Centre to summon Meta officials over child abuse ads on Instagram in India
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta officials over Instagram advertisements promoting child sexual abuse in India, seeking an explanation from the social media giant over the issue, said sources on Friday.
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PM Vidyalaxmi offers collateral-free education loans up to 7.5 lakh; know who can apply
The students who wish to apply for education loans for pursuing higher education in India and abroad can apply for The PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme. The scheme is offered by scheduled commercial banks, co-operative banks, RRBs and private banks. Under the scheme, the students will get collateral and guarantor free loans for up to 7.5 lakhs for pursuing higher education in India and abroad. This scheme was launched under the National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020 by the Government of India with the aim of helping students access financial support for higher education. The Ministry of Education through its official X handle said that eligible students can get education loans without collateral and without a guarantor. “If you have taken admission in a selected institution, you can avail an education loan under PM Vidyalaxmi without collateral and without a guarantor.”
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Former India cricketer weighs in on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s delayed debut ahead of second England T20I
India is in the middle of their ongoing series against England. After losing their last two games against Ireland and missing out on the series, the Men in Blue’s first match against England was cut short due to rain. The clash saw the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opening the innings, with no signs of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the playing XI.
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Siya Goyal’s polygraph test to be conducted in Ketan Agarwal murder case: Sources
Investigators are planning to conduct the polygraph test of Siya Goyal in connection with their probe over the death of 26-year-old realtor Ketan Agarwal in Maharashtra’s Pune, said sources on Thursday. Siya, who was Ketan’s fiancé, has given her consent for the polygraph test, which is expected to be conducted in the upcoming days.
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After WhatsApp, Centre sends to notice to Telegram, Signal amid row over ‘username’ feature
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) on Thursday issued notices to messaging platforms Telegram and Signal over their existing ‘username’ feature, reported news agency PTI citing sources. The development comes a day after a similar notice was sent to Meta-owned instant messaging mobile application WhatsApp.
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UP TET cheating racket busted, 15 impersonators arrested; 6.84 lakh appear on Day 1 of test
The first day of the three-day Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 concluded peacefully on Thursday, with more than 6.84 lakh candidates appearing for the examination across 955 centres in 60 districts of the state. Authorities said the examination was conducted in a transparent and malpractice-free manner under strict security arrangements, with the help of AI-enabled surveillance systems.
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POR vs CRO FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo vs Luka Modric in one last dance
Portugal face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Friday morning, with a place in the last 16 against Spain at stake after Luis de la Fuente’s side eliminated Austria earlier in the day. Two of Europe’s most experienced international teams meet in Toronto, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric leading their nations, with the hope of extending their World Cup campaigns.
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Delhi, 20, woman strangles husband to death during argument, reason? He checked her phone
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly strangling her husband to death following a heated argument over suspected infidelity in Delhi’s Jagatpuri area, police said.
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‘China se aaye ho kya?’: Sisters from Northeast allege racist abuse during Guwahati to Agartala train journey
A train journey from Guwahati to Agartala has sparked outrage online after two sisters alleged they were subjected to racist remarks by fellow passengers over a dispute involving reserved seats. The incident was shared on Facebook by Shelly Debbarma, who said what began as a disagreement over a railway berth eventually escalated into verbal abuse targeting their appearance and ethnicity.
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Three more arrested in Maharashtra TET scam; paper to be held online from next year
Three more accused have been arrested in the Maharashtra TET scam. The police have arrested three individuals, including Kapil Dahiya. The arrested individuals are – Sonu Singh, Mithun Singh. Amid the TET paper leak controversy, the Maharashtra government has announced that the TET examination will be conducted online from next year. The move is aimed at making the examination process more secure and preventing paper leaks. The state government will also set up a committee to prepare a roadmap and oversee the implementation of the online examination system.
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