The Hindu Pakistan internet shutdown | Provincial government mulling over holding talks with Elon Musk's Starlink

Amid ongoing internet disruptions across Pakistan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is considering reaching out to tech mogul Elon Musk

The Hindu Demand to retain diesel loco shed at Ernakulam

The Hindu Whose city? Whose keres? Mapping the State-backed evictions of Bengaluru’s lake communities

When the city’s topography changed, what also parallelly emerged was a spate of ‘ecological evictions’, or in other words, the eviction of those who lived on Bengaluru’s keres, for real estate gains and to satisfy urban imaginations

The Hindu Mask sales surge in Bengaluru amid HMPV concerns

Heightened awareness about the respiratory virus HMPV has led to a significant surge in mask sales across Bengaluru, with parents, students and schools taking proactive measures to protect themselves

The Hindu How Elon Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws

Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion on his X platform on Thursday was being watched by the European Commission

The Hindu Devotees take dip as Maha Kumbh begins with Shahi Snan on Paush Purnima

Traffic Police authorities have made elaborate arrangements and implemented a detailed plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement and safety for devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela

The Hindu Apple's board recommends shareholders vote against proposal to cut diversity programs

Apple's board of directors recommended investors vote against a shareholder proposal to abolish the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a proxy filing

The Hindu A.P. Chief Secretary underscores govt.’s commitment to phased rollout of Mission LiFE

The Hindu Iran, European powers to hold nuclear talks ahead of Trump return

They are the second round of talks over Iran's nuclear programme in less than two months, following a discreet meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland, in November between Tehran and the three European powers

The Hindu How the draft rules for implementing data protection falls short

Although the draft rules provide some guidance for implementing the DPDP Act, they lack detailed guidelines to help improve the lives of India’s digital nagriks. The government needs to seek appropriate expert advice, conduct wide consultations, and clarify timelines for implementation

The Hindu Should voter IDs be linked with Aadhaar? | Explained

Why was the National Electoral Rolls Purification and Authentication Program launched by the Election Commission? How do already existing voters link EPIC with their respective Aadhaar numbers? What did the Supreme Court mandate in the Puttaswamy case in 2018?

The Hindu Know your English | Who is a punter?

The Hindu Telangana govt. issues guidelines for Rythu Bharosa; lands suitable for cultivation only will be eligible

The Hindu Los Angeles fires: 24 dead as fire crews try to contain Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

Firefighters scrambled to make further progress against wildfires that have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week

The Hindu Uttarakhand bus accident: 6 dead, 22 injured as bus falls into gorge in Pauri Garhwal

According to the State Disaster Response Force, the accident took place near Dahalchauri where the bus went out of control and fell into a 100 meters deep gorge