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Study shows surge in fake news, deepfakes in India; govt developing tools
December 20, 2024
Study shows surge in fake news, deepfakes in India; govt developing tools
There has been a significant rise in fake news and deepfake concerns in India, revealed a study on Friday, even…
Single-use plastic bottles may be spreading antibiotic resistance: INST study
December 20, 2024
Single-use plastic bottles may be spreading antibiotic resistance: INST study
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and…
How Google News fought misinformation in India in 2024
December 18, 2024
How Google News fought misinformation in India in 2024
From major elections across the globe to conflicts and crises, the year 2024 was critical for the news industry, said…
ISRO starts assembling HLVM3 for Gaganyaan mission’s 1st un-crewed flight in 2025
December 18, 2024
ISRO starts assembling HLVM3 for Gaganyaan mission’s 1st un-crewed flight in 2025
Taking a major step towards the ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday commenced…
Novel AI-assessment tool for students launched as India creates future-ready workforce
December 18, 2024
Novel AI-assessment tool for students launched as India creates future-ready workforce
As India gears up to create a future-ready workforce in newer careers and emerging technologies, AI-enabled talent assessment and hiring…
Doctors raise concern over rising lung cancers among non-smokers in India
December 17, 2024
Doctors raise concern over rising lung cancers among non-smokers in India
Lung cancer, long known to affect smokers, is seeing a significant rise in people who do not smoke, said doctors…
Google appoints Preeti Lobana as Country Manager, VP for India
December 16, 2024
Google appoints Preeti Lobana as Country Manager, VP for India
Google on Monday announced the appointment of Preeti Lobana as its new Country Manager and Vice President for India. She…
Half of US teenagers are online almost constantly
December 13, 2024
Half of US teenagers are online almost constantly
Half of teenagers in the US are almost constantly online on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat,…
Over 95 pc of Indian villages have 4G mobile coverage: Centre
December 13, 2024
Over 95 pc of Indian villages have 4G mobile coverage: Centre
Mobile network coverage in rural India has reached nearly 97 per cent and out of 6,44,131 villages, around 6,22,840 villages…
TCS inks 5-year deal with Telenor Denmark to deliver IT infra services
December 12, 2024
TCS inks 5-year deal with Telenor Denmark to deliver IT infra services
IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it has extended partnership with Telenor Denmark (TnDK), the second largest…