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    Cultural Sensitivity Advised: MZP Sets Guidelines for Visitors

    Aizawl, March 24 Mizoram's apex student body, the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), issued an advisory for tourists on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for cultural sensitivity and social etiquette as visitor numbers in the state continue to rise.In a statement, the influential student body underscored...
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    State Plans New Law to Punish Sacrilege, Activist Refuses to Budge

    Samana, March 22 Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa, who has been sitting atop a mobile tower since October 2024, refused to come down on Sunday until an anti-sacrilege law is implemented in Punjab.Khalsa has been atop the telecom tower in Samana since October 12, 2024, demanding strict punishment...
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    Punjab to Amend Law for Stricter Punishment on Religious Desecration

    Amritsar, March 21 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday that his government would convene a special session of the Assembly on April 13 to amend the 2008 Act to impose stricter punishment for the desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib and other religious texts.The proposed...
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    New Policy Restricts Social Media Use in Sikkim Forest Dept.

    Gangtok, March 20 The Sikkim Forest and Environment Department has prohibited employees from creating reels or posting personal content on social media during working hours, according to an order issued on Friday.According to the directive issued by PCCF-cum-Principal Secretary Pradeep Kumar...
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    UAPA Case: Court Weighs Long Detention Against Digital Role in Granting Bail

    New Delhi, March 20 – The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to two men accused in a UAPA case over alleged conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts in the country, stating that they had already undergone "prolonged incarceration" of over four years.A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and...
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    Kannada Film 'KD' Song Sparks Controversy, CBFC Denies Involvement

    Mumbai, March 18 Content on digital platforms is not certified by the censor board, the CBFC said on Wednesday, adding that they did not receive any application to certify the song "Sarke Chunar" from the upcoming Kannada movie "KD: The Devil".The song, which was released on YouTube earlier...
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    Court Orders Removal of Epstein-Related Content Targeting Hardeep Puri’s Daughter

    New Delhi, March 17 – Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s daughter, Himayani Puri, secured interim relief from the Delhi High Court on Tuesday in a defamation suit seeking the removal of online content that allegedly links her to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.A single-judge...
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    Political Fallout: Daughter of Union Minister Sues Over Epstein Allegations

    New Delhi, March 16 – Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter, Himayani Puri, has filed a defamation lawsuit in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of online news reports, posts, videos, and other digital content that allegedly link her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his...
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    Attracting Film Production: Punjab Offers New Incentives

    Mohali, March 15 The Punjab government on Sunday launched the "Punjab Film Promotion Policy 2026," aimed at making the state a major hub for film production by offering incentives and a streamlined clearance system to attract filmmakers and investors.The policy was unveiled during a media and...
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    Central Government Orders Telegram to Delete Copyright-Infringing Channels

    New Delhi, March 11 The central government on Wednesday directed the instant messaging platform Telegram to disable over 3,100 channels within three hours for violating various provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957.The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued the order after finding...
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    Project Ganga: Broadband Expansion and Job Creation in Uttar Pradesh

    Lucknow, March 9 The Uttar Pradesh government signed an initial agreement with a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group, OneOTT Intertainment Ltd, on Monday to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across the state under 'Project Ganga'.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the...
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    MP Ruhullah Mehdi: Commitment to Speaking Truth Amidst Legal Case

    Srinagar, March 4 The outspoken Lok Sabha member from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, said on Wednesday that he would not be deterred from speaking the truth by the police case registered against him."The people of Srinagar did not elect their MP to recite government-approved condolences...
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    Family Seeks Bail for Canadian Student Detained in Pakistan on Disinformation Charges

    Ottawa, March 2 – The Canadian student who was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation has not been granted bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan’s brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, stated that there was no reason to keep his brother in prison, according to local media reports.“There is...
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    Synthetic Content: Government Demands Consent and Platform Responsibility

    Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated today that synthetic content should not be generated without the consent of the person whose face, voice, or personality has been used to create the content. He made these remarks while addressing a conclave in New Delhi this morning...
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    Digital Entertainment Risks: MLA Urges Monitoring of Children's Gaming

    Jaipur, February 21 – MLA Balmukund Acharya of Hawa Mahal has expressed serious concerns about the growing negative impact of mobile games on children, calling for urgent measures to control their harmful effects.Speaking to the media at the Assembly premises during the fifth session of the...
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    High Court Restricts Unauthorized Use of Shatrughan Sinha's Image and Dialogue

    Mumbai, February 21 Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha's signature dialogue, "Khamosh," is "exclusively associated" with his persona, the Bombay High Court has said, while prohibiting the use of his name, images, and other personal attributes to create online content without his consent.In an...
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    Pocket FM Creator Economy Surpasses ₹300 Crore, Eyes ₹1,000 Crore Growth

    Mumbai, February 18 Audio series platform Pocket FM announced on Tuesday that its creator economy has crossed ₹300 crore and is projected to grow threefold to ₹1,000 crore by the end of 2026, driven by its AI capabilities.The company said that over 3 lakh creators have published their first...
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    Focus on Women's Participation in Key Sectors – PM Modi

    New Delhi, February 15 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that women will play the most important role in creating a developed India, and the government's initiatives will empower them.In an exclusive interview with PTI, the prime minister said that in the past few years, it has been...
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