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AI-generated tiger sighting video sparks panic in Karad; teen detained, later released

Published on Jan 30, 2026 22:04 IST

A tiger relaxes in a pool at Indore's Kamla Nehru zoo on Friday. (Shankar Mourya/HT photo)

Union Budget 2026 leaked? Government issues clarification

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the tenth Pre-Budget Consultation with representatives of trade unions and labour organisations in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi on Thursday.

Published on Jan 30, 2026 15:35 IST

Iran dismisses reports of arrest of Indian nationals during unrest

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 01:35 IST

Bihar man arrested for posting PM, President’s AI-generated video on Instagram

(FILES) Muzaffarpur SSP Sushil Kumar said investigations indicated that the man was associated with a political party. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 3, 2026 10:43 IST

Delhi Police files complaint over stray dog ‘misinformation’

A senior police officer said that the case was registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit. (Representative photo)

Published on Jan 2, 2026 21:54 IST

FIR filed over fake circular claiming Delhi teachers told to count stray dogs

Delhi education minister Ashish Sood addresses the media on Friday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 13:49 IST

Delhi govt files complaint over 'misinformation' about teachers counting dogs

Delhi govt files police complaint over 'misinformation' about teachers counting stray dogs

Published on Jan 2, 2026 04:16 IST

Dhrubo Jyoti picks their favourite read of 2025

Anurag Minus Verma’s The Great Indian Brain Rot (Bloomsbury India)

Published on Dec 26, 2025 12:03 IST

Keeping up with UP | AI: Risks and opportunities in elections

Are political parties ready for the challenges ahead? (Representational image)

Published on Dec 21, 2025 10:40 IST

India’s deepfake problem: Scale and urgency

Misuse of technology and artificial intelligence to create deepfakes. (File)

Published on Dec 11, 2025 06:48 IST

Punekars back democracy but fear fake news, Jnana Prabodhini survey shows

Based on responses from 697 participants surveyed between October 27 and November 23, 2024, just before the Maharashtra assembly elections, the report offers a window into how the city views voting, political conduct, governance, and civic priorities. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Dec 8, 2025 24:20 IST

Fake news a ‘serious threat to democracy’: Vaishnaw

Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that fake and misleading news is increasing across TV, print and digital platforms. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 3, 2025 13:31 IST

Prioritise truth over trends: Press Council of India chairperson Ranjana Desai

Prioritise truth over trends: Press Council of India chairperson Ranjana Desai

Published on Nov 16, 2025 11:26 IST

Delhi Police intensifies social media, CCTV surveillance after Red Fort blast

Rapid Action Force (RAF) stand guard at the Red Fort car blast site, in New Delhi on Friday.

Published on Nov 14, 2025 12:19 IST

After Chandrapur, deepfake wildlife scare hits Pune district

The department confirmed the photo was a forgery and urged citizens not to trust or share unverified wildlife visuals. (HT)

Published on Nov 11, 2025 22:02 IST

Vihozhonu Zao murder: Police warn people not to circulate misinformation

Vihozhonu Zao murder: Police warn people not to circulate misinformation

Published on Nov 6, 2025 15:33 IST

Mamata shuns reports claiming she personally received SIR forms from BLO

Some reports said Mamata Banerjee personally received her enumeration forms from the local booth level officer (BLO).

Published on Nov 6, 2025 10:36 IST

Draft regulations on AI-generated content: securing the digital space

The draft’s definition — “all synthetically generated information” — appears to cover AI-generated text, such as ChatGPT output. Yet, it offers no guidance on how such content should be labelled or fingerprinted. (AFP)

Updated on Oct 23, 2025 15:49 IST

Assam man arrested in Nagaon for circulating edited video on Zubeen Garg’s death

Police said the accused allegedly added provocative commentary on his Facebook post that could incite public unrest. (Representational image)

Published on Oct 18, 2025 14:21 IST

Banishing acts: What is cancel-culture insurance and why does it exist?

(HT Illustration: Rahul Pakarath)

Updated on Oct 11, 2025 11:37 IST

Did Ladakh DGP say Wangchuk arrested 'without evidence’? Govt fact-checks video

SD Singh Jamwal, Director General of Police (DGP) for the union territory of Ladakh, at a press conference in Leh on September 27, 2025. It was the day activist Sonam Wangchuk was picked up over violent protests in the Himalayan region.

Updated on Sep 30, 2025 09:02 IST

Viral rains & digital drains: Online storms

Chandigarh’s original plan was built on clarity—straight roads, open plazas, a city legible by design. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Sep 28, 2025 24:58 IST

Viewers to abstain from alcohol, meat before watching Kantara? Rishabh clarifies

A viral post urged fans of Kantara: Chapter 1 to avoid alcohol and meat until the film's release, causing confusion.

Published on Sep 23, 2025 10:24 IST

Akshay Kumar denounces AI-generated videos showing him as Maharishi Valmiki

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has denied AI-generated videos depicting him as Maharishi Valmiki, calling them fake.

Published on Sep 23, 2025 07:54 IST

Influencer charged for fake claims of rising violence in Bengaluru: Report

The video, which was nearly two years old and from Uttar Pradesh, sparked public concern and was widely shared before being debunked by Bengaluru police.

Published on Sep 21, 2025 05:00 IST

Trump ally threatening to cancel ABC's license following Kimmel's joke on Kirk

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned ABC of potential license revocation due to Jimmy Kimmel's monologue about Tyler Robinson, the suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk.

Published on Sep 18, 2025 02:57 IST

Can we, should we, slay the‘Good morning’ message?: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

How much of it can one take? Above, After the Ball, 1899; by Ramon Casas. (Wikimedia)

Updated on Sep 13, 2025 12:00 IST

Parl panel seeks legal definition of ‘fake news’

Parl panel seeks legal definition of ‘fake news’

Published on Sep 10, 2025 23:30 IST

Panel asks govt to define ‘fake news’, mulls statutory powers for PIB fact-check unit

Data presented to the panel showed that the FCU received over 1.63 lakh queries between April 2020 and April 2025, of which just over 53,000 were found relevant. (Representative photo)

Published on Sep 10, 2025 09:02 IST

Why Nepal imposed social media ban that sparked stunning protests: Explained

Riot police guard the parliament building during protests in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 8, 2025.

Updated on Sep 8, 2025 10:50 IST

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