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New Delhi: The Supreme Court delivered a sharp rebuke to Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over its controversial privacy policy, questioning whether millions of Indians, particularly those who are poor or uneducated, can understand the terms. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya made it clear that the court would not allow the platform to exploit users’ personal data. During the hearing on WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy update, the Chief Justice stated, “You can’t play with privacy… we will not allow you to share a single digit of our data,” and cautioned the company, “If you can’t follow our Constitution,…

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Enforcement Directorate of illegally taking confidential political data belonging to the Trinamool Congress during searches at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). In a counter affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, Banerjee alleged that the agency used “pretextual” search operations to seize sensitive campaign-related material rather than conduct legitimate investigations. According to the affidavit, ED officials visited I-PAC premises only briefly and focused solely on retrieving information related to the ruling party. Banerjee claimed that the Section 17 search warrants invoked were “mechanical and invalid,” lacking proper legal scrutiny…

New Delhi: India has taken a firm diplomatic stand by rejecting the authority of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague over the long running dispute linked to the Indus Waters Treaty. As hearings continue in the Netherlands, the Indian government has declared that the tribunal was illegally constituted and that its recent directions, including requests for operational information on hydroelectric projects, are void and not binding. The latest confrontation arose after the court sought detailed records from the Kishanganga and Ratle power projects in Jammu and Kashmir. India has refused to provide the information, stating that it does…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the newly concluded India and United States trade agreement, stating that it would accelerate economic growth in both nations and give fresh momentum to the Make in India programme. He said the understanding between the two countries would expand opportunities for businesses, promote innovation and create a stronger foundation for strategic cooperation. The agreement provides for the United States to reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from twenty five percent to eighteen percent. The decision followed discussions between the leadership of the two countries and has been described as a…

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the new trade agreement between India and the United States will open vast opportunities for farmers, micro and small enterprises, entrepreneurs and skilled professionals. He described the pact as a significant step toward strengthening the Make in India initiative and connecting Indian producers with global markets. Under the understanding reached between the two countries, the United States has agreed to reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from twenty five percent to eighteen percent. The decision followed discussions between the leadership of both nations and is expected to ease long…

New Delhi: Air India has launched a detailed inspection of fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 fleet after a malfunction was detected in an aircraft that operated from London Heathrow to Bengaluru on Sunday. The issue was noticed during pre flight procedures when the fuel switch on the left engine failed to remain securely in the run position. As a precaution, the airline immediately grounded the aircraft and initiated a wider safety review. The airline has instructed all Boeing 787 pilots and engineering teams to conduct a reinspection of the fuel control switch latch on every aircraft. The technical…

New Delhi: India and the United States have reached a significant trade agreement after months of negotiations, marking an important turning point in economic relations between the two nations. Following a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, Washington announced an immediate reduction of tariffs on Indian goods from 25 percent to 18 percent. The decision is expected to provide a major boost to Indian exporters and improve market access across several key sectors. The new arrangement is being viewed as one of the most meaningful trade developments in recent years. Although the full framework…