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Best of BS Opinion: What the Gen Z protests tell us beyond the headlines

Today's Best of BS Opinion examines Gen Z protests, elite alienation, Krishna Byre Gowda's governance record in Karnataka, and the risks of performative brand activism

Cabinet clears ₹84K cr scheme to boost offshore energy exploration

The National Offshore Exploration Scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas production through seismic surveys, deepwater drilling and shared offshore infrastructure

PM Modi says he was abused at Jantar Mantar, urges forgiveness for youth

In an Instagram video, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he and his late mother were abused during the Jantar Mantar protests and urges society to forgive and guide "misguided" youth

Govt to question Meta global team on algorithmic bias, role in public order

Meta's global team, which has been summoned by the government after the social media company restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, will be questioned on issues around algorithmic bias and their role in public order, sources said on Friday. Sources further said that Meta's global team is expected sometime in the middle of next week. Sources said Meta's global team will be "categorically" asked to clarify issues around algorithmic bias, how their algorithm operates, and the company's role in public order. The team will also appear before a parliamentary panel. The move assumes significance as the government earlier this week summoned a top Meta executive after Modi's recent post addressing India's youth and promising stringent measures against paper leaks was briefly restricted on Facebook. While the US-headquartered social media giant attributed the incident to a technical glitch and apologised, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) found

Cabinet approves extension of PM-KISAN scheme with outlay of ₹3.15 trillion

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched in February 2019, eligible landholding farmer families get financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year

'PM Modi, Amit Shah you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of threatening Gen Z, and said that the duo is "India's past" and should be careful about how they treat the country's future. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also alleged that Modi and Shah are behind the filing of FIRs against student protesters and taking down their social media accounts. "PM Modi and Amit Shah you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence. First you broke their bones. Now you are filing FIRs and taking down their accounts," Gandhi said on X. "You are India's past. Be careful about how you treat India's future," the former Congress chief said. The remarks came after Modi on Thursday said it has become necessary to bring comprehensive reforms in the education system, both at the Centre and in the states, to tackle the menace of paper leaks, asserting that there would be no mercy shown to gangs playing with the future of children. In a late evening video ..

Meta India head, social media users booked over morphed posts targeting PM

Cases were registered following complaints by BJP supporters who alleged that manipulated videos and images of PM Modi were circulating on social media.

Strong anti-paper leak bill passed, mafias won't be spared: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it had become necessary to bring comprehensive reforms to the education system to tackle the menace of paper leaks and asserted that there would be no mercy for those playing with the future of children. In a late evening video message on Instagram shortly after Parliament passed a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law to introduce stricter punishments, Modi said the it was part of the government's efforts to tackle the menace that has threatened the future of children and posed a challenge for the Centre as well as several states. This was the third video message posted by Modi on his Instagram handle in the last week. "The Centre and many states have been facing the paper leak problem for several years," he said, adding that the menace has threatened the future of children appearing in various examinations. "Therefore, it had become necessary to bring comprehensive changes to the education system to deal with the problem," he added.

PM chairs 4th CCS meet on West Asia, orders uninterrupted fertiliser supply

Prime Minister directs ministries to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supplies for the Rabi season and strengthen support for Indian seafarers affected by the conflict

PM FB post issue: Meta outlines safeguards for posts by prominent accounts

Meta wrote to the government on Wednesday outlining the specifics of enhanced and rigorous safeguards it has now implemented for content posted by the Prime Minister and other prominent accounts, according to sources. Meta has informed the IT Ministry that posts by the Prime Minister and prominent accounts will have additional oversight on the platform and that multiple checks will take place at levels of senior company officials, sources said, citing the social media firm's communication to the ministry. Meta team is likely to meet government officials later this week or early next week over the Prime Minister's Facebook post issue, sources added. An email sent by PTI to Meta seeking comments did not elicit a response. The government on Tuesday summoned a top Meta executive after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent post addressing India's youth and promising stringent measures against paper leaks was briefly restricted by Facebook, and although the US-headquartered social media

Bangladesh 'reviewing' PM Modi's invitation to PM Rahman for India visit

Bangladesh is "reviewing" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to his counterpart Tarique Rahman to visit India, a senior minister said here on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman made the comments when asked about India's invitation to PM Tarique Rahman to attend the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi. "We are currently reviewing it (invitation)," Rahman told reporters after High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi paid a courtesy call on him five weeks after his arrival as the Indian envoy here. In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said the envoy "reaffirmed India's commitment to a positive, constructive and forward-looking partnership with Bangladesh, rooted in mutual interest and mutual benefit, and to deepening people-centric cooperation across all sectors." He also met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam for a wide-ranging exchange on strengthening bilateral ties, it added. Rahman said the premier has received several invitations for ...

Delhi Police registers FIR over abusive posts against PM, seeks details

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against several social media handles for allegedly posting "derogatory, malicious and defamatory content" targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought complete details of account holders from X, official sources said on Wednesday. The case was registered by the Special Cell's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit, which also issued notices to X and directed it to remove or disable access to identified posts and preserve all related electronic records for investigation, the sources said. X, formerly Twitter, has been directed to remove or disable access to the content within three hours of receiving the notices while ensuring that all relevant data, logs and subscriber information are preserved, they said. The FIR against seven to eight handles has been filed under Sections 351(3) (criminal intimidation), 353(2) (circulating false information, rumours, or alarming news-including via electronic media) and 356(2) (whoever defam

PM Modi marks Global Tiger Day, reaffirms India's conservation commitment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day and said his government affirms its commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation. The International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 every year to give worldwide attention to the conservation of tigers. "Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day. The people of India are proud of the fact that we are home to almost 70 per cent of the global tiger population," Modi said in a post on 'X'. The prime minister said India's tiger conservation efforts are inspired by the centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and powered by the collective will of our people. "We also reaffirm our commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation," he said.

Top Meta executive Joel Kaplan summoned over PM Modi post removal

The government has asked Meta's global affairs chief to appear in person after the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video, citing concerns over content moderation

Ministries told to form quick response teams to fight fake online content

2-hour deadline set; memes, videos preferred

Reforms a continuous necessity, not a fashionable term: PM Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister urged secretaries to promote young innovators, strengthen cybersecurity, counter misinformation and align education with future industry needs

Centre-state govt jointly working to provide flood relief in Assam: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the central government is working closely with the Assam government in providing relief to the flood-affected people of the state. Modi said this after meeting Union ministers and BJP MPs belonging to Assam here at the Parliament House complex. As many as 68 people have lost their lives due to the deluge so far this year. "Met MPs from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the state. The Centre is working closely with the Assam government in assisting those affected. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," the prime minister said in a post on X. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita attended the meeting. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 4,45,495 people have been impacted in six districts -- Sivasagar, Golaghat, Charaideo, Jorhat, Nagaon and Kamrup (Metropolitan) -- in the ...

IT ministry summons Meta over deletion of PM Modi's video on Facebook

According to govt sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) has summoned Meta's global head of public policy after a July 23 video of PM Modi was removed from Facebook

From farm laws to CAA: When pressure forced Modi govt to change its course

The Centre has rarely rolled back major policy decisions. But since 2014, sustained protests, political opposition and pressure have led to changes, withdrawals or delays on several key measures

Task force constituted by PM will ensure sanctity of exam system: Amit Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms under the leadership of technology expert Nandan Nilekani