Government proposes 40% hike in SC/ST atrocity compensation to up to Rs 12 lakhThe government plans a substantial compensation hike for atrocity victims under the SC/ST Act. Financial assistance will also be provided t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
'Ajit Doval’s undercover agent': Man posing as IAS officer arrested; police seize Tesla, 31 litres of imported liquor and barasingha hornsIn Bihar, police apprehended an individual masquerading as both an IAS officer and a National Security Agency agent. During a raid on his h...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
MPs across party lines push bills to limit social media access for minorsAlthough private members’ Bills have rarely been cleared by both Houses in the past, their introduction reflects the growing urgency among ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Trump backs permanent Daylight Saving Time: What it means for US clocks, winter mornings and time zonesPresident Donald Trump advocates for permanent daylight saving time across the United States. The House of Representatives has approved the...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
India demands accountability after embassy premises defaced in Slovenian capitalIndia condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly raised the issue w...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primaryMinnesota’s Democratic Senate primary pits establishment-backed Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration e...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Meiteis must play role of 'big brother' to foster peace, development in Manipur: CM Khemchand SinghManipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh called for Meiteis to be a big brother. He emphasized community unity for protecting Manipur's lan...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Govt to soon launch campaign to make Delhi child-beggar-free: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi government will soon launch a campaign to free children from begging. This initiative aims to provide a secure future for vulnerable ...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Government examines if Meta recommendation system deciding 'what-to-show-to-whom' fits intermediary statusIf a platform determines what content gets shown to users, it amounts to publishing, and platforms would then have to take responsibility f...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Supreme Court to examine privacy shield in amended RTI lawThe Supreme Court is currently reviewing how parliament handles personal information protection. Justices are weighing the public's right t...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India's next crypto policy: What a balanced regulatory framework should look likeIndia currently lacks a well-defined legal framework for virtual digital assets, even though these assets are recognized for tax purposes. ...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Govt earmarks Rs 790 crore for cybersecurity in FY27The government has allocated Rs 790 crore for cybersecurity projects in the current financial year. CERT-In conducts cybersecurity training...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
SC seeks centre's response on pleas challenging data protection lawThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre for its response on pleas. These pleas challenge amendments to the Right to Information Act. Changes...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
A $150M contract for migrant kids' lawyers goes to a Trump-linked Texas firm, raising concernsA Texas law firm received a $150 million contract for migrant child legal aid. This firm has limited immigration law experience and ties to...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
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
After Meta reply to its notice, Child protection panel to probe alleged violation of rules concerning sexual contentAmid growing concerns highlighted in a BBC Eye report, the NCPCR will begin an inquiry into the contested CSEAM ads. Meta responded to the ...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Whatsapp tests age verification in India ahead of DPDP actWhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative aims to comply with the upcoming Digital ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST