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Alphabet’s Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites. Fraudulent websites impersonating official businesses or services could creep up in online search results, leading users to view false information about the business, deceiving users and potentially harming the brand. “We regularly experiment with features that help shoppers identify trustworthy businesses online, and we are currently running a small experiment showing checkmarks next to certain businesses on Google,” the spokesperson said. Google already uses automated systems to identify pages with “scammy” or fraudulent content and prevent them from… Read More »Google Tests Verified Check Marks In Search Results For Certain Companies

<p>The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in partnership with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), has introduced an advanced system designed to identify and block incoming international spoofed calls before they reach Indian telecom subscribers, according to a release by the Ministry of Communications.</p> <p>The system will be implemented in two stages: initially at the TSP level to block spoofed calls using their subscribers’ numbers, followed by a centralised approach to prevent spoofed calls originating from other TSPs.</p> <p>Recently, the DoT also disengaged the WhatsApp account associated with a fraudulent mobile number involved in a scam call in Agra. “As of now, all four TSPs have successfully implemented the system. Approximately one-third of total spoofed calls, equating to… Read More »Telecom Dept Introduces System To Identify, Block International Spoofed Calls Targeting Indian Subscribers

<p>The Israel Defence Forces on Friday said that it has “eliminated” over 2000 military targets and killed 250 Hezbollah “terrorists” over the last four days since it began its ground offensive in southern Lebanon.</p> <p>”Over 2,000 military targets have been struck,” including militants, military buildings, weapons and more, the Israeli military said in a statement.&nbsp;</p> <p>IDF also stated that the Israeli Air Force is conducting “preemptive strikes” during these “intelligence-based” operations in southern Lebanon.</p> <p>The 250 Hezbollah fighters killed since Monday include at least 21 field commanders, five battalion commanders, 10 company commanders, and six platoon commanders, according to the IDF.</p> <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”> <p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>⭕️ Over the last 4 days, the IDF has eliminated… Read More »IDF Reports 2,000 Military Targets, 250 Hezbollah Terrorists Eliminated In Southern Lebanon Over 4 Days

Israel’s invasion of Lebanon this week and Iran’s missile attack on its regional foe, all while war rages on in Gaza, have heightened the risk of a high-intensity conflict across the Middle East. The spiralling violence now threatens to engulf more and more of the region despite diplomatic efforts to calm tensions, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning of a “sickening cycle of escalation after escalation”. AFP spoke to analysts to assess what could happen next: – Will Israel retaliate? – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly condemned the launch of some 200 missiles at his country on Tuesday, declaring: “Iran made a big mistake tonight and will pay for it.” David Khalfa, a Middle… Read More »Explained: What Happens Next In Israel-Iran Conflict

Former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton today told NDTV that the United Nations is a huge organisation and that many bodies of the global body are irrelevant. He said the UN’s massive size is a part of its problems. “Some of the specialised and technical agencies do good work when they stay out of politics. But the Security Council and the General Assembly, the Human Rights Council are paralysed and therefore largely irrelevant,” Mr Bolton told NDTV. “I am not sure if there is any way to bring meaningful reform. Many people have tried over the years, many suggestions have been given. It’s very hard to see if any of them can be… Read More »“UN Security Council Not Fixable In Current Format”: US Ex Envoy To NDTV