Turmoil, tragedy, and tenacity in Nepal, Pg11

Youth-led protests in Nepal against corruption and misgovernance led to political turmoil and imposition of interim government.

The conduct of social media companies amid political unrest, Pg11

Social media giants face scrutiny for passivity during political unrest, prioritizing profits over digital rights and civic responsibility.

House panel says govt. must explore feasibility of licensing requirements for AI content creators, Pg12

Parliamentary panel urges AI content creator licensing and mandatory labelling to combat fake news, recommending legal and tech measures.

Fear overpowers awareness campaigns, safety nets as ‘digital arrests’ tighten grip, Pg 15.

Digital arrest scams cost citizens ₹2,500 crore as fraudsters exploit fear, weak enforcement, and technology to dupe educated individuals.

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

Red flags on algorithms, panel may recommend stricter penalties for social media, Pg15

Parliamentary panel proposes stricter penalties for social media algorithms spreading misinformation and inter-ministerial task force to tackle cross-border fake news.

To curb 'fake news', panel backs mandatory fact-check mechanism

Parliamentary panel advocates stricter penalties, mandatory fact-checking, and ombudsman for media to combat 'fake news' and misinformation effectively.

Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupts Internet in Asia, West Asia, Pg14

Red Sea undersea cable cuts disrupt internet connectivity in Asia and West Asia, impacting India and Pakistan's internet access.

Should commercial speech on digital platforms be regulated? , Pg9

Supreme Court urges regulation of commercial speech on digital platforms, sparking debate on free speech limits and potential misuse.

Can an AI image-to-video feature put children at risk? , Pg9

AI image-to-video tech raises child safety concerns; experts call for stronger regulations against misuse of children's likenesses in GenAI.

Inside the APK scam: how fake apps are used for financial fraud , Pg9

APK scam defrauds Indians via fake apps, causing ₹779.06 crore losses; cybercrime jumps 900% between 2021-2025.

What is top court’s order on social media?, Pg14.

On August 25, 2025, the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame guidelines for regulating social media, citing concerns that influencers often commercialise free speech in ways that can harm vulnerable groups.

SC asks govt. to form guidelines to regulate conduct on social media , Pg1

Supreme Court directs government to formulate social media guidelines balancing free speech and community dignity, addressing concerns over harmful content creation.

Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7

Pew survey reveals Indians least concerned about global economy, climate change, but highly concerned about terrorism and online misinformation.

Sedition redux , Pg8

Assam Police summons The Wire editors under new sedition law despite SC protection, raising concerns over press freedom and misuse of law.

Spectacle, privacy and sharing in the digital age , Pg 10.

U.S. adds TRF to terror list for Pahalgam strike, Pg1

Tackling the disinformation threat in India, Pg 7

India’s political infodemic: notes from five State elections, Pg11

SC notice to govt. on plea to regulate sexually explicit content on OTT platforms, Pg12