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Madhya Pradesh Teacher Suspended For Mimicking PM Modi Over LPG Prices
A government school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district was suspended after a video of him mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi while making satirical remarks on LPG cylinder prices went viral on social media
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Congress Leader's "Giddha Dance For Rs 1,000" Post Sparks Row In Punjab
A political slugfest erupted between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress in Punjab over women's dignity after a social media post by Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira sparked controversy and drew sharp reactions from the treasury benches.
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Government Tells Global Tech Platforms to Follow Constitution After Tougher Content Rules
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Tuesday that major digital platforms such as YouTube, Meta, X, and Netflix must function within India’s constitutional boundaries. His remarks follow the government’s recent tightening of content‑takedown norms. He spoke during an AI summit in Delhi, which is...
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CBSE Board Exams 2026: No Class 12 Marks Verification, Controller Warns Against Social Media Rumours
CBSE Board Exams 2026: Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj announced that the post-exam verification process for Class 12 has been discontinued
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MeitY Notifies Fresh IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated Content, Deepfakes on Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, on Tuesday. The fresh rules focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and deepfakes, bringing more flexible labelling guidelines for AI content and stricter takedown timelines for inappropriate media and deepfakes. The...
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Andhra Pradesh Deliberates Guidelines For Safer Online Spaces For Children
The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing new guidelines to keep minors away from social media and ensure safer online spaces for children.
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Why US Consulates In India Have Run Out Of H-1B Interview Dates Till 2027
US consulates across India have pushed H-1B visa-stamping interview dates to 2027, creating major disruptions for Indian professionals working in the United States.
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Nitish Reddy Finds Support From Indian Batter Amid Extreme Social Media Trolling
After an injury in the first ODI ruled out Washington Sundar for the remainder of the series, Nitish Kumar Reddy got the nod ahead of Ayush Badoni in the playing XI for the second game in Rajkot on Wednesday.
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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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Army Personnel Can Now Use Instagram, But There Are Conditions
The army has made a significant change to its policy on the use of social media: soldiers and officers are allowed to use Instagram for viewing and monitoring purposes only, sources said.
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Madhya Pradesh Teacher Suspended For Mimicking PM Modi Over LPG Prices
A government school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district was suspended after a video of him mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi while making satirical remarks on LPG cylinder prices went viral on social media
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Congress Leader's "Giddha Dance For Rs 1,000" Post Sparks Row In Punjab
A political slugfest erupted between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress in Punjab over women's dignity after a social media post by Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira sparked controversy and drew sharp reactions from the treasury benches.
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Government Tells Global Tech Platforms to Follow Constitution After Tougher Content Rules
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Tuesday that major digital platforms such as YouTube, Meta, X, and Netflix must function within India’s constitutional boundaries. His remarks follow the government’s recent tightening of content‑takedown norms. He spoke during an AI summit in Delhi, which is...
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CBSE Board Exams 2026: No Class 12 Marks Verification, Controller Warns Against Social Media Rumours
CBSE Board Exams 2026: Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj announced that the post-exam verification process for Class 12 has been discontinued
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MeitY Notifies Fresh IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated Content, Deepfakes on Social Media Platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, on Tuesday. The fresh rules focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and deepfakes, bringing more flexible labelling guidelines for AI content and stricter takedown timelines for inappropriate media and deepfakes. The...
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Andhra Pradesh Deliberates Guidelines For Safer Online Spaces For Children
The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing new guidelines to keep minors away from social media and ensure safer online spaces for children.
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Why US Consulates In India Have Run Out Of H-1B Interview Dates Till 2027
US consulates across India have pushed H-1B visa-stamping interview dates to 2027, creating major disruptions for Indian professionals working in the United States.
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Nitish Reddy Finds Support From Indian Batter Amid Extreme Social Media Trolling
After an injury in the first ODI ruled out Washington Sundar for the remainder of the series, Nitish Kumar Reddy got the nod ahead of Ayush Badoni in the playing XI for the second game in Rajkot on Wednesday.
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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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Army Personnel Can Now Use Instagram, But There Are Conditions
The army has made a significant change to its policy on the use of social media: soldiers and officers are allowed to use Instagram for viewing and monitoring purposes only, sources said.
