US officials are challenging European regulations targeting American tech firms. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized the EU's Digital Services Act. President Trump vowed retaliatory measures against countries imposing penalties on US tech companies. The administration is also opposing Europe's Digital Markets Act, which affects companies like Meta and Google.
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The Nepal National Human Rights Commission has called on its Indian counterpart to investigate the alleged mistreatment of Nepalese students at KIIT University after a student's death. The Nepalese body urged for the students' safety and the accountability of the university officials involved, while the Odisha government affirmed stringent action against those responsible.
Tension has gripped Bengaluru's Chamarajapet after miscreants cut the udders of three cows in Vinayakanagar. Residents staged a protest demanding action, suspecting the act as a retaliation against previous demonstrations. Police are investigating and the cows are now out of danger. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured legal action against the offenders.
Six more Indian nationals were rescued from a Myawaddy job scam and are awaiting deportation, bringing the total repatriated since July to 101. The Indian Embassy warns against accepting job offers in the Myanmar-Thailand border region without verification. These scams often involve cyber slavery, with victims lured via fraudulent online ads and trafficked through Thailand.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu proposes allowing only those with over two children to contest municipal and panchayat elections, aiming to tackle ageing population issues. He is also considering incentivizing larger families with more subsidized rice, reflecting similar policies from countries facing demographic challenges.
A Bengaluru police constable, Thippanna Alugur, tragically ended his life by jumping in front of a train. A suicide note accused his wife and father-in-law of relentless harassment and threats. This incident follows closely behind another suicide case involving a techie who also blamed his wife and in-laws.
A man was killed and four others injured in a stabbing attack in Israel's Hafia on Monday. The attacker was neutralized by the police. Three of the injured are in serious condition, and one is in moderate condition. This attack occurred three days after another incident where a vehicle hit pedestrians on Highway 65.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, with the pilot safely ejecting and being taken to the hospital for evaluation. The incident is under investigation. The base had recently undergone significant expansion to host these advanced aircraft, which have faced multiple recent incidents.
A Hindi teacher at Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram School in Chennai was suspended for hitting and threatening a student who failed to recite a Hindi poem. The incident prompted the school administration to take action following a complaint from the student's parents. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) enforces a strict policy against teacher violence. Authorities are currently investigating the situation.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray condemned efforts to create communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb and urged people to study history from books rather than WhatsApp. He emphasized that the country should not rely solely on religion for progress and cited Turkey as an example of successful reform.
Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi stated that the issue of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra was raised unnecessarily and highlighted the inclusiveness of Bharat by referencing Shivaji's respect for even Afzal Khan. Meanwhile, CM Devendra Fadnavis opposed the tomb's glorification but noted it is an ASI-protected site. Tensions continue with recent violence following VHP's actions against the tomb.