Meta penalised $25.4 million in India over breaching privacy policy
India's competition watchdog today imposed a penalty of Rs. 213.14 crore (25.4 million USD) on Meta for allegedly abusing its dominant position relating to the messaging application’s 2021 privacy policy
Manipur violence: One protester shot dead during clash
A protester was killed in firing during a clash between security forces and a mob that vandalised properties in the restive eastern Indian state of Manipur’s Jiribam district late on Sunday night, PTI reported yesterday.
46 US lawmakers ask Biden to seek Imran Khan's release
The letter, sent by 46 Democrat and Republican lawmakers on Friday, was the second such communication in less than a month
BJP wants Manipur to burn
As fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Manipur, the Congress renewed its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “deliberately” keeping Manipur burning.
Indian police battle Maoist rebels
Indian security forces have killed five Maoist rebels in jungle clashes, an officer said yesterday, as security forces seek to quash the decades-long insurgency in the central regions.
North Korean Human Rights: The greatest challenge facing humanity
North Korea has evolved into a totalitarian regime characterised by dynastic succession, theocratic governance, and dictatorship since the Korean War
Jharkhand govt sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators: BJP chief
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda today accused the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand of providing shelter to Bangladeshi infiltrators in madrasas and facilitating documents like Aadhaar and voter IDs for them
Mob tries to storm Manipur CM's residence amid rising tensions
This prompted authorities to impose an indefinite curfew in seven districts of the northeastern state and suspend internet services
India conducts successful test of indigenous long-range hypersonic missile
India marked a major milestone in defense technology with the successful flight trial of its indigenously developed long-range hypersonic missile yesterday
At least 8 killed in mass stabbing in China
Police say a 21-year-old student went on a stabbing rampage in China's eastern city of Yixing, leaving at least 8 people dead and 17 wounded
Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Man-yi
A super typhoon sweeping towards the Philippines on Saturday was intensifying and could have a “potentially catastrophic” impact, the state weather forecaster warned, with millions of people at risk from storm surges.
India SC pauses ‘bulldozer justice’
India’s top court yesterday ordered authorities to pause demolishing private property as punitive action against people accused of criminal activity, condemning the so-called “bulldozer justice”.
India condemns Iran supreme leader’s comments
India has condemned comments made by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the treatment of Muslims in the South Asian nation, calling his remarks “misinformed and unacceptable”.
China says it tailed US aircraft
The Chinese military tailed a US aircraft that was passing through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait yesterday, Beijing’s army said, vowing to “resolutely defend national sovereignty”.
Mamata removes Kolkata top cop; 2 health officials; doctors yet to call off strike
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Abhishek Gupta last night
AAP to decide on next CM after Kejriwal's resignation
Senior AAP leader and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia reached Kejriwal's official residence to discuss with him the names of probables for the chief minister's post
Pakistan court grants bail to 10 of ex-PM Imran Khan's MPs
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan granted bail on Monday to 10 MPs from former prime minister Imran Khan's party, an AFP journalist witnessed
Kejriwal to resign as Delhi CM in two days
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal yesterday said that he will resign as chief minister of the Delhi regional government in two days.
Myanmar flood: Volunteers rush to help as toll surges
Volunteers rushed to areas inundated by floods in Myanmar yesterday as the country’s death toll from the Typhoon Yagi deluge more than doubled and remote areas reported increasing numbers of dead and missing
Modi accuses JMM of patronising Bangladeshi, Rohingya infiltration
Jharkhand, ruled by JMM in alliance with Congress, braces for fresh assembly elections due later this year
