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IIT Delhi Researchers create AI-Agent ‘AILA’

Researchers from IIT Delhi, along with collaborators from Denmark and Germany, have turned it into reality, as detailed in their recent Nature Communications publication titled 'Evaluating large language model agents for automation of atomic force microscopy'

2025-12-23T13:34:07.581738+00:00 IST

Over 42 lakh votes deleted in Madhya Pradesh draft SIR roll

The current tally of voters in the state, as of October 27, stands at 5,31,31,983 as of December 23, 2025, down from a total of 5,74,06,143 recorded in October 27, 2025, according to Joint Chief Electoral Officer of Madhya Pradesh, Ram Pratap Singh Jadon.

2025-12-23T13:09:45.156384+00:00 IST

AI QR code scam busted

Delhi police have arrested a man from Rajasthan for carrying out a sophisticated cyber fraud involving tampered QR codes, using artificial intelligence tools to divert digital payments. The arrest was made following a complaint in North Delhi, where two digital transactions amounting to Rs 1.40 lakh were deducted from a customer's bank account but never reached the intended shopkeeper.

2025-12-23T13:07:48.272730+00:00 IST

Hindu groups protest in Kolkata over lynching in Bangladesh

Members of Bangiyo Hindu Jagran and several other Hindu organisations staged a protest on Tuesday near the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata over alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh and the recent mob lynching and killing of Dipu Chandra Das.

2025-12-23T13:03:55.968095+00:00 IST

Centre appoints advocates D.P. Singh and K.R. Kumar as ASGs

The Union government appointed Senior Advocates Davinder Pal Singh and Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) for India in the Supreme Court of India.

2025-12-23T12:17:15.706449+00:00 IST

Heavy security deployed in Karbi Anglong after violent protest

Heavy security has been deployed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday after a violent protest was reported a day earlier.

2025-12-23T12:16:10.801210+00:00 IST

HC directs consulate to provide list of locally accredited lawyer

Justice Sachin Datta noted that, in compliance with earlier orders, Major Jaitly continues to receive consular access. During the hearing, Celina Jaitly requested that arrangements be made for the availability of a local lawyer or law firm to enable effective legal representation for her brother.

2025-12-23T12:09:21.430875+00:00 IST

Delhi: Police crack QR code tampering-based cyber fraud case

The Cyber Police Station of North District, Delhi, has cracked a QR code tampering-based cyber fraud case and arrested the mastermind following a detailed investigation and technical analysis, police said on Tuesday.

2025-12-23T12:08:46.488019+00:00 IST

NTA to introduce facial biometric checks, live photography

The National Testing Agency (NTA) would implement facial biometric authentication during examinations and live photography at the application stage to strengthen exam security across all entrance examinations, beginning with JEE (Mains) in January 2026.

2025-12-23T11:41:24.808744+00:00 IST

Ex-Minister Salman Khurshid's wife Louise, others diverted Centre

In its ongoing money laundering probe the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that the grant-in-aid of Rs 71.50 lakh received by Dr Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust was "not used for holding camps" as sanctioned by the Central government and it was "diverted" by former minister Salman Khurshid's wife Louise Khurshid and other accused for the interest of the trust and their personal gain.

2025-12-23T11:23:14.422722+00:00 IST

ED secures conviction in Punjab's cross-border drug trafficking case registered 9 years ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday secured the conviction of key accused Athar Sayeed in a cross-border drug trafficking case, the agency initiated in 2016 based on an inquiry by the Punjab Police.

2025-12-23T11:11:32.887552+00:00 IST

Andhra: Tiger dies on spot after being hit by vehicle

The incident occurred near Sirigiripadu-Davupalli in Veldurthi mandal of Palnadu district.

2025-12-23T10:59:28.860823+00:00 IST

'No PUC, No Fuel' will continue even after GRAP-IV restrictions

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy will continue in the national capital even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted

2025-12-23T10:56:47.254693+00:00 IST

"A committee by Home Minister will look into it": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah permission for matches a

"There is a committee constituted by the home minister, which will look into it. Everything will be done as per the recommendations of the committee," CM said

2025-12-23T09:45:21.262142+00:00 IST

Resident doctors defend IGMC senior resident after FIR

Resident Doctors' Welfare Association (RDA) has come out in his defence, stating that the incident has multiple aspects and the viral video reflects only one side of the story.

2025-12-23T09:44:14.226876+00:00 IST

NCP factions unite for upcoming Pune Muncipal Corporation elections

The Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have decided to reunite ahead of the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections.

2025-12-23T09:42:37.963683+00:00 IST

No more restricted zones as Gujarat’s GIFT City expands

In a move aimed at strengthening GIFT City's position as a global financial and technology hub, the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) administration has revised its "Wine and Dine" facility to allow authorised officials working in GIFT City and domestic and foreign visitors visiting the area for official purposes to consume liquor within designated premises.

2025-12-23T09:29:18.407847+00:00 IST

Prof. Yogesh Singh Assumes Additional Charge of AICTE

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) today welcomed Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, as he assumed the additional charge of Chairman, AICTE.

2025-12-23T09:22:12.627628+00:00 IST

Rajasthan Minister rejects opposition claims on Aravallis

Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Jogaram Patel reaffirmed the state government's commitment to protecting the environment, asserting that no harm would be permitted to reach the Aravalli mountain range. Addressing the recent political conflict, the Minister clarified that the central leadership has already provided a comprehensive explanation regarding the conservation of the range. He further dismissed the opposition's criticisms as a baseless narrative, stating that Congress is attempting to mislead the public.

2025-12-23T09:18:47.467916+00:00 IST

"Voice of farmers and poor", SP Leader Shivpal Yadav on former PM

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav praised the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary in Lucknow. Calling him the voice of underprivileged segments of our society, he noted that the late Bharat Ratna awardee made significant decisions in their favour.

2025-12-23T09:16:12.751560+00:00 IST