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Malaysia Announces Nationwide Social Media Ban for Users Under 16

Malaysia to Ban Social Media for Users Under 16

Malaysia has announced that it will enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media accounts for users aged under 16 starting next year. The move places Malaysia among a growing list of countries adopting strict regulations to protect children from the rising risks associated with online interaction, including cyberbullying, fraud and exploitation.

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Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous ASW Vessel Mahe

Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Anti-Submarine Vessel Mahe

The Indian Navy has inducted Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft, reinforcing India’s push toward maritime self-reliance. The commissioning ceremony at Mumbai’s Naval Dockyard marks the entry of a new class of compact, fast and highly indigenous ASW platforms designed specifically for littoral security.

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Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as India’s 53rd Chief Justice

Justice Surya Kant Becomes India’s 53rd Chief Justice

Justice Surya Kant has officially taken charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the start of a 14-month tenure that is expected to prioritise judicial efficiency, case backlog reduction and systemic reform. He was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu, following the recommendation of retiring CJI Bhushan R. Gavai.

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Senior Ulfa-I Functionary Quits Insurgency, Boosting Assam’s Peace Efforts

Ulfa-I Leader Arunodoi Dahotia Surrenders in Arunachal

A major breakthrough in Assam’s counter-insurgency efforts emerged as senior Ulfa-I leader Arunodoi Dahotia surrendered in a remote part of Arunachal Pradesh close to the India–Myanmar border. His decision is being viewed as a significant setback for the banned insurgent group and a step forward for peace-building in the region.

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Sonowal Leads Shramik Divas Observance in Dibrugarh to Honour Tea Garden Workers

Sonowal Observes Shramik Divas in Dibrugarh

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal observed Shramik Kalyan Divas in Chabua, Dibrugarh, paying tribute to Santosh Kumar Topno—an influential reformist and a strong voice for Assam’s tea garden labour community. The commemoration served to highlight the foundational role of workers in the state’s economy, especially those engaged in tea estates, one of Assam’s largest employment sectors.

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