The Commission will use screen-reading software at various centres once infrastructure and testing feasibility are ensured.

According to airport management, the incident occurred while boarding a Shenzhen Airlines flight to Taipei. They stated that safety regulations require boarding vehicles to be kept 20 centimeters away from the door to prevent damage to the aircraft.

He helped a disabled man with a prosthetic leg board a crowded train by carrying him on his shoulders, a video of which went viral.

The Zomato customer shared that the food order arrived on time, communication was clear, and the overall experience felt natural rather than exceptional - just as inclusion should be.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday approved a proposal by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which mandates the name of the caller to be displayed as the default on the receiver’s phone. The feature, called Calling Name Presentation (CNAP), will leverage the caller’s information registered after verifying their identity during the ...

Victoria Beckham recently opened up about suffering from childhood bullying due to her learning disability called dyscalculia

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a potential threat linked to a "privacy friendly" browser. Dubbed the Universe Browser, it is said to route its connections through servers in China and quietly installs several programs that covertly run in the background. The cybersecurity firm discovered that it was linked to a network of illegal gaming websites and cybercr...

After installing the October update (KB5066835), USB keyboards and mice, and other input devices were not working in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). To fix the bug, Microsoft has announced a new out-of-band (OOB) update with builds 26200.6901 and 26100.6901. The emergency update is distributed automatically via Windows Update, but interested users can downlo...

A motor accident claims tribunal has awarded compensation of more than Rs 70.60 lakh to a 30-year-old software engineer who was injured in a road accident in 2015.

Meta said on Friday it will let parents disable their teens' private chats with AI characters, adding another measure to make its social media platforms safe for minorsafterfiercecriticismoverthe the behaviour of its flirty chatbots.

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Saturday directed Meta and Google to remove within 48 hours allegedly objectionable videos circulating on social media against Ramkatha narrator and Padma Vibhushan awardee Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

Meta has expanded its Reels translation feature on Instagram and Facebook to include Hindi and Portuguese, in addition to the existing English and Spanish support. The AI-powered tool replicates the creator’s voice and offers a lip-sync option for natural-looking translations. Dubbed Reels carry a “Translated with Meta AI” label, and users can choose to enable o...

The orders specify that informal masks like scarves, bandanas or "any mask that has an unfiltered, one-way exhaust valve" aren't permitted.

Samsung’s upcoming “Auto Answer with AI” feature, leaked images of an early One UI 8.5 build suggest. It will likely let Galaxy phones automatically handle calls when users are busy or in Do Not Disturb mode. The AI can answer after a set duration, respond in real time, and provide a transcript afterwards. Users can customise call categories like spam or deliver...

NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental payments. Biometric us...

NPCI and RBI unveiled several initiatives to advance India’s digital payments ecosystem on Tuesday. NPCI launched on-device biometric authentication for UPI, allowing fingerprint or face unlock for transactions up to Rs. 5,000, and Aadhaar-based face authentication for setting or resetting UPI PINs. UPI Lite now supports payments via wearable smart glasses. New cash...

A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.

Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enhancing protection ag...

Isaac Harvey, a British disability advocate born with a rare condition, overcame rejection to complete a skydive and now leads campaigns for accessibility and inclusion. His achievements span adventure sports, filmmaking, and public advocacy.

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the US Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown.

A Zomato customer shared a screenshot of a text she received from a delivery partner with speech and hearing impairments.

AIBE-XX 2025 Notification: Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) and disabled candidates need to score 40 per cent to qualify.

Police in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai have issued a lookout notice against Dilip and Manorama Khedkar, the parents of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, who made headlines last year for lying about physical disabilities to pass the civil service exam.

Thieves have broken into Paris's Natural History Museum, making off with gold samples worth 600,000 euros ($700,000) in the latest of a series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum.