Tech-driven abuse forcing women out of public life, global study warns

A new international study has raised serious concerns about how evolving digital threats—especially deepfakes and AI-enabled sexual abuse—are pushing women away from public roles and online spaces.

The report, released by UN Women…

Rs. 2,584-Crore Small Hydro Scheme Targets 1,500 MW Boost in Remote Regions

New Delhi — The government has rolled out an ambitious Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026–31 with a total outlay of ?2,584.60 crore, aiming to add 1,500 MW of new capacity while strengthening reliable, decentralised power generation…

Sitharaman flags ‘unprecedented’ AI risks, asks banks to tighten vigilance

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has cautioned Indian banks about emerging threats from advanced artificial intelligence systems, specifically raising concerns over a new model developed by Anthropic.

Speaking to reporters,…

Census 2027 to Go Fully Digital, Set to Transform Data-Driven Governance in India

New Delhi — India is set to conduct its first fully digital population count with Census 2027, marking a major shift toward technology-driven governance and more precise policymaking.

According to an official fact sheet, the exercise…

AI Push Triggers Job Cuts as Meta and Microsoft Restructure Workforce

New Delhi — Global tech giants Meta Platforms and Microsoft are preparing for significant workforce restructuring, with thousands of jobs at risk as both companies intensify investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and streamline operations.

NASA unveils Roman Space Telescope to hunt exoplanets and decode dark universe

New Delhi: NASA has introduced the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a next-generation wide-field observatory designed to explore planets beyond our solar system and unlock the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

Speaking at the Goddard…

Microplastics May Be an Emerging Risk Factor for Liver Disease, Study Warns

New Delhi — Exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics could play a role in the development of serious liver conditions, according to researchers, who say these particles may trigger biological changes similar to advanced liver disease in humans.

OpenAI Launches ‘Images 2.0’ in ChatGPT with Smarter, More Realistic Visuals

New Delhi — OpenAI has introduced ‘Images 2.0’, a next-generation image generation model now integrated into ChatGPT, bringing notable improvements in realism, accuracy, and reasoning.

The upgraded model is designed to better…

India leads global adoption of AI in healthcare: Report

Mumbai: India has emerged as the global frontrunner in adopting artificial intelligence for personal healthcare, with an impressive 85 per cent of consumers already using AI-powered tools—far ahead of major developed nations, according to a…

India Moves Closer to Expanding Nuclear Fuel Base: Report

New Delhi — India appears to be edging closer to long-term nuclear self-reliance after achieving a significant milestone in its ambitious three-stage nuclear programme, according to a report.

An article in Vietnam Times describes the…