From February 20, all major social media platforms in India must swiftly remove flagged harmful content, including AI-generated deepfakes and impersonation posts, or face penalties.
Russia has restricted WhatsApp nationwide, citing security concerns, as critics warn of privacy risks and digital isolation.
Major bank unions have called a one-day nationwide strike on 12 February 2026, prompting SBI and other public sector lenders to warn customers of possible service disruptions while digital banking remains operational.
New IT Rules require social media platforms to clearly label AI‑generated content and remove unlawful posts within three hours of notification to curb deepfakes, misinformation and abusive synthetic media.
A Sikh family in Punjab donated part of their farmland to create a direct path to a 70-year-old Muslim graveyard, ending decades of hardship and affirming interfaith harmony.
Chennai photographer Ramya Sriram’s dramatic image of Kerala’s Kandanar Kelan Theyyam ritual won the National Geographic “Capture in Motion” national contest held last year.
After a late‑night minor collision in Bengaluru’s Hulimavu, two intoxicated women allegedly assaulted a cab driver, sparked chaos among bystanders and resisted police, in an incident now circulating widely on social media.
Ahmedabad police arrested a 23-year-old man for sexually assaulting a minor on a mosque rooftop after luring him with the promise of religious instruction.
Delhi authorities launched emergency evacuations and heightened security after threatening emails targeted 10 schools and warned of an explosion inside Parliament.
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan claimed gold in the women’s 10m air rifle event, with Meghana Sajjanar taking bronze as India secured team gold at the Asian Championships.
