Author: Jitendra Kumar

India’s proposed SHIELD Bill, 2025, seeks to address several problems associated with children’s use of digital platforms, ranging from excessive screen time and inappropriate content to targeted advertising and online gaming. Moved by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, the private member’s bill proposes a framework under which social media companies, gaming platforms and other digital intermediaries […]

An Indian-origin PhD student pursuing higher education in the United States has been found dead after going missing during a hiking trip, bringing a tragic end to an intensive search operation that captured the attention of the academic community and the Indian diaspora. The heartbreaking discovery has left family members, friends, professors, and fellow students […]

Meta Platforms has come under renewed regulatory pressure after a government panel reportedly warned that the company’s legal “safe harbour” protections could be reconsidered unless CEO Mark Zuckerberg issues a public apology within the next three months. The recommendation has intensified scrutiny of one of the world’s largest technology companies and reignited discussions about the […]

In a significant organizational move that has captured the attention of Maharashtra’s political circles, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by veteran leader Sharad Pawar has dissolved its entire panel of official spokespersons. The late-night announcement, issued through an official party communication, took immediate effect and marked one of the most extensive internal restructurings undertaken […]

The Trump administration has been hit with a fresh legal challenge after a coalition of 25 U.S. states filed a lawsuit over its newly announced tariffs on imports from dozens of America’s trading partners. The lawsuit, lodged in the U.S. Court of International Trade, accuses the administration of exceeding its legal authority by imposing broad […]

The Karnataka Congress government is facing renewed political turbulence after a recent Cabinet reorganisation sparked widespread dissatisfaction among party legislators. What was intended to strengthen the administration and bring fresh momentum to governance has instead intensified internal power struggles, resulting in the resignation of two Congress MLAs and increasing concerns about further dissent within the […]

The student-led protest in Ranchi entered its sixth consecutive day, with demonstrators showing no signs of backing down as they continued their peaceful sit-in. Over the past week, the agitation has evolved from a local campus issue into a statewide discussion on youth participation, democratic rights, and government accountability. The arrival of representatives from the […]