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Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said forests are the foundation of life and livelihood, stressing the need to protect and expand green cover while maintaining a balance between environment and industrialisation.Addressing the state-level International Day of Forests-2026 celebration here, Majhi said the aim is to raise public awareness about the importance of forests,…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ faces piracy just hours after its March 19, 2026 release, despite legal protection. The action-comedy has garnered mixed reviews, with praise for Kalyan’s screen presence but criticism for its outdated narrative. While some mass moments and humor landed, the film’s overall reception remains divided. The newly released action flick ‘Ustaad…
Amid growing concerns around the protection of celebrity personality rights in the film industry, actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has now secured legal relief from the Bombay High Court. The court recently issued an order safeguarding the actor’s personality rights and preventing their misuse online.According to the ruling, the defendants have been restrained from using or…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed changes to its framework on customer liability in digital banking frauds, aiming to widen protection for users and ensure quicker resolution of complaints related to unauthorised electronic transactions.The central bank on Friday issued draft amendment directions and invited comments from stakeholders and members of the public by…
File photo: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy The United States has asked Ukraine to help counter Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday, adding that Kyiv would provide technical expertise and support while ensuring its own defences remain intact.“We received a request from the United States for specific support in…
Kamal Haasan’s name and image are protected by a Madras High Court interim ban on commercial use, extended indefinitely. This follows a case where a firm allegedly used his likeness without permission. The court’s decision underscores celebrities’ rights over their brand. Meanwhile, Haasan remains busy with major film projects, including ‘Thug Life’ and ‘Kalki 2898…
India and the United States have agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement that outlines tariff cuts, preferential market access and sector-specific commitments, while preserving protections for sensitive areas such as agriculture and dairy. The framework, announced jointly on Saturday, is intended to pave the way for a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).According…
MUMBAI: The RBI is proposing to compensate customers for losses arising from small-value digital frauds, with payouts of up to Rs 25,000, as part of a broader overhaul of consumer protection rules amid rising risks from mis-selling, cyber fraud and aggressive loan recovery practices.Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank has reviewed its 2017 framework…
Actor turned entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi has approached the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection of his personality rights, thus to avoid the rampant misuse of his identity across digital platforms. The suit has been filed through advocates Sana Raees Khan and Pranay Chitale.According to a report by LiveLaw, Oberoi has urged the court to restrain…
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said that the Trump administration is working to formally finalise the trade agreement announced with India, further noting that New Delhi “is maintaining protection around agricultural goods.““We’ll finish papering it, but we know the specifics, we know the details,” Greer said in an interview with CNBC. He further…
