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world20 hours ago•3 min saved

Delhi hunger-strike activist hospitalised amid protest over exam-system corruption

In New Delhi, police forcibly hospitalised activist Sonam Wangchuk after 20 days of fasting to protest alleged corruption in India’s exam system. The High Court ordered hospital care following doctors’ advice as security tightened around the Jantar Mantar protest site. The Cockroach Janta Party movement, which has drawn large online support, demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, an overhaul of the exam system, and compensation for families of students who died amid exam-related stress. Background context includes mass retakes after leaked exam questions and a temporary Telegram ban. Further demonstrations were planned as Parliament session began.

via Al Jazeera|

#corruption #education #hunger-strike

business3 days ago•5 min saved

India taps global labor mobility to absorb its burgeoning workforce

India is formalizing labour mobility pacts to send skilled workers overseas as domestic job growth lags and remittances help fund the economy, contrasting with China’s brain-gain. The plan faces backlash from anti-immigration sentiment abroad as countries tighten visas, but proponents say treaties provide durable access to foreign labor markets and help manage a large working-age population.

via CNBC|

#business #global-economy #immigration

technology4 days ago•2 min saved

Samsung kicks off One UI 9.0 Beta 4 for Galaxy S26 lineup, starting in India

Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 9.0 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, starting in India with firmware S948BXXU4ZZG4 (~1.25GB) and likely expanding to other regions such as South Korea. The update includes the July 2026 security patch and fixes for issues like rotating lock screen clock, Quick Panel/Settings behavior during Privacy Display, navigation bar stability in games, Quick Panel performance, timer notification display, and Bluetooth media volume routing. To install, open Settings > Software update > Check for updates and tap Install after download; the phone will restart. More beta builds before a potential stable release are expected.

via SamMobile|

#beta-update #galaxy-s26 #india

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Speedboat disaster off Phu Quoc claims 15 Indian tourists

A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew overturned shortly after departing Hon May Rut Ngoai Island near Phu Quoc, Vietnam, killing 15 people and leaving 21 rescued; authorities launched a safety review of waterways and India offered consular assistance.

via NBC News|

#boating-accident #india #note-extra-tag-not-allowed

health7 days ago•5 min saved

Post Offices in India Bring Free Reading Glasses to the Visually Impaired

A WHO/UPU-backed pilot in Assam uses India's vast post office network to provide quick eye screenings and free reading glasses for presbyopia. More than 5,000 people were screened across five post offices, with about 80% of wearers trying glasses for the first time, illustrating improved access and potential productivity benefits while the program considers expansion based on data.

via NPR|

#eye-care-access #health #india

india8 days ago•2 min saved

Dozens arrested as West Bengal protests over 11-year-old girl's rape and murder turn violent

Indian police say 35 people have been arrested for violence and vandalism during protests over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal; one bystander was lynched, and a suspect was shot dead while attempting to escape. Authorities are pursuing more arrests as videos of the clashes circulate, highlighting ongoing concerns about women’s safety in India.

via NBC News|

#india #police #protests

world8 days ago•188 min saved

Baruipur case sparks deadly mob violence and police shootout in West Bengal

A young girl’s rape and murder in Baruipur, West Bengal, triggered widespread unrest: mobs vandalized shops and railway lines, a man believed to be the perpetrator was beaten to death by a crowd, and the primary suspect in custody was killed in a police shootout, prompting political blame games while underscoring India’s ongoing struggle with gender-based violence and justice.

via CNN|

#india #mob-violence #police-shootout

world9 days ago•2 min saved

Australia and India seal uranium export deal to boost peaceful nuclear energy

Australia and India reached a long-term uranium export agreement under IAEA safeguards to support India’s peaceful nuclear energy expansion, including a goal of 100 GW by 2047, while also strengthening defence ties, critical minerals supply chains, and a planned space-tracking terminal on Cocos Keeling Islands.

via Al Jazeera|

#australia #iaea-safeguards #india

world-news12 days ago•20 min saved

India’s CERN Partnership Drives Dark Matter Quest and Higgs Legacy

India’s six-decade partnership with CERN puts it at the center of the LHC upgrade and the global hunt for dark matter, with Indian labs contributing to magnet systems, cryogenics, detectors and high-performance computing that underpinned the Higgs boson discovery and will push physics beyond the Standard Model as CERN restarts after a $1.5B upgrade in 2030.

via NDTV|

#cern #dark-matter #higgs-boson

world12 days ago•54 min saved

India eyes foothold in Indonesia's nickel hub as Modi-Prabowo discuss BrahMos

India seeks a foothold in Indonesia's critical minerals processing network—centered on nickel and currently dominated by China—through joint ventures to refine minerals in Indonesia for export to India, while Modi and Prabowo also discuss expanding defence ties including a potential BrahMos missile sale.

via Deccan Herald|

#brahmos #critical-minerals #india

technology13 days ago•3 min saved

India tightens screws on Meta as Instagram told to scrub child-abuse ads

India has issued a stern notice to Meta demanding Instagram remove all child sexual abuse material and paid ads within seven days, signaling tougher regulatory scrutiny in Meta’s biggest market; WhatsApp is also under government scrutiny over its username feature, while Meta reiterates a zero-tolerance policy and uses AI to detect violations.

via CNBC|

#india #instagram #meta

technology13 days ago•2 min saved

India orders Meta to halt Instagram ads linking to child exploitation material

India’s MeitY has asked Meta to immediately disable all paid Instagram ads and content that promote or facilitate access to child sexual exploitative material, and to provide a seven‑day detailed explanation of how such ads appeared, what safeguards failed, and what actions will be taken to prevent recurrence. Officials cited possible algorithmic amplification and stricter screening for paid promotions, while Meta reiterates zero tolerance and ongoing efforts to detect and block violating content.

via The Times of India|

#algorithmic-amplification #cseam #india

technology18 days ago•5 min saved

Apple supply chain leak exposes iPhone 18 Pro components in Tata hack

Hackers from World Leaks dumped over 630 GB of Tata Electronics data, revealing detailed iPhone 18 Pro components and supplier information, highlighting how Apple’s global supply chain operates and where it may be vulnerable. Apple is investigating; Tata says it has restricted access and is conducting a forensic review. Analysts say the breach underscores the risk that supply-chain weaknesses pose to corporate secrecy and manufacturing, especially as Apple expands production in India; there is no indication yet that consumer data was stolen.

via Al Jazeera|

#apple #cybercrime #india

business19 days ago•6 min saved

Jio, NSE IPOs Signal India’s Digital-Economy Leap

India's Jio Platforms and NSE are lining up blockbuster IPOs, signaling a maturing market that mirrors the country's digital revolution: Jio fuels a data-driven consumer ecosystem while NSE underpins a retail-investing boom, but investor enthusiasm hinges on valuations amid volatile markets and currency weakness.

via BBC|

#business #digital-economy #india

world-news21 days ago•32 min saved

Indians’ faith in Trump wanes as Pew data flag record-high US disapproval

Pew’s 2026 data show Indians’ view of the US has soured: 45% view the US favourably, 31% unfavourable (a 25-year high), and only 39% have confidence in Donald Trump to do the right thing internationally—the lowest on record. Indians largely oppose Trump’s tariffs and handling of Venezuela and Iran, and Washington’s immigration policies (32% back immigration policy, 17% approve of Venezuela policy, 28% back Iran policy). The findings mark a sharp shift from earlier years when US leadership enjoyed stronger Indian support.

via Hindustan Times|

#india #pew-research-center #public-opinion