X (formerly Twitter) has received orders from the Indian government to block over 8,000 accounts, including those of international news organizations and prominent users, citing violations of local laws. X has complied by withholding the accounts in India but disagrees with the government's demands, viewing it as censorship and a violation of free speech.
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A bundle of 175 HSC board answer sheets from a commerce exam was burnt when a teacher's house caught fire in Vasai on March 10. Neighbors extinguished the fire, but many of the papers were destroyed. An FIR has been filed against the teacher for carrying the papers home.
India has achieved a significant milestone in defense technology with the successful demonstration of a 30-kilowatt laser weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats like drones and missiles. Developed by the DRDO, this directed-energy weapon is ready for production and deployment, placing India among a select group of nations with advanced laser capabilities.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the Mahanubhav Ashram's centenary celebrations, emphasized that global atrocities committed in religion's name stem from misinterpreting dharma. He stressed that true understanding is crucial, as half-knowledge leads to immorality. Bhagwat highlighted the challenge of correcting misinterpretations and the need for sects with rational thinking to guide society towards dharma's true meaning.
Last week, the Nagpur bench of Bombay HC confirmed a 10-year rigorous imprisonment for a man convicted of raping a minor under the false pretense of marriage. Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke emphasized the invalidity of a minor’s consent and remarked that a false promise amounted to 'misconception of fact.' DNA evidence supported the minor's claims, consolidating the prosecution’s case.
Amid import surge concerns, recent data indicates a drop in electronics exports from China to both India and the US in January and February. Despite Trump's tariffs, no significant surge in shipments from China and ASEAN has been observed.
An LPG tanker collision with a truck near Jaipur left nearly 30 people with severe burns. A nearby farming family provided refuge and, using a ladder, helped the victims over a wall to reach Kandoi Hospital. The hospital staff administered first aid and swiftly transported the victims to SMS Hospital via ambulance.
Federal authorities are developing ImmigrationOS, a comprehensive database system, with Palantir Technologies securing a $30 million contract to build it. This system aims to track and target individuals residing in the U.S. without legal status, consolidating data from government and private sector sources. Civil liberties groups are raising concerns about potential misuse and expansion of the system.
Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu has urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his reported Test retirement, emphasizing the team's need for his continued presence. Kohli, a pivotal figure in India's Test dominance with over 9,000 runs, faces widespread appeals from fans and former players to extend his red-ball legacy.
Air India anticipates incurring approximately $600 million in extra expenses if Pakistan's airspace ban persists for a year, prompting a request for government compensation. The airline projects losses exceeding $591 million annually due to increased fuel consumption and extended flight durations.