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NEW DELHI: Government has made it clear that social media platforms are expected to strictly follow prescribed standard operating procedures while dealing with child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including timely reporting, coordination with law enforcement agencies and working through designated bodies such as the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).Officials told TOI that compliance with…
NEW DELHI: Overall acreage of kharif (summer-sown) crops in the country fell 16% as of last Friday, with most crops reporting a decrease in sown area compared to the same period in 2025. But farmers’ love for water-guzzling cash crop sugarcane, in demand for ethanol, is intact despite pressure on water resources due to weak…
“He was punching me”: Ria Jalesa accuses Beyoncé’s nephew Julez Smith of hotel assault, says she was left with bruises (Image via Getty) Twitch streamer and content creator Ria Jalesa has publicly accused Julez Smith, the son of Solange Knowles and nephew of Beyoncé, of physically assaulting her during an encounter at a hotel. Speaking…
IIT Madras and Education Ministry hold national workshop to strengthen student wellbeing in higher education NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) organised a two-day regional workshop on ‘Celebrating Minds: From Academic Excellence to Sustainable Wellness’ on July 12 and 13, 2026, bringing together more than 200 faculty members and student support…
Jannik Sinner might have triumphed over Alexander Zverev at the 2026 Wimbledon Championship; however, Sacha Baron Cohen stole all the limelight from the stands. Donning the character ‘Ali G,’ the actor watched the tennis match, which he dubbed “a crap version of ping pong.” Furthermore, the comedic character even attempted to sell homegrown substance medication,…
Potato peels are usually destined for the compost bin, but a growing number of home cleaning enthusiasts are giving them a second life. Combined with baking soda, the humble peel has become the centre of a viral cleaning hack that claims to remove rust from metal surfaces without relying on harsh commercial chemicals.The idea isn’t…
The victim’s mother (L) recounted the alleged assault, while police said a case was registered promptly after receiving the complaint. PASCHIM MEDINIPUR: Following the alleged sexual molestation of a six-year-old Class 1 student in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur district, protests have broken out outside the school.Parents and locals demand action against the accused and the…
The incident took place at Zila Parishad Market, where the youth and the woman were sitting at an eatery The incident took place at Zila Parishad Market, where the youth and the woman were sitting at an eatery. (Credit-Social Media) The incident took place at Zila Parishad Market, where the youth and the woman were…
There’s some movement for you right now and a lot of it appears to be promising. Jupiter is your ruler. He is a strong supporter of meetings, agreements and encouraging openings and therefore, suggestions can be forthcoming in many forms.For some, it may be a marriage proposal. For others, a business offer, legal progress, or…
Monsoon never changed. Bengaluru did There was a time when rain and I understood each other, and Bengaluru quietly approved of the arrangement. Growing up in this city, rain was never an inconvenience. It was part of the rhythm of life. Pre-summer showers would drift in quietly, cooling the city without bringing it to a…
