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Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
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Centre Notifies DPDP Rules 2025, RTI Amendment 2025 Comes Into Force
The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, amendment...
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Microsoft Is Developing New AI Agents for Enterprises That Behave as Independent Users
Microsoft is developing a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) agents called “Agentic Users” for enterprise use. Set to launch in November, these agents will act as independent digital users within Microsoft 365, capable of attending meetings, editing documents, and communicating across Teams and email. Each agent will have its own identit...
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Hyderabad Court Protects Chiranjeevi's Personality Rights, Stops 30 Platforms From Misusing Them
The restriction extends to AI-generated and Metaverse formats, marking one of the first such judicial protections against digital misrepresentations
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NDTV Raises Rs 396.49 Crore Via Rights Issue To Fuel Growth
NDTV has raised Rs 396.49 crore through a rights issue to fund expansion, digital initiatives, and debt reduction.
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Keir Starmer Looks To India For Example On UK Plan For Digital ID
Keir Starmer spoke with Infosys Ltd. co-founder Nandan Nilekani, who is widely credited with implementing India's Unique ID Card in 2009, on Wednesday as part of his two-day visit to Mumbai.
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Digital Nomad Visa vs Work Visa: Which Is Easier To Obtain For Indian Travellers?
By understanding the key features, benefits, and eligibility criteria of each visa option, you can make an informed decision and embark on your journey to live and work abroad with confidence.
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What Are Personality Rights And Why Is Bollywood Going To Court Over Them? A Lawyer Explains
In recent weeks, a clutch of high-profile suits in the Delhi High Court have put a spotlight on what courts in India call "personality rights" and how the law is evolving to police misuse in the digital age
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What's Behind Nepal's Protests: Economic Woes, Corruption, Digital Crackdown
Nepali youth, digitally savvy but bowed down by unemployment and limited opportunities, hit a breaking point this week, furious at an elderly ruling class they see as out of touch.
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BCCI Says Crypto, Real Money Gaming Platforms Can’t Bid for Team India’s Title Sponsorship
The BCCI has barred cryptocurrency and real money gaming firms from bidding for the Indian cricket team’s lead sponsorship rights. The decision reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto promotions in India, with SEBI previously targeting misleading celebrity endorsements. The move marks a significant setback for crypto adoption, cutting o...
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Post-War Gaza Plan Sees Relocation Of Population, 'Digital Token' For Land: Report
A post-war plan for Gaza is circulating within President Donald Trump's administration that would see the US administer the war-torn enclave for at least a decade, the Washington Post reported.
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New Zealand MP Exposes Deepfake Threat By Displaying AI-Generated Nude Image Of Herself In Parliament
New Zealand MP Laura McClure bravely exposed the dangers of deepfake technology by holding up a manipulated, naked image of herself in Parliament, highlighting the need for legislative change to protect victims of deepfake abuse.
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Netflix Makes Mega Bid For Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par To Beat YouTube Premiere Strategy: Report
Netflix bids a huge amount of Rs 125 crore to buy the digital rights for Sitaare Zameen Par, after Aamir Khan's call for a YouTube Pay-Per-View model
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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Dual Taxation on Cable TV, OTT Platforms: Report
The Supreme Court has upheld the right of state governments to levy an entertainment tax on broadcasting and digital streaming services, as they are classified as a "luxury" under the seventh schedule of the Constitution of India. This ruling clarifies that both cable TV broadcasters are liable to pay a service tax to the central government and an ...
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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
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Minimum Wage, Health Checkup, WFH And More: 12 Changes In Labour Rules Every Employee Must Know
New labour codes: If you're employed fulltime, on contract, parttime or even working via digital platforms, these changes could impact your earnings, job terms, benefits and rights.
-
Centre Notifies DPDP Rules 2025, RTI Amendment 2025 Comes Into Force
The Centre, on Friday, notified the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2025, bringing some of the rules into effect immediately. The notification comes nearly 10 months after the DPDP Rules, 2025, a draft of the bill was circulated in January. Among the rules that come into effect now is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, amendment...
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Microsoft Is Developing New AI Agents for Enterprises That Behave as Independent Users
Microsoft is developing a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) agents called “Agentic Users” for enterprise use. Set to launch in November, these agents will act as independent digital users within Microsoft 365, capable of attending meetings, editing documents, and communicating across Teams and email. Each agent will have its own identit...
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Hyderabad Court Protects Chiranjeevi's Personality Rights, Stops 30 Platforms From Misusing Them
The restriction extends to AI-generated and Metaverse formats, marking one of the first such judicial protections against digital misrepresentations
-
NDTV Raises Rs 396.49 Crore Via Rights Issue To Fuel Growth
NDTV has raised Rs 396.49 crore through a rights issue to fund expansion, digital initiatives, and debt reduction.
-
Keir Starmer Looks To India For Example On UK Plan For Digital ID
Keir Starmer spoke with Infosys Ltd. co-founder Nandan Nilekani, who is widely credited with implementing India's Unique ID Card in 2009, on Wednesday as part of his two-day visit to Mumbai.
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Digital Nomad Visa vs Work Visa: Which Is Easier To Obtain For Indian Travellers?
By understanding the key features, benefits, and eligibility criteria of each visa option, you can make an informed decision and embark on your journey to live and work abroad with confidence.
-
What Are Personality Rights And Why Is Bollywood Going To Court Over Them? A Lawyer Explains
In recent weeks, a clutch of high-profile suits in the Delhi High Court have put a spotlight on what courts in India call "personality rights" and how the law is evolving to police misuse in the digital age
-
What's Behind Nepal's Protests: Economic Woes, Corruption, Digital Crackdown
Nepali youth, digitally savvy but bowed down by unemployment and limited opportunities, hit a breaking point this week, furious at an elderly ruling class they see as out of touch.
-
BCCI Says Crypto, Real Money Gaming Platforms Can’t Bid for Team India’s Title Sponsorship
The BCCI has barred cryptocurrency and real money gaming firms from bidding for the Indian cricket team’s lead sponsorship rights. The decision reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto promotions in India, with SEBI previously targeting misleading celebrity endorsements. The move marks a significant setback for crypto adoption, cutting o...
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Post-War Gaza Plan Sees Relocation Of Population, 'Digital Token' For Land: Report
A post-war plan for Gaza is circulating within President Donald Trump's administration that would see the US administer the war-torn enclave for at least a decade, the Washington Post reported.
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New Zealand MP Exposes Deepfake Threat By Displaying AI-Generated Nude Image Of Herself In Parliament
New Zealand MP Laura McClure bravely exposed the dangers of deepfake technology by holding up a manipulated, naked image of herself in Parliament, highlighting the need for legislative change to protect victims of deepfake abuse.
-
Netflix Makes Mega Bid For Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par To Beat YouTube Premiere Strategy: Report
Netflix bids a huge amount of Rs 125 crore to buy the digital rights for Sitaare Zameen Par, after Aamir Khan's call for a YouTube Pay-Per-View model
-
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Dual Taxation on Cable TV, OTT Platforms: Report
The Supreme Court has upheld the right of state governments to levy an entertainment tax on broadcasting and digital streaming services, as they are classified as a "luxury" under the seventh schedule of the Constitution of India. This ruling clarifies that both cable TV broadcasters are liable to pay a service tax to the central government and an ...
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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
