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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the need for caution against rising digital fraud. In his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said that while awareness around online scams has increased, fraudsters continue to target citizens, particularly senior citizens who are often swindled out of their lifetime savings, as reported by the news agency, PTI.   OTP, Aadhaar and fake calls Modi cautioned that criminals frequently pose as senior officials or bank representatives and demand sensitive information over phone calls, SMS or suspicious links.   “Do not share your OTP, Aadhaar number, or…

Five years ago was certainly not too late to invest in BAE Systems (LSE: BA.) shares. The year 2021 was just before governments started to react to conflicts springing up across the globe. Hundreds of billions were earmarked in defence budgets. The BAE Systems share price flew up. A £10,000 stake in BAE Systems shares in February 2025 is now worth £17,928. There are five years of dividends to add to that figure too. The shares are up 20% in 2026 alone! The party is over, isn’t it? It’s too late to invest in BAE Systems shares now, surely? Image…

The US is going to see an AI revolution very soon, with a top Anthropic engineer predicting that a new generation of artificial intelligence agents will take over nearly every internet-based job in the country.Boris Cherny — the creator of Claude Code at Anthropic, said in a recent podcast that the new age AI chatbots will be able to operate computers, and it will change the job landscape in the US.Cherny was talking on “Lenny’s Podcast,” hosted by Lenny Rachitsky, when he made the recent comments.The top Anthropic engineer noted that AI systems like the ones sold by Anthropic and…

For charities, any substantial investment and needs to deliver a strong impact to the organisation – so ensuring maximum value is achieved from technology selection means partnering with the right provider who truly understands and aligns with an organisation’s unique values. Specialist change management consultancy Nine Feet Tall has published a new paper designed to support charities with this process. According to data released in 2025 by His Majesty’s Revenues and Customs (HMRC), the volume of people donating to charities is declining, raising concerns as to the sustainability of third-sector funding. Elsewhere, the biggest survey of pension scheme funding in…

Facades contractor FK Group has appointed administrators for the business and subsidiaries FK Group and FK Facades. The £100 million business appointed BTG to oversee the process. Founded in 1979, FK Group is a façade construction firm based in the UK. Employing 164 people, its recent jobs included Sisk’s expansion of Manchester City’s Etihad stadium, while it previously worked on the main stand at Liverpool, built by Carillion. Like the broader construction sector, however, FK Group has endured major headwinds of late. In its last set of results, FK Group booked a £5.5 million exceptional item with the firm adding…

As the firm looks to meet demand across the East of England, Airey Miller has opened a new office in Cambridge. The firm has said the move may create 10 jobs in the area, while supporting existing teams across the rest of England. Established in 1995, Airey Miller is a nationwide multi-discipline property and construction consultancy group, delivering end to end expertise in construction delivery, building safety and regulatory compliance. It specialises in the design and delivery of projects building safety, Fire Engineering and technical expertise to support housing providers, local authorities, developers and asset owners. In June 2025, Airey…

Eman Al-Hillawi, CEO at business change consultancy Entec Si, argues that when trying to constantly capitalise on new technology and innovations, business leaders can unintentionally exclude employees or make them feel left behind. While the success of a digital transformation project has been measured against a strict checklist of predetermined key performance indicators (KPIs), more often than not, this misses out the most important measurement of all, people.  The rate that technology is advancing has been measured by Moore’s Law for just over 60 years. It demonstrates the speed at which how many operations per second the computer can perform increases,…

Professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Kate Magee as a senior director. She joins the firm’s Dublin office, as it continues to strengthen its Irish restructuring and advisory offering. Magee commented, “A&M is renowned globally for its results-oriented approach and its ability to handle the most complex restructuring mandates. I am excited to join the Dublin office at such a pivotal time for the firm’s growth in Ireland. I look forward to working with Brendan and the wider team to deliver the practical, clear-eyed advice that A&M is known for.” Founded in 1983, Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is…

The White House announced the “Tech Corps” initiative within the Peace Corps aimed at promoting American AI abroad and helping partner nations adopt cutting-edge systems.HandoutAs competition with China intensifies, Washington is turning to a cornerstone of American soft power and diplomacy to expand its global influence in artificial intelligence: the Peace Corps. The White House on Friday announced the “Tech Corps” initiative within the Peace Corps aimed at promoting American AI abroad and helping partner nations adopt cutting-edge systems.The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency that sends American volunteers abroad to support local development projects, including in education, health, agriculture…

The cyber cell has been roped in to trace the origin of the email and identify the sender | Representative Image: Canva/Free1 min read Last Updated : Feb 23 2026 | 9:43 AM IST The Army Public School in Delhi Cantonment received a bomb threat email on Monday, prompting security agencies to launch a search operation on the premises, a Delhi Fire Services official said. The school administration informed the authorities in the morning after receiving the mail that warned of an explosive device planted on the campus. “We are verifying the source of the email. So far,…