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Meta Pushes YouTube, TikTok To Adopt Teen Safeguards After $17 Billion Settlement

Pressure is mounting on social media platforms in the US to strengthen safeguards for teenage users. After settling a $17 billion lawsuit with 29 states, Meta has agreed to additional protections and is now calling on YouTube and TikTok to adopt similar measures, including usage limits, notification curbs and stronger parental controls.

28 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Gen-Z Key In Scaling Up India-Nepal Economic Ties: Industry Leaders To NDTV

Kamlesh Agarwal, the President of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, called India and Nepal complementary economies who can create an integrated ecosystem.

27 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
3 Countries, 1 Mountain System: Nepal Leader's Call For Action To India, China

Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit, a day after flash floods, Lamichhane said the tragedy has shown that the three countries need to work together

27 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
288 Indians Missing After Nepal Floods, 21 Rescued, Says Centre

For now, 288 Indians remain uncontactable, 21 have been rescued, and efforts are continuing to locate and assist the remaining Indian nationals affected by the disaster.

27 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Why India Needs Armenia Now More Than Ever

Armenia has signed defence contracts worth nearly $2 billion with India since 2020.

27 Aug 2026 3:42 pm
Can't Replace Father With Mother: Nepal Minister On China Or India Query

The Minister underlined that his country's relationship dynamics are based on ational interest while answering a question on alanced diplomacy.

27 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
'Cold Drink Tax': Expert On Why Fanta In UK Has Less Sugar Than In India

A can of Fanta in the UK contains 63 calories while the version sold in India has three times as much sugar.

27 Aug 2026 2:00 pm
System Bent, Didn't Break: Shashi Tharoor On India's Gen Z Protest vs Other Countries

At the NDTV World Anviksha Summit, Shashi Tharoor gave a masterclass in political systems in South Asia, the Gen Z protests in the region, and how India is different

27 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
Indian-Origin US Couple On Kailash Yatra Goes Missing In Nepal Flash Floods

Deepak and Madhu Ahuja were last seen in Saga, Tibet, where they met with Sadhguru alongside their Yatra group before departing south toward the Nepalese border.

27 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
No Boasting: Shashi Tharoor's Advice To Media As India Sends Help To Nepal

Calling for a change in India's attitude towards Nepal, Tharoor said it is important for New Delhi to treat Nepal as a sovereign, equal country.

27 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Check Salary, Vacancy And Application Details Here

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification is out for BPM, ABPM and Dak Sevak posts. Check vacancies, TRCA salary, application fee, and dates here.

27 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Indian Food Has Broken My Taste Buds, Says US Snack Detective In Viral Video

He said discovering Indian food five years ago ruined other cuisines for him, citing dishes like pani puri, chicken vindaloo and gobi manchurian for their flavour and 47 spices.

27 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Realme C100i Launched in India With 6,500mAh Battery, 6.75-Inch 120Hz Display: Price, Specifications

Realme C100i has been launched in India as the new budget smartphone in the company's C lineup. The handset is currently on sale in India via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The company is offering a coupon discount of Rs. 250 to eligible students. The Realme C100i is offered in two colour options, namely Midnight Black and Skyline Silver. It is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T7250 chipset. The smartphone boasts a 6,500mAh battery. The phone features an 8-megapixel camera on the back

27 Aug 2026 12:29 pm
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Ads in India for Free and Go Users; Says They Wont Influence Answers

OpenAI announced the rollout of ChatGPT Ads in India on Thursday. With this move, the San Francisco-based AI giant brings advertisements to the chatbots Free and Go subscription tiers, following their global rollout earlier this year. OpenAI says the ads will be clearly labelled and displayed separately from ChatGPTs responses. For the initial rollout, the ChatGPT maker has partnered with WPP and Omnicom, while a self-serve Ads Manager will also be introduced next month.

27 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Sports Diplomacy, Tech, Start-Ups: Envoy On How India Is Helping Nepal

The envoy elaborated that there's a great exchange of people and ideas between the two South Asian countries.

27 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
Lava Bold N4 Lite Launched in India With Android 16 Go, 5,000mAh Battery: Price, Features

The Lava Bold N4 Lite is positioned as an entry-level smartphone with a focus on basic everyday use. Its hardware includes a Unisoc 9863A chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. The handset runs Android 16 Go and gets two years of security updates. It also features an 8-megapixel AI rear camera, a 5-megapixel selfie camera and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone will go on sale via Amazon from September 3 at a discounted launch price.

27 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
Nepal And India Share Narayani-Gandak River And Flood Risk That Comes With It

In Nepal, it is Narayani, and by the time it reaches India, the river is called Gandak. It is the same river that flows from Nepal into India.

27 Aug 2026 11:29 am
What Melts In Himalayas...: Nepal Minister Flags 'Common Threat' To India

Shishir Khanal said that India, China, Nepal and Bhutan are connected by ecology and will have to keep their differences aside and work together.

27 Aug 2026 11:13 am
Adobe to Offer Free Express, AI Skill-Building Resources Across Government Schools in India

Adobe on Thursday announced a new education initiative in India that will bring free access to Adobe Express for Education to government schools, through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the respective state governments. The programme covers seven states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Assam and Goa and expand Adobe's K-12 reach. The company said that it will provide access to its digital media app, along with resources focused on digital creativity and A

27 Aug 2026 10:53 am
'Call Police If You're Alone With An Indian Man?': Google AI Under Fire Over Responses

Google's AI Overview has sparked controversy after users reported receiving different safety-related responses based on a person's nationality.

27 Aug 2026 10:35 am
Not As Big As It Is Made Out To Be: Nepal Minister On Border Row With India

The Minister acknowledged that there are some issues and that mechanisms are in place to deal with it.

27 Aug 2026 10:34 am
'Nearly 300 Indians Among Thousands Reported Missing': Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal On Floods

He added that the Nepal government has been in constant with embassies of other countries regarding the safety of the foreign nationals reported missing.

27 Aug 2026 10:03 am
India vs SL Weather Report: Rain In Colombo To Ruin Gill And Co.'s Charge?

On Day 5, India can pull off a quick win if they can strike early. However, more than the Sri Lanka batters, India face a bigger challenge from the weather.

27 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Toxic Box Office Collection Day 1: Yash Film Hits Century In India, Falls Short Of KGF 2 Opening

On Day 1, Toxic collected a net of 101.10 crore across 24,579 shows.

27 Aug 2026 8:26 am
Meet India's AI Wonder Kid: At 16, He Pays His Father Rs 2 Lakh A Month

Raul John Aju, a 16-year-old Class 12 Commerce student from Kochi known as the AI Kid of India, is running an AI startup that employs 15 people including his own father on a Rs 2 lakh salary.

27 Aug 2026 7:59 am
'Feels Nothing Like Rest Of India': British Tourist Praises Chandigarh's Urban Planning

British tourist Jack Heaton praises Chandigarh's grid layout and green spaces as a stark contrast to other Indian cities.

27 Aug 2026 7:47 am
Flying To Bhutan To Get Simpler With Air India-Drukair Tie-Up

This arrangement will make it possible for passengers to use Air India to seamlessly travel to Paro via Delhi from across Air India's international network.

26 Aug 2026 11:03 pm
Indian C-130 Jet Ready To Leave For Nepal Flood Relief Ops, IAF Offers Help

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has also been put on standby for any relief and rescue mission in the neighbouring country, sources added.

26 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
Lessons From Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police's Ten Commandments On Protests

Sources say Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar has directed the intelligence wing to gather and analyse at least 10 critical pieces of information prior to any protest

25 Aug 2026 9:35 am
National Security Guard Launches First All-Women Commando Course In Haryana

The gruelling 12-week course is curated to mould selected women warriors into physically indomitable, technically astute and operationally razor-sharp commandos.

25 Aug 2026 9:21 am
Ladakh Opens 2,000 Government Internships; Rs 5,000 Stipend, Applications Open

Ladakh Youth Internship 2026: Applications are open for 2,000 three-month internships across 25 government departments.

25 Aug 2026 7:21 am
Class 1 Student Hospitalised After Snakebite In Kolkata Government School

The child was taken by the authorities of the government-run school to SSKM Hospital, where he was admitted and kept under observation.

24 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Parandur Airport Scrapped: Vijay Stands By Promise, DMK Questions Development Impact

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's decision to scrap the proposed Parandur airport project has become a major political test of his promise to the people who opposed the project. Vijay had backed Parandur villagers even before entering electoral politics and has now, as Chief Minister, stood by that position. The DMK, however, calls the decision a major setback for Tamil Nadu's growth and aviation plans, raising questions over political consistency versus the state's long-term development needs.

24 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Vivo V80 Lite 5G Launched With MediaTek Dimensity 7360 SoC, 7050mAh Battery: Price, Specifications

Vivo has taken the wraps off its V80 Lite 5G smartphone and announced the same in Pakistan. The launch has revealed all the specifications of the device for that market, revealing how similar it is to the Vivo S2 which was recently launched in the Indian market.

24 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Andhra Pradesh Recruitment Calendar 2026 Out: 10,060 Government Jobs

Andhra Pradesh announces 10060 government jobs for 2026 across 25 departments via APPSC and other agencies.

24 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
Tempsens Instruments vs Augmont Enterprises IPO GMP - Which IPO Offers Better Listing Gain

Tempsens Instruments IPO GMP signals a 104.33% listing gain, ahead of Augmont Enterprises' 48.22%, as both mainboard issues draw investor interest.

24 Aug 2026 11:19 am
Opposition Attacks Bhagwant Mann Government Over Bathinda Road Row

The controversy centres around the newly constructed Kot Bhaiyya-Ramgarh Bhundar road.

23 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
Opium In Hidden Compartment: Parcel Exposes Cross-Border Crime Network

The investigation traces back to 7 February 2026, when the Delhi Police Crime Branch received a tip-off about a courier parcel headed to Canada from Delhi. The information suggested narcotics were hidden inside, tucked among food items and household goods.

23 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
UPI To Remain Free For Consumers, Merchants May Face Small Fee: Centre

The government has opened the door to introducing a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on a limited set of UPI merchant transactions above a certain threshold, while assuring that consumers and person-to-person payments will continue to remain free.

8 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
After WhatsApp, Telegram Submits Reply To Centre On Username Feature: Report

The username feature essentially allows people on the messaging platforms to communicate without sharing their phone numbers.

10 Jul 2026 8:36 pm