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New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Karnataka's Department of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and other stakeholder departments, has drafted a comprehensive policy to address the growing concern of excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students. With nearly one in four adolescents showing signs of problematic internet use, the draft policy recognises the rising burden of mental health issues such as anx ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union government is planning to allow the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) to send takedown notices to individual users for their social media posts. Under the IT Rules, 2021, the Ministry could issue such notices only to online news platforms. In addition, any advisories to social media platforms by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) would, if not complied with, affect the firms' so-called "safe harbour", allowing them to be held liable ...Read More >
JAIPUR: A controversy erupted after images of an elephant (pachyderm) painted bright pink during a photoshoot in Rajasthan's Jaipur were widely shared online, sparking criticism and raising concerns over animal welfare. "The pachyderm died last month, her owner has confirmed, while officials said the photo shoot had no connection with her death." The photos and videos, originally posted in December 2025 by Russian photographer Julia Buruleva, have recently gained traction on social media, drawin ...Read More >
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas and leverage cultural heritage to drive meaningful social change. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 'Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival' here, Sinha emphasised that the culture and spiritual treasures of the Union Territory will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for all. He said the festival, organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, aims at preserving rich he ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Centre has moved to extend its digital media rules to news and current affairs content shared by non-publisher users on social media platforms, proposing changes that expand the reach of Part III of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, beyond registered publishers.In draft amendments issued on March 30, the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has invited stakeholder comments till April 14, signalling ...Read More >
Biharsharif: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said knowledge must remain dedicated to the service of humanity.Addressing the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Murmu said, "Knowledge will continue to flourish, dialogue will endure and education will remain dedicated to the service of humanity."Congratulating the graduating students, Murmu said the batch included scholars from more than 30 countries, reflecting the university's strong international character. She said ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a special event organized by SS Jain Sabha, to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor, as per an official statement, extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa and Anekantavada, emphasizing right faith, knowledge, and conduct in today's world, which urgently ne ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday urged youth to strengthen brotherhood and champion compassion over conflicts worldwide. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 'Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival', organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, in Jammu, LG Sinha said, "In this interconnected era, strengthen brotherhood's bond. Champion compassion over conflict worldwide." He said in this defining moment as global strife fractures societies and humanity quests ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a special event organized by S.S Jain Sabha, to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sinha spoke on Lord Mahavira's teachings of Ahimsa and Anekantavada, emphasizing right faith, knowledge, and conduct in today's world, which urgently needs compassion, ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 31: "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India stands resolute today. He has laid the foundation for a powerful nation which is inspiring the world with its message that true peace is not weakness but unwavering courage, and this is a time to build bridges, not battlefields," Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. Addressing the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, a special event organised by S.S Jain Sabha to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, the Lieutenant Governor said, "A ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): At a time when the world faces numerous complex challenges, the need for independent and critical thinking, rooted in compassion, is greater than ever before, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday and expressed confidence that Nalanda University will emerge as a leading educational institution in Asia and across the globe. President Murmu, who addressed the convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar today, said that today's convocation ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): At a time when the world faces numerous complex challenges, the need for independent and critical thinking, rooted in compassion, is greater than ever before, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday and expressed confidence that Nalanda University will emerge as a leading educational institution in Asia and across the globe. President Murmu, who addressed the convocation ceremony of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar today, said that today's convocation ...Read More >
Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is considering a proposal to include cancer, especially among children, among the list of notifiable diseases to facilitate early detection and cure, said a senior health department official on Tuesday. A notifiable disease is one that is required by law to be reported to government authorities (health departments) by healthcare providers, laboratories, and veterinarians. The official said that compulsory reporting of chi ...Read More >
Chennai: The government proposes to bring social media content creators under the ambit of IT rules, mandating compliance with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology-issued advisories and guidelines. The proposal is part of a draft amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. It seeks to bring independent news and general affairs content creators on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Mar 31 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday extended greetings to Jain brothers and sisters across the state on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. In his message, the Governor said Lord Mahavir, one of the most revered spiritual leaders, propagated eternal values such as truth, non-violence, compassion, and austerity. He noted that these teachings continue to guide humanity towards a path of peace, harmony, and righteous living. Shukla further stated that the life an ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 31 (PTI) A controversy has erupted after images of an elephant painted bright pink during a photo shoot in Jaipur by a Russian artist were circulated widely online, triggering criticism and raising concerns over animal welfare. The pachyderm died last month, her owner has confirmed, while officials said the photo shoot had no connection with her death. The photos and videos, originally shared in December 2025 by photographer Julia Buruleva, recently gained traction on social media, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The central government has proposed new amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that will cover more online content. The aim of the exercise is to bring user-generated news and current affairs posts on social media platforms under a greater compliance framework. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has called for feedback on the draft from stakeholders with a deadline of April 14, 2026, fo ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed significant amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The draft rules aim to expand regulatory oversight to include news and current affairs content shared by social media users who are not registered publishers. By bringing user-generated news dissemination under the Digital Media Ethics Code, the government seeks to ensure that indivi ...Read More >
Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira, whose teachings of non-violence Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals for the Jain community, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. Celebrated with devotion and simplicity, the day highlights teachings of peace, non-violence and spiritual awakening. Here are 10 important facts every devotee should know: BIRTH OF LORD MAHAVIRA Lord Mahavira was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, near present-day Vaishali in Bihar. His ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who quit the bank's board on March 18, citing "incongruence" between his values and certain internal practices, has disputed managing director Sashidhar Jagdishan's claim that action against staff over the sale of high-risk bonds to Gulf customers was unrelated to the boardroom dispute.In an interview to CNBC, Chakraborty said, "The incentive structures and the oversight of the management and the board should ensure that they are aligned with ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central government on Monday proposed draft amendments to IT rules seeking to mandate intermediaries' compliance with IT Ministry-issued clarifications, advisories and guidelines. However, the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) raised concerns over the draft provisions, saying the amendment creates a sweeping power for MeitY to issue binding instruments which are not anchored in law such as clarifications, advisories, directions, standard operating procedures, codes of practice, a ...Read More >
State minister for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and senior citizens' welfare, Adluri Laxman Kumar, tabled the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026 in the assembly. The bill is expected to come up for discussion and passage on Monday. According to Laxman Kumar, the Bill mandates a 15% deduction or ₹10,000, whichever is less, from the salary of employees found neglecting their parents, to be credited into the parents' accounts directly. Accordin ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When the rulebook gets an upgrade, even the internet might need to sit up and pay attention because India's digital regulators are clearly not scrolling idly. India's technology regulators have proposed a fresh set of amendments to the country's digital media and intermediary liability framework, seeking to expand oversight of online content and formalise the government's authority to issue binding directions to platforms. In a notice issued on 30 March, the Ministry of Electronics and ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) Misselling of the AT-1 bonds, which led to a rap from the regulators, and under-performance of the country's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank were the reasons behind his resignation, said former chairman Atanu Chakraborty on Monday. Personal differences with the management are "overblown" and it was not the issue "by a long distance" for the resignation earlier this month, Chakraborty said, stressing that "incongruence" on values and ethics led him to quit the board. ...Read More >
Mumbai: Former HDFC Bank part-time chairman and independent director Atanu Chakraborty has revealed that his resignation on March 18 was driven by ethical concerns, not personal conflicts. Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on March 30, he clarified that the decision was based on a difference in understanding of values and ethics. Concerns Over Governance and Systems Chakraborty raised serious questions about the bank's governance practices. He said independent directors are responsible not just for review ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Online travel-tech platform EaseMyTrip received the 2nd ICC Tourism Excellence Awards 2026 under the Tour and Travel Operations category. The company shared the development through a post on LinkedIn, noting that the recognition served as a testament to its operational strength and team efforts. Nutan Gupta, the Chief Operating Officer of EaseMyTrip, accepted the honour on behalf of the organisation during an event held on March 26, 2026. Also Read | Apple Is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on Tuesday blocked five online streaming platforms following due procedure, according to government sources. The platforms identified include MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu, which allegedly hosted obscene content. The IT Act and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021), together, have put in place a stringent f ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Covasant Technologies on Tuesday said it has secured ISO/IEC 42001:2023 accredited certification, becoming one of a small number of organizations worldwide to hold the international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).The company said the milestone places it alongside global technology leaders such as IBM, Microsoft, AWS and Snowflake in demonstrating independently verified AI governance practices.The ISO/IEC 42001 certification evaluates how AI risks are ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI) The government on Tuesday blocked five OTT platforms for streaming obscene content, officials said. They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu following due procedure. Under the procedure, the government directs internet service providers to block access to OTT platforms under the Information Technology Rules 2021 and the laws against obscenity. These rules aim to maintain public decency, ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
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