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AI-Powered Scams Drain Household Finances as Fraudsters Target Victims

Voice cloning, deepfakes and AI-generated messages are making financial scams more convincing, while older Americans face growing losses.

15 Sep 2026 11:25 am
Wolves Deliver Commanding Win to Move Into Second

Belfasts campaign has been built on a strong run of wins, and this 103-run victory adds another emphatic result to their record

15 Sep 2026 11:22 am
Ex-Minister Riyas Rejects Hawala Claims Against Wife Veena

Riyas said that he had been legally advised not to speak about every minute detail of the allegations against her

15 Sep 2026 11:20 am
Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebbas Vinayaka Chavithi Picture Goes Viral

On Vinayaka Chavithi, Tharun Bhascker shared a photo showing him praying to Lord Ganesha alongside Eesha, without adding a caption.

15 Sep 2026 11:16 am
Saudi Arabia Reports 110 Million Tonnes of Uranium-Bearing Ore in Madinah

Discovery of uranium and rare earth deposits comes as Riyadh expands its mining sector and pursues a civilian nuclear energy programme.

15 Sep 2026 11:14 am
Red Sanders Smugglers Ram Forest Vehicle, 4 Injured

Two forest beat officers and two smugglers sustained serious injuries in the incident: Police

15 Sep 2026 11:07 am
5 Kg Alprazolam worth Rs.50 Lakh Seized in Siddipet, 3 Held

The Excise State Task Force Team intensified surveillance on Siddipet Ponnala main road and checked a car that had arrived from Maharashtra

15 Sep 2026 11:00 am
EU Lets Nine Schengen Countries Delay Full EES Biometric Checks

France, Germany, Italy and other countries retain flexibility over biometric border enforcement amid technical problems and fears of passenger delays.

15 Sep 2026 10:57 am
Dangote Refinery Launches Africas Biggest IPO, Seeks USD 1.6 Billion

Africas richest man Aliko Dangote opens refinery ownership to retail investors as the USD 19-billion facility seeks to raise funds through a landmark public offering.

15 Sep 2026 10:52 am
Karnataka: 3 Killed As Milk Tanker Rams Bike In Mandya

Three members of a family, including a nine-year-old girl, were killed after a milk tanker rammed into their motorcycle from behind in Maddur taluk of Mandya district.

15 Sep 2026 10:48 am
Viral Bigg Boss Tamil Video Sparks Political Debates Around CM Vijay

In a statement, Vijay TV wrote that the interactions featured in the reality show are to be understood as part of the evolving narrative.

15 Sep 2026 10:43 am
Rajasthan Man Held For Circulating Deepfake Video Of CM Vijay

The TN Crime Branch-CID has arrested a man from Rajasthan for allegedly creating and circulating an AI-generated deepfake video of CM Joseph Vijay to defraud the public.

15 Sep 2026 10:37 am
Modi Pays Tribute to Sir Visvesvaraya, Hails Engineers Contribution

Modi also hailed engineers for driving innovation, infrastructure development and solutions for a better future

15 Sep 2026 10:36 am
Kerala Vlogger Says She Escaped Arrest Threat in Afghanistan

The authorities in Bamyan told her that she had violated the law and would be arrested, the vlogger claimed

15 Sep 2026 10:34 am
Explosives Seized in Vijayawada, Police Hunt for Suspects

The Krishnalanka police are examining the details of all passengers who travelled on the bus and checking CCTV camera footage to identify the person who may have left the bag behind.

15 Sep 2026 10:29 am
Rupee Falls 30 Paise to 95.84 Against US Dollar on Crude Surge

Elevated Brent crude prices and heightened Middle East tensions weigh on the rupee, while stronger dollar demand from oil importers adds pressure.

15 Sep 2026 10:27 am
Sensex, Nifty Rise in Early Trade on IT Rally, HDFC Bank Gains

Benchmark indices gain over 0.3% as IT stocks surge, while investors track developments on HDFC Banks CEO succession.

15 Sep 2026 10:25 am
Samantha Ruth Prabhus Baby Shower Pictures Go Viral

Samantha expressed her profound respect for these age-old customs.

15 Sep 2026 10:08 am
APPSC Releases New Recruitment Notifications For Government Posts

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released new job notifications for various government posts in the state.

15 Sep 2026 10:03 am
Saudi Arabia Warns it will React Firmly to Houthi Attacks

The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July

15 Sep 2026 10:01 am
Rains Likely Across AP For Next Two Days, Thunderstorms In Coastal, Rayalaseema

According to the weather forecast, several coastal districts may receive light to moderate showers during the day and evening hours. Some parts of Rayalaseema are also likely to witness thunderstorms and lightning.

15 Sep 2026 9:54 am
Salman, Saif-Kareena, Sidharth-Kiara Attend Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Visuals from the celebrations that took place on Monday showed Antilia illuminated and decked up for the auspicious occasion.

15 Sep 2026 9:53 am
Rowdy-Sheeter Nayeem Murdered In Nagole

According to preliminary information, an old rivalry is suspected to be the reason behind the murder.

15 Sep 2026 9:53 am
Pakistan Hockey Teams India Visit Awaits Government Clearance

India have dominated Pakistan in hockey clashes between the two countries and have won a string of successive victories.

15 Sep 2026 9:43 am
Central Team to Visit Bihar to Assess Flood Situation

The state has recorded 112.7 mm of rainfall so far in September, around six per cent above normal,

15 Sep 2026 9:42 am
He Inherited a Farm, but Chose to Rethink It

Apuroop Arja grew up in a farming family that had built its success through conventional agriculture. But after leaving home, discovering permaculture and returning with a very different idea of what a farm could be, he had to convince his own family to give it a chance. What began as a four-acre experiment eventually grew into Ervana Wildfarms.

15 Sep 2026 9:37 am
Anantapur: Fire Breaks Out Near 440 kV Transformer At Adani Cement Plant

Two workers Hajivali and Bhadrinath suffered severe injuries.

15 Sep 2026 9:34 am
Meta Agrees to Report Child Safety Cases to Authorities: Govt Sources

The government also remains engaged with other online platforms to ensure that they proactively identify and remove such content, the sources added

15 Sep 2026 9:27 am
Midnight Clash In Pulivendula: Gun Fired In Air, Three Vehicles Damaged

During the incident, a gunman attached to Hajj Committee director Mabasha fired one round into the air, while members of Pushpanaths group allegedly damaged three vehicles parked at Vijays residence.

15 Sep 2026 9:03 am
Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia Targets Anew as Talks over Hormuz Stall

Gulf Arab states postponed planned talks with Iran, raising concerns the Middle East conflict could spread further and threaten global oil supplies

15 Sep 2026 8:55 am
AP: Age Limit For Non-Uniform Government Jobs Increased To 44

However, the relaxation does not apply to uniformed posts in the Police, Excise, Fire, Prisons, Forest and Transport departments.

15 Sep 2026 8:43 am
Radhika Ambanis Dance Performance at Ganesh Celebrations Enthralls Guests

She accessorised with statement traditional jewellery, including heavy earrings, stacked bangles and a matching necklace.

15 Sep 2026 8:23 am
US Denies Irans Claim that Oil Tanker Hit Mine in Hormuz

CENTCOM said the tanker had previously been targeted by an Iranian missile last month and was struck again over the weekend by an Iranian drone while operating off the coast of Oman

15 Sep 2026 8:11 am
Cheriyal Art, Karimnagar Silver Filigree Presented To Prince Rahim Aga Khan V

The Governor appreciated the multifaceted development initiatives of the AKDN in Telangana, particularly in education, urban renewal, community healthcare, women-led development and employment generation.

15 Sep 2026 8:05 am
Three Drunk Youths Go On Rampage In West Godavari

Police eventually stopped the car at Kovvada Bypass after it ran out of diesel. Two of the youths were taken into custody, while further details are awaited.

15 Sep 2026 7:56 am
Hot And Humid Day Ahead, Thunderstorms Likely In Telangana

In Hyderabad, the weather is expected to remain mostly dry during the day, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible from afternoon to night.

15 Sep 2026 7:43 am
What It Takes to Be an Engineer in AI-Led Technology Landscape

As AI takes over routine tasks, engineers are moving towards complex problem-solving, technology decisions, architecture and innovation, making judgement and continuous learning more critical.

15 Sep 2026 7:43 am
Emmys 2026: All the Winners

Last weekend, dozens of Emmy winners were announced, including host Mariska Hargitay winning two trophies.

15 Sep 2026 7:40 am
Anantapur: Woman Dies After Tata Safari Crashes Into House

The body of the deceased was shifted to the government hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

15 Sep 2026 7:34 am
Oracle Begins Fresh Layoffs Amid AI Spending Surge

Reports from employees suggest that the latest round has affected a wide range of teams

15 Sep 2026 7:31 am
US Judge Postpones New Visa Rules for Foreign Students, Journalists

Under the proposed new rules, foreigners on student visas would be admitted for a maximum of up to four years after which they would have to apply for an extension

15 Sep 2026 7:13 am
Xi, Modi Reach Consensus that India-China Should be Partners: Wang Yi

The most important consensus they reached was that China and India should be partners, Wang told Chinese official media

15 Sep 2026 6:42 am
Trump Calls AI Risks a Hoax, Slams SICK Conspiracy

Trump was pushing back against calls by tech leaders such as Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and SpaceXAI's Elon Musk to have greater government oversight of AI

15 Sep 2026 6:35 am
UN Calls for 'Urgent Action' To Rein In AI In face Of 'Unprecedented Risks'

Amid the outcry, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called Saturday for AI companies to pace the frontier -- or coordinate a slowdown in the technology's development, with his chief competitors, xAI's Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman, publicly supporting him.

14 Sep 2026 11:28 pm
Gurugram Woman Biker Hit-and-run: Accused Says Collision Accidental

Siya escaped with minor injuries and later shared footage of the incident captured by a camera mounted on her Aprilia RS 457 sports bike

14 Sep 2026 11:28 pm
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Offers Prayers At Lalbaugcha Raja On Ganesh Chaturthi

It's absolutely incredible. I'm honoured to be here. It's great to be invited. I think everybody should come here and see this, because there aren't many places that are this vibrant. The energy is incredible. It's hard to describe if you're not here. So if you've not been here, come, he said

14 Sep 2026 11:11 pm
Ganesh Chaturthi: Vice President, PM Offer Prayers At Goyal's Residence

Radhakrishnan also paid obeisance before the idol of Lord Ganesh at Goyal's residence. Earlier, he visited Maharashtra Sadan in the capital, where he offered prayers

14 Sep 2026 10:56 pm
Gurugram Hit-and-run: Four Drunk Men In Vehicle Made Offensive Gestures, Says Biker Sia's Brother

Sias brother also said her sister told the people in the four-wheeler to keep their distance but they made offensive gestures. We hadnt told our parents at home, though they sensed something had happened to her

14 Sep 2026 10:36 pm
Tripura Ready To Implement Uniform Civil Code If Centre Gives Direction: CM Manik Saha

Tripura CM Manik Saha says the BJP-ruled state is ready to implement the UCC if the Centre issues directions.

14 Sep 2026 10:18 pm