1,090 cybercrimes, Rs 1,071 crore trail: China-linked gang ‘mastermind’ arrested

India warns Meta: Safe-harbour protection not assured if laws are violated

The Indian government has cautioned Meta that safe-harbour protections cannot be taken for granted if the company fails to comply with local laws. Discussions between the two parties centred on content moderation practices and the handling of child sexual abuse material. Authorities urged Meta to exercise greater sensitivity to local context when making content moderation decisions. The government also called for clear labelling of deepfakes and synthetically generated content to keep users informed. Additionally, the use of usernames on WhatsApp and other messaging platforms is currently under review.

Congress mocks Election Commission after Trump praises India's voting system

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera took a sarcastic dig at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following remarks by US President Donald Trump praising India's election system. Khera sarcastically suggested sending Kumar and India's electronic voting machines to the United States. The comment was made in the context of a debate around voter identification rules in the US. The jibe reflects the ongoing friction between the Congress party and the Election Commission of India. Congress has previously accused the poll body of irregularities during past Lok Sabha elections.

Supreme Court retains hanging as execution method, allows expert panel on alternatives

The Supreme Court of India has refused to abolish hanging as the current method of capital punishment. The court, however, granted permission to the central government to constitute an expert committee to study alternative execution methods. The panel will evaluate options such as lethal injection, shooting, or electrocution with the aim of minimising pain. Hanging will continue to remain the official method until any review process is completed. The court also noted that new scientific evidence in the future could potentially lead to a reconsideration of the matter.

Delhi Police reject claims of 'excessive force' at Jantar Mantar student protest