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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
TopicOnline fraud

Topic: Online fraud

People trust AI faces more than real ones, says new study

According to Lancaster University in the UK, this is the first time researchers have examined the trustworthiness of AI-generated faces.

SIM binding: What India’s new mandate means for your WhatsApp & why big tech is pushing back

Though the objective of addressing financial security breaches is understandable, a major issue is that SIM-binding requirement may be difficult to implement in short term.

US DEA shuts down 200-plus India-linked online pharmacies selling fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills

Federal agency fighting drug trafficking adds that it is actively collaborating with Indian officials to 'identify, investigate, and dismantle dangerous criminal organisations.'

In Dabur’s ‘whack-a-mole’ fight with fake websites, Delhi HC’s answer can revamp online brand safeguards

Ruling allows the FMCG giant to block new fake domains without filing fresh lawsuits, while directing banks, registrars and authorities to plug gaps that enable online fraud.

India’s IT hub Bengaluru is also the cybercrime capital with over 17,000 cases

Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of convictions in cybercrime cases at 446, followed by Jharkhand with 114.

On Camera

Unless India is a Hindu rashtra, the state has no business running temples

Bringing in the government whenever something goes wrong is a bad solution, and not in tune with the basic idea that religious affairs are not the business of the state.

India’s imports from China grew by 28% in 1st quarter of FY27; exports to Beijing see modest growth

Indian imports from China continue to grow significantly. India has taken steps to stabilise ties with China and recent months eased investment curbs in certain sectors for Chinese-linked firms.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.