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Avoid these actions on WhatsApp, even unintentionally, as Meta bans 9.7 million accounts
Technology | Apr 02, 2025, 12:35 PM ISTIt's important to be careful, as even a small mistake can lead to your WhatsApp account being banned. Recently, Meta banned 9.7 million accounts for various violations.
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Madhya Pradesh: Authorities impose ban on non-veg food sale in this city for Navratri | Check here
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 31, 2025, 09:29 AM ISTMunicipal authorities have also warned that shops will even face cancellation of their licence if they flout the orders. The Navratri festivities commenced on March 30 and will continue till April 6.
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Complete ban on school students using smartphones ‘undesirable, unworkable’: Delhi HC
India | Mar 03, 2025, 09:27 PM ISTThe students, the court said, must also be counselled that high levels of screen-time and social media engagement could lead to anxiety, diminished attention spans and cyber-bullying.
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List of countries that have either restricted or banned the use of DeepSeek
World | Feb 06, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTIn its privacy policy, DeepSeek acknowledged storing data on servers inside the People's Republic of China. Countries banning the AI app have cited risk of data transmission.
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Haryana village sees ban on DJs, funeral ceremonies, fine for not abiding by it
Haryana | Dec 10, 2024, 11:58 AM ISTThe Panchayat in its order stated that a fine of Rs 11,000 will be imposed on those who continue to call DJs in wedding functions or other cermonies in spite of the ban.
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Manipur: Mobile internet ban extended in nine districts of state
Manipur | Dec 07, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTManipur: Internet services have been temporarily suspended since November 16, after violence broke out in the state following the recovery of the bodies of three women and three children in Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam, respectively.
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After India, Canada becomes the latest country to ban TikTok, but there's a twist
Technology | Nov 07, 2024, 08:33 AM ISTIn June 2020, India imposed a ban on TikTok and 58 other Chinese applications. Recently, the Canadian government has pointed to national security concerns as the reason for its latest action.
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More than 50 popular medicines fail quality tests, drug regulatory body issues market alert
India | Sep 26, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTThe recent findings by the Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) follow the agency’s August decision to ban 156 fixed-dose drug combinations. These combinations were deemed to pose significant risks to human health.
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Brazil Supreme Court panel upholds judge's decision to suspend Elon Musk's X platform nationwide
World | Sep 03, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTBrazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who was engaged in a bitter feud with Elon Musk, ordered the suspension of X for failing to appoint a legal representative. Musk's satellite internet provider Starlink has refused to comply with his decision as its bank accounts remained frozen.
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Bangladesh revokes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party | How it will impact ties with India?
World | Aug 28, 2024, 03:52 PM ISTSheikh Hasina had banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party last month for stoking violence through the student-led protests that culminated in her ouster. Jamaat was effectively banned from contesting elections by a 2013 court decision that revoked its registration as a political party.
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Complete list of 156 fixed-dose combination drugs banned by government
Health | Aug 23, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTThe Health Ministry has banned 156 FDC drugs, including popular antibiotics, painkillers, and multivitamins, due to safety concerns. The ban aims to protect public health by eliminating potentially harmful drug combinations.
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Centre bans over 150 fixed-dose combination drugs used for fever, allergies | Here are DETAILS
India | Aug 23, 2024, 07:12 PM ISTAccording to reports, the apex panel Drugs Technical Advisory Board also examined these FDCs and recommended that there is no therapeutic justification for the ingredients contained in these FDCs.
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'Childish, undemocratic': How political parties in Pak reacted to govt move to ban Imran Khan's PTI
World | Jul 17, 2024, 01:25 PM ISTIn another example of political persecution in Pakistan, the government announced the move to ban the PTI and is also pondering to file treason charges against Imran Khan. This came after PTI became the largest party in the Parliament as it was deemed eligible by the apex court for reserved seats.
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WhatsApp India bans more than 66 lakh accounts in May: Know-why?
Technology | Jul 02, 2024, 06:58 AM ISTWhatsApp India has reported that it banned over 6.6 million accounts in May 2024 for violating local laws. Of the 6,620,000 accounts banned, 1,255,000 were proactively blocked by WhatsApp before any user reports were received, according to a company statement.
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UAPA tribunal imposes five year ban on Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir faction
India | Jun 22, 2024, 06:08 PM ISTFounded by deceased separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat was outlawed for five years on December 31, 2023. The organisation was banned for fomenting terrorism and spreading anti-India propaganda in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera channel for 45 days citing 'security threat'
World | Jun 09, 2024, 09:18 PM ISTIsrael had imposed a 35-day ban on Al Jazeera, accusing of promoting Hamas goals, by raiding a Jerusalem hotel room used by the Qatar-based network on May 5. Al Jazeera has been highly critical of Israel's operations in the war and one of its journalists was killed in Gaza when the war began.
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Karnataka government bans release and broadcast of Annu Kapoor-starrer 'Hamare Baarah'
Entertainment | Jun 07, 2024, 11:37 AM ISTIn the latest development, Karnataka government has banned the release and broadcast of Annu Kapoor's latest offering Humare Baarah. More details below.
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Major blow to TikTok: US Senate passes bill forcing parent company ByteDance to sell or face ban
World | Apr 24, 2024, 09:16 AM ISTThe US Senate passed legislation that would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: BJP's Manjunath to face Congress' DK Suresh in Bangalore (Rural) | Hot Seat
News | Apr 26, 2024, 01:55 PM ISTBharatiya Janata Party brought JD(S) into the NDA fold ahead of the Lok Sabha elections as the party expect a repeat of 2019 success in the state. This time, the BJP has fielded CN Manjunath who will take on sitting Congress MP DK Suresh.
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Pakistan: Elon Musk's X working with Shehbaz Sharif govt to 'understand concerns' amid ban
World | Apr 18, 2024, 06:24 PM ISTPakistan's interior ministry on Wednesday said the platform's failure to address misuse necessitated a ban on the microblogging site. The decision to ban X (Twitter) was met with widespread criticism from human rights organisations, press bodies and political parties.