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Lok Sabha secretariat director found dead at Noida flat NEW DELHI: A director in the Lok Sabha Secretariat allegedly died by suicide at his flat in a Noida housing society, police said on Wednesday.The deceased, identified as Gaurav Gautam, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment at Kendriya Vihar-II Society in Noida’s…

Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk’s appeal (Photo: ANI) Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), consumed water on Wednesday, the fourth day of his fast. Mahto said he…

NEW DELHI: Govt is likely to allow a levy of 0.25% to 0.4% as merchant discount rate (MDR) or charges on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to businesses, while keeping payments made by one person to another outside the ambit.The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, moved by FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, has…

In an important meeting scheduled for this week, government officials will confront Meta executives regarding pressing issues. The discussions will center around the presence of child sexual abuse material, the rise of AI-created content, and the measures in place for takedowns involving notable personalities. Compliance with local laws and the efficiency of Meta’s content moderation…

Supreme Court urged prompt action against cyber fraudsters, while noting a reduction in incidents. Authorities were directed to expedite decisions on a ‘kill switch’ for phones. Monies transferred to mule accounts will be placed on hold by banks. Victims will receive recovered amounts expeditiously after investigations conclude. New directives aim to enhance cyber crime grievance…

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday said the state government was treating allegations of irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) with “utmost seriousness and sensitivity,” assuring students that justice would be delivered within the constitutional…

India has firmly denied any role in Sheikh Hasina’s forthcoming media address, while Dhaka expresses skepticism, worried that the address may jeopardize diplomatic ties. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has received an invitation to the Brics summit from India, but he may encounter domestic backlash concerning the extradition of Hasina. To date, Bangladesh has…

NEW DELHI: Indian cargo ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile in Red Sea off Yemen Tuesday, causing the vessel to capsize and sink, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indian nationals, have been rescued.India condemned this “unprovoked attack on the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel” and said…

NEW DELHI: Dismissing reports of fuel quality issues at outlets, govt Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced by oil marketing companies (OMCs) to detect fuel contamination and adulteration.In a post on X, the petroleum ministry said OMCs were regularly monitoring fuel quality, water ingress and contamination, and that only two cases of chloride contamination…

FILE PHOTO​_ The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles​ NEW DELHI: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken up the issue of alleged advertisements linked to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSAM) with Meta and has instituted an inquiry to determine the facts of the matter.Persons in…