The Indian government tabled draft Digital Personal Data Protection rules and invited public feedback on the implementation framework seeking input from industry bodies and civil society groups.
Year: 2026
Nigerian Drug Smuggler Arrested at Mumbai Airport With Cocaine Concealed in Luggage Lining
Indian customs officials at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport arrested a Nigerian national attempting to smuggle cocaine concealed inside the lining of checked luggage.
India Police Crack Gang That Was Running Fake Online Investment Platform Defrauding Thousands
Indian police cracked a gang running a fake online investment platform that had defrauded thousands of victims of crores of rupees using social media advertising and fake celebrity endorsements.
Lancashire Women Beat Somerset in T20 Blast as Sophie Lanning Stars in Successful Chase
Lancashire women beat Somerset in the Women’s T20 Blast after Sophie Lanning’s unbeaten 75 and Hannah Jones’s three wickets combined to deliver a comfortable victory for the home side.
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Beat Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 to Reach Final Against RCB
Rajasthan Royals secured their place in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by defeating Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 as teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shone again.
Scientists Discover Deep-Ocean Species Absorbing Carbon Faster Than Previously Thought
A study found that a previously overlooked group of deep-ocean micro-organisms is absorbing carbon dioxide significantly faster than models had predicted improving climate forecasts.
Researchers Find Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Could Be Detected Via Retinal Scans
New research published in May 2026 found that early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable through retinal eye scans opening new non-invasive diagnostic pathways for the condition.
New Study Shows Excessive Antibiotic Use Is Accelerating Drug-Resistant Infections Globally
A new global study found that excessive antibiotic use in both human medicine and agriculture is significantly accelerating drug-resistant infections raising urgent public health concerns worldwide.
Social Media Post Falsely Claims Trump Raised Tariffs on All Imported Indian Goods
A viral social media post falsely claiming that Trump had raised tariffs on all imported Indian goods was debunked by multiple fact-checkers who found no such blanket order had been issued.
Claim That Iran Fired Missiles at Kuwait Is Under Investigation and Unconfirmed
Although the United States accused Iran of firing missiles at Kuwait independent verification of the specific incident was lacking with regional fact-checkers noting the claim required further evidence.