India Introduces Closing Auction System, Triggering Trader Concerns

India Parliamentary Panel Demands Zuckerberg Apology Over Deleted Modi Video

A Indian parliamentary panel has demanded an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the deletion of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The panel is led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The committee described the removal of the video as an 'attack on democracy', citing Modi's status as the representative of 1.4 billion Indians. The Indian government has taken a strong stance on the matter, escalating the dispute between New Delhi and the social media giant.

CJP’s Saurav Das says YouTubers broke into his home to target him, family

Bankipur By-Poll Result Tests Whether Prashant Kishor's Political Debut Is a Real Trend

The Bankipur constituency in Bihar has drawn attention following recent by-poll results involving poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor. Analysts caution against reading too much into the outcome, noting that Bankipur's voter profile is atypical compared to the rest of Bihar, drawing comparisons to NOIDA's unique demographic in Uttar Pradesh. The constituency's distinct electorate makes it difficult to treat the result as a broader political phenomenon. Nevertheless, the outcome has sparked debate about the unpredictable nature of voter behaviour and the role of the informed, reconsidering voter in shaping electoral outcomes.

Netanyahu Distances Himself From US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Draft Plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a US-backed draft plan for Gaza, stating that Israel did not agree to its terms. The move comes as Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from far-right partners within his coalition government. Analysts note that Israel has limited leverage to fully rebuff proposals from the United States, its most critical ally. The political pushback is seen as partly driven by domestic considerations, with elections on the horizon in Israel.