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Meta rolls back hate speech rules

The changes are worrying advocates for vulnerable groups, who say Meta's decision to scale back content moderation could lead to real-word harms.

09 January,2025 08:41 AM IST | AP
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Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal express grief over the Tirupati stampede incident

I urge Congress leaders and workers to provide all possible assistance during this difficult time

09 January,2025 08:39 AM IST | ANI
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President-elect Donald Trump visits Jimmy Carter's casket in Capitol Rotunda

Trump was on Capitol Hill to meet with Republican senators 12 days before he takes office for the second time

09 January,2025 08:39 AM IST | AP
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PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Tirupati stampede

PM Modi stated that the state government is providing all possible assistance to the victims of the incident.

09 January,2025 08:37 AM IST | PTI
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Russian missile attack in southern Ukraine has killed at least 13 civilians

Russian has frequently launched aerial attacks on civilian areas during the almost three-year war.

09 January,2025 08:35 AM IST | AP
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Assam coal mine disaster: 1 body recovered, 8 still trapped

The chances of the survival of the eight others appear grim, though a team of navy, army, NDRF and SDRF personnel intensified their efforts to rescue the trapped miners, they said

09 January,2025 08:33 AM IST | Agencies
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AAP, BJP showdown over ‘Sheesh Mahal’

The party workers later tried to reach the Prime Minister’s official residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, but were stopped by police again, following which they staged a “dharna”.

09 January,2025 08:32 AM IST | Agencies
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Sambhal court to hear Jama Masjid case on March 5

“The Supreme Court has directed all the lower courts not to entertain new suits seeking surveys of any place of worship until further orders. 

09 January,2025 08:32 AM IST | Agencies
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Delhi assembly elections 2025: Congress promises health cover of Rs 25 lakh

Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, present at the launch ceremony, said the proposed scheme would be a game-changer.

09 January,2025 08:31 AM IST | Agencies
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One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel holds inaugural meeting

Law ministry officials make presentation on provisions of proposed laws at Winter Session; BJP members laud concept, opposition MPs question it

09 January,2025 08:30 AM IST | Agencies
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All hell will break out in Middle East, says Donald Trump

Trump did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

09 January,2025 08:28 AM IST | Agencies
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Thousands in Southern California forced to evacuate as wildfires surge

Authorities are scrambling to manage the situation, with widespread evacuations and emergency declarations.

09 January,2025 08:27 AM IST | Agencies
Tirupati temple stampede: CM Naidu orders relief measures

Tirupati temple stampede: CM Naidu orders relief measures

A large number of devotees had gathered to stand in queues for special darshan tickets, leading to the stampede

08 January,2025 11:29 PM IST | Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | IANS
Tirupati temple stampede: Four devotees, including three women killed, say cops

Tirupati temple stampede: Four devotees, including three women killed, say cops

Hundreds of devotees turned up from across the country for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam commencing from January 10

08 January,2025 11:26 PM IST | Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | PTI
Telangana: Congress to hold 'save constitution' rallies in state

Telangana: Congress to hold 'save constitution' rallies in state

Congress leader said the PAC requested AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to attend the 'save constitution' rally in the last week of January

08 January,2025 11:11 PM IST | Hyderabad | PTI
HMPV outbreak: Suspected case detected in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat

HMPV outbreak: Suspected case detected in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat

The blood sample of the patient, an eight-year-old boy who is currently on a ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital, has been sent to a government hospital for confirmation

08 January,2025 10:10 PM IST | Himatnagar | mid-day online correspondent
Railways unveils Vande Bharat, specially designed for winters in Jammu-Kashmir

Railways unveils Vande Bharat, specially designed for winters in Jammu-Kashmir

The Vande Bharat Express is manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and is equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced features

08 January,2025 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Gangster Arun Gawli gets 28-day furlough

Maharashtra: Gangster Arun Gawli gets 28-day furlough

A division bench of Justices Nitin Sambre and Vrushali Joshi on Tuesday allowed the petition filed by Gawli, seeking his release on furlough

08 January,2025 07:43 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Two women Maoists having Rs 10 lakh bounty surrender in Gadchiroli

Two women Maoists having Rs 10 lakh bounty surrender in Gadchiroli

Since 2022, 46 Maoists have surrendered, with 13 surrendering in just the first week of 2025, the police said

08 January,2025 07:17 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Man mixes poison in food prepared for guests after niece marries without his nod

Man mixes poison in food prepared for guests after niece marries without his nod

The Panhala police in Kolhapur have registered a case against the man and is further investigating the case, an official said

08 January,2025 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BJP's hatred towards elected CM: says AAP on PWD's takes back offer to CM's home

BJP's hatred towards elected CM: says AAP on PWD's takes back offer to CM's home

"BJP has no issue and hence they just want to create hurdles for us," AAP spokesperson said

08 January,2025 12:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Huge drama erupts outside Sheesh Mahal as police stop AAP leaders

    Huge drama erupts outside Sheesh Mahal as police stop AAP leaders

    Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj and AAP MP Sanjay Singh went to the Chief Minister's residence, where police had set up barricades and deployed heavy security. When they were stopped from entering, both leaders had a heated argument with the police officers. This incident followed Sanjay Singh's challenge to the BJP the day before, urging them to visit the CM's residence with media personnel. This challenge came amid the BJP's accusations, referring to the CM’s residence as a "sheesh mahal" (palace of mirrors), which has sparked controversy. The situation has drawn attention due to the tensions between AAP and BJP over this issue.  

    08 January,2025 05:45 PM IST
    Trump Jr arrives in Greenland with message from dad

    Trump Jr arrives in Greenland with message from dad

    He said Denmark should give up its control of Greenland or it would face high tariffs and suggested people of Greenland could vote for independence or to become the part of the US.

    09 January,2025 08:27 AM IST | Greenland | Agencies

    More aid reaches Tibet quake victims as mercury plunges

    Work shifts from search and rescue to resettlement and reconstruction

    09 January,2025 08:26 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

    AI helping reporter with speech issue get back on air

    However, as it became increasingly difficult for Nussbaum to speak, and to be understood, his interviews became less frequent.

    09 January,2025 08:25 AM IST | Jerusalem | Agencies
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Few things on our man Manoj!

    Few things on our man Manoj!

    Satya is up for re-release on Jan 17. Despatch is his last film. Both, 26 years apart, dive into this city as a crime scene. Thought must reconnect with Bombay’s adopted but very own Bajpayee

    08 January,2025 06:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Mayank Shekhar
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