A 50-year-old homemaker from Chinchwad, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 61.65 lakh by online scammers promising high returns through share trading. The police have registered a case for investigation.
Nagpur's SP Rural Harssh Poddar announces an AI-powered bioacoustics surveillance system to detect tigers and leopards via prey alarm calls, aiming to reduce human-wildlife conflicts in forest-fringe villages.
A travel website's AI-generated content invented a non-existent hot springs destination in Tasmania, leading confused tourists to a remote town. The company has removed the content and issued warnings about AI travel advice errors.
RNA Biotech, led by ILS scientist Amaresh Panda, introduces 'GelGenius' - an integrated agarose gel electrophoresis system that halves costs and simplifies DNA structure study for educational institutions.
YouTube now allows users to save playlists to their Library, including personal creations, others' playlists, and Watch Later videos, with privacy controls for creators.
Odisha government initiates a five-year marine biotechnology project involving six institutes to study coastal flora, fauna, and microorganisms, aiming to create a bioresources atlas and develop commercial applications.
This week's tech highlights include the Asus Zenbook S16 laptop, Portronics Moji 10 magnetic power bank, Oppo Reno15c smartphone, Oakter Mini UPS, and Xiaomi's service expansion.
Cybercrime sleuths in Hyderabad's Malkajgiri and Cyberabad have arrested 23 individuals across multiple states for investment, digital, and online frauds, with refunds of 43.2 lakh secured for victims.
Two Kondapur residents lost over 4 crore rupees in sophisticated stock market trading scams involving fake WhatsApp groups and fraudulent platforms. Cyberabad police have registered cases and launched investigations to apprehend the perpetrators.
Karnataka CID's cybercrime unit has cracked down on over 40,000 mule accounts, uncovering transactions worth Rs 100 crore. Thirteen herders arrested, with kingpins operating from Delhi and Dubai.
Tech influencer Marques Brownlee's video on silicon-carbon smartphone batteries ignited controversy, highlighting safety concerns despite superior capacity, as viewers question evidence and brand targeting.
An 81-year-old in Ahmedabad was defrauded of Rs 9.8 lakh after scammers posed as police, used fake arrest warrants, and threatened him via WhatsApp video calls in a money-laundering ruse.
A 72-year-old former CISF officer in Kolkata was defrauded of Rs 16 lakh by criminals posing as CBI and ED officials, threatening arrest in the Naresh Goyal case. Kolkata Police have issued a fresh advisory for senior citizens.
Karnataka police have purged over 250 illegal loan apps in the past three years, primarily based on victim complaints and monitoring social media ads for fraud.
A CSIR-IHBT delegation visited Mizoram to evaluate the advancement of a bioresource project, focusing on sustainable resource utilization and local community benefits.
Nearly 1,000 Google employees have signed an open letter demanding the company sever ties with the US Department of Homeland Security, alleging their technology powers state violence and repression.
UP Police, with I4C support, arrested 12 and shut 600 fake WhatsApp groups in a major cybercrime crackdown, preventing a Rs 500 crore fraud targeting 1.5 lakh victims through fake share market schemes.
Professors and students from Maharaja Sayajirao University have designed and patented a versatile table that transforms into a coffee table, study desk, or dining table, featuring foldable stools, storage, and cultural motifs.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reassures investors of Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon that their massive AI infrastructure spending is sustainable and necessary for future growth.
Popular Twitch streamer Bisscute was rushed to the emergency room after sustaining a serious hand injury from a falling katana during a live broadcast, requiring surgery for two cut tendons.
Popular Twitch streamer Emiru has ignited discussion by addressing female creators who share her style, questioning imitation versus inspiration in online content creation.
A power outage at a Microsoft data center in West US region caused widespread failures in Windows 11's Microsoft Store and Windows Update services, with recovery operations still ongoing.
Rupankar Bhattacharjee from Guwahati has innovated a process to transform water hyacinth, a harmful aquatic weed, into organic paper. This initiative combats pollution and supports wetland restoration while creating livelihood opportunities.
Nvidia postpones all new gaming GPU releases in 2026, including RTX 50 Super refresh, to prioritize AI chip production amid severe global memory shortages.
Trump Mobile executives reveal complete overhaul of T1 Phone with new design, larger display, upgraded cameras, and revised pricing strategy ahead of March 2026 launch.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces India's IT industry is moving from traditional services to an AI-based approach, with over 2,000 global capability centers established to deliver specialized solutions worldwide.
Visakhapatnam reports around 10 online shopping fraud cases with victims losing over Rs 6 lakh. Cybercrime police warn of fake social media ads and websites targeting educated individuals.
India's GPU capacity is projected to triple from 38,000 to 100,000 by end-2026, as part of the IndiaAI Mission to build sovereign compute and position the country as a global AI hub.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for Amaravati Quantum Valley, a massive quantum ecosystem aligned with India's Rs 6,000 crore National Quantum Mission.
Croma announces a nationwide Valentine's Day sale from Feb 6-15, offering discounts up to 80% on smartphones, wearables, audio gear, and personal care products with exchange offers and financing schemes.