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New Delhi, March 30 – Young fast bowler Naseem Shah has been fined 20 million rupees (US$7100) for a derogatory tweet about Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, and has been ordered to terminate his social media influencer contract.“Naseem had apparently shown ignorance regarding a tweet asking...

Lahore, March 30 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday imposed a fine of PKR 20 million (USD 72,000) on fast bowler Naseem Shah for a now-deleted controversial social media post that criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's presence at the PSL opening game during an ongoing regional...

Bengaluru, March 30 Police launched an investigation on Monday after receiving 25 complaints about mobile phones going missing during an IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, officials said.The incident occurred on March 28 during the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Assembly on Monday referred a bill aimed at preventing hate speech to a select committee, following demands from the BJP, CPI, and also some ruling Congress members.According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes...

Lahore, March 30 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday imposed a hefty fine of 20 million rupees on fast bowler Naseem Shah for posting sarcastic tweets, which it deemed a breach of the clauses of his central contract.The PCB announced that the Board's disciplinary committee had found...

The government has dismissed a video circulating on social media that falsely claims Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting an investment platform offering easy monetary benefits. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated that the video is fake and has been...

Hyderabad, March 30 – Telangana's Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, was referred to a Select Committee of the State Legislative Assembly for detailed scrutiny after members expressed concerns over certain provisions and potential misuse.Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar...

New Delhi, March 30 – The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim relief to spiritual leader and orator Aniruddhacharya Maharaj in a plea seeking protection of his personal rights, directing the removal of certain videos and links flagged by him from several online platforms, including...

New Delhi, March 30 A 32-year-old food delivery executive was killed after allegedly intervening in a violent altercation between two groups in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Monday.The deceased, Govind Jha, a resident of Mohan Garden, has been identified.Three other individuals...

Panaji, March 30 The Goa BJP posted on social media photographs of a councilor, whose son has been arrested for alleged involvement in a sex scandal, along with Congress leaders, and asked if this was the reason the opposition party was "hyperactive in trying to present a different narrative"...

Panaji, March 30 The Goa BJP posted on social media photographs of a councilor, whose son has been arrested for alleged involvement in a sex scandal, along with Congress leaders, and asked if this was the reason the opposition party was "hyperactive in trying to present a different narrative."...

Guwahati, March 30 Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate questioned the alleged sharp rise in the wealth of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's family over the past decade, stating that it was largely driven by his spouse's assets.She also alleged that Sarma had only worked to...

New Delhi, March 30 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a fact-check on Monday, rejecting certain social media posts and maps alleging the closure of fertiliser production units in the country and a potential resulting shortage threatening foodgrain availability in the next season as...

Islamabad, March 30 – Recent statements by figures in Pakistan linked to terrorist networks reveal a troubling pattern of using symbolic and emotionally charged occasions to strengthen narratives of conflict, identity, and cross-border mobilization, a report highlighted on Monday.Writing for...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Assembly on Monday referred a bill aimed at preventing hate speech to a select committee following demands by the BJP, CPI, and also some ruling Congress members.According to the statement of objects and reasons of the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes...

New Delhi, March 30 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday highlighted growing concerns over AI-generated deepfakes, noting that social media platforms are also increasing their efforts to remove them.The minister termed deepfakes as a new menace and a threat to society."A lot of content...

Bhubaneswar, March 30 BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Monday said that BJP MP Nishikant Dubey needs to consult a "mental health professional" for making "outrageous" remarks against freedom fighter and former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik.Condemning Dubey’s comments, the BJD chief said...

New Delhi, March 30 A 26-year-old man was arrested in southwest Delhi's Dwarka for allegedly displaying a firearm on social media to create fear and gain attention, police said on Monday.Police arrested Ritik Kharab on March 29, and recovered a pistol and two live cartridges from him, they...

March 30, New Delhi – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that Iran's heavy water production plant at Khondab has sustained severe damage and is no longer operational.The facility was reportedly attacked on March 27. The UN nuclear watchdog said that the installation...

Mumbai, March 30 Actress Dia Mirza used social media to write a heartfelt message for her stepdaughter, Samaira, on her 17th birthday, calling her her "lifeboat" in an emotional post filled with love and warmth.Sharing glimpses of their moments together, Dia wrote, "Happy 17th Birthday, Baby...