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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee is facing renewed questions in India about whether he holds Indian citizenship, with the query trending on Google and drawing thousands of searches. The debate picked up steam after news of his return to India went viral, with a report noting 6.4 million likes and over 125,000 comments on coverage of the trip. Supporters and critics continue to argue over his ties to the country and his commentary on Indian politics.
- 2Protest permission paradox sparks debate in India●Taking permission from the government to protest against the government is a strange concept. We have the right to prote
The claim that citizens must seek government permission to protest against the government is drawing attention, with the argument that peaceful protest is a fundamental right and designated sites exist for it. Critics say the requirement to obtain approval undermines the very purpose of dissent, while some point out that Indian law allows authorities to impose reasonable restrictions on assemblies.
- 3Rahul Gandhi detained again over voter list protest in India●Indian police detain opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and several lawmakers for the third time in two days as they demand
Indian police detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and several lawmakers for the third time in two days. The detentions came as Congress party figures demand the resignation of the country's election chief over a revision of voter lists in Bihar that the opposition says has disenfranchised some 130 million citizens, most of them Muslims. The repeated arrests have escalated tensions between the government and the opposition ahead of upcoming state elections.
- 4Modi thanks nation for 25 years of public trust●The trust of the people over 25 years is an inspiration for me to work with even more energy. My sole resolve for the Go
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years in public life by thanking citizens for their trust and blessings. In a message of gratitude, he said the people's faith inspires him to work with greater energy and reaffirmed his resolve to serve the country. Supporters widely shared and responded to the reflection on his political career.
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The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued a directive urging Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise extreme caution. The advisory, reported by Malayalam media, calls on nationals to remain highly vigilant but does not specify the exact nature of the risk. Indian expatriates in the kingdom, one of the largest Indian diaspora communities, are being asked to stay alert and follow official guidance.
- 6Indian border guards kill two Pakistani civilians near border▼Indian border guards shot and killed two Pakistani citizens and injured another near the India-Pakistan border in Pakist
Indian border guards shot and killed two Pakistani citizens and wounded a third near the India-Pakistan border in Pakistan's Punjab province on Friday, local media reported. According to initial accounts, the civilians had crossed a border pillar when the guards opened fire. The incident risks adding fresh tension between the two neighbours, who regularly report violations along the heavily militarised frontier.
- 7Zelenskyy condemns Russian drone strike on civilian corn ship●President Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea "A horrific strike by two Russ
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned what he called a 'horrific' Russian attack on a civilian vessel in the Black Sea. He said two Russian drones struck the boat, which was carrying corn, in neutral waters and was owned by Türkiye, with Azerbaijani and Indian citizens on board. Details on casualties remain unclear, but the strike has drawn renewed attention to attacks on civilian shipping in the region.
- 8Critics accuse major Indian outlets of stoking panic●Don't fall for Toilet Paper of India News Reports. Whole ecosystem: Indian Express, TOI, News24 etc. are trying to creat
A claim circulating online accuses The Times of India, The Indian Express and News24 of manufacturing panic among citizens, calling them part of what the poster describes as a 'regime change operation'. It is an unverified allegation against sections of the Indian media. No independent evidence supports the accusation, and the outlets have not responded. It reflects ongoing distrust of mainstream media among some users in India.
- 9Amnesty urges Delhi police to allow peaceful protests amid tight restrictions●India: Delhi police must facilitate right to peaceful protest amid lockdown-like restrictions in capital
Amnesty International has called on Delhi police to respect and facilitate the right to peaceful protest in the Indian capital, where lockdown-like restrictions are in place. The rights group says police must not use security measures to block citizens from assembling and demonstrating peacefully, urging authorities to uphold constitutional protections even during periods of heightened restrictions.
- 10Internet Freedom Foundation criticises unpublished advisory to social media firms●Internet Freedom Foundation Slams Govts Unpublished Advisory to Social Media Sites Ahead of Protests
The Internet Freedom Foundation has criticised the Indian government for issuing an unpublished advisory to social media platforms ahead of planned protests. The digital rights group says instructions to platforms that are not made public undermine transparency and could pressure companies to restrict speech without accountability, raising fresh concerns over online censorship and citizens' right to protest and communicate freely online.
- 11Telangana shifts MeeSeva services to open source software●How Telangana’s MeeSeva migration to open source could make governments rethink software costs
Telangana's MeeSeva citizen services platform is migrating to open source software, a move The Hindu reports could prompt other Indian state governments to reconsider spending on proprietary software licences. The shift highlights how open alternatives can cut public IT costs while keeping essential digital government services running for millions of users across the state.
- 12Gansu Public Hospital Praised as Model of State Investment●Public Hospital in Gansu - the FIFTH POOREST PROVINCE in China That is how you invest in people and ensure generational
A public hospital in Gansu province, one of China's poorest regions, is drawing attention online as an example of state investment in citizens' welfare. Commenters contrast it with lawmakers in India who grow wealthy in office, arguing that quality public healthcare builds loyalty and trust in government, while enriching politicians erodes it.
- 13India condemns Black Sea ship attack that injured three nationals●India condemns attack on commercial vessel in Black Sea which injured 3 nationals, reiterates call for dialogue and diplomacy
India has condemned an attack on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea that left three Indian nationals injured. The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict, expressing concern over the safety of Indian citizens in the region.