Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces new features for investors to tackle deepfake stock videos

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the growing threat of AI-driven deepfakes and impersonation. To combat this, SEBI, in collaboration with NPCI, has launched a verified UPI handle system for investor intermediaries, ensuring secure transactions. Investors can now use ‘SEBI Check’ to verify UPI IDs and bank details before payments, bolstering trust in the financial system.

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Texas ‘invades’ Illinois: Trump’s move sparks uproar – is US headed for a new civil war?

Texas National Guard troops deployed to Chicago, sparking fears of a new Civil War, with political leaders on both sides accusing each other of inciting conflict. This escalation follows a federal judge’s decision to allow the deployment, despite objections from Illinois’ Democratic leaders, as President Trump warned of using the Insurrection Act.

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Trump shifts student job programs to labour department: Could this change what students learn at schools?

Career and technical education programs, previously under the U.S. Education Department, have been moved to the Labor Department. This shift, involving over $1 billion in funding, aims to better link students with jobs. Critics, however, express concerns about reduced oversight and potential limitations on long-term career pathways, fearing a focus on short-term employment over comprehensive…

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Preseason Game Injury Report (October 7, 2025): Who’s In, Who’s Out, and More

Injuries heavily influenced the Cavaliers-Bulls preseason clash on October 7, 2025. Cleveland, missing guards Strus and Garland, tested bench depth. Chicago, without Coby White and Patrick Williams, prioritized player health and limited starter minutes. Both teams focused on evaluation and safeguarding key players for the upcoming NBA season, emphasizing long-term success over immediate competition.

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Can gold grow on trees? Scientists find nature’s hidden gold-making process

Finnish researchers discovered tiny gold nanoparticles within Norway spruce needles, a process seemingly driven by microbes. Specific bacteria, living in biofilms inside the needles, transform soluble gold from soil into solid particles. This groundbreaking finding could revolutionize gold exploration, making it greener and more sustainable by using plants as indicators and potentially for metal recovery.

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