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Media with its objectivity and fairness should be a partner in nation-building: Vice President Radhakrishnan

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Media with its objectivity and fairness should be a partner in nation-building: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, A.P. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and others dignitaries with Ramoji Excellence Award winners at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad on Sunday. | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan urged media houses to become partners in nation-building through their constructive role as the fourth pillar of … Read more

Lib Dems want health warnings on teens’ social media

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Lib Dems want health warnings on teens’ social media

Paul SeddonPolitical reporter Getty Images The Liberal Democrats say children using social media apps should be shown cigarette-style health warnings to help protect their mental health. The party says the move would protect youngsters from “addictive algorithms”, citing concerns over excessive phone usage. It also wants a two-hour “doomscrolling cap” limiting how long under-18s can … Read more

Tripura Minister labels news media as an obstacle for Panchayat representatives

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Tripura Minister labels news media as an obstacle for Panchayat representatives

Tripura Higher Education and Panchayat Minister Kishor Barman has sparked controversy by identifying the news media as one of the obstacles faced by Panchayat representatives in performing their duties. He even suggested that factions within his own party may also be contributing to these challenges. Mr. Barman made these remarks at the inauguration of a … Read more

Parliamentary panel retains Income Tax Bill provisions allowing tax officials to forcibly access social media, private email

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Parliamentary panel retains Income Tax Bill provisions allowing tax officials to forcibly access social media, private email

The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to review the new Income Tax Bill 2025 proposed by the government has retained the provisions in the new Bill empowering tax officials to access, forcibly if necessary, the social media and private emails of people they are conducting search and seizure operations on.  The Income Tax Bill 2025 was … Read more

Bengaluru stampede: How lack of clarity on social media left RCB fans confused

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Bengaluru stampede: How lack of clarity on social media left RCB fans confused

Footwear lying outside Chinnaswamy stadium after a stampede in which 11 persons died during Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)‘s victory celebrations, in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025. Bengaluru Of the many things that went wrong on June 4, when the stampede occurred during the victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), tragically killing 11 persons, the … Read more

Centre restricts media from showing live coverage of defence operations, movement of security forces

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Centre restricts media from showing live coverage of defence operations, movement of security forces

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all media channels to refrain from showing live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces in the interest of national security. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all media channels to refrain from showing … Read more

50+ Mahashivratri wishes to share on social media and with family and friends

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50+ Mahashivratri wishes to share on social media and with family and friends

Mahashivratri, the great night of Lord Shiva, is a sacred festival celebrated by millions of devotees worldwide. It is a time of deep devotion, fasting, and prayers, seeking the divine blessings of Lord Shiva for prosperity, health, and spiritual growth. One of the best ways to celebrate this auspicious occasion is by sharing heartfelt Mahashivratri … Read more

Tension in Udayagiri police station limits in Mysuru over social media post

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Tension in Udayagiri police station limits in Mysuru over social media post

Police vehicle and police personnel around the Udayagiri police station in Mysuru, when a large crowd gathered to protest a derogatory post on social media, on February 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Tension prevailed outside Udayagiri police station in Mysuru on Monday (February 10, 2025) night when a large crowd gathered to protest … Read more

Indian media fails to appreciate ‘Jackpot Jango’ Ravindra Jadeja: R Ashwin

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Indian media fails to appreciate ‘Jackpot Jango’ Ravindra Jadeja: R Ashwin

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the 2nd ODI vs. England. Ashwin’s praise comes after Jadeja played a crucial role in India’s win in the first ODI of the 3-match series, where he bowled a tight spell of 9-1-26-3. Jadeja’s spell helped India bundle out England for just 248 runs, which … Read more