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WhatsApp Says Russia Attempted to ‘Fully Block’ Service Months After Partial Ban
WhatsApp, the US-based instant messaging service, issued a statement on Thursday, claiming that the Russian government is attempting to "fully block" the app in the country. The company further added that with the ban, the government is driving Russian residents to use a state-owned platform, which WhatsApp is calling a "surveillance app". This com...
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Mandatory Service Charge Illegal, Barbeque Nation Among Restaurants Pulled Up
Authorities have tightened enforcement on restaurants that added extra fees to bills without consent, directing them to issue refunds and update billing systems.
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T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar's fiery Rant on accusations of India bullying Pakistan
Sunil Gavaskar lost his cool seeing the BCCI being accused of 'bullying' Pakistan over the years.
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Himachal Bans Mobile Phones In Schools From March 1
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools across Himachal Pradesh, effective from March 1, 2026.
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Why Pakistan Is Bringing Back Centuries-Old Kite Flying Festival In Lahore After An 18 Year-Ban
Basant will be celebrated in Lahore from February 6 to 8
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PSL Ban, Financial Sanctions: What Next For Pakistan After T20 World Cup 2026 Decision
The International Cricket Council is set to take a slew of punitive actions against Pakistan in the wake of their government's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, including a possible ban from the upcoming edition of the marquee event.
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Bihar Tightens Norms For Staff, Approval Mandatory For Social Media Accounts
According to the government, the aim is not to ban social media use, but to ensure discipline, responsibility and dignity in the digital space.
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ICC Explains T20 World Cup Accreditation Denial To Bangladesh Journalists Amid Uproar
An ICC official, speaking to NDTV, said that Bangladeshi journalists were denied visa and accreditation over the country's government's comments calling India 'unsafe for travel'.
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US Wants To Cosy Up To Bangladesh Hardliners, Earlier Banned By Hasina: Report
With the Jamaat-e-Islami expected to get its biggest-ever win in the upcoming elections, the US is stepping up engagement with Bangladesh's largest Islamist party.
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Tamil Nadu Bans Almond Kit Cough Syrup Due To Toxin Contamination
The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution and consumption of the cough syrup 'Almond Kit' after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol, the state's drug control body said in
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WhatsApp Says Russia Attempted to ‘Fully Block’ Service Months After Partial Ban
WhatsApp, the US-based instant messaging service, issued a statement on Thursday, claiming that the Russian government is attempting to "fully block" the app in the country. The company further added that with the ban, the government is driving Russian residents to use a state-owned platform, which WhatsApp is calling a "surveillance app". This com...
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Mandatory Service Charge Illegal, Barbeque Nation Among Restaurants Pulled Up
Authorities have tightened enforcement on restaurants that added extra fees to bills without consent, directing them to issue refunds and update billing systems.
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T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar's fiery Rant on accusations of India bullying Pakistan
Sunil Gavaskar lost his cool seeing the BCCI being accused of 'bullying' Pakistan over the years.
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Himachal Bans Mobile Phones In Schools From March 1
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools across Himachal Pradesh, effective from March 1, 2026.
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Why Pakistan Is Bringing Back Centuries-Old Kite Flying Festival In Lahore After An 18 Year-Ban
Basant will be celebrated in Lahore from February 6 to 8
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PSL Ban, Financial Sanctions: What Next For Pakistan After T20 World Cup 2026 Decision
The International Cricket Council is set to take a slew of punitive actions against Pakistan in the wake of their government's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, including a possible ban from the upcoming edition of the marquee event.
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Bihar Tightens Norms For Staff, Approval Mandatory For Social Media Accounts
According to the government, the aim is not to ban social media use, but to ensure discipline, responsibility and dignity in the digital space.
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ICC Explains T20 World Cup Accreditation Denial To Bangladesh Journalists Amid Uproar
An ICC official, speaking to NDTV, said that Bangladeshi journalists were denied visa and accreditation over the country's government's comments calling India 'unsafe for travel'.
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US Wants To Cosy Up To Bangladesh Hardliners, Earlier Banned By Hasina: Report
With the Jamaat-e-Islami expected to get its biggest-ever win in the upcoming elections, the US is stepping up engagement with Bangladesh's largest Islamist party.
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Tamil Nadu Bans Almond Kit Cough Syrup Due To Toxin Contamination
The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution and consumption of the cough syrup 'Almond Kit' after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol, the state's drug control body said in
