AI, digital platforms super-charging terrorist capabilities: UN Chief
United Nations, June 29 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm on Monday against emerging technologies “super-charging” terrorism and said better cooperation among countries can “close critical gaps”. He said that in South Asia, “affiliates of Al-Qaida and Da’esh [Islamic State terror outfit] and other terrorist groups persist”, as also in Africa and the Middle […]
UPI now live in Greece as India’s digital payment ecosystem expands globally: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that with unified payments interface (UPI) now live in Greece, eligible customers can transfer money instantly, securely, and seamlessly, with transaction costs reducing drastically to a fraction of conventional transfer costs. The increasing global acceptance and appreciation of UPI “reflects the […]
Apple to release software updates earlier to tackle AI-driven cyber threats
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) US-based tech giant Apple is accelerating the rollout of software updates to strengthen user security as artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for cybercriminals to develop hacking tools, the company said in a statement, according to reports. Reports suggested that the iPhone maker said it is moving ahead with a […]
WhatsApp’s new ‘username’ feature: What it means, how it boosts users’ privacy
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) WhatsApp, the instant messaging service owned by Meta, is set to unveil a new feature aimed at enhancing users’ convenience and addressing their privacy concerns. The one-of-a-kind feature will delink the messaging service from users’ mobile numbers, allowing them to converse and interact online without sharing their personal credentials. This […]
Govt reappoints Ravi Agrawal as CBDT Chairman for six months
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The government on Tuesday approved the reappointment of Ravi Agrawal as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on a contract basis for a period of six months. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Agrawal’s fresh term, which will be effective from July 1 to December […]
IndiaSkills 2026–27 will transform talent into national pride: MoS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) India’s skilled youth are not only becoming job-ready but world-ready, with IndiaSkills serving as a platform to transform talent into national pride and global opportunity, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said on Tuesday while launching the IndiaSkills Competition 2026–27. With the launch, […]
Aishwarya Rajinikanth pens adorable birthday wish for Suraj Venjaramoodu
Chennai, June 30 (IANS) ‘Texla’ director Aishwarya Rajinikanth, who is also the daughter of well known Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, on Tuesday penned an adorable birthday wish to Malayalam actor Suraj Venjaramoodu, who plays one of the two main leads in her film. Taking to her social media timelines to wish Suraj Venjaramoodu a happy birthday, […]
Jackie Shroff remembers legendary composer Kalyanji on his 98th birth anniversary
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff paid tribute to legendary music composer Kalyanji on his 98th birth anniversary. He remembered the iconic musician with a heartfelt post on his social media account. Jackie shared a black-and-white portrait of Kalyanji and wrote, ‘Remembering Kalyanji ji on his birth anniversary’. The actor accompanied the tribute […]
Arshad Warsi reveals how he accidentally went live on social media
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi has recalled how he accidentally went live on social media without even realizing it. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he said that he is not good with technology at all. Warsi also recalled how, once, he accidentally went live while his phone was in his pocket. When asked about […]
When Ranbir Kapoor revealed why he is the most educated Kapoor in the family
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) During one of his appearances on ‘Koffee With Karan’, actor Ranbir Kapoor revealed why he is the most educated Kapoor in the family. He told host and filmmaker Karan Johar that when he got his 10th result, he was in America, assisting his late father, Rishi Kapoor. As mother Neetu Kapoor […]
