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Meta Goes For Community Notes, Ends Fact-Checking
Meta Platforms chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced a decision to do away with the company's long-standing fact-checking teams—choosing instead to establish a 'community notes' mechanism akin to Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter.
Capex allocation likely to rise 10% for roads, rlys
The Centre proposes to keep its focus on rapid infrastructure growth in the next financial year, with plans to push capex allocation for the ministries of road transport and highways, and railways in the upcoming budget by up to 10%, two persons aware of the development said.
Microsoft to Invest $3 Billion in AI, Cloud Expansion in India
The tech giant also plans to train 10 million people in AI skills in India by 2030
Indonesia Joins Brics Bloc
Indonesia will formally join Brics as a full member, Brazil's government said on Monday, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Trump Certified as 2024 Election Winner, Set to Become President
America's capital woke up to heavy snow and freezing temperatures on Monday.
U.S. Records Its First Human Death Linked To Bird Flu
Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained \"low\".
Ruling party to start process to pick successor
The process to select the successor of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will commence this week, but that person will face the twin challenges of a severely tarnished Liberal Party brand as well as the prospect of facing a confidence vote almost immediately into their tenure.
The Soros, Musk Models of Politics
Two billionaires, with two value systems, and two different modes of doing politics dominate public imagination. Rarely have two private citizens held this influence
Post Trudeau, Canada should reset India ties
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has decided to step down following a revolt within his Liberal Party and public opinion polls showing that the party is expected to be swept out of power by the Conservatives.
Empowering Women with Cash Guarantees
The launch of Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana (JMMSY) marks a transformative moment in our state's journey toward women's empowerment and rural economic revitalisation.
The Global Dimension in New Orleans Terror Strike
The deliberate ploughing of a truck into a group of revellers in New Orleans in the United States (US) on New Year's Eve indicates how motivated and brutal the followers of Islamic State (IS) are.
Bruised Delhi heads to polls
The Capital goes to the polls after five years of acrimony that hamstrung governance. The new government might not be able to do better
Bharatpol will help bring the fugitives to justice: Amit Shah
New platform for police assistance
Chief justice of Bombay HC to be transferred to Delhi
The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended the appointment of Patna high court chief justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge in the top court.
Andhra Hospitals Stop Cashless Treatment Over Pending Dues
Private hospitals in Andhra Pradesh have stopped cashless treatment to below poverty line patients under the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva (popularly known as Aarogyasri) — the state government's flagship healthcare scheme — over non-clearance of nearly ₹3,000-crore dues pending for nearly two years, people familiar with the matter said.
By-elections in Erode, Milkipur on Feb 5: EC
IN MILKIPUR, SP LEADER AWADHESH PRASAD QUIT THE ASSEMBLY; ERODE SEAT FELL VACANT AFTER DEATH OF CONGRESS'S EVKS ELANGOVAN
SC To Hear Bengal Plea Against OBC Order On Jan 28
The Supreme Court on Tuesday posted to January 28 and 29 the final hearing in a petition filed by the West Bengal government, challenging a Calcutta high court verdict that struck down the other backward classes (OBC) status of 77 communities, mostly Muslims, in the eastern state.
HC refuses to quash FIR against KTR, removes arrest protection
The Telangana high court on Tuesday refused to quash the first information report (FIR) against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao in connection with alleged irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E race during the previous regime, removing the protection against the arrest given to him.
Race Against Time in Assam to Rescue Miners, Ops Intensified
Anxiety mounted in a remote corner of Assam on Tuesday as army and navy personnel joined operations to rescue people trapped 300 feet under the ground in a flooded coal mine in the Dima Hasao district, marking the second day of frenetic but still-unsuccessful efforts to save the workers.
Alimony Can't Be a Condition for Bail in Marital Disputes: SC
The Supreme Court has held that courts cannot impose payment of alimony as a condition for granting bail in matrimonial disputes, in a significant ruling reinforcing the legal framework of bail jurisprudence.
HC Suspends All Mining Activities in Bageshwar
The Uttarakhand high court has suspended all mining activities in the state's Bageshwar district with immediate effect following a report on damages caused to houses due to sandstone mining in the region, and reprimanded local administration for \"turning a blind eye\" to the problem.
Top court warns against interfering in bail orders
THE APPEAL, FILED BY COMPLAINANT IN A CHEATING CASE, SOUGHT TO OVERTURN ORISSA HC'S OCTOBER 2024 DECISION GRANTING BAIL TO THE ACCUSED
Marathi to be compulsory in schools from 2025-26: Edu Min
Master plan of sustainable campus was launched on Monday.
Shinde didn't want to include MNS in Mahayuti alliance, claims Raj
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray Tuesday blamed deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde for his party not being part of the Mahayuti alliance in the assembly elections.
IIT-B Alumni Donates $18.6M to Research Hub
The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay's (IIT-B) Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH) has received $18.6 million (more than ₹159 crore) in donation from a US-based alumnus, the institute announced on Monday during the launch of sustainability policy and master plan on its campus.
Beed Authorities Cancel 308 Weapon Licences
In a major crackdown on individuals from dubious backgrounds and those having criminal cases, the Beed police have cancelled weapon licences of at least 76 such persons, including those accused of opening fire in the air from their firearms, officials said on Tuesday.
Marathi To Be Compulsory In Schools From 2025-26: Edu Min
The state government is determined to enforce Marathi as a mandatory core subject in all schools, irrespective of board or medium, starting from the academic year 2025-26.
BEED AUTHORITIES CANCEL 308 WEAPON LICENCES
State BJP chief has asked MLA Dhas to stop attacking Munde, but to no avail: BJP leaders
Accused Lawyer Opposes Plea Against His Acquittal
Landfills were created to turn mudflats into dry land to build warehouses, said activists
HC Upholds SC Student's Access to Scholarship
The Bombay high court on Monday upheld the eligibility of a Scheduled Caste (SC) student for a scholarship to study in the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU).