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India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has ordered officials to summon Meta following reports of Instagram advertisements featuring child sexual abuse material. This action highlights growing concerns about objectionable content on social media and the effectiveness of content moderation on platforms like Instagram. The ministry is seeking answers regarding the platform's handling of such serious issues.

Global crude prices have cooled, bringing relief to India's economy. While consumers may not see immediate fuel price drops due to inventory costs, the nation benefits from a reduced import bill, easing inflation, and improved government finances. Sectors like aviation are already seeing positive impacts, and economic growth forecasts are being upgraded, signaling a brighter outlook.

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Friday, buoyed by positive global sentiment, falling crude oil prices, and anticipation of a softer interest rate environment. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both saw gains, with the Nifty 50 ending the week nearly 1% up. Realty and IT sectors led the gains, while PSU Banks and Auto sectors experienced declines. The rupee also strengthened against the dollar.

A significant fire engulfed Vijay Paradise restaurant in Lucknow's Khurram Nagar on Friday afternoon, sparking a massive rescue operation. Concerns are high for employees believed to be trapped inside. This incident follows a string of recent fires in the city, including a tragic blaze last week that claimed multiple lives and injured others. Emergency services are working diligently to manage the current situation.

Maharashtra is set to establish a committee within two weeks to draft legislation for a Uniform Civil Code. This move follows an announcement that the state will implement UCC, with a retired high court judge to head the drafting panel. The UCC aims to create a common legal framework for personal matters like marriage and inheritance, currently in place in Goa, Uttarakhand, and Assam.

A Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a visa consultancy and its former employee to refund Rs 12.35 lakh to a 21-year-old woman. The duo provided fake admission documents for a Canadian college, duping the complainant. The commission found them guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practices, mandating a full refund with interest and compensation for harassment.

Senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as the new CBSE Chairperson on an additional charge basis while continuing as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. A 2001-batch AGMUT cadre officer with engineering and industrial management qualifications, he will lead the board until the Centre appoints a regular Chairperson, ensuring continuity in CBSE's functioning.

The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed Nagelsmann's resignation on Friday, four days after Germany were knocked out by Paraguay in the round of 32 following a 1-1 draw and a penalty shootout.

Petrol and diesel prices in India have risen by around Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15. The first hike in the retail rates came over two and a half months after the US-Iran war began. Private retailer Nayara Energy has already cut rates of petrol and diesel.

A Tibetan activist's self-immolation outside the UN headquarters in New York has reignited global attention on Tibet's human rights crisis. Lobga Rangzen's desperate act, protesting Chinese rule and new assimilation laws, highlights the fading international focus on the issue. This tragic event, occurring after over 150 similar protests in Tibet, challenges governments to confront the unresolved situation, forcing a difficult conversation amidst strained US-China relations.

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson argues his team's progress shouldn't be solely judged by results against India, highlighting the current Indian side's dominance over every team. He pointed out Pakistan's strong performance in other matches, emphasizing their significant improvement in win percentages over the past year, moving from a low standing to winning a majority of their games.

Day 22 saw the World Cup turn into a Kafka fanfic. Ronaldo became a giant insect, Spain gave Austria a lesson in passing bureaucracy, and Switzerland didn't give Algeria a glimpse of the castle. Read more in today's Offside.

The RSS expressed deep pain and anger over alleged donation embezzlement at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, demanding strict action against culprits. RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale urged the Hindu community to remain vigilant against those exploiting the incident to defame them. He welcomed the SIT probe and stressed the need for transparent temple administration to uphold devotees' faith.

India's surprising decision to bat first in the opening T20I against England, despite overcast conditions, is attributed by Dinesh Karthik to a lingering 'Ireland hangover' from their recent series defeat. The team posted a strong 189/7 before rain abandoned the match. Captain Shreyas Iyer also achieved a personal milestone, crossing 5,000 international runs during his impressive knock.