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India-Algeria Joint Commission agrees to further expand defence cooperation during inaugural meeting in New Delhi
The inaugural Joint Commission meeting between India and Algeria took place in New Delhi on May 05, 2026. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of mutual interest in the field of training, military exercise, medical cooperation and defence industr…
The rise and fall of the biggest lottery in the world
Running for over 50 years, the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes was a big hit before a series of scandals and revelations took the sheen off its success
Community Team Meeting Agenda for May 7, 2026
The Community Team chat takes place the first Thursday of every month in the #community-team channel on Slack. This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free …
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Gamescom Latam attendance up by 17.5% in 2026
The third edition of Gamescom Latam drew 154,000 visitors, up 17.5% on 2025. Last year the show attracted 130,000 attendees, up 30% on the first edition of the event in 2024. Read more
Who can be called ‘Honourable’ in India? Allahabad High Court clarifies in its latest order
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that constitutional functionaries like MPs, judges, and ministers must be addressed with the honorific 'Hon'ble'. Civil servants are not entitled to this title. The court clarified this in an order, emphasizing its exclusive…
AI ‘accent masking’ at overseas call centres sparks union backlash in Canada | Globalnews.ca
The practice is drawing scrutiny after labour representatives said at least one of Canada's big three telecommunications companies may be using the technology with overseas agents.
Supreme Court collegium approves names of 10 advocates as judges of Punjab and Haryana HC
The Supreme Court collegium has approved the appointment of ten advocates as judges for the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The collegium also approved three judicial officers for the Andhra Pradesh High Court. These appointments mark a significant developme…
'Excited to build even stronger ties': US envoy Sergio Gor hails India partnership ahead of Marco Rubio's visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India this month. Ambassador Sergio Gor expressed excitement for the visit, emphasizing the strong and growing partnership between the US and India. Secretary Rubio will attend a ministerial-level Quad meeting. The…
‘Go protest at Bar Council’: Andhra High Court judge orders ‘indolent’ advocate sent to police custody; CJI seeks report
Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao of the Andhra Pradesh High Court is seen in a viral video reprimanding the advocate, who then pleads for leniency.
Unveiling the Evolution of Power Symbols in India: From Safari Suits to White Kurtas, ETBrandEquity
Indian power is shifting from grand public displays to subtle signals. Once overt symbols like the safari suit are fading. Instead, quiet markers like a bureaucrat's white towel signify rank. The kurta-pyjama allows leaders to connect with the common person. …
Palash Muchhal faces legal trouble as SC/ST atrocities case is filed; Complainant said to be Smriti Mandhana’s childhood friend: Report
Palash Muchhal has reportedly landed in legal trouble in Sangli after a complaint was filed over alleged casteist remarks during an argument at a toll plaza. Police have registered a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, with multiple media rep…
148 kg of marijuana seized from ambulance with Indian number plate
BIRATNAGAR: Police have seized an ambulance with an Indian number plate carrying 148 kilograms of marijuana from Barahachhetra, Sunsari. Two individuals on board the vehicle have been arrested. According to police, the contraband was found packed in plastic b…
Bhojshala dispute: Mosque built using parts of Parmar-era temples, ASI tells high court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court received intriguing findings from the Archaeological Survey of India regarding the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque in Dhar. The ASI highlighted that this mosque was established with pieces from Parmar-era temples, with prior sculptu…
Work Enjoyment Strongly Linked to Overall Wellbeing
Of three aspects of workplace wellbeing measured globally, enjoyment in daily work is tied to the largest increases in how workers evaluate their lives.
Tenant rights in India: How much of security deposit can be legally deducted by your landlord?
Security deposit rules in India, guided by the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, vary by state and dictate how much landlords can collect and under what conditions deductions may occur. Details here.
Exhibition at Zapurzha Museum of Art and Culture: Pune gets a timely reminder about the forgotten pastoralists
One of the famous pastoralist communities of Maharashtra are the dhangars.
NCLAT sets aside CCI's Rs 301.6-cr penalty on Grasim Industries, directs fresh hearing
The appellate tribunal NCLAT has overturned a Rs 301.6-crore penalty against Grasim Industries. The fair trade regulator CCI must now hear the Aditya Birla Group firm again. NCLAT found Grasim was not given a chance to present arguments after the CCI differed…
NCLAT sets aside CCI's Rs 301.6-cr penalty on Grasim Industries, directs fresh hearing
The appellate tribunal NCLAT has overturned a Rs 301.6-crore penalty against Grasim Industries. The fair trade regulator CCI must now hear the Aditya Birla Group firm again. NCLAT found Grasim was not given a chance to present arguments after the CCI differed…
‘Hawala operator’ tied to jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar held after deportation from Dubai
Officer said that Navas KI played a crucial role in managing the financial operations of Chandrasekhar's alleged criminal syndicate.
How anxieties in Gen Z women are being amplified and exploited
Freya India, a Substack writer who focuses on women and technology, says Gen Z women have grown up seeing themselves as "an object in a marketplace." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about how she thinks social media and tech companies have amplified the generatio…
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[Jacob Mchangama and Jeff Kosseff] Elite Panic and the Push to Regulate "Misinformation"
Our book traces the waves of elite panic that drive governments to regulate "misinformation," "disinformation," and other speech that the…
ED issues lookout notice against Kolkata Police DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas
The Enforcement Directorate has issued a lookout notice for Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas. This action follows his repeated evasion of multiple summons related to a money laundering investigation. The notice aims to prevent him from…
Letters to the Editor dated May 1, 2026
Letters to Editor
Rising longevity: A threat to social security
With reforms that combine public policy, employer engagement and financial innovation, societies can support healthy ageing, protect living standards in retirement
With Nearly 30,000 Clay Earth Bricks, Dana Awartani Remakes History in the Saudi Arabia Pavilion
At the Venice Biennale's Saudi Arabia Pavilion, Dana Awartani remakes history through 30,000 clay earth bricks referring to destroyed mosaics.
Rs 30 lakh for MBBS: Doctor-led NEET racket busted in Delhi-NCR, chilling details of how cops rescued 18 aspirants from Ghaziabad flat
Delhi Police busted a NEET scam, arresting four individuals, including a doctor, for allegedly extorting Rs 20-30 lakh from parents by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions. Eighteen students were rescued after being lured with "important exam questions." The …
India's Zee sues Nykaa over alleged copyright misuse of songs on Instagram reels
India's Zee Entertainment has sued Nykaa for allegedly using its copyrighted songs in Instagram reels to promote products, seeking $210,000 in damages. The lawsuit claims Nykaa used Zee's music without proper authorization, despite a licensing agreement with …
From Kyrgyzstan to Brazil, Alternativa Film Festival Reels in Pics From Asia, Latin America
Pics from as far afield as Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Japan, Brazil and Georgia competed in the Alternativa Film Festival, the burgeoning nomadic festival that launched in Kazakhstan, continued in Indonesia and celebrated its third edition in Medellín, Colombia. F…
DEEP Trust launches flagship initiative “Happy Wheels”; to donate 18-seater TATA Winger to support transportation for special children
DEEP Trust launches flagship initiative “Happy Wheels”; to donate 18-seater TATA Winger to support transportation for special childrenbusinessnewsthisweek.com
India throws Diet Coke parties as Iran war disrupts supplies
Diet Coke parties are gaining popularity across India. A shortage of the beverage, linked to the Iran war, has created a social media frenzy. Bars and restaurants are organizing events with entry fees offering Diet Coke, music, and activities. These gathering…