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CEC Gyanesh Kumar warns of tough action against misuse of AI, deepfakes in campaign

Chief Election Commissioner warned of strict action against the misuse of artificial intelligence and deepfake content during election campaigns. He said nodal officers in each state will monitor misinformation and deepfakes, with actions such as content takedowns or FIRs if violations occur.

21 days ago

'Rs 5 crore offer made': Shivakumar alleges BJP bid to bribe Odisha MLAs in Bengaluru resort

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar accused the BJP of attempting to bribe Odisha Congress MLAs staying in a Bengaluru resort ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections. He alleged that four individuals offered Rs 5 crore per MLA to secure cross-voting under "Operation Lotus".

21 days ago

Govt releases white paper on building indigenous AI foundation models to strengthen India's digital ecosystem

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has released a white paper titled "Advancing Indigenous Foundation Models" as part of its AI Policy White Paper Series, outlining India's roadmap to build home-grown AI models and strengthen the country's digital ecosystem

21 days ago

Another Indian ship sails safely out of UAE port to head for home

An Indian-flagged vessel, Jag Laadki, carrying about 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil, safely sailed from Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates for India. The Directorate General of Shipping and MEA continue monitoring the situation

21 days ago

Yash Dayal marries content creator Shweta Pundir

RCB's POCSO-accused Yash Dayal marries social media influencer Shweta Pundir in secret ceremony

RCB's Yash Dayal has married his longtime love interest Shweta Pundir in a secret marriage ceremony ahead of IPL 2026. Pundir is a social media influencer out of Delhi and recently shared a video of her and the RCB pacer on Instagram. Dayal has been under investigation after allegations of sexual assault.

21 days ago

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli Rafael facility; IDF retaliates with strikes across Lebanon

IDF struck Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, including rocket sites in Al-Qatrani and command centres in Beirut, prompting evacuations in several neighbourhoods. Hezbollah retaliated near the border. Since March 2, air raids have killed 826 people.

21 days ago

CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries

CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries. Examinations scheduled from March 16 to April 10, 2026, as well as previously postponed papers, are now cancelled. CBSE will announce the procedure for declaring results for affected students separately.

21 days ago

IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

The IMF has withheld a $1 billion loan tranche to Pakistan due to weak tax collection and concerns over the credibility of the current budget. Pakistan's tax-to-GDP ratio remains low at 9–10%, with a narrow tax base and a large informal economy

21 days ago

Iran war: Domestic carriers cancel multiple flights to Gulf region on Sunday

Domestic carriers Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo cancelled multiple flights to the Gulf region, especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, due to UAE airport restrictions amid rising regional tensions. Air India and Air India Express curtailed most of their Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights

21 days ago

China's air defence system fails miserably, becomes 'laughing stock': Report

China's HQ‑9B air defence system, once promoted as a capable rival to Western systems, has come under intense scrutiny after reportedly failing to perform effectively in real‑world conflicts in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran.

21 days ago

Is Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dead in an Iranian strike? The office denies assassination rumours after AI video claims go viral

Is Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Officials deny assassination rumours amid viral AI video claims

Israel denied viral social media rumours claiming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been assassinated, confirming he is safe. Speculation began after a video posted on X showed what some users claimed was a sixth finger, suggesting AI manipulation.

21 days ago

Airfares set to rise: Akasa, IndiGo, Air India impose fuel surcharge as West Asia tensions hit aviation

Indian airlines are adjusting operations and fares. Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge of up to Rs 1,300 from March 15, joining IndiGo and the Air India group in passing on higher aviation fuel costs. IndiGo plans to operate 252 weekly flights to and from the Middle East between March 16 and 28

21 days ago

Indian Navy escorts LPG tankers after Hormuz crossing; Iran envoy says embassy helped secure passage

Iranian Supreme Leader's representative in India, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, said Iran's embassy had tried to facilitate the passage of Indian ships and assured safe transit through the strategic waterway.

21 days ago

Terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Uri

The Indian Army foiled a terrorist infiltration on the LoC in Uri, Baramulla, on the night of March 14–15, 2026, killing one attacker and recovering weapons including an AK rifle.

21 days ago

US could knock out Iran power in hour: Trump

Trump rejects Iran deal, seeks global support to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf now united against Tehran

Trump has rejected a potential deal with Iran, calling the terms "not good enough yet," while urging countries worldwide to deploy naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global oil shipments.

21 days ago

Sabarimala women entry issue flares up ahead of polls; CPI(M), Opposition spar

Kerala Assembly polls: Sabarimala women entry debate fuels CPI(M)-Opposition tussle

The Kerala government's shift in position on women's entry into the Sabarimala temple has ignited political tensions ahead of the Assembly elections. Opposition leader V.D.

21 days ago

India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan that hit multiple provinces, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Afghanistan's sovereignty must be respected. Kabul reported at least four deaths and 25 injuries, while Afghanistan said it retaliated with strikes on Pakistani military sites in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

21 days ago

From buyers to exhibitors: AAHAR 2026 fuels entrepreneurship in food industry

The 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food and Hospitality Fair, held from March 10–14, emerged as a major B2B platform for the food and hospitality industry in South Asia. The event brought together hotels, restaurants, caterers, importers, distributors, and suppliers, helping businesses connect, expand, and form partnerships.

22 days ago

Two LPG tankers head to India amid Hormuz tensions; black-market gas cylinders seized in Mumbai

Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers carrying about 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are heading to Mundra Port and Kandla Port, Officials confirmed that all Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, while more tankers are expected to transit the route

22 days ago

Iran drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah oil facility amid escalating regional tensions

The United States-Israel military campaign against Iran entered its 14th day with continued airstrikes and retaliatory exchanges. The operations, codenamed Epic Fury and Roaring Lion, reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

22 days ago

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Articles by IBT News Desk

CEC Gyanesh Kumar warns of tough action against misuse of AI, deepfakes in campaign

'Rs 5 crore offer made': Shivakumar alleges BJP bid to bribe Odisha MLAs in Bengaluru resort

Govt releases white paper on building indigenous AI foundation models to strengthen India's digital ecosystem

Another Indian ship sails safely out of UAE port to head for home

RCB's POCSO-accused Yash Dayal marries social media influencer Shweta Pundir in secret ceremony

Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli Rafael facility; IDF retaliates with strikes across Lebanon

CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in several West Asian countries

IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

Iran war: Domestic carriers cancel multiple flights to Gulf region on Sunday

China's air defence system fails miserably, becomes 'laughing stock': Report

Is Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Officials deny assassination rumours amid viral AI video claims

Airfares set to rise: Akasa, IndiGo, Air India impose fuel surcharge as West Asia tensions hit aviation

Indian Navy escorts LPG tankers after Hormuz crossing; Iran envoy says embassy helped secure passage

Terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Uri

Trump rejects Iran deal, seeks global support to secure Strait of Hormuz, says Gulf now united against Tehran

Kerala Assembly polls: Sabarimala women entry debate fuels CPI(M)-Opposition tussle

India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

From buyers to exhibitors: AAHAR 2026 fuels entrepreneurship in food industry

Two LPG tankers head to India amid Hormuz tensions; black-market gas cylinders seized in Mumbai

Iran drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah oil facility amid escalating regional tensions

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'