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Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology faced backlash after declaring the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access blocked content as ‘un-Islamic’. The edict, led by CII chief Raghib Naeemi, criticized VPN use for accessing “immoral or illegal content.” Digital rights activists and some religious scholars, including Maulana Tariq Jameel, condemned the procl...
When Russian tanks entered Ukraine in February 2022, many predicted Kyiv’s swift fall and the collapse of the country. However, the Ukrainian army defied expectations, slowing Russia’s advance. With significant Western support, Ukraine managed not only to resist but also to delay defeat, challenging the initial narrative of a quick Russian victory.
Supreme Court flagged “complete failure” of agencies in implementing Solid Waste Management Rules in Delhi. The court said it is a matter of immense importance that rules are implemented. “If we find that all other authorities do not come together and tell us the time-bound schedule for implementation of the 2016 Rules, the court may […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Odisha, has launched five booklets in Santali (Ol Chik) to promote financial literacy among the tribal population. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi released the booklets at Bali Jatra in Cuttack. The initiative, marking 90 years of RBI operations, aims to educate the Santali-speaking community through translated materials and related […]
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spotlighted four critical challenges news media is facing. He called for greater accountability and fairness from Big Tech. He was speaking at an event organised by the Press Council of India in Delhi to mark National Press Day. He listed fake news, algorithmic bias, artificial intelligence, and fair compensation as the […]
A special goods train carrying 1,341 tonnes of onions arrived in Delhi from Nashik to stabilize prices in the national capital region. The onions were transported directly from farms to the nearest railway network, reducing both transport time and costs. Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief PRO of Northern Railway, confirmed the delivery, which aims to curb […]
During a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the APEC summit, China’s Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of a stable China-US relationship. Cautioning against disruption, Xi urged the US to “make the wise choice” and explore ways for the two nations to coexist peacefully. He expressed China’s readiness to cooperate with the incoming US […]
Singer Diljit Dosanjh reacted to the Telangana government prohibiting him from performing songs about alcohol and violence. The popular singer held a concert in Hyderabad during his Dil-Luminati tour. Diljit said, “When artists from other countries come, they are allowed to do whatever, but when an artist from your own country sings, people have a […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive Nigeria’s prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) award, becoming the second foreign dignitary to be honored after Queen Elizabeth in 1969. PM Modi, on a three-nation tour, is visiting Nigeria to strengthen strategic ties. He was warmly welcomed in Abuja and presented with the ‘Key […]
In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, veteran leader Kailash Gahlot has resigned from the party’s primary membership. Delhi’s Transport Minister submitted his resignation letter to AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi, citing the party’s failure to fulfill its promise of cleaning the Yamuna River […]
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar’s bags were checked by poll officials at Baramati helipad en route to a rally in Solapur, Maharashtra. This follows Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s bag check in Amravati. Opposition leaders, including Uddhav Thackeray, criticized the scrutiny, questioning why bags of PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Maharashtra’s CM and deputy CMs are […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu arrived in Naravaripalle to pay tribute to his younger brother Ramamurthy Naidu’s mortal remains. The TDP chief was accompanied by his wife Bhuvaneshwari, son Lokesh, and daughter-in-law Brahmani. TDP leaders and workers gathered in large numbers to honor Ramamurthy Naidu, who passed away from a cardiac arrest at a private hospital […]
Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), shared his perspective on PM Modi in an interview. Thackeray claimed that Modi does not want any political rivals, stating, “PM doesn’t want any competitors; that’s why he is saying, ‘Ek hai toh safe hai.'” He also discussed the current political climate and what the upcoming elections might […]
Denmark’s Victoria Kjer Helvig has won the prestigious Miss Universe 2024 crown, marking the 73rd edition of the competition. The first runner-up was Chidinma Adetsina from Nigeria, and the second runner-up was Maria Fernanda Beltran from Mexico. This year’s Miss Universe pageant, held in Mexico, saw a record 125 entries, the highest in history, according […]
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) customer care centre in Mumbai received a threat call from a man claiming to be the ‘CEO’ of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The caller, who contacted the RBI around 10 am, demanded that a back road be blocked, alleging an electric car breakdown. Authorities are investigating the incident, which […]