Birds are smarter than most backyard scare tactics, research shows; here's what actually stops themShiny objects and visual scares lose effectiveness as birds adapt quickly to these methods. Spacing and variety of deterrents are crucial f...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Govt eyes uniform digital platform username rulesThe platforms, which currently rely on mobile phone numbers for user identification, had submitted their formal responses to the government...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Empiricus: “Guard yourself from lying; there is he who deceives and...” Greek philosopher's timeless lesson about honesty, trust and why one lie can change everythingQuote of the Day by Empiricus: Ancient philosopher Empiricus' quote “Guard yourself from lying; there is he who deceives and there is he wh...
12 Jul, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie Case: Man who sent fake ransom notes to Savannah Guthrie’s family ordered into inpatient treatment before sentencing; here’s what we knowA man pleaded guilty to sending fake ransom notes about Nancy Guthrie. He must now complete inpatient substance abuse treatment as ordered ...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt noticeTelegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them ...
11 Jul, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
'A video on Facebook, a chat on Telegram': Deepfake Nirmala Sitharaman scam costs Bengaluru professor Rs 61 lakhA Bengaluru professor lost over sixty-one lakh rupees in a sophisticated cyber fraud. She was lured by a deepfake video featuring Finance M...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Mumbai Weather Today: IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds; local trains running normally as BMC debunks viral holiday rumourMumbai experienced a brief respite from heavy rains on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department forecasts intermittent heavy to very he...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Elon Musk's bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judgeU.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco also denied Musk's motion to decertify the class of investors, and granted the investor...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie Case Breakthrough: California man pleads guilty to ‘harassment’ for ‘fake’ ransom demand; here’s what we knowA California man has pleaded guilty to harassing Nancy Guthrie's family by sending fake ransom notes related to her alleged abduction. Derr...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....
03 Jul, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
A free smartwatch gift cost an Egyptian 750 million pounds after cybercriminals allegedly used it to empty his accountsA free smartwatch offer turned into a $15 million disaster for an Egyptian businessman, highlighting a sophisticated 'real-time phishing' s...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Trump turns 'doctor' in self-promoted AI-generated clipUS President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social, depicting himself as a doctor offering a 'treatment plan' for T...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Nancy Guthrie Case: FBI clears air on ransom notes, gives update on probe amid suspense over abduction; key details insideFBI agents are investigating several ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, deeming some as illegitimate extortion attempts...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Nancy Guthrie case update: Were all the ransom notes fake? FBI investigation takes a new turn- here's what this means for the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's motherFederal investigators have determined that all three messages related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show co-host Sa...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff Chris Nanos breaks silence on ransom notes, clears air on investigation as mystery continuesPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has dismissed the credibility of a recent email in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case. The 84-year-old mo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST