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TikTok may have dodged a US ban but there still seem some unresolved issues about its algorithm. Recently, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew announced that the company had signed binding agreements to spin its US operations into a new joint venture with American investors set to close on January 22, taking a major step toward…
The Union Cabinet has approved significant reforms for the stock market and insurance sectors. The plan includes allowing 100% foreign investment in insurance, aiming to boost penetration and consumer choice. NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Thursday cleared rewriting of laws in two critical sectors – stock markets and insurance. The plan is to allow 100%…
Ashwini Vaishnaw (File photo) NEW DELHI: Warning that fake news poses a direct threat to India’s democracy, I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Wednesday told Lok Sabha the govt is moving to strengthen the legal framework to curb misinformation and AI-driven deepfakes across digital platforms.Vaishnaw said the manner in which social media is being used has led…
Currently, PF contributions are set at 12% of the basic salary. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has notified new labour laws that may require companies to ensure basic salary makes up at least 50% of the total cost-to-company (CTC), potentially prompting changes in how pay packets are structured. As a result, for…
In a major policy shift, the government on Friday announced the implementation of four consolidated labour codes–Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code (2020)–with effect from November 21, 2025. The move rationalises 29 existing labour laws and aims to…
Veteran actor Dharmendra is recovering at home after a hospital stay. Amidst this, Saif Ali Khan has strongly criticized intrusive media coverage, drawing parallels to his own family’s experience. He advocates for stricter privacy laws to protect individuals and families during medical emergencies, emphasizing the need for a supportive framework. Veteran actor Dharmendra is currently…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (Image credits: AP) MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called Wednesday for sexual harassment to be made a crime nationwide after being groped on the street in an attack that underscored the dangers women in the Latin American country face.Sheinbaum, 63, was attacked while greeting supporters near the presidential palace in…
Nearly 2,000 Indians were deported from Canada in 2024 The rising number of Indian nationals deported from Canada is sending ripples across professional and student communities, raising concerns about career opportunities, work visas, and study prospects. According to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) data, nearly 1,997 Indians were forcibly removed in 2024, second only to…
Muneeba Ali’s run-out against India (Screengrab) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has confirmed that the third umpire’s decision to declare Pakistan‘s Muneeba Ali run out during their 88-run defeat to India in the Women’s World Cup was correct and followed the Laws of Cricket.During Pakistan’s chase of 248, Muneeba faced a delivery from Kranti Gaud…
Muneeba Ali of Pakistan (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) During Sunday’s ICC Women’s World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, a moment of confusion arose over the dismissal of Pakistan batter Muneeba Ali. The incident occurred in the fourth over of Pakistan’s innings. Muneeba had survived an appeal for LBW, but immediately afterwards, the ball…
