Technology
Centre Warns: Telegram Becoming 'New Dark Web' for Criminals
The Indian government has flagged Telegram as a growing platform for illicit activities, citing its architecture and privacy features as reasons for its adoption by cybercriminals and extremist groups.
18 Jun 2026
NHAI Deploys AI System for Highway Project Report Scrutiny
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched an in-house Artificial Intelligence system designed to identify discrepancies in highway project reports and monitor road defects.
18 Jun 2026
Supreme Court Eyes Digital Registry Amid Concerns Over Fake Lawyers
The Supreme Court is considering the implementation of a digital registry, akin to the Aadhaar system, to address concerns that a significant portion of legal practitioners may be unqualified.
18 Jun 2026
India's AI Data Center Growth Faces Climate Heat Risk
A new global analysis indicates India's ambitious plans for artificial intelligence data centers could be significantly challenged by rising heat and physical climate risks.
18 Jun 2026
NHAI Launches AI Tool 'Margsarthi' to Speed Up Highway Contract Reviews
The National Highways Authority of India has introduced 'Margsarthi', an artificial intelligence tool designed to significantly accelerate the review of highway contract documents.
18 Jun 2026
Meta AI Unit Faces Revolt Over 'Soul-Crushing' Work Conditions
Engineers within Meta's newly formed Applied AI unit are expressing widespread discontent, describing their work environment as a 'mess' and 'soul-crushing'. The situation has escalated amidst significant layoffs and internal backlash.
18 Jun 2026
Ex-PM Gujral's Son Defrauded of ₹7.8 Crore via WhatsApp Scam
The son of former Indian Prime Minister I.K. Gujral has reportedly been defrauded of ₹7.8 crore in a sophisticated cyber scam executed through WhatsApp. The incident highlights the growing threat of online financial fraud.
18 Jun 2026
Sundar Pichai Recounts Motivating Chrome Team Against Ex-Microsoft CEO's Jibe
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared how he rallied his team after former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer famously dismissed Chrome as insignificant.
18 Jun 2026
US Govt Warns AI Firm Anthropic on Security Flaws in Advanced Models
The U.S. government has instructed AI company Anthropic to address security vulnerabilities in its advanced models, threatening continued restrictions on releasing them internationally.
18 Jun 2026
PM Modi Highlights India as AI & Tech Hub at Paris' VivaTech 2026
Prime Minister Modi addressed VivaTech 2026 in Paris, positioning India as a global leader in technology, artificial intelligence, and its burgeoning startup ecosystem.
18 Jun 2026
Centre Calls Telegram 'Frankenstein', Defends Platform Block in High Court
The Indian government has defended its decision to block the messaging platform Telegram, describing it as a tool increasingly used by criminals to access the dark web.
18 Jun 2026
India Suspends Telegram Messaging App Access
India has joined a growing list of nations that have banned or suspended the popular messaging application, Telegram.
18 Jun 2026