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DNPA Conclave 2026: S Krishnan outlines India’s digital regulatory framework in AI era

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DNPA Conclave 2026: S Krishnan outlines India’s digital regulatory framework in AI era

S Krishnan at DNPA Conclave 2026.

At the DNPA Conclave 2026, policymakers and industry leaders gathered to discuss the evolving digital ecosystem and the challenges of governing communications in the age of artificial intelligence. At the conference “Regulatory Reset: Governing India’s Digital Communications in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, Electronics and Information Technology Minister S Krishnan outlined how India seeks to balance free speech with platform responsibility.He said: “Freedom of speech is subject to certain restrictions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution. The grounds are very clear. Therefore, reasonable restrictions on free speech can be imposed on these grounds. The courts have repeatedly upheld this. “

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Krishnan added that social media regulation does not exceed the constitutional mandate. He highlighted Section 69A of the IT Act as a key regulatory mechanism which addresses certain limitations allowed under Section 19(2). Other grounds provided for in Article 19(2), such as defamation and obscenity, will be dealt with separately legal regulations but form part of a wider regulatory framework.Krishnan added that the government operates within the legal framework. He stressed that platforms operating in India must not violate valid restrictions under the Constitution, adding that if they want to operate in India, they should abide by Indian laws.When asked why sensational content tends to gain wider impact, Krishnan said it was a reflection of society on a deeper level. He also highlighted new government regulations on labeling synthetically generated content to ensure users understand what they are consuming.His speech underscored the government’s position that while digital innovation and artificial intelligence are reshaping communications, regulatory oversight will continue to operate strictly within the confines of the constitution.

‘Yuraj was his mentor’: Ashwin remains silent on Aamir over ‘slogger’ remark

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‘Yuraj was his mentor’: Ashwin remains silent on Aamir over ‘slogger’ remark

'Yuraj Singh was his mentor': R Ashwin remains silent on Pakistan's Mohammad Aamir over 'slogger' remarks against Abhishek Sharma
R Ashwin boos Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir

New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin Defending young Indian batsmen Abhishek Sharma after the former Pakistan pacemaker Muhammad Amir During the T20 World Cup, he labeled him “just a jogger”. Amir’s words happened when Abhishek Three straight eliminations in the group stage cast doubt on his skills and hinted at a lack of defense.

India keep T20 World Cup dream alive, now moves to Kolkata

Abhishek, however, responded to the criticism in style as he blasted 55 runs off 30 balls as India posted 256/4 in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. His aggressive knocks helped change the narrative surrounding his game.Ashwin expressed his strong disapproval while responding to Aamir’s comments on his YouTube channel. “There is a video of Mohammad Amir doing rounds in which he calls Abhishek Sharma a jogger. I just want to make one thing clear: you can say anything about his game but he is not a jogger. He has one of the most enviable swings in the game today. We all know that. Yuvraj Singh is his mentor,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.“His bat swing is probably better too. You can’t find a better bat swing. Whenever Abhishek bats, the ball goes very far. So people might mistake him for a jogger. One thing Abhishek is guilty of is showing concentration on every ball.”After Thursday’s knock, Abhishek also admitted that he had been waiting for a performance like this. “It’s always great when you contribute to the team and I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long so it finally happened. I’m really happy… I just wanted to spend some time on the pitch,” he said.He also praised the support of his team. “You’ve done this before and your time is not far off. You just keep believing,” he revealed his teammates told him.

Nancy Guthrie case: Officers, cameras seen outside Tucson-area home — ‘What happened?’

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Nancy Guthrie case: Officers, cameras seen outside Tucson-area home — ‘What happened?’

New activity outside missing 84-year-old Katarina’s home Nancy Guthrie Photos showed sheriff’s deputies and camera equipment stationed near the property, sparking questions online.

Some social media commenters provided unsubstantiated accounts of the situation. (Dad’s live broadcast comes from X/@iCkEdMeL)
Some social media commenters provided unsubstantiated accounts of the situation. (Dad’s live broadcast comes from X/@iCkEdMeL)

An X post featuring an image of a patrol car and a camera mounted on a tripod drew attention, with a user writing: “Um, what happened outside Nancy Guthrie’s house wtf?” The post sparked a flurry of speculation about what authorities and media personnel were doing at the scene.

Claims circulated online

Some commenters provided unsubstantiated descriptions of the situation. One user claimed a man drove by the house “50-100 times, very slowly,” and claimed he had a photo of Guthrie on his phone when a reporter approached him. The commenter added that officers had spoken with the individual for approximately 25 minutes and attributed the information to reporter Brian Entin.

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Others believe the images resemble sobriety tests. “Looks like a DUI test. Horizontal gaze and nystagmus going on,” one person wrote, while another commented, “Sobriety test. No doubt about it.”

Some have questioned the use of facial recognition tools, while others have criticized the media’s continued presence in the field. Neighborhood.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed the purpose of the interaction captured in the photo.

Also read: Nancy Guthrie Suspect: ‘Black Star’ on Jacket Could Provide Important Clues; Savannah Guthrie Makes Big Decision in Search

The search has been going on for nearly four weeks

The search for Guthrie is approaching four weeks. She was last seen on the evening of February 1 outside her home in Catalina.

Comcast vehicles equipped with monitoring tools Seen at this property This week, escorted by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation also involves the FBI, which recently moved its base of operations from Tucson to Phoenix.

Officials said the move does not mean layoffs.

Although the FBI hotline receives hundreds of tips every day, local outlet Fox 10 Phoenix reported that no major breakthroughs have been made.

At this stage, officials have not indicated that activity outside Guthrie’s home indicates any significant developments in the case.

Delhi GST Policy Case: How Congress Reacts After Arvind Kejriwal Gets Court Relief from Bharatiya Janata Party

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Delhi GST Policy Case: How Congress Reacts After Arvind Kejriwal Gets Court Relief from Bharatiya Janata Party

New Delhi: congress and bjp Former Delhi chief minister’s acquittal sparks strong reaction on Friday Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on the Delhi excise policy case.However, AAP’s on-again, off-again India Bloc ally Congress has expressed displeasure over the leader’s removal, alleging that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was an “Icchadhari Naag” using the central inquiry agency for political purposes.Congress leader Pawan Khera claimed KejriwalReleasing the bill ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab and Gujarat is part of a “strategy” to “weaken” the age-old party.

Cong calls BJP ‘Icchadhari Naag’

In a post on “BJP is not a political party. It is a shape-shifter, a wish-fulfilling snake – Icchadhari Naag. It will do whatever it takes to achieve one obsessive goal: to defeat the Congress – Congress Mukt Bharat,” Kaira said.“For 12 years, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party” has been spewing venom at the TMC. What now? Narendra Modi himself praised it — not out of respect, but as a cheap shot at the Congress,” he posted on X.“Elections are coming soon. So the script is predictable. Cases against Congress leaders will suddenly accelerate and at the same time, cases against their convenient ‘allies’ in AAP and others will quietly fade away in view of the elections in Gujarat and Punjab,” Kaira said. He added that P Chidambaram has been dragged back into the limelight due to the upcoming polls in Tamil Nadu.“This is the BJP’s playbook: vendetta is governance and institutions are campaign tools,” he further claimed.His remarks came after a Rouse Avenue court acquitted Kejriwal and Sisodia of all charges in corruption charges related to the Delhi Expenditure Policy case.A visibly emotional Kejriwal, speaking to reporters outside the court, praised the verdict as “the truth will always prevail”.“We have always said that the BJP treats the investigative agency like its own cadre. With elections in Punjab and Gujarat around the corner, Arvind Kejriwal emerges after being purged from the “washing machine” as the real goal of the BJP is a Congress-less India. It’s all about elections and how to weaken Congress. This is the only aim of the BJP,” Hera told reporters.

BJP says ‘legal process is far from over’

The BJP, however, insists the legal battle is not over yet. Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP’s IT cell, said the kickback charges were serious and argued that the acquittal was handed down by a lower court.He noted that high courts, including the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India, had issued strong opinions in related proceedings. “It remains to be seen whether this judgment will withstand scrutiny by the High Court. The legal process is far from over,” he said.Malviya also questioned why the Delhi government canceled the excise policy after irregularities were discovered and expressed concern over the alleged destruction of mobile phones and SIM cards.BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, “The lower court acquitted him without evidence. It was a technical issue and it was right that hundreds of mobile phones and SIM cards were destroyed…” “The CBI will take appropriate steps to address the issue of destruction of evidence. As far as the parties are concerned, it will give a structured reply after getting all the details… If the entire allegations are baseless, how can the court allow them to be framed?…” he added.

Kuwait Compulsory Military Service: Kuwait imposes mandatory military service on male citizens under revised law; see details

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Kuwait Compulsory Military Service: Kuwait imposes mandatory military service on male citizens under revised law; see details

Kuwait imposes mandatory military service on male citizens under revised law; see details

According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), according to new amendments to the country’s military service law, Kuwait stipulates that all male citizens over the age of 18 must perform compulsory military service, starting from those born on January 1, 2012.The changes amend Kuwait’s 2015 national military service legislation and aim to “rectify legislative and procedural deficiencies.”

What did the amendment change

Under the revised law, the registration period for eligible males was extended from 60 days to 180 days after turning 18. The amendment also introduced an exemption for only children.Firefighters employed by Kuwait Petroleum Company will now receive similar exemptions as members of the Kuwait Fire Brigade.According to KUNA, the amendments are intended to address delays in processing certain transactions and difficulties in handling cases not expressly covered by the original law.

Where can conscripts be distributed?

The National Selective Service has the authority to assign new recruits to one of the following four branches:

  • kuwaiti armed forces
  • Ministry of Interior
  • Kuwait National Guard
  • Kuwait Fire Brigade

The decree formalizes the authority’s ability to allocate conscripts to these services based on operational needs.

Employment security during employment

The amendment provides that conscripts who are hired retain their salaries, allowances, bonuses and benefits during their service. Their NS time will also count towards their total years of service.In a statement cited by KUNA, the Army said the amendments reflected the National Service’s commitment to modernize the legislative framework for conscription in line with operational requirements.“The new decree addresses issues that have arisen in the implementation of the current law and prompts a review of certain provisions to ensure greater effectiveness,” the military said.The updated framework incorporates a number of procedural changes, including extending the registration window to 180 days, granting an exemption for only children, adjusting firefighter exemptions, and clarifying authorities’ powers to allocate recruits to designated security and military agencies.The amendments mark a major update to Kuwait’s national service system, which will see the country implement compulsory service for the next generation of eligible male citizens, starting with those born in 2012.

Kohli pens touching note after Rinku Singh’s father’s death

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Kohli pens touching note after Rinku Singh’s father’s death

'May you always find strength in his eternal blessings': Virat Kohli writes touching last words after father Linku Singh's death
Kolkata Knight Riders owner and actor Shah Rukh Khan poses with Royal Challengers Bangalore player Virat Kohli and KKR player Rinku Singh during the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (Press Trust photo)

Star India batsman Virat Kohli has paid tribute to Rinku Singh after his father passed away at Atas Hospital in Greater Noida on Friday morning.The hospital PRO told the hospital that Rinku Singh’s father breathed his last at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on Friday morning. He is undergoing treatment at Atas Hospital in Greater Noida.Kohli shared a message on X show to stand with the Indian batsmen and their families during these difficult times. “Deeply saddened by the news of Rinku’s father’s passing away. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you always find strength in his eternal blessings. Om Shanti,” Kohli wrote.Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also expressed his condolences by posting on This must be a particularly difficult time for Rinku and his family, although he remains committed to his responsibilities during the T20 World Cup. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. May Wahguru bring eternal peace to the departed souls and strength and courage to the bereaved families.“Former India opener Aakash Chopra extended prayers and strength to the grieving family viaAfter India’s first Super Eight match against South Africa, his father’s condition worsened and Rinku had to rush home from the T20 World Cup squad to be with his family.After meeting his father, Rinku soon returned to Chennai to join the Indian team ahead of Thursday’s match against Zimbabwe.However, Rinku was not included in the eleven-man squad for the Zimbabwe match as India opted Sanzhou Samson Opening with Abhishek Sharma, Rinku was left out.

Pakistan’s Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against Afghanistan: What the name means

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Pakistan’s Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against Afghanistan: What the name means

Pakistan's Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against Afghanistan: What the name means

Pakistan launched cross-border attacks on Thursday evening under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in response to “unprovoked firing” by the Afghan Taliban in several areas. The operation follows alleged attacks on multiple border posts in Pakistan, with senior ministers confirming a massive counteroffensive is underway.Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Talal said that at least 133 Afghans Taliban During the operation, agents were killed and more than 200 injured. minister of defense Khawaja Asif It stated that the armed forces were reacting strongly to the aggression of the Taliban in Afghanistan.Talal said, “The Afghan Taliban’s defense targets in Kabul, Paktia and Kandahar were attacked, which may cause further casualties.” He added that at least 27 posts of the Afghan Taliban regime were destroyed and another 9 posts were captured.

what is operation ghazab Lil Huck?

Operation Ghazab Lear Haq was a retaliatory military operation launched by Pakistan in response to alleged cross-border attacks. It translates as “righteous wrath.”Officials said the operation targeted key military installations and defensive positions of the Afghan Taliban.Talal said that the air strikes destroyed 2 military headquarters, 3 brigade headquarters, 2 ammunition depots, 1 logistics base, 3 battalion headquarters, 2 district headquarters and more than 80 tanks, artillery and armored vehicles.State broadcaster PTV News reported that the Pakistani air force struck key Taliban military installations in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia. The Afghan Defense Ministry responded by saying that 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliatory actions along the Durand Line, the 2,611-kilometer border between the two countries that Afghanistan has never officially recognized.The ministry said in a press release that the operation was launched at 8 pm on the 9th of Ramadan (February 26) in response to the violation of Afghan territory by Pakistani troops a few days ago.“A few days ago, the Pakistani military brazenly violated Afghan territory, breached our borders and resulted in the martyrdom of women and children,” the statement said.The Defense Ministry said Afghan forces attacked Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line near Paktika, Paktia, Khost, Nangarhar, Kunar and Nuristan provinces.The statement further stated that the four-hour operation resulted in the destruction of two Pakistani military bases and 19 posts, while soldiers fled from four other posts. The Ministry of Defense also claimed that an enemy tank was destroyed and a large military transport vehicle was captured.

‘No grand conspiracy or criminal intent’: Why court acquits Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in Delhi GST policy case

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‘No grand conspiracy or criminal intent’: Why court acquits Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in Delhi GST policy case

New Delhi: Rouse Avenue court on Friday freed former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwalformer deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others refuse to admit the fact in Delhi GST policy case industrial and commercial bankfee schedule.The order was passed by Jitender Singh, Special Judge (PC Law), Rouse Avenue Court.

Why Delhi Court quashed judgment KejriwalSisodia?

The Delhi court held that there was no “compelling” evidence against Kejriwal and no “prima facie” evidence against Sisodia or the other accused. A PTI report quoted the judge as saying that the court quashed the CBI saying “there was no grand conspiracy or criminal intent in the GST policy”.It noted that the “substantial” charge sheet submitted by the agency contained flaws and was not corroborated by evidence or witness testimony.PTI quoted the judge as saying: “…the chargesheet contains internal contradictions that touch upon the roots of conspiracy theories.”The court observed that the charges against Kejriwal could not be sustained in the absence of evidence and the former chief minister was implicated without any convincing material.The order said the charges were “without judicial review” and Manish Sisodia was found to have “no criminal intent”. It added that conspiracy theories “cannot stand up to a constitutional authority.”The court also strongly criticized the investigative approach adopted by the CBI, particularly its reliance on the statements of the approvers. It noted that it would be inappropriate to pardon a defendant, turn him into an approver, and then use his statements to fill gaps in the investigation or to co-opt other defendants.Also read: ‘I am kattar imaandaar’: Arvind Kejriwal breaks down after clearing his name in Delhi excise policy case“It would be a gross violation of constitutional principles if allowed,” the court said. “It would be wrong to pardon an accused and then approve his statement to fill gaps in the investigation/narrative so that more people could be charged.”The court held that the prosecution’s theory was based on “speculation rather than concrete evidence” and failed to withstand judicial review. The judge concluded that no prima facie case was established against any of the 23 defendants and ordered their release.The court also said it would recommend a departmental probe against the CBI officials for making civil servant Kuldeep Singh the prime accused in the case. “No material has been found against you. I am surprised why you have been implicated,” ANI quoted the judge as saying.Vivek Jain, lawyer for AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, said the court had scrutinized the records.“The court said that it has scrutinized all the evidence produced by the CBI and no allegation can be said to be beyond the threshold of charge. The court has quashed them and said that no allegation can be considered true in the matter. The court also said that formulation of the GST policy was done through institutional safeguards and the style and manner in which the policy was framed cannot be questioned,” he told ANI.The court held that the prosecution’s theory was based on “speculation” rather than “concrete evidence” and failed to withstand judicial review. The judge concluded that no prima facie case was established against any of the 23 defendants and ordered their release.However, sources in the investigative agency told ANI that the CBI will approach the Delhi High Court challenging the verdict of the Rouse Avenue court releasing Kejriwal and Sisodia.Responding to the verdict outside the court, Kejriwal said, “Today, the court released all the accused in this case. We always say that the truth will prevail. We have full confidence in India’s legal system. Amit Shah and Modi jointly planned the biggest political conspiracy to end AAP, and five major leaders of the party were thrown into jail.”“The current CM was dragged out of his house and thrown in jail. Kejriwal is not corrupt. I have only won honesty in my life. Today, the court said Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and AAP are honest,” he added.Also read: Delhi GST policy case: Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former chief minister Manish Sisodia acquitted

What happened to the case?

The case stems from alleged corruption in the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 introduced by the Indian government. am admi party (AAP) Government later deposed.The CBI registered an FIR in August 2022 following a complaint by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. The agency alleged that there were irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the excise tax policy.According to the Confederation of Indian Industry, the policy is aimed at supporting select private liquor entities by reducing license fees and fixing profit margins, thereby causing kickbacks and financial losses to the Delhi government. The agency further claims that the alleged loopholes were deliberately created after the bidding process to provide an unfair advantage to specific licensees.It alleged that a criminal conspiracy was hatched during the policy formulation process and Rs 100 crore was paid by the “Southern Lobby” to influence the policy.A total of 23 people have been accused, including Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha, Kuldeep Singh, Narender Singh, Vijay Nair, Abhishek Boinpally, Arun Ramchandra Pillai, Mootha Goutam, Sameer Mahendru, Amandeep Singh Dhall, Arjun Pandey, Butchibabu Gornatla, Rakesh Joshi, Damodar Prasad Sharma, Prince Kumar, Shanpreet Singh Rayat, Arvind Kumar Singh, Durgesh. Pathak, Amit Arora, Vinod Chauhan, Ashish Mathur and P Sarath Chandra Reddy.

Who is Jelly Bean? Meet baby pygmy hippo with new virus at Arizona zoo

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Who is Jelly Bean? Meet baby pygmy hippo with new virus at Arizona zoo

A baby pygmy hippo named Jellybean is capturing hearts online after arriving at Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona. The zoo revealed the baby hippo’s name after a public vote and the internet loved it.

The zoo announced the baby hippo's name after a public vote. (Screenshot of video posted by Reuters on X)
The zoo announced the baby hippo’s name after a public vote. (Screenshot of video posted by Reuters on X)

Earlier this week, Arizona’s Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Wildlife Park announced the newborn pygmy hippoBorn on January 22, his original name is Jellybean.

The name won with 81.3% of the vote, beating other candy-themed names such as Cadbury, Twixi and Taffy. Zoo President Kristy Hayden introduced Jellybean on the “Today” show on Feb. 23, holding the calf on her lap as the hosts cheered.

Rare and endangered species

Pygmy hippos are considered endangered, with only about 2,500 remaining in the wild, making the birth of Jellybean an important milestone.

Also read: Moo Deng turns one: Inside the viral baby pygmy hippo’s first birthday

According to TODAY, Jellybean weighed 11 pounds at birth and had grown to 33 pounds when last reported. Pygmy hippos can eventually weigh 350 to 600 pounds.

Jelly Bean arrived with her mother, Lollipop, at the Arizona Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, about 20 miles outside of Phoenix. Zoo officials hope the Jellybean’s popularity will raise awareness of the species’ conservation needs.

Also read: During the Songkran Festival, Thai airports will greet passengers with cute Moo Deng hippopotamus-themed dolls. video

internet star

Social media is abuzz with comparisons between Jellybean and Moo Deng, a viral pygmy hippopotamus born in 2024 at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.

Commenters on the Reuters post joked that Jellybean was the “American Moo Deng,” or the next big social media star.

After the BBC video went viral, users joked that Jellybean would be the next trend penguin documentaries and punch,monkey. The macaque became an internet star after being shown clinging to a stuffed orangutan for comfort at Japan’s Ichikawa Zoo.

“After penguins and punch, we have hippos!” read one comment, while another wrote: “If Jellybean isn’t going to carry around a stuffed hippo, we won’t be interested.”

Maharashtra government forms task force to study digital addiction and adverse impact on children

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Maharashtra government forms task force to study digital addiction and adverse impact on children

Representative images provided by IANS.

MUMBAI: Amid growing concerns over ‘digital addiction’ among children and its adverse effects, Maharashtra State Information Technology Minister Ashish Shelar told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that the government has decided to set up an expert working group to study the issue and recommend measures. The task force, which will include members from both houses of the state Legislature, will submit a report before the Legislature’s next session, he said. He also cited a study showing a significant rise in gaming addiction among urban and rural children in Maharashtra.

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