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Meta opposes CCI probe in Delhi HC; says FB can't be investigated 'due to' WhatsApp [details]

Opposing the Competition Commission of India (CCI)'s probe into the latest WhatsApp privacy policy, its parent company Meta (formerly Facebook) on Friday told the Delhi High Court that the government authority cannot investigate it only because it owns the instant messaging platform.

Jul 22, 2022

UAE grants actor Kamal Haasan a Golden Visa

UAE honours Kamal Haasan by granting him Golden Visa

The United Arab Emirates has granted Kamal Haasan, one of Tamil film industry's top stars, its prestigious Golden Visa.

Jul 22, 2022

Airlines can't charge additional fee for issuing boarding pass: Ministry

Airlines can't collect fee for issuing boarding pass: Civil Aviation Ministry

The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Thursday that airlines can't charge any additional fee for issuing boarding pass at check-in counters in airports.

Jul 21, 2022

K'taka hijab row: Muslim girl students protest outside B'luru college

13 Muslim institutions in K'taka seek Govt nod to set up PUC colleges allowing hijab

13 applications so far have sought consent to open PU colleges (first and second PUC) in the coastal district of Dakshina Kannada from where the agitation for hijab began in Karnataka.

Jul 20, 2022

Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion Rates Decline, New Study Reports

Abortion is legal in India with medical access for all; what about stigma [details]

The Centre for Justice, Law and Society at Jindal Global Law School, in collaboration with Ipas Development Foundation, has developed "Access to Safe and Legal Abortion: A Handbook on Abortion Laws for Healthcare Service Providers in India".

Jul 18, 2022

After India, US aims to crackdown on VPN service providers [details]

After India, the US lawmakers have now asked the Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address abusive and deceptive data practices by hundreds of companies providing Virtual Private Network (VPN) services for individuals.

Jul 18, 2022

Delhi HC: "Unmarried woman's pregnancy out of consensual relationship not covered by Medical Termination Rules"

The Delhi High Court, while refusing to entertain a plea seeking termination of a 23-week pregnancy, observed that the petitioner, a 25-year-old unmarried woman, whose pregnancy arises out of a consensual relationship, is clearly not covered by any of the clauses under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003.

Jul 16, 2022

Indian artists' captivating performance at NY's Carnegie Hall; Prem Bhandari presents certificate of recognition to Nritya Guru Menon

Arangetram in NY: Indian artists mesmerise audience with classical dance at Carnegie Hall [details]

The landmark Carnegie Hall in NY's Times Square echoed with praises after two Indian artists delivered enthralling classical dance performances in presence of RANA president Prem Bhandari and 600 people from the Indian & American communities.

Jul 15, 2022

Uber Files: 550 US women sue Uber for sexual assaults by drivers across the country

Nearly 550 women passengers have sued ride-hailing platform Uber, alleging they were assaulted by its drivers that included kidnapping, rape and physical attacks in the US.

Jul 14, 2022

Uber files: Rajeev Chandrasekhar assures tougher rules to tame Big Tech

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday that the government is planning tougher rules to tame Big Tech and social media platforms operating in India.

Jul 13, 2022

Global regulator for banks red-flags crypto-assets such as Bitcoin

Bitcoin likely to hit record-low of $10K per digital coin soon: Experts

As Bitcoin hovers below $20,000 per digital coin, industry experts fear that the leading cryptocurrency may tumble to $10,000 soon.

Jul 12, 2022

RBI to allow Rupee payment for exports, imports; Announces new framework

The RBI said prior approval is a must and the measure promotes growth of global trade with emphasis on exports from India

Jul 12, 2022

One of India's oldest tigers named Raja dies in Khairibari Tiger, Leopard Rescue Centre in West Bengal

Raja, one of the oldest tigers of India, died at Khairibari Tiger & Leopard Rescue Centre at Jaldapara in West Bengal's Alipurduar district on Monday.

Jul 11, 2022

World's biggest gambling hub shuts casinos in China amid Covid outbreak

Macau closed all its casinos for the first time in more than two years on Monday after a coronavirus outbreak in the world's biggest gambling hub, BBC reported.