International
Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms Australia has proposed new legislation to make major digital platforms such as Meta, Google and TikTok pay for local journalism. The move is aimed at supporting newsrooms and ensuring that technology companies contribute to the media content distributed or accessed through their platforms. Australia Big Tech News […]
International
The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran operate a shadow banking network used to move large sums of money and evade sanctions. The action is part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Tehran’s access to global financial channels. US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network The US Treasury […]
National
CBSE Rule Puts Puducherry French Classes At Risk A new CBSE language framework has raised concern in Puducherry, where French has long been part of the Union Territory’s school and cultural identity. The change is linked to the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023. CBSE Language Rule In Puducherry CBSE has […]
State News West India
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said drivers of commercial passenger vehicles in the state must have working knowledge of Marathi, while indicating that unions’ demand for more time to comply is being considered. The move comes amid appeals to defer the proposed May 1 implementation for autorickshaw and taxi drivers. Maharashtra Marathi Rule For […]
National
India’s aviation sector has sought urgent government intervention over rising aviation turbine fuel prices, warning that high operating costs could affect flight operations. Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, through the Federation of Indian Airlines, have asked the Centre to revise ATF pricing and provide relief to the industry. Airlines Warn Over Rising ATF Prices The […]
State News West India
The Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a major victory in the Gujarat local body elections, winning control of all 15 municipal corporations. The results delivered a serious setback to the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, especially in Surat, where AAP had emerged as a strong challenger in the previous civic polls. BJP Wins All […]
Law & Order
The Allahabad High Court has held that transgender persons cannot claim a legal right to extract gifts or money through the traditional practice of “badhai” or “neg”. The court said such customary collection cannot be legitimised as an enforceable legal right. Allahabad High Court On Badhai Collection The Lucknow Bench made the observation while dealing […]