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Roadcast and TSL announce transformative logistics partnership in Vietnam
Mumbai: TSL, a leading logistics solutions partner in Vietnam in a groundbreaking collaboration with Roadcast, a technology-driven global logistics solutions provider based in India, will reshape the logistics landscape in Vietnam. United in purpose, this alliance aims to forge a dynamic logistics ecosystem in Vietnam.
With this alliance, the two giants of the logistics sector will bring state-of-the-art technology solutions to the forefront, promising heightened efficiency and transparency. The partnership will double real-time shipment visibility, optimize delivery networks, reduce transit times, and cut operational costs.
A primary focus of this partnership is to elevate the customer experience. Responsive support and tailored logistics solutions will be at the forefront of their efforts. Together, Roadcast and TSL aim to set new industry standards, providing a seamless and efficient logistics experience for their clients in Vietnam.
In addition to this, with a commitment to eco-friendly logistics practices, Roadcast and TSL will work together to reduce their carbon footprint. By exploring sustainable initiatives, they aim to lead the way towards a greener, more responsible logistics industry in Vietnam.
Roadcast co-founder Rahul Mehra, emphasises the transformative potential of this collaboration, “Our technology is designed to revolutionise logistics making it more efficient, streamlined, and advanced. Partnering with TSL allows us to expand our impact in Vietnam.” Roadcast co-founder Vishal Jain added, “By joining forces with TSL, we have a unique opportunity to implement and scale our revolutionary logistics solutions, benefiting both companies and the broader logistics industry in Vietnam.”
TSL, a well-established logistics and supply chain management company, brings a wealth of experience in transportation, warehousing, and distribution services. TSL CEO Huy Tran shared, “This partnership marks an exciting chapter for TSL. This collaboration represents a significant turning point for logistics in Vietnam and holds great promise and potential for their future. Together, we aim to exceed customer expectations and drive positive change in the Vietnamese logistics industry.
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Deepfakes target women in 93 per cent of cases, report finds
Pi-labs study shows 900 per cent rise in female-focused synthetic media; India sees 60 per cent jump in cybercrime complaints.
MUMBAI: Deepfakes aren’t just fooling cameras, they’re hitting women hardest, turning pixels into a new kind of weapon. A new report from creator intelligence platform Pi-labs has revealed that nearly 93 per cent of deepfake victims are women, with deepfake content targeting females surging 900% in recent years. The findings paint synthetic media as a fast-escalating digital threat with a stark gendered impact.
In India, cybercrime complaints involving women rose from about 50,000 in 2024 to nearly 80,000 by 2026, an increase of roughly 60 per cent in just two years. Almost 98 per cent of deepfake pornography is aimed at women, often powered by face-swapping apps and bot networks that disproportionately target females, including school-age girls. Victims typically fall in the 18–30 age group, with Bengaluru reporting a growing share of cases.
Globally, 62 per cent of deepfake abuse cases involving women go unreported due to stigma, in India, over one-third of women facing online harassment take no action, and many reduce their digital presence after abuse. Close to 33 per cent of women remain unaware of protective laws.
City-level trends show Bengaluru leading with nearly 30 per cent of complaints, followed by Hyderabad (14 per cent), Mumbai (13 per cent), Chennai and Kolkata (5 per cent each), and Delhi (3 per cent).
Pi-labs, CEO and founder Anukush Tiwari said, “AI is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, but like every powerful tool, it reflects the intent of those who use it. We are witnessing a growing trust deficit in digital spaces, where identity can be manipulated within minutes and reputations can be damaged overnight.”
Image morphing and deepfake videos remain the most common forms of misuse. The report also notes a new trend: fully AI-generated female personas (not based on real individuals) gaining high engagement on social platforms, raising questions about digital credibility.
Detection remains challenging due to widespread generative tools and rogue creators. Industry estimates suggest over 5,000 face-swap tools and more than 1,000 voice-cloning applications are accessible online.
pi-labs offers pi-authentify, an AI-driven detection system that scans media for generative markers and provides authenticity scores, as well as Namokavach, a verification portal delivering confidential assessments within two working days. The Payal gaming case was resolved using pi-authentify’s forensic analysis.
The report urges minimising digital footprints and adopting detection tools to limit replication risks. It frames the gendered impact of synthetic media as an urgent digital safety issue requiring coordinated action from individuals, platforms and technology providers.
In a world where faces can be borrowed in seconds, the real crime isn’t just creation, it’s the silence that follows, and women are paying the heaviest price.
