The head of Meta’s India operations has been named in a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the circulation of allegedly morphed images and social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest linked to the Centre for Justice and Peace (CJP). The development has intensified the debate surrounding the accountability of...
A criminal case has been registered against multiple content creators for allegedly spreading defamatory and misleading content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in connection with India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. The legal action follows complaints that several videos and social media posts falsely linked the minister to controversial claims regarding the country’s fuel blending initiative,...
A comedian and an information technology professional from Gurugram have come under legal scrutiny after a video containing allegedly objectionable comments about women sparked widespread criticism on social media. Authorities have registered a case following complaints that the content promoted derogatory stereotypes and insulted women through remarks made during a discussion centered around biryani. The...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after an FIR was reportedly registered against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over remarks alleged to have hurt religious sentiments. The development has intensified tensions between the ruling administration and opposition parties, with political leaders trading accusations over communal sensitivity, freedom of expression, and political targeting. According...
Actor Rukmini Vasanth has strongly reacted to the circulation of fake AI-generated images allegedly linked to her on social media platforms. The actor publicly condemned the misuse of artificial intelligence technology and expressed deep concern over how manipulated digital content can harm personal reputation, privacy, and mental well-being. The controversy erupted after several fabricated images,...
Private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh are under legal scrutiny following complaints of sudden and steep MBBS fee hikes during the 2024-25 academic session. Students and parents have raised concerns over the legality of these increases, alleging violations of NEET guidelines that prohibit mid-session hikes and cap annual fee increases at 5% or 15% over...
Bengaluru: On Thursday, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the report from the Justice D’Cunha Committee regarding the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries. Karnataka Minister HK Patil announced the Cabinet’s decision, stating that legal action will be initiated against the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the...