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Nepal disaster: Fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount

As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media is being inundated with fake and misleading footage. In Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl goes through viral videos falsely linked to the disaster, including AI-generated content and old recycled footage from India, Chile and Alaska. Some posts have racked up millions…

France 24 · Aug 31

‘Saans lene ke bhi paise lagte hai’: Indian woman in Australia asks why meeting friends in Mumbai almost always means spending money

An Indian woman living in Australia has sparked discussion after saying she noticed a major difference in how people socialise when she returned to Mumbai. Smidha said spending time with friends in Australia can involve parks, beaches and libraries without buying anything, while plans in Mumbai often centre on cafes,…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin man Gurmeet Singh convicted of rape

United States citizenship was revoked for Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-origin man convicted of rape. He concealed a serious crime during his naturalisation process, which led to this revocation. Singh entered the US as a visitor and later became a permanent resident. He was later convicted of rape and kidnapping, receiving…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

ITC Infotech to merge with Happiest Minds, buy 22% promoter stake for Rs 1,330 crore

ITC Infotech will merge with Happiest Minds Technologies creating a significant IT services entity. This merger aims to establish an AI-first enterprise with a substantial turnover by FY28. ITC Infotech is acquiring a significant stake from Happiest Minds promoters as a precursor. The combined entity will become India's eleventh largest…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

From Tech NAM to NAS: India’s case for tech sovereignty through strategic choices

It is crucial for countries to embrace a non-aligned sovereignty approach in artificial intelligence, enabling them to diversify their technological alliances and systems. Brazil's proactive AI investment strategy sets a strong example by collaborating with multiple global partners. India’s foreign policy reflects this multi-alignment ethos, crucial for its AI initiatives.…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

China is putting scientists on public giant screens but in India..: Harsh Goenka questions why Indian hoardings dominated by politicians and film stars instead of scientists, teachers, doctors and innovators

Harsh Goenka advocates for showcasing scientists and nation-builders on public hoardings. He contrasts India's billboards with China's displays of scientists. Goenka believes public celebrations influence children's aspirations. This call follows a robot's unusual chief guest appearance at an event. The incident highlights growing public fascination with technology and artificial intelligence.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for a Global Deficit

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.23 (+1.31%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is not trading, with markets closed today in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar is moving higher today as the outlook for a global sugar deficit underpins prices....

Barchart · Aug 31

Adityanath says UP has 7 months of sugar. Here’s what that calculation misses

On August 25, at an event in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told an audience that there was no sugar crisis in the state. UP consumes about four lakh tonnes of sugar a month. It had about 28 lakh tonnes in stock. Divide the second by the first…

Newslaundry · Aug 31

'I wish him nothing but suffering': Nikitha Godishala's friend knew murder accused Arjun Sharma but didn't think he was capable of this crime

Indian woman Nikitha Godhishala was found dead in an apartment in Columbia on January 3 after a person believed to be her boyfriend, Arjun Sharma, filed a missing person report and told the police that he last saw her on December 31. Hours after filing the complaint, Sharma took a…

The Times of India · Aug 31

India's services exports rise 13.4% to USD 38.25 billion in July: RBI

India's services sector saw a remarkable expansion in July, with exports climbing 13.4% to USD 38.25 billion alongside a 19.1% rise in imports to USD 20.61 billion. This development yielded a services trade surplus nearing USD 17.65 billion. For the period from April to July, total services exports stood at…

The Economic Times · Aug 31