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India has emerged as the top target for Lumma Stealer malware, with over 44,000 infected Windows devices between March and May 2025, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report. The country ranks eighth globally in overall cyber threat exposure, facing rising identity-based attacks and infiltration by North Korean IT operatives.

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said 90 per cent of the Gaganyaan mission’s development is complete. Three uncrewed missions, including Vyommitra’s flight, will precede the crewed launch planned for early 2027, following successful air-drop tests of the crew module’s parachute system

The Indian government has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to address the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media. The draft mandates clear labelling, traceability, and metadata embedding for such content, with stricter obligations for large social media platforms.

A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted global access to numerous online platforms, including Alexa, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Fortnite, and Canva. The issue, traced to AWS’s US-EAST-1 region, caused increased error rates and latency across multiple services.

WhatsApp is testing monthly message limits for non-contacts who don’t reply. Aimed at reducing spam, this change targets businesses and unknown senders while keeping chats with friends and family unaffected, promising a cleaner, more personal messaging experience

WhatsApp is testing username reservation and four-digit keys in its Android beta, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. Alongside AI features and call scheduling, Meta plans message limits for non-responding contacts to curb spam and improve privacy.

In a landmark study, ISRO has confirmed the first-ever direct observation of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun impacting the Moon’s exosphere. The findings, published in Geophysical Research Letters, offer vital insights for future lunar missions and the design of sustainable human habitats on the Moon.

The 25th anniversary of England’s Kew Millennium Seed Bank gives us the opportunity to see how humanity future proofs the planet — from agriculture to culture

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday described data as “the new oil” while highlighting India’s strides in 5G rollout, AI innovation, and digital infrastructure at the NDTV Word Summit. He said India aims for Aatmanirbharta in technology and critical minerals.

As the world marks World Anaesthesia Day, Hyderabad’s pivotal contribution to the evolution of anaesthesia is being remembered. In the late 19th century, under the patronage of the Nizam, British surgeon Dr Edward Lawrie led groundbreaking chloroform trials that reshaped global medical consensus.

Billion Hearts launches PicSee, the world’s first AI-powered mutual photo-sharing app, introducing a “Give to Get” concept. Users receive unseen photos taken by friends automatically, while privacy-first encryption ensures photos remain on-device, unseen by anyone else.

Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to enhance Airtel Cloud, offering AI-ready infrastructure and IBM Power Systems as-a-Service. The collaboration enables Indian enterprises in regulated industries to scale workloads across hybrid cloud, edge, and multi-cloud environments.

A global study finds 66% of workers rely on AI at work without verifying its output, contributing to rising "workslop" — low-quality, AI-generated content. Experts urge better AI literacy, transparency, and governance to prevent errors, wasted time, and trust erosion

Reliance Jio has introduced India’s first safety-centric mobile phone under its JioBharat series, aimed at protecting vulnerable users from digital threats. Unveiled at IMC 2025, the budget handset features real-time tracking, content filtering, and health monitoring, making it ideal for children, women, and senior citizens.

LG Electronics India unveils the Essential Series, a new line of home appliances designed for Indian households. The series combines durability, thoughtful design, and performance, including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and convertible ovens tailored for local needs.

HCLTech becomes the first global technology partner to join GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative, aiming to accelerate programmable network adoption and unlock new revenue opportunities for CSPs worldwide. The collaboration emphasizes AI, integration, and industry-specific solutions.

PhonePe has announced a 2% cashback (up to Rs 2,000) on 24K Digital Gold purchases worth Rs 2,000 or more this Dhanteras. The offer, valid on October 18, allows users to buy gold from MMTC-PAMP, SafeGold, and Caratlane through the PhonePe app.

Canon India showcased its most advanced video ecosystem at the Broadcast India Show 2025 in Mumbai, featuring the India debut of EOS C50, immersive production zones, and technology collaborations empowering creators, filmmakers, and broadcasters with next-generation imaging solutions.

A new Zoom-commissioned study shows that while India’s AI-native generation welcomes AI for productivity and efficiency, 74% still prefer access to human agents in service interactions, underscoring growing demands for data privacy, accuracy, and empathetic digital experiences.

Samsung India recorded its highest-ever festive sales across premium smartphones, televisions, and home appliances during Navratri. Premium Galaxy AI smartphone sales rose 40%, television sales doubled, and home appliances grew 30%, driven by GST cuts, festive deals, and improved sentiment.

SpaceX launched its 11th full-scale Starship test flight from Texas, aiming to release mock satellites and land in the Indian Ocean. The mission tested maneuvers for future moon and Mars missions, critical for NASA’s upcoming lunar landing goals

After Webb's launch, Australian scientists used a unique instrument, AMI, to diagnose and correct image distortions. Their new method restored clarity, revealing hidden planets and black hole jets, and enhancing Webb’s potential to find Earth-like worlds beyond our galaxy

Researchers have reversed Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice using bioactive nanoparticles that restore blood-brain barrier function. The therapy rapidly cleared toxic amyloid-beta and improved behavior, highlighting vascular health as a promising new target for human Alzheimer’s treatments.

A new study explores “heartbeat consumption” — a metaphorical idea of managing daily heartbeats like a budget. While not a proven health metric yet, it highlights how heart rate patterns can reflect physical, emotional, and overall cardiovascular well-being