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The Bombay High Court has struck down amended Information Technology Rules aimed at regulating fake news, labeling them “unconstitutional.” Following a tie-breaking decision, the court found the rules harmful to free speech. Central to the issue was a proposed Fact Checking Unit intended to monitor misleading content related to the government, which the court ruled […]
New Zealand will nearly triple its international visitor levy from NZ$35 to NZ$100 starting October 1, aiming to ensure tourists contribute to public services. Critics, including the Tourism Industry Association, warn that the increase may deter visitors, jeopardizing the sector’s recovery from pandemic-related declines. The new fees add pressure to an already struggling tourism industry.
Farhan Akhtar is enjoying a day off while shooting in Ladakh, sharing a video of himself mountain biking on Instagram. He captioned it, “A day off work is a day on the bike.” Previously, he and wife Shibani Dandekar discussed their preference for staying home over socializing, emphasizing that being homebodies shouldn’t be seen as […]
CBI told a local court that “some false records, pertaining to the case, were created at Tala Police Station” in RG Kar rape-murder case. It was tasked by Calcutta High Court with investigating the horrific killing of a junior doctor last month. CBI also said it had CCTV footage from the police station in question, […]
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated he will not resign, asserting his innocence amid demands from the BJP and JD(S) following a Special Court’s order regarding the MUDA scam. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar supported him, claiming the calls for resignation are politically motivated. Siddaramaiah is convening meetings to discuss the situation and potential legal strategies.
A man in his 50s was arrested in South Korea for allegedly murdering his girlfriend in 2008 and encasing her body in cement on their balcony. The case resurfaced when a construction worker found her remains in a suitcase while repairing the balcony. The accused confessed to killing her during an argument and hiding her […]
A bold daylight robbery occurred on September 22 in Thrissur, Kerala, where a gang of 12 waylaid a car, kidnapped two individuals, and stole over 2.5 kg of gold ornaments valued at Rs 1.84 crore. The victims, Arun Sunny and Rojy Thomas, were assaulted before being released. Police have registered an FIR under various sections […]
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, fell victim to a cyber attack on September 25, when hackers took control of his channels, renaming them to include references to “Tesla” and “Trump,” and deleting most of his videos. Although YouTube has removed the hacked accounts, Allahbadia shared Instagram Stories, expressing his determination to return with the […]
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said the low voter turnout in Srinagar during the second phase of voting for Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls was perhaps a people’s reaction to the Centre trying to project normalcy in the union territory. His remarks came after the second phase of polling saw a voter turnout of over […]
Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s senior all-rounder, announced his retirement from T20Is and plans to retire from Test cricket after next month’s home series against South Africa. The 37-year-old aims to conclude his Test career in Mirpur but may face security concerns. He will also retire from ODIs after the 2025 Champions Trophy, ending a 17-year […]
