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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...
Telegram ban in India triggered biggest VPN download surge of 2026Following government restrictions on Telegram due to exam leak fears, Indians rapidly downloaded VPNs and alternative messaging apps. VPN d...
NTA dismisses video claiming NEET-UG 2026 paper leak as 'fake', says re-exam successfully heldNEET-UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has debunked a viral video claiming a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, labeling it as fake and emph...
Northern Ireland violence: How a deadly knife attack led to riots, rise of anti-migrant demand?Northern Ireland riots: Politicians from both parts of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government condemned the violence.
Cockroach Janta Party Protest: Delhi Police debunks FIR rumours, says no case registered against Jantar Mantar protestersCJP protest Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police has clarified that no First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against protesters at Jant...
Thousands rally at Jantar Mantar as CJP escalates exam accountability campaignThousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The youth-led movement demanded accountability for examinat...
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Repetition does not transform...' Life lessons on human nature, speech and assertion by only US president, who was elected to the office four timesQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt highlights the danger of repeating false information and accepting it as reality. The quote expla...
Cockroach Janta Party to Parasitic Front: How political memes are taking over the internetOnline satire groups, the Cockroach Janta Party and National Parasitic Front, have surged in popularity following controversial remarks abo...
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons fro...
Skin Doctor case: Can you be arrested over your social media posts in India?Social media influencer Dr. Neelam Singh, 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police for alleged posts targeting businessman Sunjay Ka...
Quote of the day by Confucius: 'Silence is a true friend who never...' Life lessons on human nature, relationships and peace by famous Chinese teacher, philosopher and political theoristQuote of the day by Confucius explains why silence can guide human behaviour and relationships. The quote “Silence is a true friend who nev...
NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled: Why the exam has been cancelled, re-exam date and what's next?NEET exam cancelled 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled NEET UG 2026, nearly nine days after the medical entra...
African proverb of the day: 'One falsehood spoils a...' Life lessons on honesty, trust and truthfulnessAfrican proverb of the day highlights the Ashanti saying, “One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.” The proverb explains how a single lie d...
Taylor Swift’s identity under siege? Pop icon takes legal action as AI deepfakes spiral out of control—Is this a preemptive strike against AI misuse?Singer Taylor Swift has filed new trademarks for her voice and image. This move comes as concerns about AI deepfakes and misuse of celebrit...
Quote of the day by Desmond Tutu: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor” – powerful life lessons on justice, human rights, moral responsibility and why you must raise your voice against injustice by Nobel Peace prize–winning human rights activistQuote of the Day by Desmond Tutu highlights a powerful truth about justice and moral responsibility. It teaches that neutrality in the face...
What are Karnataka’s AI-focussed responsible social media, digital safety rules?Karnataka’s proposed digital safety bill seeks to tighten social media regulation with AI-led moderation, mandatory labelling of synthetic ...
WhatsApp rolls out campaign to raise user safety awareness, fight misinformationThe month-long campaign highlights the Meta-owned messaging platform's in-built product features, safety tools like block and report, and f...
Twitch bans Russian state media in move against harmful misinformation spreadersTwitch said the rule would prohibit users whose online presence is dedicated to pushing widely debunked misinformation with clear risks of ...
If we crack down on social media anonymity, will it reduce online bullying and hate?Online bullying and misinformation are growing problems, and government action to address them is overdue.
Global tech firms in Australia launch code to combat online disinformationThe voluntary code was developed in response to an Australian government inquiry into the role of online platforms in the spread of misinfo...