UK PM Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for under-16s and mandatory identity verification for adults using major platforms. Critics argue this is a backdoor to introducing a mandatory digital ID system, a plan previously rejected by the public.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea to restrict Aadhaar's use to identity verification only, citing concerns it's being accepted as proof of citizenship, domicile, address, or DOB, potentially enabling illegal immigrants to obtain voter IDs and impact election integrity.
Discord's new age verification system, requiring video selfies and ID documents, has led to user backlash and a postponement of its rollout. This has driven users to seek open-source alternatives like Stoat and Element, which offer more control and privacy.
The NEET UG 2026 admit card portal is experiencing technical glitches, with many of the nearly 4 lakh candidates who have downloaded their hall tickets reporting server issues and login errors. The National Testing Agency acknowledged the problems and is working on a resolution, but candidates also expressed frustration over fee refund confusion and unexpected centre changes.
Aztec Connect, a deprecated DeFi platform, lost approximately $2.1 million in crypto on Sunday after an attacker exploited its transaction verification function. Aztec Labs confirmed the incident, stating it did not affect the current Aztec network users or assets. The exploit highlights the risks associated with abandoned DeFi contracts.
Ethereum could implement post-quantum account protection for as little as $0.07 per account, without a hard fork, by adapting the SPHINCS+ standard. This addresses quantum computing threats to current cryptography, with Bitcoin also facing similar risks.
US President Donald Trump announced a "complete" deal with Iran, authorizing the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US naval blockade. Iran stated an immediate end to war on various fronts. Pakistan's PM confirmed the peace deal, with a signing ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland.
A Russian senator claims Ukraine has become a "testing ground" for inhumane scientific experiments and weapons, citing US statements about biolabs working with dangerous pathogens. He calls for international verification of research conducted in these facilities.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will commence the KCET 2026 counselling web option entry process on June 13. This crucial step allows candidates to select and rank their preferred colleges and courses for engineering, pharmacy, and other professional programs. The process follows the release of the KCET 2026 verification slip.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, killing 46 and leaving 38 missing. Officials credit years of disaster-preparedness drills for preventing a higher death toll, noting that timely evacuations and education on earthquake response played a crucial role. The quake also injured 688 and displaced over 45,000, damaging thousands of homes.
Empyrean Technology, a Chinese EDA provider, has backed a new chipmaking method using "true-3D" stacking, compatible with Huawei's LogicFolding architecture. This approach, presented as an alternative to Moore's Law, aims to bypass US sanctions on advanced lithography equipment by compressing signal travel time instead of shrinking transistors.
Canada's government has proposed the Safe Social Media Act, which would ban social media for children under 16, requiring age verification and safeguards against harmful content. The bill also targets AI chatbots and mandates better crisis reporting, establishing a new digital safety regulator.
Microsoft has signed a three-year agreement with Indian startup Alt Carbon to purchase nearly 37,000 tons of carbon removal credits using enhanced rock weathering, marking its first such deal in Asia.
India's West Bengal state has deported nearly 5,000 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, marking a key test for the ruling BJP's "detect, delete and deport" policy. The move has sparked tensions with Bangladesh, which insists on proper verification of citizenship before accepting repatriations, and raised concerns among rights groups about due process for those deported.
OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO, while CEO Sam Altman's other venture, Tools for Humanity (Worldcoin), is reportedly undergoing layoffs amid regulatory and ethical concerns over its iris-scanning identity verification and cryptocurrency plans.
CBSE processed over 1.6 lakh re-evaluation requests from students for Class 12 exams via its verification portal, addressing concerns over the new On-Screen Marking system, despite facing cyber security threats and heavy traffic.
California's slow vote counting process, designed for accuracy and fraud prevention, faces criticism and fraud allegations from Republicans, including Donald Trump, despite experts assuring the system's integrity.
Google Wallet will soon support digital IDs from select EU countries and offer age verification via a partnership with Sparkasse Bank, enhancing online checkout and security.
CBSE successfully thwarted a 3.8 million-packet DoS cyberattack on its verification and re-evaluation portal, processing over 56,000 student requests. The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of the Board's digital infrastructure.
CBSE clarified that students applying for verification and re-evaluation of Class XII answer sheets do not need to use specific bank accounts for payments on the board's online portal. The portal faced a cyberattack attempt but is functioning smoothly, accepting thousands of applications.
Apple is enforcing Texas's age verification law (SB 2420) for apps distributed in the state, effective tomorrow. New users will need to verify their age, and parental consent will be required for minors downloading apps, updates, or making in-app purchases.
West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana has disbursed Rs 3,000 each to over 28 lakh women via direct benefit transfer. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the process, emphasizing verification and eligibility for beneficiaries.
CBSE has opened a portal for Class 12 students to verify scanned answer books and request re-evaluation from June 2-6. Nearly 40,000 students have applied, facing fees and potential cyberattacks.
CBSE's re-evaluation portal faced multiple cyberattack attempts, including a denial-of-service attack, but remained operational. The board reported 1.5 million hits in two minutes and over one lakh unauthorized access attempts, while still processing thousands of student applications.
