SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kidsThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and NCPCR regarding a PIL. This petition seeks a national DNA and biometric identifi...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Maharaja Agrasen engineering student’s anti-corruption site Bribes.fyi gets 50 lakh requests in 48 hours, now shuts downBribes.fyi, a platform that allowed users to anonymously report alleged bribery demands, has announced an indefinite shutdown after receivi...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Trump claims over 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in 2020US President Donald Trump asserts over 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in the 2020 election. He cites a Census Bureau review and advocat...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
29 states in US want Meta to change how Facebook and Instagram operate and give $1.4 trillion penalty; the case now threatens Mark Zuckerberg's AI planA groundbreaking federal trial has begun against Meta Platforms, with 29 US states alleging that the company intentionally designed its soc...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
'Please take Gyanesh Kumar Gupta to America,' says Congress leader Pawan Khera after Trump invokes Indian electoral systemCongress leader Pawan Khera criticized Donald Trump's remarks on India's election system. Trump cited India's voter identification and elec...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Strava data exposes US military routines across Middle East bases as Iran repeatedly strikes associated sites despite a Pentagon warning against the app years agoUS military personnel still share workout data from Middle Eastern bases. This activity potentially exposes troop locations and movement pa...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: 'The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much...' - thought-provoking quote by Oscar-winning actress of The Country Girl teaches life lessons on hidden cost of press freedom, fame, privacy, public scrutiny and living under the media spotlightQuote of the day by Grace Kelly: Grace Kelly's quote highlights the dual nature of press freedom. The media informs and scrutinizes, creati...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Mobility will stay resilient despite geopolitical shocks: VFS Global CEOVFS Global is positioning itself for substantial growth in the realms of visa processing and citizen services. By harnessing the power of a...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Building for scale, security and privacy: Inside PhonePe’s AI playbookAs AI capabilities become more deeply embedded across products and platforms, the interface itself becomes less visible. What matters is wh...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
German researchers used ordinary WiFi signals instead of cameras to identify people; the result turned everyday wireless networks into a powerful new way to recognize individuals with nearly 100% accuracyWiFi signals can now do more than connect devices. Researchers showed that ordinary wireless networks can detect and identify people withou...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- SC to hear MP's plea on facial recognition tech at protest sites
The Supreme Court will hear a plea against police facial recognition technology deployment. This plea challenges biometric surveillance mea...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging facial recognition, biometric surveillance at protest sitesThe Supreme Court will examine a petition challenging police use of facial recognition technology. This plea argues against biometric surve...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
MPs across party lines push bills to limit social media access for minorsAlthough private members’ Bills have rarely been cleared by both Houses in the past, their introduction reflects the growing urgency among ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from risks?
The push to make camera glasses a major consumer trend comes at a cost to the privacy of the wearer, and everyone around them. We know litt...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Supreme Court to examine privacy shield in amended RTI lawThe Supreme Court is currently reviewing how parliament handles personal information protection. Justices are weighing the public's right t...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST