Inside the US-Iran deal Trump is close to signingThe US and Iran are close to signing a 60-day ceasefire agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, allow Iran to freely export oil, ...
24 May, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Are these AI-written stories? Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 faces massive backlash after AI detectors flag winning entriesThe Commonwealth Foundation is facing growing scrutiny after winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize were accused of using artif...
21 May, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Free Aadhaar update deadline extended by one year: Check new due date for UID update on myAadhaar portalThe Unique Identification Authority of India has extended the free Aadhaar document update service on the myAadhaar portal. Aadhaar holders...
18 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Google Chrome AI model: Is a 4GB file being downloaded without your permission? New report raises questionsGoogle Chrome AI model: A report by security researcher Alexander Hanff has raised concerns that Google Chrome may be downloading a 4GB AI ...
07 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summerMillions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using platforms like TikTo...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Nearly 100 entities onboarded to use Aadhaar-based offline verification: UIDAIThe Unique Identification Authority of India has welcomed nearly 100 diverse businesses into its network for offline verification, paving t...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
More data doesn’t mean better credit: Account aggregators prove whyIn this new era, competitive advantage will belong to those with the most disciplined analytical frameworks.
20 Apr, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Amravati scandal: Mastermind Ayan, who sexually abused 180 minors and recorded over 300 explicit videos, linked to Owaisi's party. Cops reveal how a bet exposed himAmravati viral videos: In a significant development in the Amravati sex abuse scandal, police revealed that the alleged mastermind Ayan Ahm...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Beyond KYC: Why digital trust needs real-time intelligenceAshok Hariharan of IDfy argues that digital trust must evolve beyond one-time KYC to continuous, intelligence-led risk assessment across th...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Firms flag data verification, compliance costs as major challenge under DPDP regimeThe rising costs of meeting compliance is spooking many, with nearly 30% of respondents saying these new expenditures will be more than 10%...
28 Mar, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
US stocks: Citigroup dismisses report of potential US regional bank acquisitionCitigroup has denied a Bloomberg report suggesting it was considering acquiring a U.S. regional bank, stating the speculation is "baseless....
27 Mar, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
AI-controlled toys serious threat for safety of children, action being taken: Union minister Ashwini VaishnawDuring the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, the minister said that the government has made provisions under the Digital Personal Data Protec...
11 Mar, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Personal data breach notification, verifiable parental consent, dominate data rules consultationThe third consultation on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules was held by the ministry of electronics and information t...
26 Jan, 2025, 08.06 AM IST
DPDP Act draft rules: Social media users under 18 years to require parental consentThe government has released the draft executive rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and is seeking stakeholder comments by...
04 Jan, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
Age-gating rules apply to all firms under data lawNot just social media platforms, but all companies will need to have age verification mechanisms, otherwise, there's no way to record the v...
16 Oct, 2023, 06.01 AM IST
Verifying ID for social media use could pose security risk: ExpertsThe Digital Personal Data Protection bill defines children as those below 18 years, which is above the global threshold. Users above 13 yea...
10 Aug, 2023, 09.34 AM IST
How to link mobile number to AadhaarPeople will need to go to the websites of telecom service providers (TSPs) or call up their phone helplines for getting a onetime password ...
17 Nov, 2017, 09.27 AM IST