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Twitter moves court over content blocking orders; Centre says all platforms must follow local laws

NEW DELHI: Twitter on Tuesday asked a court in India to overturn some government orders to remove content from the social media platform, a source familiar with the matter said, in a legal challenge which alleges abuse of power by officials.

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2022

Twitter Pursues Legal Review of Indian Orders to Take Down Content

Twitter is seeking to overturn some Indian government orders to take down content on the social media platform, a source familiar with the matter said, in a legal challenge which alleges abuse of power by officials. The US company's attempt to get a judicial review is part of a growing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022

England storm to record win over India after Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow centuries

Fifth Test, day five - England 284 & 378-3 beat India 416 & 245 by seven wickets: Root and Bairstow’s unbeaten 269 partnership saw England knock off the remaining runs on the final morning at Edgbaston

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Police launch criminal investigation into racism allegations during England vs India

Several allegations of racist abuse at the England vs India Test were made on social media and West Midlands Police have launched a criminal investigation

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Employment rate in June lowest in last 1 year, says CMIE

NEW DELHI: India’s employment fell the most in a non-lockdown period, in June, likely as patchy monsoon rains delayed deployment of agriculture labor in rural areas.

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2022

Tot born with four legs and four arms hailed as 'miracle of nature'

A miracle baby has sparked disbelief and has been compared to a reincarnated version of God after being born with four arms and four legs.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2022

IIT project in India’s Mumbai uses Twitter to issue flood alerts

Residents asked to tweet about floods in their neighbourhoods in order to make real-time geographically specific alerts.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2022

Boris Johnson says Indian government is arbitrarily detaining Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal.

Almost five years on, Jagtar has not stood trial in any of the cases against him and alleges the was beaten, electrocuted and tortured while in initial custody.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2022

England vs India LIVE: Cricket 5th Test result and reaction as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow lead England to record win

Follow latest reaction after England sealed a record win on the final day of the fifth Test at Edgbaston

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

UAE Minister: CEPA Pacts with India, Israel, Indonesia to Drive 2.6% Economic Growth

The comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA) signed between the UAE, India, Israel, and Indonesia in the first half of 2022 will help the national economy to grow by 2.6 percent in 2030, announced Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani al-Zeyoudi. Zeyoudi described the growth percentage as "excellent", saying that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022