The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over the alleged presence of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram, news agency ANI reported on Sunday.

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over the alleged presence of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram, news agency ANI reported on Sunday.

The government directed the company to immediately remove such content and explain the alleged lapses within seven days.

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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Sunday dismissed reports claiming Bhutan had declined an offer from India to import E20 petrol, saying no such proposal had ever been made.

In a fact-check statement, the ministry said reports suggesting Bhutan had turned down ethanol-blended fuel from India were "incorrect".

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Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said chips produced at the newly inaugurated CG Semi OSAT facility in Gujarat’s Sanand will power automobiles and industrial applications, while also being exported to Japan, the US and Europe, boosting India’s semiconductor ambitions.

“The chips manufactured at this plant will be used in cars, scooters, and various industrial applications; and—most significantly—chips made in India at this facility will be exported to Japan, America, and Europe. Indian technology will earn global acclaim,” Vaishnaw said after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the facility.

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Growing health consciousness among Indian consumers is increasingly influencing not just personal food choices but also what parents buy for their children.

Nearly six in 10 parents are now willing to pay a premium for healthier snacks for their kids, signalling that children’s nutrition is emerging as one of the fastest-growing opportunities in India’s packaged food industry.

u/BusinessToday — 14 hours ago

An e-rickshaw moves through a crowded urban street, carrying commuters home. Without warning, the vehicle jerks violently and cuts out, stranding passengers mid-transit in heavy traffic.

Nearby, an individual looks at a smartphone screen, having just used a basic Bluetooth application to remotely disconnect the vehicle's battery power.

Another video clip shows an Armyman pushing his EV scooter after was reportedly switched off in a similar manner. The vulnerability has moved beyond digital mischief into organised local fraud.

u/BusinessToday — 15 hours ago

Mileage can drop by 2-6% in vehicles running on E20 petrol, according to extensive testing by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

However, the government-backed automotive testing agency says the higher ethanol blend does not cause engine failures or major performance issues in compatible vehicles, with long-term trials covering 40,000 km in passenger vehicles and 20,000 km in two-wheelers finding E20 to be safe for regular use.

u/BusinessToday — 15 hours ago

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has rejected claims linking E20 petrol to issues reported in a Toyota Innova Hycross, saying a technical inspection found that the problem was caused by contaminated fuel and not the use of ethanol-blended petrol.

u/BusinessToday — 15 hours ago

The founders of bike taxi platform Rapido have been booked in Nagpur for allegedly operating petrol-powered bike taxi services in Maharashtra without obtaining the requisite permissions from the state government, a police official said on Friday.

The case has been registered at Sitabuldi police station against Rishikesh S R, Pavan Guntupalli and Aravind Sanka, founders of Roopen Transportation Services Private Limited, which operates the Rapido app. The complaint was filed by Vishal Madhukarrao Bhovte, Motor Vehicle Inspector at the Nagpur (City) Regional Transport Office (RTO), on behalf of the Maharashtra government.

u/BusinessToday — 1 day ago

Explained: Delhi EV Policy 2026 And What It Means For Bike Auto And Car Buyers

Delhi’s EV Policy 2026 is officially here, and it’s a game-changer for the capital’s commuters. India Today’s Akshita Nandagopal breaks down the aggressive mandates: starting January 1, 2027, only electric three-wheelers will be registered, while a complete ban on new petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations kicks in on April 1, 2028. To accelerate this transition, the government is offering 100% road tax exemptions and up to ₹1 lakh in scrappage incentives. With 30,000 new charging stations in the works, the policy isn't just an incentive program- it's a definitive, mandatory roadmap to clean up Delhi's air.

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Donald Trump: Yet as we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack. A generation after we fought and won the Cold War against the menace of Communism, there is now a resurgence of the Communist menace in our land.

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India is cracking down on websites that impersonate established brands. However, GoDaddy, the US-based internet domain seller, argues that its new court-ordered rules against fake websites could create privacy, security, and operational problems for website owners, not just scammers.

The court wants domain sellers to stop offering privacy protection by default. For this reason, GoDaddy has taken the concern to a larger bench of judges at the Delhi High Court, highlighting that this could lead to unwanted consequences.

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Meta has changed the pricing for businesses using its AI agent on Whats App Business, weeks after introducing the tool for customer interactions. From August 1, businesses using the Meta Business Agent on WhatsApp will be charged on a token basis instead of the current per-message model.

The company said the change is meant to better reflect the token usage required to process a user prompt as AI takes on a larger role in customer support and sales.

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A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur has revealed that he once turned down a job offer because the founder arrived 40 minutes late for a scheduled interview, and then did not apologise.

Shikhar Saxena, founder of hiring startup Binary, said that the lack of apology rubbed him off the wrong way and ultimately influenced his decision to walk away from the opportunity.

u/BusinessToday — 1 day ago

Hyundai Motor India has introduced a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership model for the Hyundai Creta Electric, reducing its entry price by around ₹8 lakh to ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The introduction of BaaS brings the Creta Electric in line with several rivals that already offer similar ownership models. Brands such as MG, Maruti Suzuki, Kia and Toyota have adopted battery subscription plans to reduce the financial barrier for EV buyers.

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Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu announced that Arattai, its instant messaging platform, will be removing the username-based account feature amid the ongoing controversy surrounding WhatsApp's username feature.

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reportedly discussing plans to give the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake in the company.

The decision comes as AI companies face increased scrutiny in Washington over potential misuse of advanced AI models and whether the public should share in the financial gains of AI companies.

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