Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark ruling, the European Union has fined X (formerly Twitter) a massive €120 million (Rs 1,080 crore) for repeatedly violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) — the EU’s most powerful online accountability law to date. This is the first non-compliance penalty ever issued under the DSA, signalling a new era where global tech giants will face strict scrutiny for misinformation, opaque algorithms, and user safety risks. Why the EU Fined X: 3 Major Violations The European Commission said X committed serious, systemic, and repeated violations affecting millions of European users. 1. Blue Checkmark Called “Deceptive Design” After Musk…
In a landmark moment for global geopolitics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a sweeping 70-point “Vision 2030” roadmap that aims to completely reshape the future of India–Russia ties. From energy to defence, from trade corridors to higher education, from pharma to Arctic cooperation — the new framework marks one of the most ambitious bilateral programmes India has signed in recent decades. At its core is a bold economic target: Boost bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. $100 Billion Trade Ambition: A New Economic Architecture The newly announced India–Russia Economic Programme 2030 sets the…
India is witnessing an alarming rise in food and medicine adulteration—an invisible crisis that is slowly poisoning millions. From fake cough syrups to synthetic paneer and ghee, from expired food being resold in hotels to low-quality spices mixed with toxic chemicals, the country’s safety net appears dangerously weak. Even schoolchildren are not spared. Reports of frogs, snakes, and rotten meals in mid-day meals reveal a shocking collapse of oversight in systems meant to protect the most vulnerable. Across markets, the threat is everywhere: ●Adulterated milk, paneer, and ghee openly sold as “pure” products ●Spices mixed with harmful dyes and industrial…
In an alarming escalation of extremist mobilisation in South Asia, Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched a full-fledged all-women terror wing, enrolling more than 5,000 women in just eight weeks, intelligence agencies have revealed. The new division—called ‘Jamaat-ul-Mominat’—is being spearheaded by Saadia Azhar, sister of JeM chief Masood Azhar, signaling an unprecedented shift in the terror outfit’s recruitment strategy. This is the first time a major Pakistan-backed terror organisation has openly inducted women for suicide training, logistical missions, reconnaissance and online radicalisation programmes, raising serious red flags for India and global security agencies. Women Being Trained as Digital Fidayeen…
A major nationwide financial update has been issued by the Income Tax Department: PAN-Aadhaar linking has been made mandatory by December 31, 2025, and any PAN not linked by that date will become “inoperative” starting January 1, 2026. This move marks the government’s final push toward ensuring “One Identity – One Verification” across the country — an initiative aimed at curbing duplicate PANs, tax evasion, and fraudulent financial activities. According to officials, the rule applies to all PAN holders allotted a number on or before July 1, 2017, who are also eligible for Aadhaar. What Happens If Your PAN Becomes…
In a bizarre yet heartwarming twist, an Indian couple ended up attending their much-awaited wedding reception virtually, after IndiGo’s massive flight cancellations left them stranded nearly 1,500 km away from the venue. The couple — Medha Kshirsagar from Hubballi and Sangam Das from Bhubaneswar — had tied the knot just days earlier. A grand reception for over 600 guests was arranged at Gujarat Bhavan in Hubballi. But when IndiGo abruptly cancelled their flight amid nationwide disruptions, the couple watched their own reception unfold — from a hotel room, dressed in wedding attire, waving through a screen. Their unusual celebration is…