Inter-state cyber forgery racket busted in Delhi, two arrested for running fake identity document network
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Two persons were arrested as the Delhi Police Special Cell’s Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) busted an inter-state cyber fraud racket allegedly involved in preparing and selling forged government identity documents through an online platform. The accused were operating the website bkprint.in, which allegedly enabled users to generate fake […]
India, Japan sign first defence co-development pact to build UNICORN naval masts
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India and Japan have signed their first bilateral agreement for the joint development of defence equipment, marking a significant step forward in their growing strategic and security partnership. According to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the inaugural project under the agreement will focus on the development and licensed production of […]
AI’s biggest challenge is power, says BlackRock CEO
Washington, July 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence’s biggest obstacle is no longer advanced computer chips but access to electricity, BlackRock Chairman and Chief Executive Larry Fink has said, warning that the United States must modernise its ageing power grid or risk slowing the next wave of technological innovation. Speaking in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria […]
MOSPI releases report of Expert Committee on Energy Statistics
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday released the report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics, which has made key recommendations related to methodologies on the contribution of biofuels, filling up of demand and supply-side data gaps, especially captive power and consumption of electricity by electric […]
India’s steel production clocks 5.9 per cent growth in April-June
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India’s production of finished steel during June this year went up to 13.8 million tonnes, which represents a 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 13 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Monday. The country’s production […]
WhatsApp keeps ‘username feature’ launch on hold; wins more time to respond to govt notice
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp has assured the Indian government it will not roll out its proposed username feature in the country until ongoing consultations with authorities are completed, sources familiar with the matter said. The Meta‑owned messaging platform has also been granted an additional three days to respond to the […]
High-resolution radio study reveals faint black hole activity in nearby galaxies
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) An international team containing an Indian astronomer used the e‑MERLIN radio array to detect compact radio emission from the centres of nearly one‑quarter of 280 nearby galaxies, and revealed a hidden population of weakly accreting supermassive black holes, an official statement said on Monday. Dr. Aru Beri from the Indian […]
Microsoft announces 4,800 layoffs amid heavy AI spending
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Microsoft has announced another round of job cuts, eliminating around 4,800 positions, or approximately 2.1 per cent of its global workforce, as the technology giant continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) while seeking to improve operational efficiency. The latest layoffs come amid a broader trend across the technology […]
Oliver Glasner appointed new head coach of Nottingham Forest
Nottingham, July 6 (IANS) Oliver Glasner has been appointed as the new head coach of Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday, ending a remarkable period of managerial upheaval by handing the Austrian a long-term project. The 51-year-old joins as a free agent after leaving Crystal Palace, where he enjoyed a successful run […]
U20 Asian Wrestling C’ships: India end campaign with four gold, 20 medals
Pattaya, July 6 (IANS) Indian grapplers produced an all-round display to conclude their campaign at the Under-20 Asian Wrestling Championships with a rich haul of 20 medals, comprising four gold, seven silver, and nine bronze, across all three disciplines as the continental tournament concluded in Pattaya, Thailand. Indian grapplers ensured consistent podium finishes across multiple […]
