Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damagesFacebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred ov...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kidsIn a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contr...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
US states seek $200 billion penalty in blockbuster Meta lawsuitA coalition of US states will seek around $200 billion in damages against Meta, which they accuse of intentionally designing Facebook and I...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
What Bessent’s economic isolation of Iran could look likeThe US Treasury plans new economic pressure on Iran, facing skepticism from critics. Targeting China's oil purchases poses risks to US-Chin...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Sebi proposes to rationalise penalties for settling ongoing casesIndia's market regulator has introduced an updated framework for addressing securities law violations, designed to streamline processes and...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Karnataka Cabinet approves Bill to regulate use of govt premises, says not targeted at RSS or any organisationKarnataka's Cabinet has approved a new Bill to regulate government property use. This legislation aims to safeguard public assets and preve...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Svalbard polar bear woken by foghorn, triggering fine worth thousands of dollars for wildlife disturbanceA visitor in Svalbard received a substantial fine for using a foghorn to wake a polar bear. This action unnecessarily disturbed protected w...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal courtThe 2023 lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without thei...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Paytm senior executives get Sebi notice for 'timing' of 2023 regulatory disclosureThe Sebi notice, dated August 11, has asked the executives to explain the timing of a disclosure the company made on December 6, 2023, when...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Haryana RERA gives developers four-month relief as Iran war disrupts projectsHaryana RERA has extended real estate project deadlines by four months. This decision follows a central government advisory recognizing sup...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?The social media companies have denied allegations that their products have contributed to depression, anxiety, body-image issues and a bro...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids’ mental health: What we knowMajor social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict y...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Man did not disclose UAE bank account and foreign shares in ITR, I-T dept imposed Rs 1.86 lakh penalty; He escalates the case but ITAT Delhi offers no reliefDubai connection: Man claimed friend sent money to Dubai Emirates NBD bank a/c to start business but didn't disclose foreign assets in Sche...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Ola Electric's PLI woes; Paytm rides MDR hopesOla Electric’s auditor has raised a red flag in the company’s Q1 results. This and more in today’s ETtech's Top 5.
10 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Women's Hockey WC: India's journey from 1974 to 2022 marked by struggleIndia's women's hockey team has a varied World Cup history. They achieved a notable fourth place in the inaugural 1974 tournament. Financia...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Telcos fined Rs 1.9 cr for flouting service quality norms in FY26, maximum penalty on BSNLTelecom operators faced a Rs 1.9 crore penalty for service quality breaches in FY26. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India imposed thes...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST