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Industry experts note that with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) of 2023 yet to be enforced, there’s currently no legal requirement compelling the platform to seek user consent for using data such as location or personal preferences for targeted ads. | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS/Reuters WhatsApp ads face no apparent legal pushback in terms of privacy norms, said industry experts, while privacy advocates argued ads still violate the privacy principles on which the app was created. Competition and privacy lawyers said India is yet to enforce its data protection law, which will mandate consent compliance by the…

Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 16:54 ISTTMC Election Results: Nafis Ansari, a former autorickshaw driver from Mumbra, won from ward number 30 of Mumbra, which is largely seen as the bastion of NCP leader Jitendra AwhadNafis Ansari (left) and Jitendra Awhad. (Instagram/File)TMC Election Results: Among the names that are being talked about after the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) results is AIMIM’s Nafis Ansari.Nafis Ansari, a former autorickshaw driver from Mumbra, won the TMC elections from ward number 30 of Mumbra, which is largely seen as the bastion of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jitendra Awhad.Post-election, he has publicly stated that he…

Mumbai: Police have registered a case of negligence and endangering life against the owner of a dilapidated building, Kadamb Kudpi House, in Khar West after two men were injured when chunks of slab allegedly fell on them on Saturday night.”Repairs had not been carried out on the building despite its deteriorating state,” said a police officer.The incident took place between 9.40pm and 10pm near the KFC junction on Linking Road. The complainant Nirav Nishar (27), a resident of Grant Road who operates a hardware business, and his friend Harsh Porwal (28), a resident of Madhya Pradesh, were at Linking Road…

New Delhi: Delhi on Sunday inducted 500 electric buses into the DTC fleet, pushing the e-bus count beyond 4,000, the highest in any state, according to data shared by the CMO. The buses were flagged off from Ramlila Maidan by chief minister Rekha Gupta and BJP national president Nitin Nabin. An inter-state electric bus service between Delhi and Panipat was also launched, aimed at commuters travelling between the capital and Haryana’s industrial towns. Officials said the service covers around 86 km and passes through the Singhu border, Murthal, Samalkha and other areas. Timings were scheduled in the morning and evening…

Bengaluru: Power supply will be disrupted in the following areas in the city this week on account of maintenance work.Tuesday (10am to 5pm): BWSSB STP, Jakkasandra, Teachers Colony, HSR Layout 5th Sector, part of Venkatapura, Greenage Apartments, Koramangala Extension, Chennakeshava Nagar, Hosa Road, Singasandra, Hongasandra, AECS Layout A and B Block, Huskur, Naganathapura, Koodlu, Muneshwara Layout, Doddanagamangala, Parappana Agrahara, Chikkathogur, Bellandur-2, Mahaveer Ranches Apartment, IBM and IBM D Block, Koramangala Extension, Jakkasandra Extension and 1st Block, and surrounding areas.Tuesday (10am to 4pm): Kaveri Nagar, Hulimavu, Akshaya Nagar, Hongasandra, BTS Layout, Kodichikkanahalli, Electronics City Phase-2, Veersandra, Doddanagamangala, Chokkasandra, IBM, Guruppanapalya, Sobha…

Hyderabad: Even amid a sluggish real estate market, Hyderabad’s skyline is witnessing unprecedented vertical growth — dotted with skyscrapers. Data shows, by 2029–30, the city’s skyline — especially along the IT corridor — will be flaunting a few dozen high rises, many of them standing at 60 floors and beyond.While approvals were granted for around 100 high rises buildings in 2024, the figure surged to nearly 200 in 2025. Of these, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) sanctioned 102 high rises while the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) approved an additional 90 tall buildings — a sharp jump from just…

Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin made a strong pitch to woo govt employees on Sunday, stating that the DMK govt had consistently worked for their welfare despite the funds crunch caused by ‘denial of funds’ by the Union govt. At a felicitation function organised by Jacto–Geo for announcing Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), Stalin said while AIADMK ‘ignored’ the demand of govt employees on restoring old pension scheme and the BJP-led Union govt ‘deliberately denied’ funds to TN, it was DMK which was fulfilling the demands of govt employees. “Low income and high expenditure — that is our…

Ahmedabad: The demolition of illegal structures around Chandola lake seems to have resulted in the expansion of the lake area, a discovery that caused controversy to ripple through authorities. Ten months ago, the AMC removed over 12,000 structures around the Danilimda lake in a concerted drive against encroachments.However, following the demolition, a discrepancy of approximately 40,000 square metres was noted in the size of the lake area, when the town planning department’s data and govt’s revenue records were compared. The AMC’s town planning scheme showed the area as 12.4 lakh square metres, while govt records listed the area as 12…

Odisha’s ‘zero fatality fortnight’ campaign, held November 16-30, 2025, significantly slashed road accident deaths by 33.5%. Strict enforcement, extensive awareness drives, and enhanced emergency healthcare were credited for the success. The initiative saw 462 accidents and 212 fatalities, a notable drop from the previous year, highlighting a collective effort towards safer roads. Bhubaneswar: The ‘zero fatality fortnight’ campaign launched in Nov 2025 led to a remarkable 33.5% reduction in road accident deaths, according to data available on Sunday.Conducted from Nov 16 to 30, 2025, the initiative aimed to curb the rising number of road mishaps and strengthen road safety measures…

Gurgaon: A group of youths allegedly dragged a man out of his car and assaulted him on Golf Course Road on Saturday.The incident took place near Sector 42 Rapid Metro station between 11pm and midnight, when traffic was moving normally on the main road. The incident was caught on a camera.A white SUV abruptly blocked a black Skoda car, forcing it to stop. The video showed two youths stepping out of the SUV, grabbing the driver of the Skoda car by his collar, pulling him onto the road and assaulting him with kicks and punches while he lay on the…