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A 31-year-old man died during treatment on Wednesday, a day after he was injured when security forces allegedly opened fire at people protesting the killing of two Meitei siblings on Tuesday, taking the death toll to three. Wanghengbam Bobby, from Bishnupur district, was undergoing treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. He sustained a bullet injury to his torso, an officer said. A suspected rocket strike killed a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister i ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Lessons from Operation Sindoor, particularly the battle against disinformation, are now shaping how the Indian Army prepares for future wars, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Thursday, framing them as central to the shift towards multi-domain operations (MDO).Speaking at Ran Samvad 2026 in Bengaluru, the Army chief said nearly 15% of the effort during the operation went into managing information warfare, underlining how modern conflicts extend far beyond the battlef ...Read More >
Imphal, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) To prevent further escalation of violence, the Manipur government on Tuesday suspended internet and mobile data services, including broadband, for three days across five Imphal valley districts. The government move came hours after a deadly bomb attack in Bishnupur district, reportedly carried out by suspected Kuki militants, claimed the lives of two children, officials said. According to a notification issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home) N. Ashok Kumar ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 7 (ANI): Internet services were suspended in five districts of Manipur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur, for three days starting at 2:00 PM on Tuesday. The decision was taken in view of the prevailing law and order situation, amid concerns that anti-social elements could misuse social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to spread misinformation, hate speech, and provocative content. Also Read | NBEMS GPAT ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 7 (ANI): Internet services were suspended in five districts of Manipur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur, for three days starting at 2:00 PM on Tuesday. The decision was taken in view of the prevailing law and order situation, amid concerns that anti-social elements could misuse social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to spread misinformation, hate speech, and provocative content. "In view of the prevai ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of misusing personal information allegedly sourced from a social media post, terming it part of a "fake AI campaign". In a post on X, Hazarika claimed that details related to a "Golden Card" were lifted from a Facebook group where a user had reported losing a wallet in Ajman, UAE. The original post sought public help to recover important documents, including Emirates ID cards, car reg ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant statement from the corporate world, Anil Ambani's led Reliance Group on Wednesday hit out at what it described as a "deliberate and sustained campaign of calumny, disinformation, and character assassination" allegedly orchestrated by certain corporate rivals. The strong statement from the Anil Ambani led group came after receiving media queries regarding a proposed press conference by the now-defunct online platform Cobrapost. Reliance Group has said in its response tha ...Read More >
Jaishankar added that the role of peacekeepers as buffers between warring states is no longer enough. New Delhi: A new paradigm is needed for UN peacekeeping missions to effectively deal with the changing nature of conflicts and security challenges, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. He said the peacekeepers must be prepared to protect civilians from harm, respond to humanitarian crises, and yet operate in environments where the "enemy wears no uniform and respects no ru ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's readiness to take on greater responsibilities in a reformed United Nations and a renewed multilateral order, while addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave. Jaishankar outlined key principles that should guide future UN peace operations, stressing that mandates must be "realistic and clear" to ensure effective implementation. He also reiterated that "the pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 30: Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) is reportedly facing criticism from UK Energy Minister, Ed Miliband, who suggested that it is "possible" that the government should stop using the platform. Miliband described Musk as a "dangerous person" and claimed he was a part of a "global network of the far right," which, according to him, includes Nigel Farage. Musk acquired Twitter in 2022 and rebranded it as X. He has reportedly faced criticism for not effectively addressing misi ...Read More >
Karur: A local court in Karur in Tamil Nadu has sent two Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), functionaries to judicial custody till October 14 in connection with the stampede that occurred at party president and actor Vijay's rally on September 27, which claimed 41 lives so far. The court passed its judgment today. The two TVK workers - Mathiyazhagan, the party's Karur West District Secretary and MC Paun Raj, the Karur town functionary, were brought to the court by the Karur City Police after their ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30 (ANI): A local court in Karur in Tamil Nadu has sent two Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), functionaries to judicial custody till October 14 in connection with the stampede that occurred at party president and actor Vijay's rally on September 27, which claimed 41 lives so far. The court passed its judgment today. The two TVK workers - Mathiyazhagan, the party's Karur West District Secretary and MC Paun Raj, the Karur town functionary, were brought to the c ...Read More >
Karur Stampede: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday urged everyone not to spread disinformation and rumours on social media regarding the Karur stampede in which 41 people lost their lives. Stalin termed the tragedy a terrible incident. He said that a tragedy like this has never happened before, and should never happen again. Expressing sorrow, CM Stalin said that the administration is working tirelessly to help the people. "We have lost 41 lives, including children and women. We have ...Read More >
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday UNITED NATIONS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2025) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday. Following are the highlights of the prime minister's speech: - This was the third time PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed the UNGA session -- In September 2022, Septemb ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) deputy general secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, in an interview with DT Next, asserts that actor-politician Vijay's political journey is not merely about unseating the DMK in the 2026 Assembly polls but more about establishing an enduring political alternative in Tamil Nadu. Dismissing the possibility of any alliance with the AIADMK, he clarified that the TVK-led front will go to the people with Vijay as its unequivocal Chief Ministerial candidate. Excerpts f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 20 ...Read More >
MEA FactCheck NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Sunday debunked claims doing the rounds on social media that "India is considering suspending or reviewing certain bilateral agreements with the United States if hostile economic policies continue". Posting a snapshot from two X handles -- Middle Eastern Affairs and China in English, the foreign ministry said: "Disinformation being spread on X".This comes at a time when India-US trade relations hit a bump after US President Donald Trum ...Read More >
Pakistan's foreign office said India attacked Pakistan without any "verifiable" evidence or "credible" investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack Pakistan on Wednesday rejected the statements of Indian leaders on 'Operation Sindoor', which were made during the discussion on the military operation during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament. The Pakistani foreign office said the "claims" made by India were "baseless" and "provocative", and that India attacked Pakistan without any "verif ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): The United States Department of State on Thursday designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a front group of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, as a as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Founded in 2019, shortly after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), TRF is a part of broader Pakistan ISI-backed disinformation an ...Read More >
Patna, July 14 (UNI) In a major step towards igniting the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra launched the official Bihar Idea Festival Portal here today. Speaking at the event Mishra said Bihar Idea festival was not just an event but a revolution to make 'Samriddh Bihar'. He said that it will encourage the youth to take up entrepreneurship to solve the grassroot challenges of Bihar. He said that the youth will be sensitised and i ...Read More >
Chennai, July 14 (UNI) For the first time in history, the DMK government of MK Stalin has appointed an IAS officer quartet as the government's spokespersons to disseminate key information about developments in various departments through the media. The quartet comprises senior IAS officers J Radhakrishnan, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Dheeraj Kumar and P Amutha, an official release said today. This comes at a time when the assembly elections are just 10 months away. Earlier, the Government had const ...Read More >
Chennai, July 14 (UNI) For the first time in Tamil Nadu political history, the ruling DMK headed by Chief Minister MK Stalin today appointed a quarter of IAS officers as the government's spokespersons to disseminate key information and developments in various Departments through the media, ahead of the crucial Assembly polls due in 8-9 months time. The quartet comprises senior IAS officers J Radhakrishnan, Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Dheeraj Kumar and P Amutha, an official release said. This come ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday claimed that the Election Commission "cannot reject per se" Aadhaar, ration card and voter card as valid identity proof after the Supreme Court's interim order on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, and alleged that "disinformation" is being spread on the issue. The party also demanded the EC shelve its plan for a nationwide special intensive revision, calling it "unconstitutional". The apex court on Thursday allowed the Election Commission of India t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) The Congress on Saturday claimed that the Election Commission "cannot reject per se" Aadhaar, ration card and voter card as valid identity proof after the Supreme Court's interim order on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, and alleged that "disinformation" is being spread on the issue. The opposition party also demanded that the EC shelve its plan for a nationwide special intensive revision, calling it "unconstitutional". This came after the BJP said the Supreme ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Social media platform X said today it was "deeply concerned" after the Indian government ordered it last week to block 2,355 accounts, including two Reuters news agency accounts. Many of the blocked accounts were restored hours later, with New Delhi specifically denying its role in the takedown. India, the world's biggest democracy, regularly ranks among the top five countries for the number of requests made by a government to remove social media content. "On July 3, 2025, the Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Under the supervision, leadership and instructions of Indian Youth Congress National In-Charge Shri Krishna Allavaru, National President Uday Bhanu Chib, and National Legal Cell Chairman Roopesh Singh Bhadauria, the IYC Legal Cell has launched an all-fronts legal counteroffensive against the coordinated and malicious digital campaign aimed at defaming Rahul Gandhi and mocking women's dignity, a press release from the Indian Youth Congress said. On July 5, 2025, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following Operation Sindoor, China attempted to cast doubt on the effectiveness of France's flagship Rafale fighter jets, according to the French intelligence report. The defence attachés in Chinese embassies were asked to lead the charge to undermine the sale and performance of Rafale jets as part of an effort to get countries to stop buying the French military fighter, according to the Associated Press. For the French defence industry, sales of the Rafale fighter jet and other arma ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, July 3 (Maxim News): In a renewed move to curb cross-border digital influence, India has once again blocked access to the social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, citing national security concerns and public outrage following the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The social media accounts -- previously unblocked on Wednesday -- were swiftly restricted again on Thursday morning after Indian netizens expressed anger over their r ...Read More >
KISHTWAR, June 28: In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in the region, the first-ever Phacoemulsification (Phaco) Unit in District Hospital Kishtwar was inaugurated today by Member Legislative Assembly Kishtwar Shagun Parihar in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma. The state-of-the-art Phaco Unit, aimed at providing advanced cataract surgeries and enhanced ophthalmic care, marks a historic milestone-not only for the district but for the entire Union ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 8 (ANI): The district magistrates of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts have issued prohibitory orders on Sunday. Citizens have been requested to cooperate with the orders, which include restrictions on gatherings. The assembly of four or more persons has been restricted in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, and Kakching districts. The orders have been issued in view of prevailing law and order situation. Also Read | Indian Citiz ...Read More >
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