Parliamentary panel not allowed to discuss Pegasus
The Hindu
Govt officials refuse to come, BJP forces cancellation of meeting
In a complete washout, the Standing Committee on Information Technology headed by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor could not deliberate on “Citizens’ Data Security and Privacy”, as none of the officials of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MEITy) and the Department of Telecom came for the meeting, citing various reasons for their absence. A discussion on data security and privacy would have entailed questions on the alleged on more than 300 persons in India. The BJP members, on the second consecutive day, staged a walkout refusing to sign the attendance register, forcing the meeting to be cancelled in the absence of quorum.
India's Minister for Information Technology discusses the importance of AI and data in shaping the country's future.
Forest Minister K Ponmudy clarifies Tamil Nadu government has not granted permission for tungsten mining near Aritappati Biodiversity Heritage Site.
Calling Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa as “Ashwini Devatas” of Haridasa literature, singer Vidyabhushana said on Thursday that it is impossible to make a distinction between them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocates for global cooperation over conflict, emphasizing 'Democracy First, Humanity First' mantra.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump's AG pick amid sex trafficking investigation, facing doubts on confirmation from senators.
Kerala seeks interest-free loan from Centre for infrastructure development, MPs urged to secure funding for vital projects.
Shorts News:Watch: Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after U.S. indicts the tycoon
BBMP forms committee to create road construction SOP for Bengaluru, focusing on durability, maintenance, and scientific design.
Karnataka Milk Federation launches Nandini brand milk products in Delhi-NCR market at competitive rates.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed the authorities to ensure that adequate streetlights were installed along the road stretch from Fatima College to Samayanallur in Madurai.
The Virudhunagar district administration has embarked upon an ambitious project of creating 1,642 ponds. Some 400 ponds have been already created with manual labour by local people under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in the district.