Study Finds Most Viral Korean Skincare TikTok Videos Carry Misleading Claims
A study of 38 viral Korean skincare and 'glass skin' TikTok videos found almost 95% contained at least one misleading claim, with safety details largely missing.
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Krishnasamy seeks renaming of Adi Dravidar Welfare Department
K. Krishnasamy wants the Adi Dravidar Welfare Department renamed, arguing the term denotes a single caste; VCK's D. Ravikumar disputes the claim.
Activists Push Back as Vedanta Eyes Niyamgiri Bauxite Again
The NAPM has cautioned against renewed efforts to mine bauxite in the Niyamgiri hills after Vedanta's chairman called for reopening the reserve.
Rajasthan completes digital ID drive for 90.19 lakh farmers
Rajasthan has issued 90.19 lakh digital farmer identity cards, meeting the Union Agriculture Ministry's target and becoming the first northern State to do so.
Muthanga Verdict Convicts Four, Leaves Adivasi Death Unaddressed
A Wayanad court convicted four Adivasi leaders in the 2003 Muthanga case but left the death of an Adivasi man, Jogi, unexamined.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane Division Chief Pradeep Purnekar Shot Dead
Pradeep Purnekar, Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane division head, died after unidentified men shot and assaulted him near Kapurbawdi on Tuesday night.
Gujarat High Court Dismisses Kejriwal's Appeal, Upholds Rs 25,000 Fine in PM Modi Degree Case
The Gujarat High Court division bench dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's appeal and upheld the Rs 25,000 fine imposed on him in the PM Modi degree disclosure case.
Sahil Wakode's parents seek police protection, cite threat to life
Parents of former IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have sought police protection, alleging threats to their lives and possible interference in the investigation.
Privacy Concerns Extend Beyond Surveillance, Raise Questions on Data Handling
Privacy issues go beyond surveillance, raising questions about responsibility, electoral rolls, and police data held by private firms.
Chennai Court Hands Savukku Shankar Three-Year Sentence in 2013 Harassment Case
YouTuber Savukku Shankar sentenced to three years in prison by a Chennai court in a 2013 case filed by former Sun TV anchor Mahalakshmi.
INDIA Bloc to Meet Today on Poll Body Row, Plan Nationwide Agitation
The INDIA bloc meets today to plan nationwide protests against the Chief Election Commissioner and an impeachment motion in Parliament.
Delhi Bars DTC and Cluster Bus Strikes for Six Months Under ESMA
Delhi invokes ESMA to prohibit strikes and agitations in DTC and Cluster bus services for six months, easing commuter hardship but leaving drivers' demands unmet.
AAP Turns Bhagat Singh Anniversary Into Wider Punjab Campaign
AAP's Jashan-e-Inquilab in Ludhiana marked Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary with youth, culture and a governance pitch, signalling a broader campaign ahead of 2027.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane division chief shot dead; police hunt suspects
Shiv Sena (UBT) Thane division head Pradeep Purnekar was shot and assaulted by unidentified men on Tuesday night; he died in hospital.
Memorial plan for five icons on Chennai's University Union Grounds draws flak
Tamil Nadu's plan to build a memorial complex for five icons on part of the University Union Grounds in Chetpet has drawn objections from sports teachers and faculty.
Nagenthran raises horse-trading charge in Madurantakam bypoll campaign
BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran has asked Madurantakam voters to weigh allegations of horse trading before casting their ballots in the bypoll.
Fire guts heritage Koder House in Fort Kochi; no casualties reported
A major fire swept through the heritage Koder House in Fort Kochi on Tuesday evening, gutting the 1808 building. Guests and staff were evacuated and no injuries were reported.
HYDRAA reclaims 7,200 sq yards of public land in Medchal-Malkajgiri, shields Saki lake
HYDRAA protected 7,200 square yards of public-purpose land in Kundanpally and fenced a one-kilometre stretch of Saki lake in Patancheru.
OpenAI Unveils 'Dots' AI Agents as Altman Skips Safety Questions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced 'Dots' AI agents and GPT-6.1 Sol at the company's developer conference, avoiding mention of a model held back over security concerns.
Ministers challenge DMK's ₹1 crore defamation suit in Madras High Court
Two Tamil Nadu ministers have urged the Madras High Court to reject DMK's plea for leave to sue them for ₹1 crore over statements linked to a child sexual abuse case.