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AI deepfake ads grow more popular in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth
The US midterm election campaign has been filled with political ads featuring AI deepfakes that can mislead voters.
The World title match is like an hourglass… it’s always the same opponent: Nepomniachtchi
The Russian GM recently got a measure of revenge for his 2021 World championship loss, beating Magnus Carlsen to help his side win the Global Chess League. He talks about the upcoming Gukesh-Sindarov clash, the dynamics...
Stock markets rebound in early trade led by TCS, other IT firms
The Nifty 50 and Sensex opened higher on Friday, with IT stocks up nearly 3% after TCS’s Q2 results, even as the U.S. suspended PERM applications for eight major Indian IT firms
The cost of being absent: students caught between health and attendance
The UGC 2025 regulations allow minimum attendance requirements to be set by individual higher education institutions. In most HEIs, 75-80% attendance is required, with a 10% accommodation for medical emergencies
Pakistan says ‘substantial’ forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in response to a question on the growing threat posed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels to Saudi Arabia
‘Coordinate with Delhi Police’: Home secy directs states, UTs amid CJP mobilisation concerns ahead of banned protest
NEW DELHI: Union home secretary Govind Mohan on Friday directed police chiefs of all states and Union territories to coordinate with the Delhi Police and
China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal
Brussels says Beijing’s shipments could fall by more than half over four years, cutting millions of vehicles amid fears for European jobsThe EU said it has reached a landmark deal with China to “halve” its sales of hybr...
Kevin Rudd warns U.S., China of potential AI security crisis, calls for urgent cooperation
Kevin Rudd said the growing ability of autonomous AI systems to infiltrate or attack digital infrastructure presented significant risks to national security, financial systems and essential services.
Lionesses take control of World Cup playoff tie but unfancied Greece still in fight
World Cup qualifying playoff: Greece 1-3 EnglandStanway, Le Tissier and Russo on targetEngland secured a 3-1 first-leg victory over Greece in their Women’s World Cup playoff tie but were unable to produce the convincing...
Is Hawaii under a tsunami warning after Panama earthquake? Latest US updates
Hawaii assessed a possible tsunami threat after a powerful Panama earthquake, with officials urging residents to follow updates.
Rockstar pulls back the curtain on the boldest GTA 6 ideas, from smarter NPCs to real consequences
Rockstar wants GTA 6 to be more than a bigger map. Rob Nelson reveals how its characters, criminal systems and open-world freedom could change the experience
Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, President says
Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer
Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president?
Little more than two months since news broke of Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, the chances appear slim that Gianni Infantino might be removed as president.
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of starting conflict after troops cross border
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
Opposition targets Modi government over ‘undeclared emergency’ in Delhi ahead of youth protest
In a joint statement by the Left parties, they demanded the Delhi Police and the Centre stop intimidating prospective participants and allow them to proceed to Jantar Mantar for the proposed demonstration