USSD-Based Call Forwarding Suspension to Combat Fraud

As online fraud incidents continue to escalate, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is taking proactive measures to address the issue. One such step involves the suspension of USSD-based call forwarding services across the country, following concerns over fraudulent activities facilitated through this feature. Vulnerabilities in the Existing USSD System Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) enables […]

AI, Surveillance, and Robotics: Impact on Workplace Quality of Life

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the workplace, promising efficiency gains and convenience. However, alongside its benefits, the increasing adoption of AI, surveillance trackers, and robotics is raising concerns about their impact on the quality of life for workers. The Study’s Findings An investigation conducted by the Institute for Work think-tank […]

Exciting Automobile Launches Expected in India April 2024

The first quarter of 2024 has already witnessed the introduction of several cars and two-wheelers in India, including notable releases like the BYD Deal, Tata Punch EV, Kawasaki Z650RS, and Mercedes-Benz GLS. As we move into April, the automotive industry is gearing up for the launch of some promising vehicles, ranging from internal combustion engine […]

Conservative Activists Launch Another Recall Attempt Against Gavin Newsom

Conservative Activists Launch Another Recall Attempt Against Gavin Newsom

California Governor Gavin Newsom faces a renewed recall attempt as conservative activists accuse him of neglecting the state’s interests in favor of advancing his presidential aspirations. The group behind the effort, Rescue California, plans to submit recall petition papers to Newsom’s office, marking the beginning of a potentially arduous process to qualify the recall for […]

IndiGo Outlines Ambitious Growth Plans for 2030

Doubling in Size by the End of the Decade IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is set to embark on an ambitious journey to double its size by 2030, aiming to match India’s economic growth potential with soaring global ambitions. Pieter Elbers, the chief of IndiGo, revealed the airline’s plans to expand its domestic and international routes […]

Pressure Mounts on Elon Musk to Provide SpaceX Satellite Services for US Defense in Taiwan

Pressure Mounts on Elon Musk to Provide SpaceX Satellite Services for US Defense in Taiwan

Elon Musk is reportedly facing pressure from US lawmakers, led by Wisconsin GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher, to offer SpaceX’s Starshield satellite network for defense purposes in Taiwan, as per Forbes. In a letter obtained by Forbes, Rep. Gallagher reminded Musk of SpaceX’s contractual obligation to provide the US Defense Department access to its satellite communications […]

Allegations of Disloyalty: China's Richest Man Faces Backlash

Allegations of Disloyalty: China’s Richest Man Faces Backlash

Zhong Shanshan, China’s wealthiest individual, has found himself embroiled in controversy as online nationalists question his loyalty to the country, leading to calls for a boycott of his company, Nongfu Spring. The online criticism directed at Zhong, who owns the prominent bottled water company, escalated from doubts about his patriotism to accusations of covertly promoting […]

Concerns Over Chinese Election Interference Grow, US Intelligence Warns

Concerns Over Chinese Election Interference Grow, US Intelligence Warns

The US intelligence community has raised alarms about potential Chinese interference in the 2024 elections, highlighting the risk of rogue propaganda actors operating beyond Beijing’s control. According to the latest threat assessment report, China’s agenda to marginalize critics and exploit societal divisions in the US could motivate interference in the upcoming elections. While the report […]

China's Market Crackdown Raises Concerns

China’s Market Crackdown Raises Concerns

Recent efforts by Beijing to stabilize Chinese stock markets through regulatory measures have raised concerns among investors, signaling a familiar pattern of intervention without addressing underlying issues. The latest measures, including restrictions on short-selling and quant trading funds, aim to bolster China and Hong Kong’s stock markets, which have experienced significant declines since their peak […]

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces Price Hike on Select Vehicles

Rising Input Costs Prompt Increase Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has revealed its intention to raise prices on select vehicles by up to 1 percent, effective April 1. Citing escalating input costs and operational expenditures, the automaker aims to mitigate the financial impact of these factors through the price adjustment. Anticipated Price Adjustment In a statement […]