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Monday, August 25, 2025
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Topic: YouTube

YouTube cracks down on ‘inauthentic’ content with monetisation policy update. What new guidelines say

Mass-produced content refers to channels that upload narrated stories & slideshows with only superficial differences. YouTube in a statement termed the update a 'minor' one.

Pakistan court suspends order seeking ban on 27 YouTubers ‘critical’ of govt

A lawyer representing two YouTubers said the previous ruling had ‘no legal basis’ and was a ‘one-sided decision’ without giving defence a chance to be heard.

‘My only crime is reporting truth’—Pakistan bans 27 YouTube channels over ‘anti-state content’

The request to block the channels came from the recently established National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), a body created under the Interior Division to monitor illegal activity on social media platforms.

Pakistan court orders YouTube to ban 27 content creators for being ‘anti-state’

The channels that could be blocked in Pakistan include opposition party leaders, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, and journalists critical of the government, as per the court orders.

Forced by financial losses, how Gwalior man learnt ‘art of theft’ via YouTube to target AC trains

Ritesh Agarwal's arrest by UP Govt Railway Police has helped solve four theft cases, and led to the recovery of valuables worth Rs 10 lakh.

Sherry in a new avatar: Sidhu launches YouTube channel on ‘cricket, fitness, spirituality, no politics’

The channel, Navjot Sidhu Official, will reflect the lesser known aspects of his personality, the 61-year-old former MP told mediapersons.

Govt objects to BBC’s reporting on Pahalgam, sends formal letter condemning use of word ‘militants’

In a communication to Jackie Martin, BBC’s India Head, the Ministry of External Affairs has conveyed India's strong sentiments regarding their reporting.

Teachers are shifting gears, turning YouTube into free classrooms, and coaching centres can’t keep up

Hundreds of educators have embraced YouTube as a teaching platform, revolutionising education, especially for students preparing for competitive exams.

SubscriberWrites: YouTube is National Television Now; Ranveer Allahbadia episode further reinforces risks of this profession

Ranveer Allahabadia's controversial remarks on 'India's Got Latent' spark massive backlash, highlighting the risks and responsibilities for influencers in India's volatile social media landscape.

On Camera

India-China conflict began in 1947, not 1962 war. Its lessons still haunt New Delhi

Indian political leaders will have to prepare their public for the prospect of concessions India never really held—just as Chinese leaders must admit Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh were never theirs.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India’s multi-layer ADS maiden test successful, what is Integrated Air Defence Weapon System

The DRDO-developed system integrates QRSAM, VSHORADS and high-power lasers, allowing kinetic and non-kinetic layers work hand in hand.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.