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Guwahati HC upholds state's duty to clear forest encroachments, grants 30 days to vacateThe Guwahati High Court has upheld the Assam government's duty to clear reserved forests of encroachments. Alleged encroachers have been gi...
At FIFA World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they poseSecurity is heightened for the World Cup with a strict no-drone policy over stadiums. Law enforcement has new powers to disable or shoot do...
NEET na mila re man ka in jugaad opticsAuthorities are implementing drastic measures, including isolating exam setters, following NEET paper leaks. While understandable, these ac...
Dead insect in biriyani: Court orders restaurant to provide 10 free biriyanis and Rs 10,000 compensationA Puducherry restaurant was held liable for serving contaminated food after a dead insect was discovered in a biriyani plate. The consumer ...
Israel-Iran conflict: India urges citizens in Israel to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travelIndia has issued an advisory for its citizens in Israel. They are urged to stay vigilant and close to shelters. Non-essential travel within...
Tobacco-based mouth fresheners banned in Leh to protect school childrenLeh district authorities have banned the sale and distribution of mouth fresheners containing tobacco. The order aims to protect school-goi...
Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groupsIn a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash ...
RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J gets two-year extensionThe union government has extended Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Swaminathan Janakiraman's term for another two years with effect fr...
Chinese celebrity dog 'Chutou' with over a million followers kidnapped while owner was abroad, sold to meat restaurant and eatenA celebrity dog, Chutou, owned by a travel influencer in China, was allegedly stolen and slaughtered for meat. The incident highlights the ...
Thai watchdog to sue Meta over Facebook scam ads targeting usersIn previous cases, the company has said it invests in measures to detect and remove scam content and works with regulators and law enforcem...
US Supreme Court upholds SEC in fight over 'disgorgement' powerThe justices, in a 9-0 ruling, upheld a lower court's decision that had endorsed a wide use of the SEC's disgorgement authority. President ...
Grest becomes first private firm to join govt IMEI verification platformGrest, a refurbished electronics platform, has partnered with C-DOT for the Sanchar Saathi initiative. This integration allows real-time ve...
Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparencyThe Indian government is set to introduce new rules for edible oil packaging. This move aims to standardize pack sizes, making it easier fo...
Sourav Ganguly's security downgraded: Why did former India captain lose his Z category cover?Sourav Ganguly's security cover has been reduced by the West Bengal government. The state's security wing reassessed his security needs and...
CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practicesIndia's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity company McAfee. They were found using deceptive interface d...
Rupee could fall to 98/USD by July amid energy crisis, BofA Securities exec saysThe Indian rupee faces a potential record low of 98 against the dollar by July due to the Middle East energy shock, impacting domestic asse...
Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concernsNew controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for up to 30 minutes at a time and request exemptions from the initiative,...
Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...
Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spendingGlobal economies face rising inflation and slowing consumer spending. In the US, incomes are squeezed, pushing savings rates down. Europe s...
CCPA imposes Rs 7 lakh penalty for misleading claims relating to UPSC civil services examination resultsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority has fined Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre Rs 7 lakh. The coaching institute published misleadin...