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Govt asks social media platforms to label, take down AI-generated deepfake content in 3 hours

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Taking cognisance of the spread of AI-based deepfakes online, the IT Ministry on Tuesday issued revised guidelines for social media intermediaries like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, directing them to clearly label all AI-generated content and ensure that such synthetic material carries embedded identifiers.

Gujarat State Transport to operate 195 extra buses, 7,800 trips for Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:48 PM

Gandhinagar/Junagadh, Feb 10 (IANS) With lakhs of pilgrims expected to converge in Gujarat's Junagadh for the Bhavnath Mahashivratri fair starting on Wednesday, the State Transport (ST) Corporation has drawn up an expanded transport plan, scheduling more than 7,800 bus trips over the five-day event to cater to the anticipated surge in travel demand, officials said on Tuesday.

Left grapples with alliance issues in West Bengal as it stands marginalised before Assembly elections

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Once considered invincible in West Bengal, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its Left allies have lately been rendered inconsequential in state politics, leaving them at crossroads once again as the state prepares for another Assembly election.

Mukhyamantri Nidan Yojana lab employees protest in Himachal's Una over salary delay

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:27 PM

Una (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 10 (IANS) Employees working under the Mukhyamantri Nidan Yojana at a privately operated laboratory in Himachal Pradesh's Una district held a three-hour strike on Tuesday, alleging non-payment of salaries for the past two months, government officials said.

Pakistan ranked at 150th position in Index of Economic Freedom

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Heritage Institute's Index of Economic Freedom has classified Pakistan as a "repressed" economy, ranking it 150th out of 184 economies, with a score of 49.1 out of 100 for the year 2025.

RBI working with Centre to boost cooperative banks’ financial health, digital inclusion: Minister

IANS | February 10, 2026 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have taken various measures to strengthen cooperative banks’ financial health, governance and digital inclusion, along with enhancing deposit security, credit availability and prudent regulation, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

352 infrastructure projects worth Rs 16.10 lakh crore evaluated to date: Govt

IANS | February 10, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that 352 infrastructure projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 16.10 lakh crore have been evaluated through the Network Planning Group (NPG) mechanism to date.

6,891 killed in 7,054 fire accidents in 2023: Home MoS Nityanand Rai

IANS | February 10, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) As many as 6,891 people were killed and 284 wounded in 7,054 fire accidents recorded by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) during 2023, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Ahmedabad civic body clears Rs 18,518 crore revised budget for 2026-27

IANS | February 10, 2026 4:19 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 10 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Tuesday approved a revised budget of Rs 18,518 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, an increase of Rs 1,500 crore over the draft estimate of Rs 17,018 crore presented earlier by the Municipal Commissioner.

SC issues notice on PIL to exclude doctors from Consumer Protection Act

IANS | February 10, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a declaration that medical professionals do not fall within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act.

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Govt asks social media platforms to label, take down AI-generated deepfake content in 3 hours

Gujarat State Transport to operate 195 extra buses, 7,800 trips for Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair

Left grapples with alliance issues in West Bengal as it stands marginalised before Assembly elections

Mukhyamantri Nidan Yojana lab employees protest in Himachal's Una over salary delay

Pakistan ranked at 150th position in Index of Economic Freedom

RBI working with Centre to boost cooperative banks’ financial health, digital inclusion: Minister

352 infrastructure projects worth Rs 16.10 lakh crore evaluated to date: Govt

6,891 killed in 7,054 fire accidents in 2023: Home MoS Nityanand Rai

Ahmedabad civic body clears Rs 18,518 crore revised budget for 2026-27

SC issues notice on PIL to exclude doctors from Consumer Protection Act

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