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Katsina govt says it invested over ₦4bn in youth craft village as 1,662 trainees graduate
The Katsina State Government says it has invested more than ₦4 billion in upgrading its Youth Craft Village.
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Keralam to step up cybercrime prevention under ‘Cyber Safe Kerala’ initiative; plans police dashboard to track FIRs and complaints
Chennithala says high literacy rate in the State did not necessarily translate into digital literacy, leaving people vulnerable to online fraud even when they were well-educated
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UK government met 137 businesses over AI datacentres – but no environmental groups
Investigation finds dozens of ministers and civil servants moved into AI roles as government developed datacentre expansion plans The UK’s policy on datacentres and AI was developed without any meetings with environmental groups, an investigation has found. The nonprofit organisation Spotlight on Corruption said a “considerable revolving door” shaped the government’s development of “AI growth zones”, a central plank of the former prime minister Keir Starmer’s AI and economic policy, with 38 ministers, senior civil servants and special advisers hired to positions in AI companies between July 20
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SRM presents The Hindu Semiconductor Summit 2026 | Watch LIVE
Whether you are a researcher, developer, or executive, join us to redefine what is possible in the world of semiconductors
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Remembering Chef Damu: A life dedicated to Tamil Nadu’s culinary heritage
A tribute to the late Chef K Damodaran, who took Tamil Nadu’s cuisine to the world stage, documented forgotten dishes, shared cooking techniques through his television shows, and inspired thousands with his simple, no-nonsense approach to food
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Owner of missing dog devastated by AI photo scam
Westyn Ruyter offered a $10,000 reward when his Irish wolfhound went missing, but instead of getting his dog back he received a second bitter blow.
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Rajnath Singh calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ in defence, stresses advanced technologies and resilient supply chains
Rajnath Singh said the next phase of self-reliance must build on the gains made over the past decade and focus on technologies that were considered difficult to develop indigenously
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AI makes discoveries in mathematics, computer science, physics, OpenAI says
OpenAI's announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI.
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Meta merges apps and device accounts under one system
Meta has automatically rolled users on to its new Meta Account system, bringing account management for apps like Facebook and Instagram under one unified approach.
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Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff, with some Indian teams eligible
As major tech giants continue to spend heavily on AI-related investments, concerns persist about the impact of the technology on jobs
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia: ‘It was an easy yes’
After Meghan appeared on MasterChef Australia this year, co-host Poh Ling Yeow says being reunited with the Duchess on the children’s version ‘will be a real treat’ The Duchess of Sussex is set to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia, the children’s version of the popular televised cooking competition, in 2027. Meghan made her debut appearance on the adult version of MasterChef Australia in July this year, which was filmed during a four-day visit to Australia with Prince Harry in April.
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Blind woman says smart glasses replaced her guide dog
A regional Victorian woman says she may never need a guide dog again after using smart glasses, but says new rules restricting usage need more clarification.
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Randa Abdel-Fattah to appear at Adelaide Writers' Week
As the Adelaide Festival launches its program for next year, its director confirms Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has accepted an invitation to appear at next year's Adelaide Writers' Week.
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‘Digital hostile environment’: AI secretly being embedded across Home Office, report claims
Tasks from determining asylum seekers’ ages to border surveillance now involve AI, says Open Rights Group AI has been embedded across the Home Office in near-total secrecy, reinforcing the so-called hostile environment for immigration, according to research. Tasks from the detection of potential sham marriages to determining the age of asylum seekers and checking through the contents of phones of new arrivals now involve use of the technology, according to a report by Open Rights Group (ORG).
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Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic risk’ to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
Anthropic has warned artificial intelligence (AI) could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity” as it unveiled details of its planned blockbuster stock market listing in the US. ‘Significant milestone’ Matt Orton, chief market strategist at investment management firm Raymond James Investment, said investors expected to see rapid growth as well as rapid financial losses in Anthropic’s finances, so Monday’s filing would not come as a surprise.
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NAIMOS seizes 22 Chanfang machines in Eshaem operation targeting galamsey supply networks
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has signalled a major expansion of its enforcement strategy against illegal mining, with increased attention now being directed at persons and businesses that manufacture, fabricate, transport, store, supply or otherwise facilitate access to equipment used for illegal mining. The new approach became evident during a major NAIMOS operation at Eshaem in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region, where enforcement personnel disrupted several illegal mining sites stretching from the Eshaem road towards the Ankobra River.
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JUSAG threatens strike from November 2 over delayed salary review
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, November 2, 2026, if the government fails to approve and pay its members’ reviewed salaries and allowances. The association said the Judicial Council had completed its work on the review and submitted its recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama for determination in line with Article 149 of the 1992 Constitution and the Judicial Service (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2025 (C.I. 141).
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JUSAG threatens indefinite strike from November 2 over unpaid salary review
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has threatened an indefinite strike from Monday, November 2, 2026, if the government fails to approve its 2026 salary review and pay outstanding arrears. It also cited appeals made during the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference in Tamale, the 45th Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJG) Conference in Accra, and the Chief Justice’s Staff Durbar in Tamale.
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iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social media Owners of the new foldable iPhone are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, as Apple confirmed an issue with a “small number” of units. Experts said there had been too few examples to determine whether there was a more serious problem with Apple’s first foldable device, which retails from $1,999 (£1,499).
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‘Autonomy, not flesh’: RAF official outlines AI drone-powered future
Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth says technological advances will reduce need for human involvement in warfare A future Royal Air Force will rely on “autonomy not flesh,” its chief said on Monday as he described plans in which Typhoon fighters are accompanied by four AI-enabled drones capable of patrolling hundreds of miles in the distance. The technological shift would revolutionise warfare, limit the role of military personnel “towards the outside” and ease the pressure on recruitment, Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth said in a speech in London.
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2027: Rise Networks, INEC, Meta, Google, Microsoft join forces to launch #AI4Elections Hackathon
Rise Networks, INEC, Meta, Google, Microsoft join forces to launch #AI4Elections Hackathon. Rise Networks, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Meta, Google, Microsoft and other partners, has launched the #AI4Elections Hackathon to develop artificial intelligence solutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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How Nigerians can apply for Don Jazzy’s 2027 tech scholarship
Nigerian music producer and founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, is now offering scholarships covering up to 100 per cent of TS Academy tuition fees for young people interested in acquiring technology and digital skills through its 2027 programme. The Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027, unveiled by the musician on Monday, is open to applicants
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Microsoft to reportedly offer buyouts to 60,000 employees in latest cuts
Tech company offers buyouts in an effort to reduce costs amid the rising use of AI, according to reports Microsoft announced that it would offer buyouts to 60,000 employees in an effort to reduce costs amid the rising use of artificial intelligence, according to reports, the latest example of how AI is reshaping tech companies and the greater workforce. This is the latest of several trimmings Microsoft has made to its workforce this year.
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Top cyber spy braces for more AI-powered hacking attacks
Australia's cyber-spy agency offers an insight into how it is dealing with the surge in AI threats.