Month: February 2026
62-yr-old Hindu trader hacked to death inside his shop in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Feb 10: A 62-year-old Hindu trader was hacked to death by unidentified men inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh in Bangladesh, a local media report said on Tuesday. The incident took place…
Plight of imprisoned Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai evokes grief over loss of press freedoms
HONG KONG, Feb 10: Nearly five years after Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Apple Daily shut down, its founder, Jimmy Lai, is jailed, the newspaper’s former staff and readers are lamenting the loss of the city’s press…
Pak’s apex court allows lawyer of Imran Khan’s party to meet him in jail
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a lawyer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party to meet incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan in prison and submit a report about his “living conditions”. Khan, 73,…
Govt sets 3-hour deadline for social media platforms to remove flagged AI deepfakes
New government rules now mandate clear labelling for all AI-generated content, including deepfakes and synthetic audio, starting February 20. Social media platforms must verify user declarations on AI content and embed traceable metadata. Takedown timelines…
Tobacco Board urges Finance Minister to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers
NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties…
Gold ETFs inflow doubles to Rs 24,040 cr in Jan; marginally surpasses equity flow
NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a sharp surge in inflows in January, attracting Rs 24,040 crore — more than double from Rs 11,647 crore in the preceding month — as yellow…
Lieutenant Governor J&K Manoj Sinha ordered transfers and postings of IAS Officers.
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How Is Digital Connectivity Transforming India’s Leisure Economy?
Digitalization has changed the way Indians spend their free time and disposable income. The smartphone has evolved from a mere communication device into the primary gateway for entertainment, travel planning, and social interaction. This transformation…