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Manipur govt suspends internet services in 5 districts for five days
Manipur Internet Suspension: The Manipur government has suspended internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN, across five districts from 7 June for five days. This follows protests over the arrest of a Meitei group leader and a surge in militant activity. Authorities say the blackout is necessary to prevent the spread of inflammatory content that could incite violence. The move comes amid ongoing ethnic tensions, with over 260 lives lost since May 2023 and President’s Rule imposed earlier this year.
China leaders take reins at TikTok Shop in US as sales miss goal
TikTok Shop in the US is navigating turbulent waters as it struggles to meet its ambitious sales targets. In a significant shift, ByteDance has appointed leaders with strong ties to China, leading to a wave of cultural adjustments and communication hurdles. As uncertainty looms, many employees find themselves either let go or leaving voluntarily, causing a stir within the organisation.
WFI hands temporary suspension to 30 overage wrestlers, bars them from junior competitions
The Wrestling Federation of India took action against wrestlers using fake birth certificates. They suspended 30 wrestlers for competing at junior level despite being overage. These wrestlers allegedly obtained fake certificates, often with coaches' encouragement. The WFI also suspended Haryana coach Sanjay Lather. The suspension was due to a sexual harassment complaint during the Khelo India Games.
4 held for duping people by promising them jobs in Tata's semiconductor unit in Assam: Police
In Assam's Morigaon district, police arrested four individuals, including a college lecturer, for allegedly defrauding people with false promises of jobs at the upcoming Tata semiconductor unit. The accused, led by a mastermind posing as an engineer, collected significant sums from aspirants, offering fake appointment letters and exploiting unemployed youths in Nagaon and Morigaon.
Fake cardiologist performs 50 surgeries at Faridabad hospital using stolen identity
An MBBS doctor, Pankaj Mohan Sharma, is accused of impersonating a cardiologist at Badshah Khan Civil Hospital in Faridabad. He allegedly performed over 50 heart procedures using forged qualifications and a false identity. The hospital terminated Sharma after suspicions arose, and police are investigating the matter following a complaint.
Amazon freezes retail hiring budget for 2025 amid job cuts
An Amazon spokesperson, however, clarified that this does not mean that recruitment is stopping. According to the Business Insider these changes affect only corporate staff in Amazon’s retail division, not warehouse workers or those in the company’s cloud division, Amazon Web Services.
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Columbia Crisis: Trump's crackdown sends chill through Indian students
The Trump administration has questioned Columbia University's accreditation. This action creates uncertainty for international students, particularly Indians. Visa prospects and financial aid may be affected. Degree recognition could also suffer. Experts advise students not to panic. Universities are offering support. Legal challenges are anticipated. The situation remains fluid, requiring close monitoring by students and institutions.
China, Pakistan 'launch' Operation Disinformation on Rafale after India's terror strikes
French sources report a disinformation campaign against the Rafale fighter jet. China and Pakistan are actively involved. Fake news and videos aim to damage Rafale's reputation. The campaign promotes competing aircraft and discredits India-France partnership. False claims include Rafales being shot down and Indonesia rethinking its purchase. Indian government sources deny these claims. Strikes on terror camps used Rafales effectively.
Trump vs Musk turns ugly; Biopeak's fresh funding
Tensions escalated between Elon Musk and Donald Trump as the former sharpened his critique of the Budget Bill. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Sree Vishu's Single is now on OTT: When and where to watch the Telugu entertainer
Single, a Telugu rom-com directed by Caarthick Raju, is now available on Amazon Prime Video in multiple languages. The film follows Vijay, a bank employee, who stages a fake rescue to impress Purva, but ends up attracting Harini instead. This leads to a chaotic love triangle, with Vennela Kishore adding comic relief, and features cameos from several actors.
Amazon agrees to tackle fake reviews in UK: regulator
Amazon has pledged to enhance its systems to combat fake online reviews on its UK platform, following an agreement with Britain's Competition and Markets Authority. This commitment includes stricter sanctions for businesses attempting to manipulate star ratings, potentially leading to their removal from the site.
UK secures action from Amazon to tackle fake reviews
The regulator, which estimates that 90% of consumers use online reviews to inform purchases, began investigating Amazon and Google in 2021 over possible breaches of consumer protection law. It secured similar commitments from Google in January. "These new commitments matter and help set the standard," CMA boss Sarah Cardell said in a statement.
Kiyosaki says silver could double to $70 this year, urges investors to ditch ‘fake money’
Robert Kiyosaki warns investors to ditch “fake money” and embrace silver, gold, and Bitcoin. Calling silver the “best bargain,” he predicts a potential 2x surge this year. Urging urgency amid looming market crashes, he emphasizes hard assets as the only protection against systemic collapse and fiat currency devaluation.
Amazon cuts more jobs, this time in books division
Amazon has cut fewer than 100 jobs in its books division, affecting Goodreads and Kindle teams, to improve efficiency and align with business goals. The move is part of broader efforts by CEO Andy Jassy to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy. Amazon shares on Thursday rose slightly despite the announcement.
Tech companies seek higher power limit for Wi-Fi devices
The tech industry urges a review of Wi-Fi power levels in the 6 GHz band. They seek alignment with global standards for better performance and affordable devices. The Department of Telecommunications is drafting rules for low-power wireless systems. Industry experts believe current power levels may limit device range. Broadband India Forum requests delicensing of additional spectrum for economic benefits.
Amazon promises to intensify crackdown against fake reviews after UK watchdog probe
Amazon has pledged to intensify its efforts to combat fake reviews and crack down on UK sellers manipulating ratings through deceptive posts, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said. Following a four-year investigation, the US giant has also addressed concerns about 'catalogue abuse,' where sellers misuse reviews to boost ratings and mislead consumers.
NIA raids 32 locations in J&K to probe conspiracy by Pak-based terror outfits
National Investigation Agency raids 32 locations in Kashmir. The searches are part of an ongoing investigation. The probe focuses on a terror conspiracy. Pakistan-backed groups are planning to destabilize the region. The NIA targets hybrid terrorists and overground workers. These individuals are linked to various banned outfits. They are suspected of aiding terrorist activities. This includes providing funds and weapons.
Poll panel tightens watch on voter IDs in West Bengal
The Election Commission of India is closely watching the distribution of voter ID cards in West Bengal. This action follows claims of fake cards and the cancellation of thousands of them. An official has been suspended for misconduct. The Election Commission is also helping with passport checks.
Amazon's delivery, logistics get an AI boost
Amazon is integrating artificial intelligence across its operations, from warehouse robots capable of complex tasks to AI-powered maps for delivery drivers, enhancing efficiency and speed. The company's new AI advancements aim to optimize delivery routes, predict customer needs, and reduce waste, potentially impacting same-day delivery and even future technologies like specialized eyeglasses for drivers.
Tatkal ticket mystery solved: IRCTC may have found the dirty tricks behind train ticket fraud, blocks 2.5 crore user IDs
IRCTC has intensified its crackdown on ticketing fraud, identifying 2.9 lakh suspicious PNRs and deactivating 2.5 crore user IDs between January and May 2025. The corporation blocked over 6,800 disposable email domains misused by fraudsters to bypass booking limits.
Arunachal preps for crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, to set up task forces in districts
Arunachal Pradesh has initiated a statewide crackdown, directed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. District task forces will be formed in every district to detect undocumented immigrants and enforce Inner Line Permit regulations. This action follows a 30-day deadline from the MHA for states to verify the documentation of suspected illegal immigrants.
Amazon prepares to test humanoid robots for deliveries: Report
The company is developing the artificial intelligence software that would power such robots, the report said, adding that Amazon plans to use hardware from other firms in its tests, for now.
Amazon racing to roll out AI chatbot Cursor amid employee pressure: Report
This is a notable shift for the US tech major, which has traditionally discouraged its employees from using external AI tools since the company provides its own AI coding assistant called Q and an internal AI chatbot named ‘Cedric’. Last year, Cursor's desktop application gained popularity, particularly for its ability to assist with coding using Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model. Its features got a further boost when Microsoft added the model to GitHub Copilot.
Techie admits to faking work for a month. Just before getting fired, AI saved him
A tech worker in India confessed to fabricating progress updates due to burnout and lack of motivation. Facing a sudden demand for a demo, he used an AI coding assistant to generate 4000 lines of code in six hours. The demo was successful, raising questions about AI dependency and remote work culture, ultimately leading to unexpected praise.
Student deported from US for fake documents; arrested at Hyderabad airport
An Indian student was deported from the U.S. for using fake educational certificates to obtain a student visa. Following his confession, police arrested the managing director of an overseas education consultancy who provided the forged documents.
Michael Wolff's bombshell claim about Harvard rejecting Trump correct? Shocking truth revealed
Is author Michael Wolff's bombshell claim that Harvard University rejected President Donald Trump correct? Biographer Michael Wolff has suggested that the president’s long-standing resentment toward elite universities may stem from a personal grudge. The US President has now raged on claim and has responded to rumours about him. Trump has gone after the Harvard university with gusto, freezing its federal funding, threatening its tax-exempt status and moving to block it from enrolling international students.
‘Operation Ghost SIM’: Assam man who helped route fake numbers to Pakistan-based WhatsApp accounts arrested
Assam Police arrested Mostafa Rahman, the prime suspect in a fake SIM card racket with alleged links to Pakistan, bringing the total arrests to eleven since May 16. 'Operation Ghost SIM,' a joint effort with the Indian Army, uncovered a network using fraudulently obtained SIM cards for cybercrime and communications with Pakistani agents.
Did Harvard reject Donald Trump? Biographer claims it’s at the heart of the feud
US President Donald Trump’s deepening feud with Harvard University may not be about his son Barron, but his own past rejection, claims biographer Michael Wolff. Trump’s longstanding grudge, intensified by fresh punitive actions against the Ivy League school, stems from personal ambition and political theatre, Wolff says. The administration recently froze $2.2 billion in funding and barred international enrolments at Harvard. While the White House dismissed Wolff’s claims as “fake news”, the row underscores the president’s flair for conflict and drama in what Wolff calls the “Trump Show”.
Rajasthan govt employee, who worked as PA to a Congress leader, detained for spying for Pakistan's ISI
Sakur Khan Mangaliyar, a Rajasthan employee, was arrested in Jaisalmer. He is suspected of spying for Pakistan's ISI. The arrest is linked to Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam attack. Mangaliyar is under investigation for suspicious phone numbers and Pakistan visits. Authorities are probing possible political connections and financial transactions.
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