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23 Feb

Meta and WhatsApp Commit to Data Privacy Compliance Before Supreme Court

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant concession regarding digital privacy in India, Meta Platforms Inc. and its subsidiary WhatsApp informed the Supreme Court on Monday that they will comply with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) directions. This commitment ensures that the tech giants will adhere to privacy and consent guidelines issued by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), specifically concerning the sharing of user data for advertising purposes. The matter was heard by a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi. The court was deliberating on appeals…

23 Feb

India-US Trade Talks Rescheduled Amid US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): New Delhi and Washington have decided to defer a high-level meeting of chief trade negotiators originally slated to begin this week in the United States. The Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary in the Commerce Ministry and chief negotiator Darpan Jain, was scheduled to commence a three-day session on February 23 to finalize the legal text of an interim trade pact. The decision to postpone comes in the wake of a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States, which determined that the authority to impose tariffs rests with the US Congress rather than…

23 Feb

India Unveils ‘PRAHAAR’: A High-Tech, Private-Sector Push to Combat Evolving Terror Threats

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant recalibration of its national security strategy, India has introduced a comprehensive counter-terrorism framework titled PRAHAAR. Outlined on Monday, the policy signals a shift toward a "whole-of-society" approach, placing a heavy emphasis on advanced technology and strategic partnerships with private enterprises to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated global terror networks. At its core, PRAHAAR is designed to modernize India’s defensive and offensive capabilities. Unlike traditional frameworks that rely almost exclusively on government agencies, this new policy actively integrates private sector innovation to mitigate futuristic threats. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and private-market agility, the government…

23 Feb

Canada PM Mark Carney to Visit India: A Strategic Reset in Bilateral Ties

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Ottawa/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to arrive in India on February 26, marking his first official visit to the South Asian nation since taking office in March last year. This high-profile diplomatic mission signals a significant turnaround in a relationship that reached a historic low during the tenure of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For years, bilateral ties were strained by several contentious issues, most notably India’s concerns regarding Canada’s handling of elements supporting the Khalistani agenda on its soil. The visit is the opening leg of a broader three-nation Indo-Pacific tour that will…

23 Feb

Young Woman Stabbed to Death in Chandigarh Park; Questions Raised Over Emergency Response

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Chandigarh,Gurpreet Singh :- A 23-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in a public park in Sector 36 of Chandigarh on Sunday evening, in an incident that has sparked concern over women’s safety and the timeliness of emergency response. The victim, identified as Suhani, was allegedly attacked around 8:30 p.m. by a युवक named Vinay, who is accused of slashing her throat before fleeing the scene. According to family members, Suhani managed to call her mother moments after the assault, saying in a trembling voice that she had been stabbed and urgently needed help. Her family rushed to the park immediately after…

23 Feb

Protests at JNU turns violent as student groups accuse each other of attacks

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National Times Bureau :- Tensions escalated on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after student groups accused each other of creating violence and unleashing attacks. According to the student groups, the incident unfolded at around 1.30 am on Monday, after arguments turned into altercation and subsequent stone pelting among students. According to the statement, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) had called for a "Samta Juloos" towards the East Gate, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit and the revocation of a rustication order. Protesters alleged the administration did not engage with the march and instead allowed…

23 Feb

Fresh bomb threat emails sent to Delhi schools; premises evacuated, search underway

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New Delhi,Rajeev Sharma :- Two schools in Delhi, Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School on Lodhi Road, received bomb threat emails on Monday. Police officials and the Delhi Fire Service swiftly reached the spot and evacuated the premises. "We are verifying the source of the email. So far, nothing suspicious has been found. As a precautionary measure, a thorough search operation is underway on the school premises, which has been vacated," a senior police officer said. Soon after receiving the email warning presence of explosive device on the campus, school administration alerted the authorities,…

23 Feb

Tejas Fleet Temporarily Taken Off Flight Line After Western Sector Incident

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Operations of the Tejas light combat aircraft have been paused across the board after a recent runway episode prompted the Indian Air Force to initiate a fleet-wide safety sweep. All 35 jets currently in service are undergoing detailed technical scrutiny as investigators work to determine what went wrong earlier this month. The move follows a February 7 incident at a forward base in the western sector, where a Tejas aircraft experienced difficulty during its take-off roll. As it gathered speed, the fighter reportedly drifted off course and overshot the runway, coming to a halt in soft…

23 Feb

Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy Dies at 71, Leaves Behind Complex Political Legacy

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Seasoned political leader Mukul Roy passed away early Monday after battling a prolonged illness, family members confirmed. He was 71. Roy died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital where he had been under treatment for several days. According to his son, Subhranshu Roy, the veteran politician had slipped into a coma in recent days before breathing his last around 1:30 am. A prominent figure in West Bengal politics, Roy was instrumental in the creation of the All India Trinamool Congress in 1998. As one of its founding members, he played a crucial organizational role in…

23 Feb

India Enters Global AI Race with Indigenous ‘SARVAM AI’ Vision Under ₹10,372-Crore IndiaAI Mission

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New Delhi ( Gurpreet Singh): India has intensified its drive toward artificial intelligence self-reliance with the development of an indigenous AI framework being promoted as “SARVAM AI,” under the government’s flagship IndiaAI Mission. The initiative aims to create large language models and advanced AI systems trained on Indian datasets to serve citizens in multiple Indian languages while ensuring national data security. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission has been approved with a financial outlay of ₹10,372 crore to expand high-performance computing capacity, support domestic AI startups, and build foundational AI models within the…