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BSNL Revamp: In an attempt to provide an impetus to the state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to compete effectively with private players, the government is exploring various measures, including network upgrades and employee cost rationalisation, according to a report by Economic Times. Also Read | Is it too late to revive BSNL? The recommended initiatives also include improving sales and distribution channels along with introducing more value-added services (VAS), sources said, as per the report.

political slugfest has erupted between the ruling Congress and the BJP in Karnataka over a United Kingdom professor being denied entry into India to attend a state government-organised conference on Constitution. Karnataka Ministers alleged on Monday the incident shows how the individual rights as well the rights of the state governments are being trampled upon, while the BJP described the professor at the University of Westminster Nitasha Kaul, who is also an Overseas Citizen of India, «a known terrorist sympathizer & one who constantly spews venom & disseminates anti-India propaganda.» Kaul has alleged that she was denied entry into India to attend on the invitation of the government of Karnataka the two-day 'Constitution and National Unity Convention-2024' on February 24 and 25.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the death anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, praising his contributions as a source of inspiration to pursue the advancement and prosperity of our nation. The prime minister said in a post on X, “Tributes to Veer Savarkar on his Punya Tithi.

Gundam Seed Freedom, the latest installment in the Gundam franchise, has become a massive hit in Japan, grossing over $20 million since its January 26 release. The film serves as a sequel to Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny, continuing the story one year after the events of Destiny.

MILAN — While the fashion industry discusses size diversity from time to time, there was little evidence of real evolution on the Milan runway this season.

US forces and the United Kingdom Armed Forces, with the support of several other countries, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen, according to the US Central Command. The joint strikes, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, were conducted on Saturday at 11:50 pm. CENTCOM shared on X, stating, «On Feb. 24, at approximately 11:50 p.m. (Sanaa Yemen time), U.S. Central Command forces alongside UK Armed Forces, and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted strikes against 18 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen.»

Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024 for repealing the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act. AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan on Friday that the ordinance to repeal the Muslim Marriage Act, “is a violation of Articles 25, 26 and 28 of the constitution." He said everyone has the right to practice their religion.

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Guru Ravidas or Raidas was an Indian mystic poet-saint of the Bhakti movement during the 15th to 16th century CE. Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2024 falls on February 24, 2024, on the Purnima Tithi of the Magha Month. The festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a revered saint, poet, and spiritual leader.

US Navy, David Isom said on Friday that India will play a very key role in relation with the US and all of its other partners and allies. David Isom further noted that India has a really important role in helping protect those international commons. Speaking to ANI on India-US defence ties, he said, “The relationship continues to grow.

US Navy, David Isom, emphasised that India will play a very important role going forward in partnership with the US and all of its other partners and allies. David Isom said on Friday that India has a really important role in helping protect those international commons. Speaking to on India-US defence ties, he said, «The relationship continues to grow. I think India has a really important role in helping protect those international commons, the free and open Indo-Pacific, the freedom of commerce and the ability for all nations to have access to those open sea lanes.»

United States lawmaker Tom Emmer has criticized the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to approve the Energy Information Administration (EIA) request to collect data on Bitcoin (BTC) mining firms.

Kashmiri journalist and activist Yana Mir made a powerful statement at the 'Sankalp Divas' event hosted by the UK Parliament, denouncing Pakistan's propaganda against India and asserting her safety and freedom in Kashmir, which is an integral part of India. In her address, Mir emphasized that she is not Malala Yusufzai, who had to leave her country due to threats of terrorism. Mir stated, «I am not a Malala Yusufzai, because I am free and safe in my country, India. In my homeland, Kashmir, which is part of India.»

Delhi Chalo march. Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, a Sikh Member of Parliament from Britain said the ‘freedom of expression’ of farmers must be protected. Addressing the Parliament, the Dhesi MP said, “Many of my Slough constituents, including members of the Sikh community and Gurdwaras have written to me regarding their serious concerns about the safety of protesting farmers in their attempt to march towards New Delhi." “Yesterday, a protestor was killed during a reported standoff with the police wherein, the cause of death was, and I quote: "a bullet wound to the head"," Singh told the House.

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms' Oversight Board said on Thursday it would include social media platform Threads under its purview, allowing users to appeal the company's content moderation decisions.

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Internet outages, and restrictions on social media applications like X (formerly Twitter) were imposed in Pakistan on Saturday after a senior government official made a public admission of vote manipulation in the February 8 election. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on Wednesday said that the US is concerned by reports of restrictions on the exercise of the freedom of expression and association in Pakistan, "including the partial or complete government-imposed internet shutdowns, which includes, of course, on social media platforms." He added that Washington continues to call on Pakistan to respect freedom of expression and "restore access to any social media that has been restricted, including Twitter, now known as X." Miller said the US concerns had been communicated to Pakistan through official channels.

Twitter, has confirmed its compliance with executive orders issued by the Indian government demanding the suspension of specific accounts and posts, which are allegedly associated with the ongoing farmers' protest. Despite taking action to withhold the identified accounts and posts within India, X has expressed its disagreement with the government's directives, emphasizing its commitment to freedom of expression. As per the official Global Government Affairs account of X, the platform is acting under potential threat of significant fines and imprisonment. However, in a move to challenge the government’s demands, X has filed a writ appeal, which is currently pending. «The Indian government has issued executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment. In compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts. Consistent with our position, a writ appeal challenging the Indian government’s blocking orders remains pending. We have also provided the impacted users with notice of these actions in accordance with our policies,» Global Government Affairs tweeted.

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