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Delhi HC orders removal of AI-generated videos targeting Rekha Gupta, says political satire cannot trample on dignity
Delhi High Court ruled for the removal of defamatory AI-generated videos and images aimed at Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The court emphasized that political satire should not undermine an individual's dignity or character. Gupta filed a suit against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for spreading content that portrayed her in a degrading manner. The impugned media allegedly depicted her engaged in inappropriate activities related to liquor.
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 83: Under this auto ancillary’s hood, sales and profits tell different stories
Some auto suppliers spend years trying to win a major customer. This business has been associated with one for four decades. That has helped build manufacturing scale, product capabilities, and a presence near auto plants. But it also creates an unusual equation for investors. Nearly 90% of the company's FY26 revenue is from sales to one related customer. Its portfolio spans parts that can survive the EV transition and others more closely tied to ICE vehicles. The story is about how durable customer access becomes durable returns.
Meta halts new business terms after backlash over data scraping and AI use
Meta has postponed the rollout of new terms affecting its business accounts due to significant backlash. Critics claimed these changes could lead to unauthorized data scraping and unfair competition against news publishers. A Norwegian court granted an injunction on the terms, highlighting concerns over Meta's market dominance. The U.K. competition authority has also initiated an investigation into these new business conditions.
Who is Jason Turkish? Haley Stevens’ fiancé backs Mike Rogers, then the Democrat takes a dramatic U-turn, backs Republican candidate
Jason Turkish endorsed Republican Mike Rogers due to concerns over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed's comments on Israel. Haley Stevens initially backed El-Sayed but later joined Turkish in supporting Rogers, surprising many. The relationship dynamics between Stevens and Turkish influenced her decision to change endorsements after being excluded from El-Sayed's campaign events. Tensions arose during the primary, reflecting policy differences between Stevens and El-Sayed.
CEO sees two employees laughing he asks the IT manager to have team log every task, a month later productivity is down to 29%
A viral post on X has drawn attention to workplace surveillance after an IT team was allegedly instructed to record every activity in 15-minute intervals. The employee claimed the new system led to 31% of the department's time being classified as administrative work, while other users shared their own experiences with strict time-tracking rules.
My broken office printer has more job security than me: Corporate employee's rant on why a machine can't be disposed unlike humans goes viral
A corporate employee's account of a printer that has been broken since 2021 but cannot be disposed of because of company policies has sparked online reactions. After repeated rejections from Finance and Facilities, the employee was eventually made the machine's official custodian, joking that it had more job security than he did.
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Fired US general admits leaking classified Iran, Ukraine information to journalists: Report
Lt Gen Brett Sylvia admitted to leaking classified information regarding the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The admissions came after failing multiple polygraph tests during an internal investigation. His disclosures allegedly began in June 2025 and included unauthorized communication with journalists. Sylvia was dismissed from his position by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing investigations into the matter.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
At this juncture, what companies say about their Q2 results, and their outlook for Q3 and Q4, matters a great deal – but only to a certain extent. A company can plan only for what is in its control. No management can predict what the US President will decide, or which way the trouble in the Gulf will turn next.
Don’t ship air: Why metal swarf Is crushed and briquetted
Metal swarf is often viewed as mere waste, yet it holds potential for efficient recycling into briquettes for steel production. Based in Orenburg, SteelCom specializes in converting swarf through advanced crushing and pressing technologies. This process not only streamlines metal recycling but also minimizes handling expenses and conserves vital resources. Their adaptable technology caters to businesses of all sizes, showcasing their expertise and reliability in addressing recycling challenges.
Is India a “shadow transshipment” hub? The data says otherwise
Between 2014 and 2024, India’s goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relationship, with India’s global exports also up 1.36-fold, is hard to square with a “mere pass-through” story tailored to one market.
Meta raises AI spending forecast to $145 billion, plans new share issue; Q3 revenue beats estimates
Meta raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $135 billion-$145 billion to accelerate AI expansion and announced plans for non-voting shares, while reporting stronger revenue amid mounting legal challenges and intensifying competition.
Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion after jury finds it deceived Facebook users about privacy
Jurors in September found Meta liable for over 43 million violations of New Mexico consumer protection laws when a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, harvested Facebook user data to generate targeted political ads for the 2016 election.
Vietnam's export boom offers India six lessons for growth
Vietnam’s export success offers India six lessons: simplify tariffs, strengthen top-level industry engagement, expand free trade access, ease local content rules and ensure predictable taxes to attract global supply chains and boost exports.
Microsoft now treats AI agents as insiders risks that could go rogue
The company’s new security tools give every AI agent a risk score that keeps updating, and they cut back the agent’s access when that score rises. Microsoft says agents can make mistakes, be manipulated or be compromised, like any other insider.
Haryana: Farmers block highway at Ambala over paddy-procurement restrictions
Farmers organized a protest on the Ambala-Hisar highway regarding paddy procurement issues on Saturday. They demanded an increase in the procurement limit from 26.26 quintals to 32 quintals per acre. Farmers also requested expedited verification of their crops through the required online portal, which affects their sales. Police diverted traffic as farmers maintained their blockade to voice these concerns.
Govt issues 200 takedown orders ahead of protest demanding CEC’s resignation
Separately, SFLC.in’s free-speech tracker recorded more than 60 instances of content takedowns and account restrictions across social media platforms on October 9 to 11.
Dhruv Rathee's Wife: Who is Juli Lbr-Rathee, whom the Indian YouTuber met on a tram while she was going to school?
Dhruv Rathee's wife, Juli Lbr-Rathee, is a German national and healthcare professional. Here's what to know about their first meeting in Germany, relationship, 2021 wedding and family life. As per reports, they met on a tram when they were going for studies.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
In the short term, be ready for volatility, and do not mistake the passing of one big event for an all-clear. In the long term, give up trying to guess when the storm will end. That is not something anyone can do.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 20%
In times like these, the market will have its green and red days. What matters, however, is not the colour of a single day, but the things underneath it: The central bank, the fund flows, and, above all, corporate earnings. Watch those, stay patient, and forget the daily noise.
India’s bid to keep carbon cash home as Europe adds a new trade cost
India’s exporters face new carbon costs under the EU’s CBAM, which took effect in January 2026. For carbon-intensive industries such as steel and aluminium, this could pressure export competitiveness, prompting India to build a domestic carbon market and invest in cleaner technologies.
SIR row: Delhi Police debunk viral Jantar Mantar protest video as "old" footage
The viral video was shared by several accounts on X (formerly Twitter), including Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut. In a post, DCP New Delhi on Saturday said the claim of a live and massive protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar was "false" and warned of legal action against those deliberately spreading misleading content.
Air India pilot removed from Zurich flight over alcohol violation
An Air India pilot was removed from his aircraft in Zurich due to alcohol consumption before take-off. Authorities conducted sobriety tests that revealed blood alcohol content exceeding the permissible limit for pilots. As a result, the flight AI 151 to Delhi was grounded, leading to an investigation by Swiss aviation regulators. Both Air India and IndiGo enforce strict zero-tolerance policies for alcohol violations among crew members.
Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up
Jurors heard two weeks of evidence and must now decide whether Facebook violated the state's Unfair Practices Act and if so, how many times. It would then be up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay per violation.
J&K govt withdraws 6519 books, examines over 21 lakh books, MLA Langate demands details and who ordered the removal
Awami Itihaad Party MLA Sheikh Khursheed has questioned the removal of thousands of books from libraries of colleges and higher education institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that the government failed to provide details of the titles, authors and publishers. According to the government’s response, 21,81,582 books were examined, of which 518 banned books and 4,249 other books were withdrawn, while 1,752 were referred for expert examination.
TV ratings blackout gets longer: Broadcasters worried as pressure to restore audience measurement & provide advertisers greater visibility rises ahead of festive season
The prolonged suspension of TV ratings has intensified pressure on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore audience measurement, with broadcasters seeking greater revenue visibility and advertiser confidence ahead of the festive season. BARC is working to meet the government’s TV rating guidelines, including expanding its panel to 80,000 and increasing independent representation on its board, while TAM India and Chrome DM have also applied to offer measurement services. Industry bodies have raised concerns over the financial viability of multiple rating agencies and potential discrepancies in viewership data.
Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes
Meta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech giant's Oversight Board blasted its "fundamentally inadequate" safeguards against proliferating deepfakes. "From politicians to private citizens, AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly being used to harass and silence women from engaging in public discourse," Oversight Board Cochair Pamela San Martin said in a statement.
Meet Alaina Zhang, the 17-year-old Rhode Island student testing whether native seaweed can help clean polluted coastal waters
Seaweed is unlikely to provide a complete solution to the many sources of nutrient pollution affecting coastal waters. Reducing the amount of excess nitrogen entering waterways in the first place remains a crucial part of addressing the problem.
US-Canada trade war heats up: Trump signs memo to exclude Canadian products from federal procurement
US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from the US federal civil procurement system, escalating a broader trade dispute with Ottawa. The White House said Canada had disadvantaged US companies in government procurement, while the latest move adds purchasing restrictions to existing tariffs and market-access disputes.
Meta to report child abuse cases to law enforcement in India: sources
This comes after the Indian government held regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last month when Meta’s global executives were summoned to India over a host of issues, including the spread of child abuse content online.
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