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Nitin Gadkari Gets Court Nod for E20 Deepfake Suit

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The Bombay High Court has permitted Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against Meta, Google, X and other entities over alleged defamatory posts and AI-generated deepfake content linked to the E20 fuel debate. Bombay High Court Permits Gadkari Suit The court granted Gadkari permission to institute the proposed […]
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National

Centre Introduces Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Bill

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The Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, proposing stricter punishments, faster investigations and dedicated courts to tackle paper leaks and examination malpractice. Stricter Punishment for Examination Paper Leaks The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means)
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National

Supreme Court Backs Right to Peaceful Protest

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The Supreme Court has affirmed that peaceful and lawful protests are constitutionally protected, observing that the mere presence of an agitation cannot justify a lathi-charge or excessive police action against demonstrators. Supreme Court Defends Peaceful Protests Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made the oral observations while a bench comprising Justices Joymalya
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Mohan Bhagwat Backs Dignity for LGBTQ+ Community

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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said LGBTQ+ people are part of Indian society and should not be treated as inferior, while also sharing his views on Generation Z, family communication and live-in relationships. Mohan Bhagwat on LGBTQ Inclusion Speaking at an event on contemporary motherhood in Hyderabad, Bhagwat said LGBTQ+ communities have existed […]
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PM Modi Urges Youth to Explore Border Villages

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged young Indians to visit the country’s border villages, saying direct interaction with local communities provides a deeper understanding of India than relying solely on virtual platforms. Modi Encourages Border Village Visits Addressing participants in the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 through video conferencing, Modi said
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RBI Dollar Measures Draw $32 Billion Inflows

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Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has reiterated the central bank’s commitment to financial stability as foreign currency mobilisation measures attract substantial dollar inflows and strengthen India’s balance of payments. RBI Financial Stability Measures Malhotra said Indian banks had raised approximately $32 billion through special foreign currency schemes
Nitin Gadkari
National

E20 Campaign Demands Pure Petrol Option

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A citizen-led campaign calling itself the E20 Janta Party has demanded that motorists be allowed to purchase petrol without ethanol, intensifying the public debate over India’s nationwide E20 fuel policy. E20 Janta Party Demands Fuel Choice The group said consumers should be able to choose 100 per cent petrol alongside ethanol-blended fuel at filling stations. […]
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National

Nilekani to Lead India’s Exam Reform Panel

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Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force created by the Union government to recommend technology-driven reforms for India’s public examination system. Nandan Nilekani Leads Exam Reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the task force on Sunday, saying India needed an examination system that was reliable, transparent
Nirmala Sitharaman
National

Centre Never Stopped Student Protests: Sitharaman

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the Centre never attempted to prevent students from protesting over examination paper leaks and acknowledged that governments must listen more closely to young people. Centre Respected Student Protests Speaking at a business leadership event, Sitharaman rejected suggestions that the government had initially underestimated
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Sridhar Vembu Backs Social Media Ban for Kids

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Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has called for India to consider banning social media access for young children, arguing that they should spend more time reading, playing outdoors and forming real-world friendships. Sridhar Vembu Proposes Social Media Ban Vembu made the suggestion while responding to France’s decision to restrict social media access for children below 15