across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors and two-wheelers points to sustained demand momentum in India's auto sector heading into the festive season.

Market experts shared their insights on fundamentals and technical levels for key stocks such as Vedanta, Paytm, Bajaj Auto, SBI Cards, and Zee Enterprises.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will remain in the government-run Safdarjung hospital as the Delhi High Court refused an interim relief on a request by his wife to shift him to a private facility. Wangchuk had been hospitalised by the police yesterday after three weeks of hunger strike in a hot and humid Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak and reforms in the education system.

An elderly man was slapped by an autorickshaw driver following a heated argument on a Bengaluru road, with the entire incident captured on a nearby car's dashboard camera.

The man stated that he later realised that a two-minute automated email is not a reflection of a candidate's worth.

This week on NDTV AutoMate, we get behind the wheel of the BMW X6, the original luxury coupe-SUV that continues to blend striking design with serious performance. We also revisit the Renault Kwid to find out whether an entry-level hatchback still makes sense in 2026 as buyers increasingly move towards SUVs. In our Car In.Focus segment, we take a detailed look at the Volkswagen Taigun from our long-term garage and evaluate how the SUV is holding up over time. Plus, meet the Nissan Tekton, a bold

Four premature babies died after being delivered in an auto-rickshaw due to a delayed ambulance service.

The techie also revealed that he ended up being the one apologising just to avoid a public scene.

Launched amid growing concerns over crimes against women, the Pink Auto initiative seeks to improve women's safety while simultaneously transforming the lives of women through financial independence.

UEA will automatically award tuition fee scholarships of up to GBP 7,000 to eligible Indian postgraduate students enrolling for the 2026-27 academic session.

This week on NDTV AutoMate, we bring you the biggest stories and latest drives from the automotive world. Delhi EV Policy 2.0 Explained: What are the new rules, incentives and benefits for buyers under Delhi's updated EV policy? Mohit Bhardwaj breaks down everything you need to know and how the changes could impact electric mobility in the capital. Tata Sierra EV Is Here: The iconic Sierra returns in an all-electric avatar. Siddhartha Sharma takes a closer look at its design, features, pricing a

Autorickshaw driver Rajendra Temre uses the tip he received from a passenger to help elderly strangers in a viral video.

As Delhi prepares for its biggest electric mobility push since the CNG revolution, auto drivers who lived through hours-long queues and fuel shortages say the city has one chance to avoid repeating history: build the infrastructure before the transition gathers speed.

The footage shows a young man leaning dangerously far out of a moving auto-rickshaw, swinging and dancing as someone inside appears to record him.

The video, posted on X, showed a young boy travelling in an auto-rickshaw to drop his younger sister at school.

The accident occurred at around 3.45 pm when the autorickshaw, allegedly travelling at high speed, went out of the driver's control.

A Gurugram police officer has come under fire after a video emerged showing him allegedly abusing an auto-rickshaw driver who refused to give him a free ride, citing an existing booking.

Predicted to be the biggest-selling cultural product of all time, speculation had been rife that GTA VI would cost players far more than a typical high-end title.

As per the order, fares have been fixed for key routes including Srinagar to Baltal, Baltal to Jammu, Srinagar to Pahalgam, Pahalgam to Jammu, and Srinagar to Jammu.

Sejal Pawar was rightly criticised for her dehumanising remarks. Her college sent her on a 15-day forced medical leave, and Maharashtra Cyber has registered an FIR naming her. But the faceless trolls did to Pawar what she did to the male cadavers thr

Tesla Model 3 with automated driving crashed into a Texas house, fatally hitting a woman.

Choosing based on guesswork rather than clear criteria regarding income caps, asset types, and business ownership remains one of the primary triggers for automated tax notices from the authorities.

The matter was immediately reported to the local police, and Assam Medical College authorities were informed.

The attack took place at around 2:30 pm. Three attackers arrived at the shop on a motorcycle; two entered.

Inderjeet, a student from Pathanwala village in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, has secured OBC Rank 1028 in JEE. Despite financial difficulties and limited resources, he achieved success through consistent hard work and online learning.