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Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari

The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism

Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari

The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism

Netflix launches India Storytelling Initiative after Sarandos meets PM Modi

The streaming platform will partner with IICT and NFDC to train creative talent, offer scholarships and build skills across the AVGC ecosystem.

Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari

The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism

Govt suspends toll collection, proposes ban for PNC after expressway damage

The highways authority has suspended toll collection on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway and initiated action against the concessionaire and officials after a section of the newly opened road developed c

Govt suspends toll collection, proposes ban for PNC after expressway damage

The highways authority has suspended toll collection on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway and initiated action against the concessionaire and officials after a section of the newly opened road developed c

Parl panel seeks roadmap to boost panchayat revenues, next-gen reforms

A parliamentary panel has urged the government to boost gram panchayats' own revenues and chart a roadmap for next-generation Panchayati Raj reforms

TVK's first Budget mixes welfare promises with fiscal discipline in TN

The Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government unveiled a welfare-focused maiden Budget with allocations for poll promises, an AI city and farm loan waivers, while retaining fiscal discipline.

SC urges authorities to engage with protesting youth, avoid violence

The Supreme Court said authorities should counsel and listen to agitating students to prevent violence while hearing pleas arising from protests over repeated examination paper leaks.

Niti proposes caregiver policy, eyes global shortage as opportunity

The government think tank has recommended a national caregiver policy, a dedicated council and a qualification framework to build a skilled workforce and tap rising domestic and global demand.

Govt weighs industry proposals for next phase of rooftop solar scheme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is consulting industry stakeholders on the next phase of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, including proposals on battery storage and rural expansion.

Public concerns over planned nuclear plants addressed: Jitendra Singh

The government says safety concerns and livelihood-related apprehensions over proposed nuclear power plants have been addressed through public awareness programmes, while reaffirming its 100 GW target

Railways uses 39% of of ₹2.9 trn FY27 Budget allocation in first 4 months

The Railways has utilised more than Rs 1.14 trillion of its Rs 2.93 trillion FY27 Budget grant by July, while continuing to invest in track upgrades, capacity expansion and the Kavach safety system.

Cabinet Secy Somanathan and Home Secy Mohan get one year extension

Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan were on Wednesday given a one-year extension in service.

Variable speed limits to be tested on Delhi-Meerut Expressway from Aug 15

In a first-of-its-kind project, commuters using the Delhi-Meerut Expressway will encounter different speed limits depending on the travel hour from August 15, officials said on Wednesday.

States can add 22.7 million more beneficiaries under Food Act: Centre

The Centre tells Parliament that states and Union Territories have identified 790.8 million beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act against the intended coverage of 813.5 million people

Maharashtra bans manufacture, sale of analogue paneer: What did FDA find?

The state FDA said that selling analogue paneer as genuine dairy paneer would mislead consumers and constitute an unfair trade practice under the food safety law

'Apologise in 3 days or lose safe harbour': BJP MP's warning to Meta

Meta briefly blocked access to PM Narendra Modi's July 23 video before restoring it; the address to GenZ came amid protests over the alleged Neet-UG 2026 paper leak

FSSAI's crackdown: Why food brands and liquor firms are under scanner

From misleading labels and '100%' purity claims to liquor, nutraceuticals, packaged water and quick commerce, here's a look at FSSAI's recent enforcement actions

Bombay HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Nitin Gadkari

The bench directed Meta, X Corp and Google LLC to ensure forthwith that the posts are taken down