“Several Fake Videos of Mine”: Nirmala Sitharaman Flags Deepfake Threat, Warns of AI’s Darker Side
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised alarm over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology, revealing that several manipulated videos of her have been circulated online. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, Sitharaman said that while AI presents transformative opportunities for governance and finance, it also brings serious risks of […]
Bird Strike Disrupts Air India Flight from Colombo; 158 Passengers Land Safely in Chennai
An Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai encountered a bird strike during landing on Tuesday afternoon, prompting precautionary safety measures. All 158 passengers and crew on board landed safely, officials confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft touched down at Chennai International Airport. Airport authorities reported that the bird strike did not cause […]
Heavy Rain Batters Delhi-NCR; IMD Issues Orange Alert, Airport Warns of Flight Delays
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were lashed by heavy rain on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several parts of the city and surrounding districts. The downpour brought brief relief from heat but also raised concerns of waterlogging and traffic snarls across the capital. IMD Warns […]
Cough Syrup Deaths: Supreme Court PIL Seeks CBI Probe, Stricter Drug Regulation
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the deaths of children allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups manufactured by Indian pharmaceutical firms. The PIL also calls for a nationwide review of drug quality controls and seizure of toxic medicines […]
Darjeeling Landslides Kill 28, Bhutan Warns of More Flooding as Tala Dam Overflows
Darjeeling is reeling under a wave of destruction. Torrential rains have triggered massive landslides across the hill district, killing at least 28 people and leaving many missing. As the search for survivors continues, a new threat looms Bhutan’s Tala Hydropower Dam has begun overflowing, prompting fresh flood warnings for North Bengal’s Dooars region. Bhutan Sounds […]
Cyclone Shakti: Maharashtra on Alert as Storm Strengthens Over Arabian Sea; IMD Says Gujarat Impact Likely Minimal
Cyclone Shakti, the first post-monsoon cyclonic storm of 2025, has intensified over the east-central Arabian Sea, prompting heavy rain alerts for coastal Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Konkan districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the storm is currently packing winds of up to 100 kmph, churning rough seas along the west coast. The IMD […]
Modi Government Launches Nation’s Biggest ‘Swachhata’ Drive After Earning ₹3,296 Crore from Scrap Sales
In a remarkable feat of recycling and reform, the Modi government has launched India’s largest-ever ‘Swachhata’ (cleanliness) campaign, following cumulative earnings of over ₹3,296 crore from selling office scrap and waste materials since 2021. The new Special Campaign 5.0, which began on October 2 and runs through October 31, 2025, aims to declutter over 7.22 […]
Arattai: India’s Homegrown Messaging App Taking On WhatsApp
In the ever-expanding digital communication landscape, a new player is making waves in India’s tech scene. Arattai, a messaging app developed by Zoho Corporation, has rapidly risen to prominence as a proudly “Made-in-India” alternative to WhatsApp. With user sign-ups skyrocketing by 100x in just three days, endorsements from government officials, and a groundswell of public […]
Drone Sightings Disrupt Munich Airport, Thousands of Passengers Stranded
Germany’s Munich Airport was thrown into chaos late Thursday night after multiple drone sightings forced an unusual shutdown, grounding flights and diverting incoming aircraft. The disruption stranded nearly 3,000 passengers and marked yet another challenge in Europe’s growing battle against drone-related airspace violations. According to airport officials, 17 flights were grounded shortly after 10 pm […]
US tariffs row: Putin backs Modi, says ‘India won’t bow to pressure’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly defended India’s continued imports of Russian crude oil, dismissing mounting pressure from the United States and calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “balanced, wise, and nationally oriented leader.” Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin stressed that New Delhi would never compromise its sovereignty under […]