Unmarried Indonesian Couple Caned 21 Times for TikTok Kissing Video in Aceh

ED compounds 150+ FEMA cases with RBI nod to cut legal delays

India's Enforcement Directorate has resolved over 150 Foreign Exchange Management Act cases through compounding in the past 15 months. The settlements were carried out with no-objection certificates issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Under this approach, violators pay a prescribed penalty instead of facing prolonged legal proceedings. The move is aimed at speeding up case resolution and creating a more business-friendly regulatory environment in India.

India sends notices to Telegram and Signal over username fraud concerns

The Indian government has issued formal notices to Telegram and Signal, following an earlier directive sent to Meta's WhatsApp. Authorities are demanding that both platforms explain how their username systems work and what safeguards are in place to prevent fraud, impersonation, and scams. The platforms have been given three days to respond to the government's queries. Officials also specifically questioned Telegram about its username feature, expressing concerns over its potential misuse for cybercrime.

TMC leader flags MPs’ safety in letter to Speaker Om Birla after mob attacks Mahua Moitra in Nadia

Trump Plans Record-Breaking July 4 Fireworks Show Amid Health Concerns

Washington is set to host what is being billed as the world's largest fireworks display to mark the United States' 250th anniversary on Saturday. The event is being organized under the Trump administration as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Health experts have raised alarms over the scale of the fireworks show, describing it as ill-advised. Concerns center on the potential air quality and public health impact of such a massive pyrotechnic display in a densely populated area.