WhatsApp users report media-sharing issues globally

IANS | August 10, 2026 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Meta-backed WhatsApp users reported issues with the messaging platform on Monday with the disruption appearing to affect the sharing of photos, videos, stickers, GIFs and other media files across several countries.

Kusha missile test brings India closer to self-reliance and multilayered defence umbrella: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a multilayered national defence umbrella, against ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft, drones and other threats by 2035, a media report said.

India’s non-fossil fuel power capacity crosses 300 GW mark

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a major milestone for the nation's clean energy transition and climate action targets, India has crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity as on July 31, 2026, which accounts for over 54 per cent of country's total electricity generation capacity of around 552 GW, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Sunday.

Meta must follow Indian law, not just global policies: Govt sources

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The government on Sunday reportedly clarified that Meta's platforms must operate in compliance with Indian laws and regulations, stressing that recent discussions with the social media giant were aimed at ensuring its policies and content moderation practices are aligned with the country's legal framework rather than merely following the company's global standards.