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Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan arrived in Gujarat ahead of the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia. He visited the Statue of Unity and enjoyed local delicacies including thepla, before receiving the National Award for his performance in Chandu Champion.

Mindy Kaling has praised Maitreyi Ramakrishnan for her performance in ‘Best of the Best’, calling her a “sparkly person” and saying she is “proud and in awe” of the actress, who stars as Maya in the Netflix comedy-drama.

Hollywood-based Indian actress Freida Pinto has praised her ‘Unaccustomed Earth’ co-star Indraneil Sengupta, calling him her “TV husband” and predicting he will leave viewers stunned. The Netflix series, inspired by Jhumpa Lahiri’s stories, premieres on December 17, 2026.

Meta officials admitted to a mistake before the NCPCR and agreed to directly report child abuse content to Indian law enforcement agencies, government sources said. The company will also vet such content itself amid scrutiny over its algorithms and child safety measures

Actress Kajol became emotional as son Yug Devgan turned 16, sharing a heartfelt birthday message reflecting on his growth. She expressed hopes he would become a courageous, graceful and kind man, while celebrating their close bond with affection

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone returned to painting after a busy summer working on Tulsa King and completing his memoir. He shared a boxing-themed artwork on Instagram, reflecting his enduring connection to the sport and encouraging fans to “Keep punching."

Actress Ileana D’Cruz wished her mother Samira D’Cruz on her birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, calling her ‘Mamadoo’ and saying there was no one like her. Ileana also recently shared a glimpse of her life as a mother.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, sharing smiles, high-fives and warm interactions. He also extended festive greetings, wishing for lasting bonds of love, affection and mutual trust among people

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims by 29 US states alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children, misled users about safety and improperly collected minors’ data, while introducing new restrictions for teenage users across the US

Actress Zoe Saldana shared behind-the-scenes clips showing fun moments with her female crew, including dancing, workouts, meals and getting her hair done. The Oscar-winning actress, known for Avatar, Star Trek and Marvel films, offered fans a glimpse of her busy work life

Twinkle Khanna shared a glimpse of her playful bond with pet dog Mr Jeeves, revealing his hilarious reaction to her packing for a trip. The affectionate dog stole her sock and ran away, prompting Twinkle to humorously describe his displeasure

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar testified that Instagram took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach toward users under 13, prioritising engagement over safety. He alleged Meta knew children were using the platform and lacked adequate age-detection goals and safeguards

The fight against online child sexual exploitation cannot stop at removing illegal content but must target the entire organised chain—from recruiters and traffickers to producers, distributors, financial intermediaries, platforms and consumers

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered restoration of the Aam Aadmi Party’s Gujarat unit’s Instagram and Facebook accounts, subject to removal of objectionable posts. The bench allowed AAP Gujarat’s interim plea and listed the main matter for hearing after two weeks

The government held technical discussions with Meta over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material and unlabelled AI-generated content on its platforms. Meta explained its systems and proposed solutions, while officials sought specific measures and results to address harmful content and algorithmic concerns

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged with Gen Z through an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session, answering questions on student protests, politics, philosophy and personal life. He joked about Batman, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spoke about his mother’s dog, Noorie

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay USD 567 million to address harm caused to young people through its platforms. Most of the money will fund treatment services, while the rest will support awareness, prevention, screening, and related programmes over five years

Padma Lakshmi shared a 1977 childhood photograph from Chennai, recalling summers with her family, learning to drive her grandfather's Ambassador, and memories of cooking lessons, mosquitoes and the Coromandel sun. The nostalgic Instagram post delighted fans with a glimpse into her early life

Sunny Deol celebrated 43 years of his Bollywood debut film Betaab by sharing memories and gratitude with fans. The 1983 romantic drama, directed by Rahul Rawail and starring Amrita Singh, became a major success and established Deol as a leading actor

Varun Dhawan shared shirtless gym selfies showcasing his toned physique, encouraging fans to pose during workouts. The actor also reflected on his career, recent film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, and celebrated 10 years of the action-comedy Dishoom