Govt asks Meta to review Facebook and Instagram recommendation systems

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked technology giant firm Meta to review the content recommendation and ranking systems that power Facebook and Instagram, stepping up regulatory scrutiny of how social media algorithms amplify information in India, according to multiple reports.

Nifty likely to reach 25,000 level by December amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Indian market benchmark Nifty 50 is likely to touch 25,000 in December 2026 down from the previous 26,000 target, a report said on Monday, adding that reduction in long-term capital gains (LTCG) alone cannot trigger sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows.

Very close to finalising trade deal with India, says Marco Rubio

IANS | October 19, 2026 11:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The United States is very close to finalising a trade deal with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, linking energy waivers and sanctions policy to broader trade considerations ahead of his visit to the country on Tuesday.

Top official confirms over Rs 1 lakh crore fresh investment made in Uttarakhand

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:37 PM

Dehradun, Oct 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand’s Secretary Industries and Secretary to the Chief Minister, Vinay Shankar Pandey, on Sunday said the state government has consistently worked to translate investment proposals into reality, resulting in the grounding of investments worth more than Rs 1.01 lakh crore so far, as he dismissed social media reports questioning the Global Investors Summit-2023.

Department of Posts makes significant progress during ‘Special Campaign 6’

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Department of Posts said on Sunday it will continue to intensify its efforts during the remaining period of 'Special Campaign 6' to achieve the prescribed targets, sustain cleanliness practices, ensure scientific e-waste management and reinforce its commitment to responsive, efficient and citizen-centric governance.