The Centre has informed the Karnataka High Court that unchecked unlawful content on social media threatens democracy. It accused X of evading accountability under the IT Act's 'safe harbour' provision, arguing this protection isn't absolute but depends on responsible conduct. The government emphasized that social media platforms have a responsibility to regulate content due to their ability to amplify information.
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Nitish Kumar, Bihar's Chief Minister, has declared 125 units of free electricity for households. This decision aims to benefit approximately 91% of the state's families. The initiative follows a similar promise from Tejashwi Yadav. The state government anticipates an additional expenditure of Rs 3,000 crore due to this subsidy.
San Rechal Gandhi, a prominent model from Puducherry celebrated for winning regional beauty pageants including Miss Puducherry 2020, has tragically died by suicide. Police investigations suggest that Rechal was facing immense financial difficulties and struggling with significant debt. She had previously spoken about the discrimination she experienced due to her skin tone.
DRDO and IAF successfully tested the ASTRA missile, featuring an indigenous RF seeker, against high-speed aerial targets off the coast of Odisha. The missile achieved a direct hit, validating its precision and lethality. This success marks a significant step towards integrating ASTRA into the LCA AF MK1A, enhancing India's air defense capabilities and showcasing the strength of indigenous defense production.
The income tax department has initiated a nationwide verification operation targeting fraudulent claims of deductions and exemptions in I-T returns. This action follows the discovery of organized rackets involving ITR preparers and intermediaries filing returns with fictitious deductions. The department is taking stern action, including penalties and prosecution, against those making fraudulent claims, with searches conducted across multiple states.
Election Commission officials in Bihar have identified numerous individuals from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during voter list revisions. This verification process aims to exclude illegal migrants from the electoral roll, with citizenship status checks beginning in August.
D K Shivakumar clarified there's no leadership change or cabinet reshuffle planned in Karnataka.
Veteran filmmaker Suneel Darshan has reacted to the ongoing debate surrounding actress Deepika Padukone’s alleged demand for an 8-hour work shift, calling the idea “unreal” and impractical in the current filmmaking landscape. Deepika’s preference for an 8-hour shooting schedule became a topic of discussion after her exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit starring Prabhas.
Amidst speculation about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ODI future, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla clarified that both players remain available for the format. This statement follows their T20I retirement after the 2024 World Cup win and their departure from Test cricket.
Sources indicate the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 civilian deaths, was orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba, with approval from Pakistani political and military leaders. The operation, executed solely by Pakistani terrorists, was led by Sulaiman, a suspected former Pakistani special forces commando.
A TMC leader, Razzak Khan, was brutally murdered near his home in Bhangar Chaltaberia on Thursday night. He was shot multiple times and attacked with sharp weapons after returning from a party meeting. Saokat Molla, a Canning East MLA, has accused ISF-backed individuals of the crime, demanding immediate arrests as police investigate the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and questioning locals.