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Parliament passes landmark data-privacy bill in late-night session

The bill introduces consent requirements, breach-notification deadlines and a new regulator, and takes effect in phases over the next 18 months.

NEW DELHIBy Newsroom StaffJul 24, 2026

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Macron outplays Le Pen in 2017 French presidential election

Emmanuel Macron has been a star student, a champion of France's tech startup movement, an investment banker and economy minister.

By Shivam SharmaMay 8, 2017

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SP chief dismisses Akhilesh Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav for 6 years

Mulayam Singh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief on 30 December 2016 dismissed his son who is also Uttar Pradesh CM, Akhilesh Yadav and his cousin Ram Gopal Yadav from the party for 6 years.

By Shivam SharmaDec 30, 2016