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Social media giants hit by Delhi’s new three-hour compliance order The changes amend India’s 2021 IT rules, which have already been a flash­point between prime minister Narendra Modi’s government and global technolo­gy companies.

India’s new social media AI regulations aim to safeguard users and tighten platform accountability as the digital landscape evolves

#IndiaAIRegulations #SocialMediaPolicy #TechNews #AI #DigitalSafety #OnlineAccountability

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Beyond cricket: Bridging south Asian divides in a polarised Britain British South Asian Bridger’s Project focuses upon bridging divides and fostering greater togetherness amongst the UK’s most populous minority community

British South Asian teens launch the Bridgers Project to improve financial literacy and fill gaps in money education across the UK

#BridgersProject #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyEducation

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Asian channel licence revoked over ‘political concerns’ The Office of Communica­tions issued the notice last Fri­day (6) after an investigation dat­ing to August 2024 concluded the licences were “wrongfully held” by Middlesex Broadcasting Corporation Limit...

An Asian TV channel’s licence has been revoked amid political concerns, raising questions about media freedom and regulation.

#MediaFreedom #TVNews #ChannelLicence #Regulation

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73 per cent of Britons plan to stay home for Valentine's Day, poll finds Zopa survey reveals cost-of-living pressures and cultural fatigue driving shift towards cosy nights in over expensive dining

Poll shows 73% of Britons plan to stay home for Valentine’s Day instead of going out

#ValentinesDay #UKPoll #StayHome #Valentines2026 #CostOfLiving #Britons #LoveAndComfort

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni twin in green coats during settlement talks as Reynolds faces backlash No settlement reached ahead of planned May trial

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni return to court in their legal battle, sparking fresh online backlash involving Ryan Reynolds.

#BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #CourtDrama #RyanReynolds

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Disney censured over ‘Predator: Badlands’ ad showing severed figure deemed distressing for children The ASA said it received two complaints from members of the public

UK watchdog bans Disney’s Predator: Badlands ad for showing a severed figure, saying it could distress children

#Disney #PredatorBadlands #ASA #AdvertisingStandards #FilmNews #MovieMarketing #UKNews

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British Asian teenagers step in to fix Britain’s patchy money education Three sixth-formers have launched a structured finance course for school pupils.

British Asian teens are stepping up to improve money education and tackle gaps in financial literacy across the UK

#FinancialLiteracy #MoneyEducation #BritishAsianYouth #EducationReform

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Britney Spears sells entire music catalogue in reported £146m deal Pop star Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue

Britney Spears has sold her entire music catalogue to Primary Wave in a major deal, marking a new chapter for the pop icon.

#BritneySpears #MusicCatalogSale #PrimaryWave #PopMusic

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Barclays chief’s pay jumps to £15m as profits beat forecasts Venkat’s package rises 29 per cent alongside £9.1bn pre-tax profit.

Barclays CEO Pay Jumps to £15m as Profits Beat Forecasts

#Barclays #BankingNews #ExecutivePay #UKBusiness #FinanceNews

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EastEnders' Davinder Gulati receives epilepsy diagnosis in new storyline BBC soap works with Epilepsy Society to portray condition affecting one in 100 people accurately and sensitively

EastEnders will explore epilepsy in a new storyline as Davinder “Nugget” Gulati receives a life-changing diagnosis.

#EastEnders #DavinderGulati #EpilepsyAwareness #SoapNews #BBCOne

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Cabinet backs Starmer after Sarwar calls on him to quit On Monday evening, Starmer addressed a packed meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party in the Houses of Parliament, where he was greeted with applause. He told MPs he would not step down, saying: “Ev...

UK cabinet ministers have backed Keir Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called on him to quit.

#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #AnasSarwar #PoliticalNews

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Government launches campaign to help parents guide children on online safety Yorkshire and Midlands to pilot "You Won't Know until You Ask" initiative as research shows half of parents avoid topic

Have you asked?” 🤔 A new UK government campaign encourages parents to start conversations with children about harmful online content and staying safe on social media.

#OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting #ChildProtection #SocialMediaSafety

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Zayn Malik sets out on largest solo tour of his career with 31 global shows The tour follows the announcement of his fifth album, KONNAKOL

Zayn Malik is going global 🌍
His biggest solo tour yet is here — 31 shows, one massive run.

#ZaynMalik #ZaynTour #WorldTour #ConcertAnnouncement

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Charli XCX’s bridal pink Erdem gown meets Margot Robbie’s Victorian corset look at 'Wuthering Heights' premiere The film, directed by Emerald Fennell, releases just ahead of Valentine’s Day

Charli XCX & Margot Robbie Shine at Wuthering Heights Premiere

#MargotRobbie #RedCarpetStyle #PremiereFashion #CelebrityStyle

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Nick Jonas opens up on Malti’s premature birth and 12-hour hospital shifts with Priyanka Chopra Malti spent over three months in neonatal care before returning home

Nick Jonas shares the emotional story of daughter Malti’s premature birth and the 12-hour hospital shifts he and Priyanka Chopra endured during her NICU stay.

#NickJonas #PriyankaChopra #MaltiMarie #PrematureBirth #NICUJourney

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King Charles hosts Aga Khan on anniversary of accession Ismaili spiritual leader meets British leaders and community across London

King Charles hosts the Aga Khan at Windsor Castle to mark the anniversary of his accession, celebrating long-standing ties and shared history.

#KingCharles #AgaKhan #WindsorCastle #RoyalFamily

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Why Draco Malfoy has become an unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China Draco Malfoy, one of the most recognisable antagonists from the Harry Potter series

From Slytherin to lucky charm 🧧✨ Draco Malfoy becomes an unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China.

#DracoMalfoy #HarryPotter #LunarNewYear #ChinaTrends #PopCulture #Viral

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Russo Brothers confirm Chris Evans’ Captain America remains central to 'Avengers' future The film is expected to explore Steve’s life beyond the battlefield

The shield isn’t going anywhere 🛡️ The Russo Brothers confirm Chris Evans’ Captain America remains central to the Avengers’ future.

#CaptainAmerica #ChrisEvans #Avengers #Marvel #MCU

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Doctors vote to extend strike mandate as pay talks with government continue The union has said doctors have faced years of real-terms pay erosion and that more training posts are needed to resolve the dispute.

Resident doctors in England vote to extend their strike mandate amid ongoing pay talks with the government, keeping pressure on for better terms

#DoctorsStrike #BMAStrike #NHS #PayTalks #HealthcareNews

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What the BBC’s diversity review reveals about modern Britain Representation - how much a group is present - can be captured in data, but portrayal - how groups are depicted - is qualitative and subjective

What does the BBC’s diversity review say about modern Britain? Progress made — but big gaps in representation still remain.

#BBC #Diversity #ModernBritain #MediaRepresentation

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US to lower tariffs on India as Trump, Modi announce trade deal Trump said tariffs on Indian goods would be cut to 18 per cent. The US had earlier imposed 25 per cent “reciprocal” tariffs on several Indian products, along with an additional 25 per cent linked to I...

US and India strike a major trade deal! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇳 Tariffs on Indian goods cut to 18% as India agrees to halt Russian oil purchases.

#USIndiaTrade #TradeDeal #Tariffs #DonaldTrump #NarendraModi

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McDonald's launches Friends happy meal for adults with exclusive character collectibles Limited-edition meal featuring six iconic sitcom figures rolls out nationwide from today with prices starting at £9.09

Could this BE any more iconic? 🍔🧡 McDonald’s launches a Friends Happy Meal for adults with exclusive character collectibles.

#Friends #McDonalds #FriendsHappyMeal #Collectibles

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Elizabeth Taylor’s Taj Mahal necklace returns to the spotlight on Margot Robbie at 'Wuthering Heights' premiere The choice felt deliberate

A touch of old Hollywood glamour ✨ Margot Robbie steps out at the Wuthering Heights premiere wearing Elizabeth Taylor’s legendary Taj Mahal necklace. Iconic then, iconic now. 💎🎬

#ElizabethTaylor #MargotRobbie #TajMahalNecklace #WutheringHeights

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London's Ambassadors Clubhouse to open in New York on February 11 British hospitality group's second American venue targets premium Indian dining gap as North American expansion accelerates

London’s iconic Ambassadors Clubhouse is heading to New York! Opening on February 11, it brings bold Punjabi flavours and high-energy dining to Manhattan.

#AmbassadorsClubhouse #NewYorkDining #NYCRestaurants

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Charli XCX multiplies herself in ‘Residue’ video as Kylie Jenner makes surprise reveal Kylie Jenner is revealed in the final moments of the video

Charli XCX turns up the surreal in her ‘Residue’ music video, multiplying herself on screen before a surprise Kylie Jenner reveal sends fans into a frenzy. 🎶✨

#CharliXCX #Residue #KylieJenner #MusicVideo #PopCulture

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Octopus Energy enters China, targets £500 million valuation UK's largest energy supplier launches Bitong Energy partnership with PCG Power, targeting £50m annual profits during PM's China visit

Octopus Energy makes a bold move into China, targeting a £500m valuation as it expands its global clean energy ambitions. 🌍⚡

#OctopusEnergy #ChinaExpansion #CleanEnergy #Renewables

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Waymo fleet trains on London's unique streets ahead of driverless taxi rollout Google-owned robotaxi company targets late 2026 launch pending government approval, with 24 vehicles already training on capital's streets

Waymo is training its autonomous fleet on London’s unique streets as it gears up for a driverless taxi rollout by late 2026, navigating zebra crossings and medieval roads. 🚘🤖

#Waymo #DriverlessTaxis #LondonTech #AutonomousCars #Robotaxi

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Quiz fashion chain seeks emergency funding after poor Christmas trading Glasgow-based retailer blames Labour's tax increases and competition from Chinese giants Shein and Temu for mounting financial pressures

Quiz fashion chain is seeking emergency funding after poor Christmas trading, underlining the growing pressure on UK high street retailers.

#Quiz #UKRetail #FashionIndustry #HighStreet #RetailCrisis #EmergencyFunding

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Bridgerton Season 4 confronts Regency Britain's double standards on female desire Hannah Dodd's Francesca seeks answers about intimacy in bold departure for period drama

Bridgerton S4 breaks Regency taboos by confronting female desire and intimacy in bold new storytelling.

#Bridgerton #BridgertonSeason4 #FemaleDesire #RegencyEra #Netflix

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King Charles issues climate warning in new documentary Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision reflects the monarch’s environmental philosophy and lifelong activism.

King Charles III warns on climate in Finding Harmony, urging urgent action to protect nature. 🌍 Premieres Feb 6 on Amazon Prime.

#KingCharles #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalAwareness #FindingHarmony #Sustainability

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