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Meta has agreed to report child sexual abuse cases directly to the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) portal, becoming the first major tech intermediary to establish this pipeline. This compliance step follows government pressure regarding content moderation and platform liability under Indian law, triggered by investigations revealing paid ads promoting such material on Instagram.
The Indian Ministry of Finance has officially prohibited banks and system providers from charging fees on Unified Payments Interface transactions up to Rs 2,000. The policy aims to sustain the digital payments ecosystem while keeping consumer payments free, with any future costs likely falling on merchants rather than users.
India's overall unemployment rate remained steady at 5% in August, offsetting urban rises with rural improvements. Rural joblessness fell to 4.1%, while female unemployment declined to 5.1%. Labour force participation increased marginally to 55.6%.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that Beijing and New Delhi have reached an important consensus to maintain their partnership and prevent diplomatic backsliding. Xi and Modi agreed to jointly maintain peace in border areas and support each other as rotating BRICS chairs, while China Southern Airlines resumed services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route.
India's consumer regulator has escalated its investigation into Apple regarding the iOS 18 update, citing complaints of device damage and costly repairs. Apple disputes the claims, arguing its no-warranty software policy follows global standards. The move raises stakes as New Delhi demands a detailed inquiry into alleged consumer rights violations.
China significantly reduced PLA troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control in 2025, leaving 10 Combined Arms Brigade-size forces. This follows a patrolling arrangement reached in October 2024 that led to disengagement in eastern Ladakh after the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. Bilateral ties have stabilized through resumed dialogue and high-level meetings.
Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has requested a national review of device pricing after a survey revealed markups up to 2,841%. He urged the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority to consider capping trade margins for essential medical devices currently excluded from strict price controls.
India's Registrar General has warned states that the upcoming second phase of Census 2027 allows for a narrower margin for error due to sensitive questions. Officials are mandating rigorous training for 34 lakh enumerators ahead of the November 16 start date in several states.
The Hindu argues that India's organ transplantation system exhibits a profound gender disparity, with women comprising the majority of living donors while men receive most transplants. The article contends this imbalance stems from sociocultural expectations and economic pressures rather than biology.
The Indian Express argues that Punjab's ongoing power crisis is driven by the state's reliance on coal, which faces supply constraints and logistical bottlenecks. The commentary suggests this dependency exacerbates energy shortages despite government efforts to manage distribution and address political tensions with the central administration.