Ministry of questionable questions: Satire on India's press conference cultureA sharp satire on Indian press conferences, where tough questions are dodged with grand civilisational rhetoric, scripted patriotism, and t...
23 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Big Donald Trump order on AI, cybersecurity coming soon as White House begins crackdown on deepfakesDonald Trump on AI: This comes as the United States on Tuesday began enforcing a law requiring tech platforms to remove deepfakes and other...
20 May, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Russia's WWII victory celebrations muted this year as Ukraine war weighs on PutinTensions are high as Russia prepares for Victory Day celebrations amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. A unilateral ceasefire quickly collapsed...
08 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globallyChina is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese co...
06 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime RussiaRussian influencers are publicly criticising President Putin's government and policies. This dissent stems from economic hardship and stric...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mikhail Gorbachev: A society should never become like a pond with stagnant...—Inspiring quotes by one of the most influential political figures who sought to usher in an era of opennessQuote of the Day: Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader, warned that societies must keep moving forward. He believed stagnation was t...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Trump and Putin's ‘useful idiot’ Viktor Orbán faces a tough election in Hungary; the EU bashing leader could lose its 16-year grip, opinion polls suggestHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's long rule may end Sunday. Economic woes and rising costs fuel discontent. Orban's "informational au...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Tech researchers sue US Trump administration over visa bansIn December, the International Fact-Checking Network said it was "deeply concerned" by reports that the State Department instructed staff t...
10 Mar, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visaUS tech firms face new hurdles for H-1B visa applicants as the Trump administration is scrutinizing resumes and online profiles for any inv...
04 Dec, 2025, 09.50 AM IST
Rubio says US to refuse visas to officials over online 'censorship'Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the U.S. will deny visas to foreign officials who censor Americans' social media posts, citing con...
29 May, 2025, 01.50 PM IST
Firebrand MAGA activist Laura Loomer wants Meta to put her on its advisory board, will Mark Zuckerberg oblige?Laura Loomer, a MAGA activist, has asked Meta to include her on its advisory board following CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-che...
10 Jan, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
It Ends With Us: See why Blake Lively’s movie is banned in QatarBlake Lively’s film “It Ends With Us” has been banned in Qatar due to scenes featuring kissing and non-graphic sexual content. The decision...
10 Aug, 2024, 01.30 AM IST
Twitter to restrict visibility of tweets that violate its policyThe social media firm said that Twitter users have the right to express their opinions and ideas without fear of censorship.
18 Apr, 2023, 02.50 PM IST
Facebook blocks photo of Neptune statue for being 'sexually explicit', apologises later for censorshipElisa Barbari had chosen the statue in the Italian city of Bologna, which shows Neptune naked.
03 Jan, 2017, 02.14 PM IST
Tech companies might be forced to reveal company secrets under a new Chinese security lawThe law, which calls for a review of the tech industry and foreign investments in China, is asking that tech industry giants be "secure and...
03 Jul, 2015, 12.45 PM IST
- Will watch how Twitter implements censorship policy: US
US today said it will wait and watch how micro-blogging site Twitter implements its censorship policy.
28 Jan, 2012, 04.46 AM IST
- Microsoft chief says it's better to work with China
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer defended the company's presence in China today, saying it was more helpful in easing censorship tha...
26 May, 2010, 05.40 PM IST