Top news of the day: Centre seeks action against piracy from Telegram; Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from July 20, and more
This news roundup covers the Indian government's demand for Telegram to curb piracy, the scheduling of the Monsoon session of Parliament, and the resignation of a Trinamool Congress leader. It also notes the designation of 23 individuals as terrorists under UAPA and a heat wave impacting the United States.
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These updates provide a snapshot of significant legislative, security, and international developments affecting India and the globe.
“The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) demanded on Saturday (July 4, 2026) that Telegram take proactive action in detecting and taking down pirated content on its platform,” a senior official said. The move represents a fresh escalation between the government and the Dubai-headquartered messaging app, following a week-long ban ahead of the redo of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
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