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India blocked 129 betting websites on basis of fake high court orders: Report
India's government ordered internet providers to block 129 betting websites based on fraudulent high court orders. Investigations have been initiated after it was revealed that these court orders were fake. The Rajasthan and Allahabad High Courts confirmed that the supposed orders did not exist in their records. Concerns about the authenticity of legal documents are growing due to technology advancements.
Farmer's son from small Tamil Nadu village builds Rs 1.5-crore software business after quitting nine-year Chennai IT career & starting with just two laptops
Eswaran Arumugam started his software company, Yaa Creations, in Tamil Nadu with Rs 1 lakh borrowed from his brother and just two laptops. After facing financial difficulties, Covid-19 disruptions and Rs 5 lakh in debt, he gradually expanded the business. Based in Rasipuram, Namakkal, the company now has 26 employees, clients across seven countries and undertook projects worth Rs 1.5 crore in 2025, as per a YourStory report.
NCLT flags undervalued, fraudulent HDIL property sale in 2019
The order relates to a commercial office premises in Dheeraj Pali Arcade Building on Pali Road, Bandra West, which was transferred to the buyer through a registered sale agreement dated July 4, 2019. The transaction involved former HDIL directors Rakesh Kumar Wadhawan and Sarang Rakesh Wadhawan.
Meta unveils India pricing for AI agent Muse ahead of local launch
Meta has announced the pricing details for its AI companion, Muse, in India. The subscription options are set at ₹1,799 for the 'Power' tier and ₹8,999 for the 'Maximum' tier. Users currently outside supported markets can register via a VPN. Muse aims to enhance user experience by integrating with various Meta services, positioning itself against local competitors like Instinct, available worldwide.
Pakistan's Punjab govt questions Hafiz Saeed-linked party's participation in NA by-poll
Pakistan's Punjab government expressed concerns about the involvement of Hafiz Saeed's political party in elections. The PML-N government criticized the PMML for contesting elections despite being declared a banned group. While the election saw PML-N's candidate secure a significant victory, PMML alleged rigging and violations. Additionally, members of the Punjab government previously associated with PMML have raised eyebrows. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between political entities and the state.
Persistent Systems techie quit her job and gave herself one year to set up a cake business in Goa. And she succeeded
Goa's Namrata Khandeparkar quit her high-paying Module Lead job at Persistent Systems after finding corporate life creatively unfulfilling. A computer engineer, she gave herself one year to turn baking into a business. Starting with workshops in a rented flat, she reinvested her earnings and built a customised cake business featuring creative designs.
Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Mythos 5.2: Anthropic unveils new AI models, check features, speed, price, release date
Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.
AI gains fail to cool rising staff costs at Indian IT services firms
Although artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are changing the traditional labour-intensive model of IT services, they have yet to bring down employee costs for the country’s top six IT services companies—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and LTM (formerly LTIMindtree).
India’s solar components market to more than double to $7.8 billion by March 2028: CEEW
India's market for solar module components is projected to exceed $7.8 billion by March 2028. This growth is primarily driven by increased domestic manufacturing capacity and rising demand. Planned expansions of production facilities are crucial for meeting anticipated requirements. Additionally, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply chains will enhance competitiveness against imports. The study emphasizes the importance of clear standards and regulations for the solar components industry.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Live Streaming, Playing 11, head-to-head record, pitch and weather report
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Playing 11: Afghanistan looks to extend their recent success in T20 internationals into the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe. The first Test is scheduled to start on November 5, and will take place in Sharjah. Afghanistan's predicted playing XI features key players such as Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi. Zimbabwe will be led by Brian Bennett in the absence of regular captain Richard Ngarava.
IndoBevs in talks with multiple bankers for Rs 150 crore fund raise
IndoBevs is seeking to raise Rs 150 crore in debt to enhance its manufacturing and distribution capabilities. The company aims to strengthen its presence in domestic and international markets through this funding. IndoBevs has witnessed substantial growth, with a 32% increase in profit after tax for FY26. The alcohol beverage sector is increasingly focusing on premium products, driven by changing consumer preferences.
Who is Jesús Owono and what charges could he face over Jesús de Miguel's death?
Spanish goalkeeper Jesús Owono faces a police investigation after the tragic death of forward Jesús de Miguel. De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Owono during a match in the Segunda División. Authorities are examining whether Owono's actions could lead to involuntary manslaughter charges or disciplinary action. The Spanish Football Federation's Disciplinary Code outlines various punishments based on the incident's seriousness.
Grok bot users hit limits faster as Elon Musk warns of ‘unsustainably high’ AI agent costs: What happens next?
Grok Bot usage limits: Elon Musk says the cost of running Grok Bot has become unsustainable relative to its revenue as users report hitting weekly usage limits faster. Despite 800,000 paid weekly users, questions remain about the service's costs, pricing and future limits.
Microsoft techie shares reality of his job in viral video: ‘0% lifestyle, 100%...'
Employees from big organisations usually flaunt their perks in viral videos. However, one video that has gone viral shows a Microsoft employee at his desk, working.
CBDT tightens merger rules for charity trusts, imposes five-year curbs on changing objectives
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made it mandatory for organisations merging with another registered non-profit to inform the I-T Department within a prescribed deadline, get their accounts audited and disclose the reasons for the merger. The new rules, notified on October 30, also prevent organisations with regular registration from merging with those holding provisional registration, and vice versa.
Modi calls Opposition ‘Avrodh Paksh’, raises questions over ‘secret’ meetings abroad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Opposition of obstructing national progress and attempting to divide the country, dubbing it "Avrodh Paksh" instead of "Virodh Paksh". Addressing Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations in Gujarat, he also flagged infiltration, demographic changes and border security as key national priorities.
Who is Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy? The 27-year-old engineer tasked with rewriting 98% of Cisco's legacy code
In an ambitious move, Cisco is set to overhaul 98% of its legacy code within two years, spearheaded by 27-year-old Padmanabhan Krishnamurthy. Cisco President Jeetu Patel highlights the crucial role of young talent in driving innovation and urging them to question established norms while fostering collaboration. With a background in startup co-founding and AI projects, Krishnamurthy brings valuable insights to this transformative endeavor.
The next AI advantage for India's developers: Turning code into companies
In India's rapidly growing builder economy, AI is revolutionising software creation, allowing developers to generate code and build prototypes in minutes. But speed is only half the battle-code to deployment is the other half. Through tools like GoDaddy's Developer Platform, the real opportunity is achieving this next half of the challenge seamlessly and turning fast-built applications into viable, long-lasting products and thriving companies.
AI’s 3-week blitz digs up 14,000 security flaws in open-source software
Google Cloud’s Mandiant team reported a similar acceleration in vulnerability discovery. In August, it said that its AI-assisted system had identified more than 100 confirmed critical vulnerabilities in two days during an investigation involving stolen corporate code repositories.
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