Meta officials meet govt over PM Modi video takedown; panel seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary panel has demanded Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise within three days. The panel recommended losing safe harbour protecti...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's videoMeta officials met with India's IT Ministry secretary regarding a video takedown. The parliamentary committee demanded an apology from Meta...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Govt unveils tax overhaul to woo global investors, boost manufacturingA new bill aims to attract foreign investment and support key industries. It eases rules for offshore funds and global fund managers operat...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
FISME seeks GST overhaul to ease MSME complianceFISME seeks Goods and Services Tax reforms to ease MSME compliance burdens. They propose a safe harbour for input tax credit and faster GST...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concernIndia's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and a...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
House panel chairperson seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary committee demanded a personal apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. This demand followed Facebook's removal of Prime Ministe...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Mark Zuckerberg should apologise for removal of PM Modi's video from Facebook: IT panel chief Nishikant DubeyA parliamentary panel demanded an apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg for removing Prime Minister Modi's video. Members also sought legal a...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
India proposes tax relief for offshore funds using local managersIndia has proposed easing tax rules for offshore investment funds using India-based managers by removing size and investor limits, aiming t...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Disputed tax demand down Rs 16,690 cr since hike in monetary limit for filing appeals, LS toldHigher monetary limits for tax appeals have reduced disputed tax demand by about ₹16,690 crore, with over 23,000 departmental cases withdra...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
The quiet joy of raising ordinary kidsA mother reflects on her parenting journey as her children become adults. She redefines exceptionalism, valuing kindness and character over...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Government says eligibility of generative AI services for safe harbour depends on nature of serviceGovernment stated AI intermediary status depends on service nature and functions. The IT Act applies to computer resources and intermediari...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Govt issues takedown notices for objectionable and anti-PM postsNEET protest content involving AI misinformation and unlawful content flagged for removal from social media platforms, says official; many ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
You can’t ban a whisper: GitHub removes BitChat after government order, Section 79 powers come under scrutinyThe Indian government recently instructed Microsoft’s GitHub to take down the BitChat messaging platform, a decision taken during a period ...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains whyHow Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practic...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Nagaland Police offers Rs 50,000 reward for clues on deadly IED blastNagaland Police has announced a Rs 50,000 reward for credible information leading to the identification or arrest of those behind the July ...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Income tax on gifts: Received cash, property or shares? You may have to pay tax and report it in your ITR in these casesGifts from specified relatives are fully exempt from income tax. Non-relative gifts exceeding certain values become taxable under specific ...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Government awaits Meta's reply on Whatsapp username, CSAM concerns: IT secretaryWhile Whatsapp is set to revert on Thursday, Instagram still has time to respond to a separate notice on the proliferation of child sexual ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST