Intel AI Chief Sachin Katti quits; joins ChatGPT maker, OpenAI President shares ‘Welcome post’

Intel’s AI chief and CTO, Sachin Katti, has departed for OpenAI, a significant move for the chipmaker. Intel’s CEO will now lead the AI division, emphasizing its strategic importance. Katti’s departure comes as Intel strives to compete in the AI chip market. OpenAI’s president expressed excitement for Katti’s role in building their compute infrastructure for…

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Rural revival, urban strain: India’s jobless rate falls to 5.2% but cracks remain beneath the surface

India’s unemployment rate declined to 5.2% in the July–September 2025 quarter from 5.4% previously, driven by rural job gains during the monsoon season, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). While female participation rose to 33.7%, urban joblessness slightly increased to 6.9%, revealing structural weaknesses and dependence on seasonal, low-productivity rural employment, Reuters reported.

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‘Get back to work, NOW’: Trump threatens to replace air traffic controllers with ‘patriots’; promises $10,000 bonus amid shutdown

President Trump demanded air-traffic controllers return to work, offering a $10,000 bonus to those who worked unpaid during the shutdown. Controllers expressed stress over financial strain and fatigue, though they maintained safety standards. The government shutdown, the longest in history, impacted over a million workers, leading to flight cancellations and delays.

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Right now India doesn’t love me, but they’ll love us again, says Trump, saying trade deal is imminent

US President Donald Trump indicated a reduction in tariffs on India is forthcoming, contingent on New Delhi decreasing its purchases of Russian oil. Trump expressed confidence in securing a fair trade deal, highlighting India’s importance as a strategic partner despite past trade disputes and his administration’s approach to bilateral relations.

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