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Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media firms

A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about \"protected speech,\" a decision called \"a blow to censorship\" by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling.

Smallville actor released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case

The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released from a California prison, according to a government website.

Prominent Russian scribe beaten up by armed men in Chechnya

Yelena Milashina, a prominent Russian investigative journalist, was badly beaten up by a group of masked men shortly after her arrival in Chechnya to attend the trial of a human rights activist.

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations of imminent attack on Europe's largest nuclear plant

Ukraine and Russia accused each other Wednesday of planning to attack one of the world's largest nuclear power plants, which is located in southeastern Ukraine and occupied by Russian troops, but neither side provided evidence to support their claims.

European Union executive chides Poland, Hungary for democratic deficiencies

The European Union's executive on Wednesday chided Poland and Hungary for democratic deficiencies that have been accerbated by measures taken or left unaddressed by the current governments.

France riots ease as Darmanin faces Senate questions on unrest

At the peak of the unrest, in the night of Friday to Saturday, police arrested more than 1,300 people

E-commerce growth in India to hit $150bn by 2026: Report

The e-commerce transaction value in India is likely to rise from $83 billion in 2022 to nearly $150 billion in 2026 at a 16 per cent compound annual growth rate, a report showed on Wednesday.

RBI panel suggests inclusion of rupee in IMF's special drawing rights basket

ARBI panel has suggested that in the long run, India will achieve higher level of trade linkages with other countries, as a result of which the rupee is likely to reach a level where it would be widely used, and proposed the currency's inclusion in International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket.

Delhi HC allows Go First lessors to inspect, carry out maintenance of their aircraft

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed aircraft lessors of cash-strapped Go First airline to inspect their aircraft at least twice a month and carry out maintenance.

Stocks hold on to all-time highs when market breadth is healthy

NSE 500 has sustained new highs when at least 15 per cent of its member stocks make a new 52-week high

AI-based Criminal Data System to provide UPSTF with complete profiles of criminals at their fingertips

With the state government allocating more funds to further strengthen the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UPSTF) in a recent review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the UPSTF has initiated the process of acquiring the Artificial Intelligence-based Criminal Data Creation and Retrieval System, which will enable the force to have the complete profiles of criminals at their fingertips.

India asks G20 to rise above differences and address global challenges confronting world

India today asked the G20 countries to \"rise above differences\" and address the challenges confronting the world and also act as G20 members responsible for global well-being in the spirit of one family.

Taiwan to set up economic and cultural centre in Mumbai

Taiwan will establish an Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in Mumbai in order to further deepen exchanges and cooperation with India.

AIMPLB to oppose UCC at all levels: Finalises draft to be submitted to Law Commission

The all-important meeting of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board to discuss the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) decided to submit a draft opposing it to the Law Commission of India very soon, opposing the new proposed law at all levels.

Urinating incident sparks political firestorm in poll-bound MP; accused arrested, home razed

Police arrested Pravesh Shukla in the early hours of Wednesday, and on the instructions of MP CM Chouhan slapped the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against him.

Manipur: 8 dead in feud among Kuki armed groups

According to late reports reaching here, at least eight Kuki militants belonging to the Zomi Revolutionary Army were killed the day before yesterday at Churachandpur at the hands of the Kuki National Army as feuds amongst Kuki groups have started emerging even as the Kuki-Meitei conflict has entered its third month.

Ajit pushes Sharad Pawar to 'retire and live 100 years'

The Maha Deputy CM added that only when seniors step aside, it makes space for new generation to rise

BJP appoints Rajagopal Reddy in NEC amidst speculation of return to Cong

Another recent entrant to the Telangana BJP, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, was today appointed as member of the BJP's National Executive Committee, apparently to prevent him from jumping ship.

Kumaraswamy: Have proof on cash-for-transfer charges against Cong govt

Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday claimed that he has proof for cash-for-transfer cases against the ruling Congress government in Karnataka.

Communal clash in Gajwel: Cops arrest 11

Riot occurred after an inebriated person was found urinating near Shivaji statue

Namesake candidates from opposing camps confuse voters

Two Monika Bags are 'fighting' for the same political pie in Burdwan, surprising the rural Burdwan voters.

Saayoni informs ED of inability to attend quizzing

Actress-turned-politician Saayoni Ghosh has notified the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of her inability to attend her second round of questioning on Wednesday regarding the West Bengal school recruitment case.

KMC lens on health of city roads

With the onset of monsoons, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has shifted its focus to the city roads to keep them as smooth as possible.

Abhishek urges voters to defeat BJP for stopping state's dues

Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee urged people to give a befitting reply to the BJP for misleading people by defeating their candidates in gram panchayat, panchayat samiti and zilla parishad in the forthcoming three-tier panchayat election.

Guv sends sealed envelope to SEC containing field visit reports of violence-hit areas

Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday sent a sealed envelope to the State Election Commissioner (SEC) Rajiva Sinha which contained observations of his field visits to violence-hit areas in the state ahead of upcoming Panchayat polls.

MCC violation: Suvendu moves HC against Mamata

The matter will come up for hearing on Thursday

Vote boycott in Sittong, Darjeeling

Residents of Lower Sittong under the jurisdiction of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) have decided to boycott two tier Panchayat polls on the issue of bad condition of their road.

Which way is wind blowing? Towards the villagers' homes

The weekend starting Saturday July 8 will see hundreds of migrant laborers leave the city of Kolkata to cast their votes in the rural polls.

Sudhanshu Mittal's kin held in PMLA case

After the arrest of Lalit Goyal, managing director of real estate development firm IREO and brother-in-law of BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal on Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to question more persons. Further arrests are also likely.

Party symbol is not going anywhere: Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, who is battling a crisis in the party triggered by his nephew Ajit Pawar joining the Shinde-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra, said at a crucial party meeting here that the NCP symbol is \"not going anywhere\" and that they were not hungry for power and will keep working for people.