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Imran Khan handed 3-year jail term in Toshakhana case by Islamabad High Court

In a major development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday issued its verdict in the Toshakhana case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, sentencing him to at least three-years imprisonment and imposing a fine of 100,000 PKR.

Aug 5, 2023

Kolkata Police busts child trafficking racket involving around 100 surrogate mothers

The Kolkata Police have reportedly busted an illegal child selling racket in the city involving around 100 surrogate mothers and a network of hundreds of agents and sub-agents.

Aug 5, 2023

BBMP Revenue Inspector Arrested on Bribery Charges; High-end Cars, Gold Seized from Residence

As per the Lokayukta police, Natraj, who served in the Mahadevapura zone, demanded Rs 10,000 per 'khata,' totalling Rs 7.90 lakh for the 79 flats.

Aug 5, 2023

Google awards $15K to Apple security team for finding security vulnerability in Chrome

Google has awarded $15,000 as bug bounty to Apple for spotting a high-severity security vulnerability in the Chrome web browser.

Aug 5, 2023

Twitter fails to publish monthly India compliance report, shows poodle sitting in a chair

Twitter, which is now X Corp under Elon Musk, has failed to publish its monthly India compliance report for the May-June period which includes the details of complaints from users via the India grievance mechanism and action taken on them, as well as information related to Twitter's proactive monitoring efforts under the IT Rules, 2021.

Aug 5, 2023

Centre defers import curbs on laptops, PCs till Nov 1 [details]

The Central government has deferred its decision to restrict the import of certain category of laptops and computers until November 1, allowing companies three-months time to import these devices.

Aug 5, 2023

J'khand MLAs set to get monthly salary, allowance of Rs 2.88L; higher than Telangana

The overall salary and allowances of Jharkhand MLAs are set to increase significantly as the special committee on pay hikes constituted by the Assembly has submitted its report to Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, and it is likely to be implemented soon.

Aug 5, 2023

UK invites India's young women to be High Commissioner for a day

To mark the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, the British High Commission is offering young Indian women a chance to spend a day as one of the UK's top diplomats.

Aug 5, 2023

After SC judgement, Rahul Gandhi meets Lalu, Akhilesh; JD(U), Mamata extends support to strengthen INDIA

The Supreme Court's verdict staying the lower court's order convicting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case will further strengthen the resolve of the opposition Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to fight against the BJP-led NDA, West Bengal Chief MinisterMamata Banerjee said on Friday.

Aug 5, 2023

Truth always triumphs, says Rahul Gandhi after SC stays conviction; I.N.D.I.A celebrates [details]

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that truth always triumphs and thanked people for their support, soon after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in the 'Modi surname' remarks defamation case.

Aug 4, 2023

UK High Commission lets young Indian women to be "High Commissioner for a Day" [see how]

The "High Commissioner for a Day" competition by the UK High Commission offers young Indian women to spend a day as one of UK's top diplomats to showcase their strengths with the world.

Aug 4, 2023

Trolled for "dream to leave India", Canada student lands job offer; Truecaller CEO shuts bullies

In the wake of a viral video featuring a young woman studying in Canada and expressing her desire to leave India, Truecaller CEO Alan Mamedi showed his support for her.

Aug 4, 2023

Defamation case: My duty remains the same, to protect the idea of India, says Rahul Gandhi

After the Supreme Court stay on his conviction in the 'Modi surname' defamation case, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that his duty remains to protect the idea of India.

Aug 4, 2023

Defamation case : Priyanka Gandhi hails SC ruling on Rahul Gandhi; quotes Buddha's line

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday thanked the Supreme Court for staying the conviction of her brother and party leader Rahul Gandhi in the 'Modi surname' defamation case by quoting Gautama Buddha's lines that three things cannot be long hidden -- the sun, the moon, and the truth.

Aug 4, 2023

Swiss Embassy denies suspending Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups

The Embassy of Switzerland in India has denied reports that it has suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups until October due to high volume of applications

Aug 4, 2023