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India Challenges Pakistan's Role in UN Security Council Committees Over Conflict of Interest Concerns
Nov 15, 2025 03:59 pm CST
India's Permanent Representative P Harish has criticized Pakistan's leadership of key UN Security Council committees, citing significant conflicts of interest. During a Council debate on working methods, Harish called for greater transparency in committee operations and leadership selection, particularly regarding the Taliban sanctions committee and counter-terrorism panel. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions between regional powers and raises questions about effectiveness in international security governance.
Comparing Elon Musk's AI-Powered Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia: Key Differences in Digital Knowledge Platforms
Oct 28, 2025 05:36 pm CST
Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven alternative to Wikipedia with fundamental differences in content creation methods. While Wikipedia relies on millions of volunteer contributors with transparent editing, Grokipedia uses an automation-first approach with limited human oversight. Currently offering 885,279 articles versus Wikipedia's 8 million, Grokipedia represents Musk's attempt to address perceived bias in mainstream information platforms, though critics question whether AI can maintain accuracy without significant human intervention.
EU Commission Finds Meta and TikTok in Breach of Digital Services Act for Restricting Research Access
Oct 24, 2025 07:54 pm CST
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Meta and TikTok are violating the Digital Services Act by limiting researchers' access to public data. Additionally, Meta's platforms Facebook and Instagram were found to have confusing and ineffective mechanisms for reporting illegal content, potentially facing fines of up to 6% of their annual global revenue if violations are confirmed.
India Takes Strict Action Against E-Commerce Platforms Charging Unfair Cash-on-Delivery Fees
Oct 04, 2025 01:53 am CST
India's Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced strict action against e-commerce platforms imposing unfair fees like Cash-on-Delivery charges. The government has launched investigations into these "dark pattern" practices and is simultaneously monitoring how companies pass GST benefits to consumers, having already resolved nearly 4,000 complaints. This initiative aims to ensure transparency and fair practices in India's rapidly growing e-commerce sector.
How To Fix Bengaluru's Civic Problem? Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Speaks To NDTV
Sep 25, 2025 12:49 pm CST
Bengaluru's crumbling civic infrastructure may finally receive a coordinated action plan, with Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw urging both officials and citizens to share responsibility in cleaning up the city.
Poll Body "Duty-Bound To Respond": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj On "Vote Chori" Claims
Sep 24, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is duty-bound to respond to allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
"Who Has Control?" Experts Question Albania's AI-Generated Minister
Sep 22, 2025 09:33 pm CST
Last week, Albania announced that an AI-generated minister would take charge of a new public tenders portfolio.
Piyush Goyal Urges Industry To Pass On GST 2.0 Benefits To Consumers
Sep 21, 2025 12:38 pm CST
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged industries to make sure they pass on complete GST rate rationalisation benefits to consumers, as India's indirect tax structure is set to undergo a massive transformation from September 22.
Video: Gautam Adani, Wife Offer Prayers At Ahmedabad Temple
Sep 20, 2025 11:16 pm CST
Gautam Adani and his wife offered prayers at a Jain temple in Ahmedabad, a day after SEBI gave a clean chit to the Adani Group.
"Need To Clean Up System If There Are Gaps": Supriya Sule On 'Vote Chori' Row
Sep 20, 2025 07:01 pm CST
Amid the Opposition's repeated claims of vote manipulation, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule said that there is a need to "clean up the system" if there are any gaps.