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Making Child Touch Private Parts Is Aggravated Sexual Assault: Delhi Court
Making a small child touch one's private parts with sexual intent is aggravated sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Delhi High Court has held.
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"Stole Phones, Misbehaved": Nagpur Parents Chain Son, 12, For 2 Months
A shocking incident has emerged from Maharashtra's Nagpur, where parents tied their 12-year-old son with iron chains and padlocks to correct his "misbehaviour".
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MeitY Issues Compliance Reminder to Online Platforms Over Obscene Content
MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. ...
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Cat's $400 Vet Visit Ends With A Diagnosis, Internet Reacts
To help cats cope with separation anxiety, owners are advised to maintain a consistent routine for feeding and playtime.
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Delhi High Court Directs Social Media Platforms To Act In 7 Days To Protect Pawan Kalyan's Personality Rights
The Delhi High Court has also asked Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister and actor Pawan Kalyan to submit details about infringing links within 2 days
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Act In 3 Days To Protect Salman Khan's Personality Rights, Delhi High Court To Social Media Platforms
The right to publicity, popularly known as personality rights, is the right to protect, control and profit from one's image, name or likeness
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Protecting Interests Of Hindus: DMK Sources On Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Row
Amid escalating tensions over the Karthigai Deepam controversy in Thirupparankundram, senior Tamil Nadu government officials have strongly denied allegations by the BJP that the ruling DMK is "acting against Hindu interests".
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Top Court Asks Centre To Frame Strict Law For Insults Against People With Disablities
Highlighting the need for a stringent law to protect the dignity of the disabled, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to consider framing a statute to make derogatory remarks ridiculing persons with disabilities a penal offence.
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Supreme Court Limits Tiger Safaris To Non-Forest Land, Bans Night Tourism
The new directions aim at reversing large-scale ecological damage inside the tiger reserves.
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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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Himachal BJP MLA Hans Raj Faces Child Sexual Abuse Case
Himachal Pradesh BJP legislator Hans Raj was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the complaint of a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted when she was minor, the police said on Saturday.
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London Woman Fined Rs 17.5K For Pouring Coffee Down Street Drain, Penalty Later Revoked
A woman in London made headlines after she was reportedly penalised for dumping coffee into a street drain. The fine was later revoked, but the incident has sparked a debate.
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Tulsi Ginger Honey Tea: A Simple Remedy To Protect Your Throat Amid Rising Pollution
Tulsi Ginger Honey Tea is not only easy to make but also deeply nourishing. It keeps your throat clear, strengthens your immunity, and provides a sense of comfort when the air outside feels harsh.
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OpenAI to Stop Users From Generating Sora Videos of Celebrities Without Consent After Backlash
OpenAI has reinforced Sora’s safeguards to block unauthorised use of celebrity and public figure likenesses in AI-generated videos. The update follows concerns raised by actor Bryan Cranston and a joint statement with SAG-AFTRA. The move aligns with the proposed No Fakes Act, aimed at protecting artists’ digital identities.
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Making Child Touch Private Parts Is Aggravated Sexual Assault: Delhi Court
Making a small child touch one's private parts with sexual intent is aggravated sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Delhi High Court has held.
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"Stole Phones, Misbehaved": Nagpur Parents Chain Son, 12, For 2 Months
A shocking incident has emerged from Maharashtra's Nagpur, where parents tied their 12-year-old son with iron chains and padlocks to correct his "misbehaviour".
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MeitY Issues Compliance Reminder to Online Platforms Over Obscene Content
MeitY issued a statutory advisory reminding all intermediaries of the mandatory due diligence under the IT Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021, amendment. The ministry reiterated a strict 24-hour takedown requirement for content depicting identifiable individuals in sexual acts or impersonations, including digitally altered or AI-generated material. ...
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Cat's $400 Vet Visit Ends With A Diagnosis, Internet Reacts
To help cats cope with separation anxiety, owners are advised to maintain a consistent routine for feeding and playtime.
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Delhi High Court Directs Social Media Platforms To Act In 7 Days To Protect Pawan Kalyan's Personality Rights
The Delhi High Court has also asked Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister and actor Pawan Kalyan to submit details about infringing links within 2 days
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Act In 3 Days To Protect Salman Khan's Personality Rights, Delhi High Court To Social Media Platforms
The right to publicity, popularly known as personality rights, is the right to protect, control and profit from one's image, name or likeness
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Protecting Interests Of Hindus: DMK Sources On Tamil Nadu Temple Lamp Row
Amid escalating tensions over the Karthigai Deepam controversy in Thirupparankundram, senior Tamil Nadu government officials have strongly denied allegations by the BJP that the ruling DMK is "acting against Hindu interests".
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Top Court Asks Centre To Frame Strict Law For Insults Against People With Disablities
Highlighting the need for a stringent law to protect the dignity of the disabled, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to consider framing a statute to make derogatory remarks ridiculing persons with disabilities a penal offence.
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Supreme Court Limits Tiger Safaris To Non-Forest Land, Bans Night Tourism
The new directions aim at reversing large-scale ecological damage inside the tiger reserves.
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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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Himachal BJP MLA Hans Raj Faces Child Sexual Abuse Case
Himachal Pradesh BJP legislator Hans Raj was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the complaint of a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted when she was minor, the police said on Saturday.
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London Woman Fined Rs 17.5K For Pouring Coffee Down Street Drain, Penalty Later Revoked
A woman in London made headlines after she was reportedly penalised for dumping coffee into a street drain. The fine was later revoked, but the incident has sparked a debate.
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Tulsi Ginger Honey Tea: A Simple Remedy To Protect Your Throat Amid Rising Pollution
Tulsi Ginger Honey Tea is not only easy to make but also deeply nourishing. It keeps your throat clear, strengthens your immunity, and provides a sense of comfort when the air outside feels harsh.
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OpenAI to Stop Users From Generating Sora Videos of Celebrities Without Consent After Backlash
OpenAI has reinforced Sora’s safeguards to block unauthorised use of celebrity and public figure likenesses in AI-generated videos. The update follows concerns raised by actor Bryan Cranston and a joint statement with SAG-AFTRA. The move aligns with the proposed No Fakes Act, aimed at protecting artists’ digital identities.
