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Malaysia To Introduce New Digital Immigration System To Reduce Airport Queues
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
The system uses facial recognition technology, QR codes and passport verification to speed up immigration checks while maintaining security.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Meta’s Planned Facial Recognition Feature for Smart Glasses Faces Opposition From Privacy Orgs
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta’s purported development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered facial recognition technology for its future smart glasses has raised concerns among privacy advocates. An open letter signed by 77 organisations working in the privacy and civil liberties space has been published, urging the Menlo Park-based tech giant to stop the developmen...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators, Meta Is Warned
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Advocacy groups have warned Meta that its proposed facial recognition feature for smart glasses could enable stalking and abuse, urging the company to cancel the rollout amid growing legal and privacy concerns.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Woman Jailed for 6 Months After Facial Recognition Misidentification
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- World News | Edited by Kritika Bobal
Williams ended up facing 16 charges, including 12 felonies, largely based on what appears to be a mistaken identity.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Woman Praises "Introvert-Friendly" Technology At Finland Airport, Internet Reacts
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The woman shared that the passengers can check in and print boarding passes using kiosks, avoiding long queues.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Kills Wife, 3 Daughters After Loan Caller Threatens To "Make Them Work" In Delhi
- Monday March 2, 2026
- Delhi News | Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar
Driven by debt and repeated gambling losses, a vegetable seller allegedly killed his wife and their three daughters, slitting their throats in their one-room home before leaving the city.
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www.ndtv.com
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Google's 'Project Toscana' to Upgrade Face Unlock System on Pixel Phones, Chromebooks: Report
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
Google is reportedly developing an advanced facial recognition feature codenamed “Project Toscana”. This is said to be available on Pixel handsets and Chromebooks. The company reportedly tested this hardware with UX testers on a Pixel phone featuring a single hole-punch camera cutout and on two Chromebooks with external cameras. It is reportedl...
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www.gadgets360.com
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No Surge In Missing Persons Cases, Says Delhi Police
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Delhi News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Delhi Police attributed recoveries to initiatives such as 'Operation Milap' and the use of technology, including AI-based facial recognition systems.
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www.ndtv.com
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Jawaharlal Nehru University Rusticates 5 Students, Including Union Office-Bearers, Over 'Vandalism'
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Education | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The action, ordered by the university's Chief Proctor following a proctorial inquiry, relates to protests held last year against the installation of facial recognition technology at the library's entry gates.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Delhi Police To Deploy AI-Enabled Smart Glasses For Republic Day Security
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
For the first time, the Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses equipped with an integrated facial recognition system (FRS) and thermal imaging technology as part of enhanced security measures for Republic Day celebrations.
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www.ndtv.com
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UPSC Enhances Exam Security With Facial Recognition Technology
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
UPSC implements AI-enabled facial authentication in exams to improve candidate verification accuracy and reduce processing time.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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How AI Helped Pak Woman Reunite With Family After 17 Years
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- World News | Press Trust of India
A 'missing girl' report from over a decade ago, facial recognition software and some latest AI technology have helped a young Pakistani woman to reunite with her family after 17 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
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 enh...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Watch: Couple Uses Face ID To Check Flight Info At China's Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
A recent viral video showcasing a couple's experience with this technology at Guangzhou airport has garnered significant attention online.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Malaysia To Introduce New Digital Immigration System To Reduce Airport Queues
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
The system uses facial recognition technology, QR codes and passport verification to speed up immigration checks while maintaining security.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Meta’s Planned Facial Recognition Feature for Smart Glasses Faces Opposition From Privacy Orgs
- Thursday April 16, 2026
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Meta’s purported development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered facial recognition technology for its future smart glasses has raised concerns among privacy advocates. An open letter signed by 77 organisations working in the privacy and civil liberties space has been published, urging the Menlo Park-based tech giant to stop the developmen...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators, Meta Is Warned
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Advocacy groups have warned Meta that its proposed facial recognition feature for smart glasses could enable stalking and abuse, urging the company to cancel the rollout amid growing legal and privacy concerns.
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www.ndtv.com
-
US Woman Jailed for 6 Months After Facial Recognition Misidentification
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- World News | Edited by Kritika Bobal
Williams ended up facing 16 charges, including 12 felonies, largely based on what appears to be a mistaken identity.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Watch: Woman Praises "Introvert-Friendly" Technology At Finland Airport, Internet Reacts
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The woman shared that the passengers can check in and print boarding passes using kiosks, avoiding long queues.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Man Kills Wife, 3 Daughters After Loan Caller Threatens To "Make Them Work" In Delhi
- Monday March 2, 2026
- Delhi News | Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar
Driven by debt and repeated gambling losses, a vegetable seller allegedly killed his wife and their three daughters, slitting their throats in their one-room home before leaving the city.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Google's 'Project Toscana' to Upgrade Face Unlock System on Pixel Phones, Chromebooks: Report
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima
Google is reportedly developing an advanced facial recognition feature codenamed “Project Toscana”. This is said to be available on Pixel handsets and Chromebooks. The company reportedly tested this hardware with UX testers on a Pixel phone featuring a single hole-punch camera cutout and on two Chromebooks with external cameras. It is reportedl...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
No Surge In Missing Persons Cases, Says Delhi Police
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Delhi News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Delhi Police attributed recoveries to initiatives such as 'Operation Milap' and the use of technology, including AI-based facial recognition systems.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Jawaharlal Nehru University Rusticates 5 Students, Including Union Office-Bearers, Over 'Vandalism'
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Education | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The action, ordered by the university's Chief Proctor following a proctorial inquiry, relates to protests held last year against the installation of facial recognition technology at the library's entry gates.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Delhi Police To Deploy AI-Enabled Smart Glasses For Republic Day Security
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
For the first time, the Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses equipped with an integrated facial recognition system (FRS) and thermal imaging technology as part of enhanced security measures for Republic Day celebrations.
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www.ndtv.com
-
UPSC Enhances Exam Security With Facial Recognition Technology
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
UPSC implements AI-enabled facial authentication in exams to improve candidate verification accuracy and reduce processing time.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
How AI Helped Pak Woman Reunite With Family After 17 Years
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- World News | Press Trust of India
A 'missing girl' report from over a decade ago, facial recognition software and some latest AI technology have helped a young Pakistani woman to reunite with her family after 17 years.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
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 enh...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Watch: Couple Uses Face ID To Check Flight Info At China's Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
A recent viral video showcasing a couple's experience with this technology at Guangzhou airport has garnered significant attention online.
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www.ndtv.com/travel