AI firm Anthropic has sent senior technical staff to Washington to meet with White House officials to resolve a dispute over national security concerns that led to restrictions on its advanced AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5.
Galatasaray is close to finalizing a deal for Dries Mertens to join their technical staff. After initial hesitation, Mertens and his family are reportedly leaning towards accepting the offer, influenced by the persistence of manager Okan Buruk and club management.
Iran accuses the US of denying visas to key staff of its national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the US, despite players receiving visas, citing "politically biased interference" amid heightened tensions.
The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors' Association (IRTSA) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission demanding five distinct fitment factors for technical staff at different levels, citing job complexities, hazards, and qualifications. They proposed a 5% annual increment, promotional increment equivalent to two annual increments, and a separate CPI for calculating Dearness Allowance. IRTSA also demanded changes to HRA classification, night duty allowance, children education allowance, and retirement benefits including restoration of Old Pension Scheme.
