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Google's AI Safety Initiatives in India: Protecting Vulnerable Users and Combating Digital Fraud
Nov 21, 2025 02:56 am CST
Google is developing safe and trusted AI technologies to protect vulnerable users in India from sophisticated digital scams, implementing real-time fraud detection on Pixel phones, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and investing in digital literacy programs, while collaborating with local institutions to create inclusive AI models suited for India and the Global South.
Belgium Supreme Court to Hear Fugitive Diamond Trader Mehul Choksi's Extradition Appeal on December 9
Nov 21, 2025 02:55 am CST
Belgium's Court of Cassation will hear fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi's appeal against extradition on December 9. The Antwerp Court of Appeals previously ruled his extradition to India enforceable, rejecting claims of unfair trial risks. Choksi, accused in a Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam, fled India in 2018 before the fraud was discovered.
FSSAI Cracks Down on Beverages Falsely Using 'ORS' Label to Protect Public Health
Nov 21, 2025 02:46 am CST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has ordered the immediate removal of beverages misleadingly labeled as 'ORS' from retail stores and e-commerce platforms. This regulatory action emphasizes that the term 'ORS' can only be used for formulations meeting WHO standards for oral rehydration solutions, as counterfeit products pose serious public health risks.
International Javelin Star Annu Rani and Kickboxer Husband Face Legal Charges for Wedding Celebratory Gunfire
Nov 21, 2025 02:45 am CST
International javelin thrower Annu Rani and her husband, national kickboxing champion Sahil Bhardwaj, have been charged under the Arms Act after a viral video showed them firing celebratory shots during their wedding ceremony in Sardhana. Police have launched an investigation into the incident that occurred during the traditional jaimala ritual, with several prominent locals in attendance.
US-India Security Cooperation Leads to Deportation and Arrest of Fugitive Gangster Anmol Bishnoi
Nov 21, 2025 02:42 am CST
The United States and India demonstrated strong security partnership with the successful deportation and arrest of Anmol Bishnoi, a key figure in Lawrence Bishnoi's terror syndicate. Wanted for multiple high-profile crimes including the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and involvement in the shooting at Salman Khan's residence, Bishnoi had been operating criminal networks from US soil since 2022 before his apprehension by the National Investigation Agency.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Addresses Manipur Crisis: "We Remain Concerned Regardless of Government Awareness"
Nov 21, 2025 02:14 am CST
During his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic clashes, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed 160 prominent citizens at the new Sangh office in Imphal, assuring them of the organization's continued commitment to peace efforts in the region. Bhagwat emphasized that the RSS has been working for Manipur for three years regardless of government involvement, amid ongoing President's Rule in a state where violence has claimed over 260 lives and displaced thousands.
Delhi's Kejriwal and Sisodia Skip Second Privileges Committee Meeting on 'Phansi Ghar' Probe
Nov 21, 2025 01:39 am CST
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia have skipped the Delhi Assembly's Privileges Committee meeting for the second time regarding the controversial "Phansi Ghar" inauguration probe. Kejriwal has challenged the committee's authority in a written response, calling the inquiry "legally unsustainable" while arguing that the current assembly cannot exercise privilege jurisdiction over actions of the dissolved previous assembly.
India's Groundbreaking Samudrayaan Mission: Sending Indigenous Submersible Matsya-6000 to Explore Ocean Depths
Nov 21, 2025 01:25 am CST
India prepares to join an elite group of nations capable of deep-sea exploration with its indigenous Samudrayaan Mission. Two scientists from the National Institute of Ocean Technology will pilot the domestically built Matsya-6000 submersible to depths of 500 meters off Chennai's coast in early 2024, with plans to eventually reach 6,000 meters. This landmark project demonstrates India's technological self-reliance and commitment to exploring untapped ocean resources for its growing blue economy.
Elderly Woman Trampled to Death by Elephant in Jharkhand's Simdega Forest: Compensation Process Underway
Nov 21, 2025 01:22 am CST
A 78-year-old woman was fatally trampled by a solitary tusker while collecting grass in Jharkhand's Simdega forest. Forest officials are processing Rs 4 lakh compensation for the family while monitoring the elephant herd that continues to cause fear among local villagers.
Karnataka Power Struggle Intensifies: MLAs from DK Shivakumar Camp Arrive in Delhi as Rumored Leadership Change Deadline Approaches
Nov 21, 2025 01:11 am CST
A group of Karnataka Congress legislators supporting Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have arrived in Delhi just as the rumored power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaches its halfway point. While officially on Agriculture Department business, their timing has fueled speculation about a potential leadership transition in Karnataka's government, despite both leaders' public displays of unity. The Congress party maintains there are no plans for leadership changes as stability in Karnataka remains crucial following recent electoral setbacks elsewhere.