Tech & science
After PC memory controversy, Sam Altman changes his name to 'Ram'
OpenAI's CEO has changed his name to 'Ram Altman' on the social media platform X.

Fraud of $129 Million Using AI to Mimic CEO's Voice and Face
Three individuals targeted global companies, looting millions of dollars using Artificial Intelligence
Notices to remove content sent in the name of RSS and Delhi Police found to be fake
Legal notices and police reports sent to digital rights groups discovered to be a major hoax
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Cyber model for cybersecurity research
Specialised AI model designed to identify software vulnerabilities and develop exploits

Case against OpenAI for aiding murder and suicide via ChatGPT
Allegations of chatbot encouraging violence and suicide in various instances
Mobile phone prices likely to increase by 10% after Diwali
Despite a decline in sales, Android handset manufacturers are preparing to hike prices

Karnataka Government plans to establish world's first AI university in Bengaluru
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeks partnership and co-financing from the Central Government for this project

Dhan App's Gold Vault offers facility to purchase physical gold on Dhanteras
Facility available for gold purchase via MCX contracts, secure storage, and delivery
Asian Markets Plunge Amid AI Costs and US Uncertainty
South Korea's Kospi falls 8 per cent and Japan's Nikkei drops 6 per cent
Government orders tripling of coal stocks to prevent power cuts in summer
Target to increase coal stock in power plants from 18 million tonnes to 55 million tonnes by March
AI and Defence Stocks Decline Following Democratic Takeover of US Congress
Clean energy shares surged while data centre and defence company prices fell
I4C warns banks and NBFCs against AI-based hacking risks
Central agency issues alert regarding fraud transactions worth crores of rupees occurring at machine speed
India aims to make space debris-free by 2030
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated Cosmoserve Space's new facility in Hyderabad

India Moving Towards Becoming Global Hub for Solar Manufacturing by 2047
Report by Indian Solar Manufacturers Association suggests potential for 32.3 lakh new jobs and $89 billion investment
PM Modi lays foundation stone for two new Bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy
Daily production capacity of the dairy will reach 9.30 tonnes with the start of new plants in Radhanpur and Tharad

Cloud service providers likely to see increase in customers due to DPDP Act implementation
Demand for sovereign cloud to rise as implementation deadline set for May 2027
CCMB scientists identify gene mutations responsible for hereditary heart disease
Two rare genetic mutations associated with Hypertrophic Cardio-Myopathy (HCM) have been identified

Indian Astronomers Redefine UBC 63 as Binary Star Cluster
Researchers discover it is a grouping of two distinct star clusters rather than one

Central Government defends decision to impose MDR charges on UPI
Government informed the court that no assurance was given to merchants that UPI services would always remain free
Renewable energy industry demands expansion of ALMM framework to boost domestic production
Demand to include battery storage systems in the list, in addition to solar modules and wind turbines

$220 billion required for 500 GW non-fossil capacity: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister emphasised the country's manufacturing capacity and investment opportunities at India Renewable Energy Summit 2026
Bharti Airtel's net profit rises 24 per cent to ₹10,710 crore in September quarter
Surge in profits driven by increase in average revenue per user following mobile tariff revisions
DRDO Successfully Conducts Flight Test of Indigenous Quasi-Ballistic Missile Pralay
Induction into the armed forces becomes imminent following the test conducted off the coast of Odisha

UP ATS exposes Pakistani gang recruiting Indian youth via Instagram
Three operatives and a minor arrested from Lucknow; foreign-made pistol and cartridges seized
15,515 arrests by Kerala Police in 5 months under Operation Toofan
14,369 cases registered in state-wide campaign against drug trafficking and drug abuse
Cyber attack on France's blood service refrigeration system, attempt to raise temperatures
Hackers raised cold storage temperatures at three sites, but blood products remained secure
Identification of three essential skills to remain resilient against AI in the future
Professor Geoffrey Hinton, known as the father of AI, has highlighted three areas of human capability

Canva to lay off 22 per cent of workforce amid growth slowdown
Company to part ways with 1,271 employees, offering attractive severance packages
AI Accelerates Detection of Software Flaws; Microsoft and Google Set Records
AI tools are identifying software vulnerabilities faster than human researchers

Delhi Police orders removal of digital rights groups' X accounts
IFF and SFLC file application in High Court against police order alleging defamation of RSS
Global Investors and Industry Leaders Gather at Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026
Odisha signs 18 MoUs worth ₹1.17 lakh crore; agreements reached for ₹3,000 crore investment in Goa

North Korea Rejects US Allegations of Binance Crypto Theft
The FBI has held North Korean hackers responsible for this $6 billion theft
Google Launches Dreambeans, a Personalized AI Visual Feed
The app will create daily stories in watercolor style based on data from the user's Google apps

Google to Block Search Access for Students of Schools Rejecting AI Tools
Company states that schools opting out of Artificial Intelligence will not have access to the search engine facility

Israel warns US that Iran may use chemical weapons
Israeli intelligence agencies have shared this critical information with the US and Gulf nations
NASA's Swift Telescope Enters Earth's Atmosphere, Burns Up Over Indonesia
The 1450 kg observatory, which solved mysteries of the universe for 22 years, crashed back to Earth
Regional Airlines Hit by Rising Jet Fuel Prices, Seek Government Assistance
Regional airlines have reduced flights due to a sharp increase in fuel costs and have demanded the restoration of the Price Stabilisation Fund

Major decline in tech stocks in US following mid-term elections
Wall Street tech stocks recorded a decline of more than 5 percent due to concerns over the future of AI data center projects.

YouTube removes channels featuring obscene AI songs following NDTV exposé
Graphic songs in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Punjabi were available even on children's accounts
Elderly woman's life saved by Blinkit's ambulance service, emergency services to remain free
Service arrived in just 8 minutes, for which the user expressed gratitude
RBI tightens cyber security norms for non-bank payment operators
Annual audits and third-party controls made mandatory to enhance digital payment security
Calicut University to add AI and Computing to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses
The decision has been taken keeping in view the changes in the global job market and the increasing trend of going abroad for higher studies

Indian Army develops first indigenous ammunition framework for combat drones
To enhance strategic capabilities, the Army will now focus on a complete ordnance stack alongside drone airframes
Proposal for ₹1.5 lakh crore AI Data Centre and Solar Hub in Maharashtra's Solapur
Government cancels plans for nuclear reactor and green hydrogen plant citing environmental concerns
TRAI introduces new framework for satellite networks
Satellite companies will now be able to provide network capacity to telecom operators instead of directly to customers
Cyber Attack on France's Crédit Mutuel Arkéa Bank, Suspected Theft of Millions
Funds transferred from bank's own accounts after system breach via third-party service provider's platform
Seoul Court dismisses Coupang's plea against fine for data leak
Company hit with record-breaking fine for leaking information of over 3.7 crore users

Tamil Nadu's elephant warning system and gun abolition campaign receive national award
Three officers honoured for various efforts in wildlife conservation

Ministry of Culture and Google Arts & Culture sign agreement for digitisation of Indian heritage
Through this partnership, the country's monuments, libraries, and arts will be presented to the world via digital medium
South Korea to probe 580 financial institutions over data leaks
Over 4,70,000 data records leaked from 37 companies in the last month
UIDAI expands Aadhaar offline verification ecosystem by onboarding 300 entities
Digital services reach wider scale with 7.5 crore Aadhaar app downloads and lakhs of updates

India's first private space debris removal facility 'Base 1' launched in Hyderabad
Established by CosmoServe Space, this facility is the world's sixth satellite servicing infrastructure

TRAI Recommendations for Satellite Communication Network Authorization and Spectrum Allocation
New framework proposed to develop a robust and competitive satellite communication ecosystem in India

AI Data Centre Investment May Slow Down Following US Election Results
141 GW capacity at risk due to Democratic Party victories in Texas, Georgia, and Ohio
ABB India to invest ₹708 crore for expansion into Tier-II and Tier-III cities
Automation has led to an increase in the company's workforce and provided employment to less-skilled youth

Data of 10.9 lakh customers leaked due to unauthorised access to Muji's system
Records of millions of customers, including credit card numbers and dates of birth, are reportedly at risk.
Apple product prices likely to rise due to increasing memory costs
Unprecedented rise in memory prices could impact iPhone, MacBook, and iPad

Climate Change Increased Damages Caused by Cyclone Arnob by 33 Percent
According to a study by Imperial College London, human-induced warming has led to a significant surge in economic losses
Nagpur Defence Hub Hands Over Nagastra-1 Drones to Army and Exports Pinaka Rockets
Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited supplies 450 indigenous loitering munitions to the Indian Army

