NHRC raises questions over Meta’s AI role in alleged CSAM promotion

IANS | September 3, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought specific, point-wise Action Taken Reports (ATRs) from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and Delhi Police over allegations that paid advertisements on Instagram promoted Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in India and redirected users to Telegram channels where such content was allegedly offered for sale.

FM Sitharaman pitches for India's reform-led growth story to investors in New York

IANS | September 3, 2026 9:58 AM

New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has pitched for India's reform-led growth story to investors at a high-level business roundtable here, highlighting the country's 7.8 per cent economic growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 and improved investment climate, it was announced on Thursday.

Air interceptors world's top defence need: Rubio

IANS | September 3, 2026 9:32 AM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Air interceptors have become the world's most sought-after defence capability as countries confront growing missile and drone threats, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, warning that Washington must protect its own military stockpiles even as allies seek additional supplies.

US Open: Sabalenka eases into third round

IANS | September 3, 2026 9:31 AM

New York, Sep 3 (IANS) No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Polina Iatcenko, 6-1, 6-1 inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to ease in to the US Open’s third round.