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Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Pune man falls for deepfake video of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty, loses Rs 43 lakh to share trading cyber fraud
A 59-year-old man from Pune recently fell prey to a deepfake video of Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty promoting AI-based share trading tools and lost Rs 43 lakh to a cyber scam, said the police. The police filed a First Information Report (FIR) in the case at the Nanded city police station Tuesday based on the complaint of the victim, a resident of Sinhagad Road. The complainant claimed that he came across an advertisement while browsing on Instagram a few months ago. The advertisement allegedly promised a return of Rs 17 lakh after 28 days of initial investment of Rs 21,000 in a stock. After he clicked the link, he was allegedly directed to a video of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty, the founder-chairperson of Infosys Foundation. The probe later revealed that it was a deepfake video that claimed that the initial investment of Rs 21,000 would grow manifold through a platform that uses AI tools for market analysis and investment strategy. The video also allegedly included deepfake testimonials of investors who claimed to have profited immensely. Believing all this to be true, the complainant said he transferred Rs 21,000 to an account. As per the complaint, two days later, the complainant got a call from an international number from a man who welcomed him to an investment platform. The caller allegedly asked the complainant to share his personal and financial details, identify documents and asked him to continue to invest in the platform. The caller also allegedly told the victim that all the transactions were happening in US dollars. Between February and May this year, the complainant allegedly received over 120 calls from international numbers in which the callers gave him various reasons to make more transfers, at times forcing him to do so. From time to time,, the complainant was pressured not to seek withdrawal of his 'investments' and was coerced into making transfers, saying all his 'investments' would be lost, said the police. As per the complaint, at times when the complainant told these callers that he did not have sufficient funds, he was advised to borrow money from friends or take personal loans. Between the first week of February and the first week of May, the complainant allegedly made a total of 19 transfers worth Rs 43.68 lakh to fraudulent mule accounts. He claimed that then he sought to finally make a withdrawal as he had exhausted all his savings, the callers went incommunicado, and he realised that he had been cheated. He subsequently approached the cybercrime police station of Pune, and after a preliminary inquiry, the police filed the FIR. The Indian Express reported earlier that deepfake videos of stock market experts, industry leaders and eminent personalities urging investors to join WhatsApp groups or invest in spurious trading platforms were part of the evolving strategies of cyber criminals perpetrating share trading frauds. Experts and industry leaders, including Narayana Murthy, have flagged concerns about the deepfake videos of them being used to cheat people. The police said one can identify a deepfake video by checking audiovisual mismatch, inconsistencies in facial expressions, background and issues with lip sync. One of the best ways is only to trust the posts on verified and official handles, they said. The police also expressed concerns over citizens continuing to fall prey to these scams despite several advisories, sensitisation campaigns and wide media coverage in this regard.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Infosys Foundation renews funding for diabetes centre; ‘Dixit Lifestyle' aids HbAIc control
Eat twice a day when you are really hungry, increase proteins, reduce carbohydrates and finish the meal in a maximum time of 55 minutes, Dr Jagannath Dixit who is well known for advocating a diet plan aimed at reversing obesity and type 2 diabetes said. With the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes rising rapidly in the country– 101 million as per the recent ICMR-INDIAB study- Dr Dixit explained that lifestyle modification is quite simple: reducing the frequency of eating lowers insulin levels, which leads to four key benefits — weight loss, reduced abdominal fat, and the prevention or reversal of diabetes. At the Pune based Association for Diabetes and Obesity Reversal (ADORE) Dr Dixit and his team guide individuals on how to lose weight and control diabetes without medication by following the 'Dixit lifestyle'. As per data from ADORE's Diabetes Reversal Counselling Center, 3,500 patients have registered to lose weight or control diabetes, with an average weight loss of 6.2 kg over six months. 'Out of these, 3000 patients are from Pune city and its surrounding areas. Approximately 398 diabetic patients have been able to reduce their HbA1c levels(These levels reflect average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months) to below 6.5 without medication for at least three months, with 365 of them from the city and around Pune,' Dr Dixit told media persons at a conference held on Thursday. 'Infosys Foundation had given funds to the tune of Rs 2.4 crore and we had launched the 'Infosys Foundation Diabetes Care Program' centres in Pune and Nagpur in November-December 2022. A centre in Nashik, funded by CTR Company, runs daily. ADORE also has centres in Thane, Kalyan, Sangli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, Solapur, Vile Parle, Surat, Belgaum, and Madgaon, operating one to three days a week. We have also set up new centers Badlapur and Bhayandar,' Dr Dixit added. With Infosys Foundation extending financial support for ADORE's efforts, Dr Dixit has set up the centre at a larger space in space has been provided by the charitable organization Ram Padma Godbole Foundation at Law College Road. The centre will operate from Monday to Saturday between 5 PM and 9 PM. Dr. Dixit said that all medical check-ups and counselling services at this centre will be completely free of cost. According to Dr Dixit, ADORE's centre has also helped 35–40 patients with very high blood sugar to control diabetes without medicines, and 4 patients have successfully quit tobacco while following the Dixit lifestyle. When contacted, one of the patients Vithal Thorat (62) who retired as a police constable told The Indian Express that his HbA1c levels in June 2023 was 16.7. According to World Health Organisation an An HbA1c of 6.5% is recommended as the cut point for diagnosing diabetes. 'I strictly followed the Dixit lifestyle diet and by November 2023 my HbA1c levels had dropped to 6.2,' Thorat said.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Students told to enhance skills in line with demands of job market
Students must enhance their skills in line with the demands of the job market, said ICT Academy project manager E. Dinesh. Speaking at the inaugural session of a training programme 'Finishing School Employability Programme' launched for students of Maris Stella College, Vijayawada, Mr. Dinesh said that students cannot succeed with just a degree, as they need to develop additional skills relevant to the current job market demands. To secure good employment opportunities and establish themselves, students need to improve their professional skills and communication abilities, he emphasised. College correspondent Leena Quadros said that the programme was launched in collaboration with the ICT Academy and Infosys Foundation, specifically for degree students. Mr. Dinesh explained that the course was designed to include 100 working hours and it would focus on areas such as communication skills, logical thinking, reasoning, critical thinking, mental ability and interview preparation. The training is structured to help students withstand the competition in the job market and become self-reliant, he said. Vice Principal of the degree section, Usha Kumari, head of Commerce Department, Poojitha, and faculty member Padmaja participated in the event. A total of 65 students from Commerce and BBA streams attended the programme.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Scholarships: July 19, 2025
Free Coaching for DNT Students under the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) An initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Eligibility: Students belonging to De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes willing to pursue coaching for competitive exams such as NEET, JEE Main, CLAT, NDA, TOEFL, SAT, CA-CPT, RRB, Banking, Insurance, State Police, and CPL Courses and have passed Class 12 and have an annual family income must be less than or equal to ₹800,000. Reward: Up to ₹120,000 plus benefits Application: Online Deadline: August 3 Kotak Kanya Scholarship An initiative of the Kotak Education Foundation Eligibility: Girls who have scored 75% or more in Class 12 and have been admitted to the first year of UG programmes for 2025-26 in NIRF/NAAC accredited institutions and have an annual family income of less than ₹600,000 Rewards: ₹1,50,000 a year Application: Online Deadline: August 31 Infosys Foundation STEM Stars Scholarship Programme An initiative of Infosys Foundation. Eligibility: Girls who have completed Class 12 and are enrolled in the first year of UG STEM courses at recognised institutions; second-year students and those pursuing five-year Integrated or Dual Degree programmes; Annual family income must not exceed ₹800,000. Rewards: Up to ₹100,000 a year Application: Online Deadline: September 15 Courtesy:
Entrepreneur
16-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Infosys Foundation Launches Springboard Livelihood Program to Support 5 Lakh Job Seekers by 2030
Through this programme, both graduates and undergraduates will receive training tailored to employment across STEM and non-STEM sectors. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Infosys Foundation has announced the launch of the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, an ambitious initiative aimed at helping five lakh job seekers in India find meaningful employment by 2030. The Foundation has committed over INR 200 crore for the first phase of the programme. The initiative is part of the broader Infosys Springboard platform, which focuses on digital learning and skills development. Through this programme, both graduates and undergraduates will receive training tailored to employment across STEM and non-STEM sectors. Learners will have access to industry-relevant courses in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme also includes functional training in areas like digital marketing and finance. To enhance workplace readiness, foundational modules will cover soft skills such as communication, time management, and interview preparation. "The programme reflects Infosys Foundation's commitment to bridge the gap between learning and fostering sustainable livelihoods," said Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation. "By partnering with experts and investing in industry-relevant curricula, the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program empowers talented youth in India to secure and sustain rewarding careers." Infosys Foundation has partnered with 20 implementation organisations to deliver this initiative, including ICT Academy, Unnati, Nirmaan, Magic Bus, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Centum, CII Foundation, and NIIT Foundation. These partners will support in curating job opportunities and building structured career pathways for learners. V Srikanth, Chief Executive Officer of ICT Academy, noted the growing need for skilled talent in diverse sectors. "The demand for a workforce skilled in advanced IT, KPO, BFSI, Retail, e-commerce, and logistics has never been higher. We are proud to collaborate with Infosys Foundation to help build a stronger, future-ready India." The programme aims to foster inclusive growth by preparing India's youth for a dynamic job market.
