OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced new updates for GPT-5 on August 13, introducing three user-selectable response modes: Auto, Fast, and Thinking. The default mode remains Auto, but Altman believes the extra flexibility will benefit some users. The “Thinking” mode now has a weekly limit of 3,000 messages, with additional access provided through GPT-5 Thinking mini….
Oil prices declined following their sharpest weekly drop since late June, ahead of a key meeting between US and Russian leaders scheduled for Friday. The talks have sparked hopes of a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict and a resulting increase in oil supply. Brent crude hovered near $66 per barrel after a 4.4% fall…
India recently achieved its goal of blending 20% ethanol in petrol — known as E20 — five years ahead of schedule. While the government promotes E20 as a step towards reducing oil imports, helping the environment, and supporting farmers, automotive expert Amit Khare highlights its downsides. He warns that E20 is degrading vehicle quality across…
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on Friday that no engine failures or breakdowns have been reported since E20 became the standard fuel across India over the last 10 months. Referencing Brazil’s long-term use of E27 without issues, he emphasized that India’s shift to E20 is progressing smoothly, supported by policy, industry readiness, and public…
Markets are trending positively today, with both the Sensex and Nifty rising by around 0.5%. The Nifty remains steady above the 24,700 mark. Broader markets are outperforming, as the BSE Midcap Index edges close to 1% gains during the day. Here are five key movers in the market today: MCX shares have gained over 5%…
Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyaan Samman Samaroh’ at the Dorjee Khandu State Convention Centre, Itanagar. Organized by the State’s Planning & Investment Department and NITI Aayog, the event celebrated achievements under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programmes. Mein described the campaign as a mission to deliver government schemes effectively,…
In a significant operation against illegal arms in Manipur, security forces and state police conducted coordinated raids on Wednesday across Churachandpur and Thoubal districts, leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition. In Churachandpur district, a major search operation was carried out at Dampi Ridge, near the Songphel area under the…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi paid a day-long visit to Manipur on Wednesday to evaluate the current security situation and review the operational readiness of Indian Army and Assam Rifles units stationed in the state. The visit reaffirmed the Army’s strong commitment to restoring peace, stability, and promoting development in the conflict-affected…
In a significant move benefiting local aspirants, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Examination 2025 began today at the IT Centre of Churachandpur Government College. On the first day, 65 candidates appeared for the exam, which will continue at the same venue until August 1. The inclusion of Churachandpur as an SSC exam centre…
Five members of a militant group were killed during a suspected internal clash at Deivaijang village in Manipur’s Noney district, officials reported on Tuesday. The incident took place late Monday night in the remote village, located about 53 km from the Noney district headquarters. While the exact circumstances behind the killings are still unclear, officials…
