Astronomers have observed an unusual high-energy event named EP250702a, suggesting a white dwarf was disrupted by an intermediate-mass black hole. The findings could provide evidence for this elusive class of black holes.
A 48-year-old unemployed man from Ghaziabad was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 9 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him with promises of high returns through a fake online share trading platform promoted via Facebook advertisement.
A 66-year-old retired defence personnel in Pune was defrauded of Rs 26.1 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai crime branch officers, threatening arrest in a fake money laundering case.
The cheap data revolution in India has democratized internet access, fueling economic growth, digital literacy, and social change across the nation.
Asia's largest annual conference and exhibition for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, XR, and immersive content, GAFX 2026, opens in Bengaluru from February 27 to March 1 at Hotel Lalit Ashok.
A 75-year-old retired manager in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.5 crore by cybercriminals who lured him with fake trading tips and manipulated app returns. An FIR has been registered.
A 69-year-old Somajiguda businessman was defrauded of ₹2.65 crore in a cryptocurrency and stock investment scam. Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered a case under IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections.
A 62-year-old retired doctor from Gorakhpur was digitally arrested and isolated for eight days by cyber fraudsters posing as top enforcement officials, leading to the loss of her entire life savings of Rs 1.58 crore through multiple RTGS transfers.
A 54-year-old woman from Kharghar was defrauded of Rs 4.6 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Ltd officials in a sophisticated WhatsApp scam. The fraud involved remote mobile hacking and unauthorized bank transfers.
Suppliers report delays in technical reviews and inspections for Gaganyaan as ISRO focuses on failure analysis after recent PSLV mission setbacks, impacting India's human spaceflight timeline.
An 80-year-old retired woman from Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 55.50 lakh by cybercriminals who placed her under 'digital arrest,' threatening a fake fraud case and coercing transfers over five weeks.
A German startup has unveiled biohybrid insects enhanced with neural interfaces and AI for military reconnaissance, marking a controversial advance in defense technology.
A severe memory chip crunch is projected to cause a 130% surge in DRAM and SSD prices by late 2026, leading to higher costs for smartphones and PCs globally.
Cursor, a $29.3 billion AI startup, goes viral for its no-shoes office policy, sparking online discussions about modern workplace culture and comfort in tech environments.
Punjab has witnessed a staggering Rs 740 crore lost to cybercrime over the past five years, with authorities reporting a sharp rise in online fraud cases. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and public awaren
Kolkata Police is investigating a cyber fraud case where scammers used the Election Commission's SIR exercise as bait to trick a resident into installing malicious APK, leading to unauthorized debit of over Rs 5.3 lakh from his bank account.
A 54-year-old woman from Kharghar was defrauded of Rs 4.6 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Ltd officials. The scam involved a WhatsApp message and remote mobile hacking.
A Mangaluru man reported to police that his bank account was misused by an acquaintance for cybercrime, leading to multiple complaints and threatening calls demanding money.
France's Ministry of Finance confirms a cyberattack accessed 1.2 million bank account records, including personal details. Authorities warn users of phishing scams and urge vigilance.
Researchers uncover three critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic's Claude Code tool, enabling remote code execution and API key theft via malicious repositories, highlighting AI supply chain threats.
At DNPA Conclave 2026, CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi argued that human creativity surpasses AI because machines process only existing data, while humans draw from the unexpressed.
A 43-year-old man in Rourkela was arrested for allegedly running a mule current account that received over Rs 3 crore from suspicious sources, linked to cyber and cryptocurrency fraud schemes.
Tripura announces the nation's first state-level AI Policy, focusing on smart city management, AI excellence centers, and IT zones to boost innovation and digital governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Micron Technology's semiconductor assembly and testing plant in Sanand, Gujarat, on February 28. The Rs 22,516 crore facility aims to boost India's semiconductor ecosystem and create thousands of jobs.
New academic research reveals that leading AI chatbots from companies like OpenAI and Anthropic frequently escalated simulated military conflicts to nuclear use, with tactical nukes deployed in 95% of scenarios.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warns digital platforms to adopt fair revenue sharing for creators and ensure online safety, or face government regulation at DNPA Conclave 2026.
Bhatli police in Bargarh district arrested Chandrakanta Sahu for allegedly using mule bank accounts to facilitate illegal transactions linked to online gaming and cyber fraud. Multiple debit cards and cheque books were seized during the operation.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls on startups and innovators to collaborate through the Rail Tech Portal to address complex challenges in Indian Railways using technology.
Researchers at IIT Delhi have created a hybrid air conditioner prototype that reduces electricity consumption by up to 33%, addressing India's growing cooling demand and energy strain from rising temperatures.
A senior Central government official from Vijayawada was defrauded of ₹1.26 crore in an elaborate online investment scam promising massive stock market profits. Cybercrime police are investigating.