A scathing op-ed on youth dissent vanished online, reportedly after instructions from the Pakistan Army’s media wing ISPR, fuelling debate, dissent, and backlash.
The seven were tried and convicted in absentia on charges of ‘digital terrorism’ over alleged role in 9 May 2023 violence that followed former PM Imran Khan’s arrest.
With increasing cases of online satire, impersonation, and hate speech, courts face a dilemma: Where does right to free speech end and criminality begin?
The Karnataka government’s concerns about regulating misleading speech may be genuine, but the heavy-handed approach adopted in the fake news bill does not seem to pass constitutional muster.
Concerned over jokes on social media ridiculing people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, SC says it may direct the government to frame guidelines for all media platforms.
The court also allowed Ranveer Allahbadia—popularly known as ‘BeerBiceps’—to resume his podcast ‘The Ranveer Show’ provided the content did not breach standards of morality, decency.
These hypocrites give comedy a bad name, but no Indian citizen should have the full weight of the state used against them over a joke, no matter how crass.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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