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A special broadcast highlights the box office run of the devotional film Hanuman Ansh, made on a budget of about two crore rupees, which crossed 231 crore rupees in India net collection and over 272.9 crore rupees in India gross by day 40. The film's director, Dr Vishal Chaturvedi, discussed how word-of-mouth publicity, spiritual devotion, and audience support across generations propelled the film after opening to just 10 lakh rupees. Chaturvedi detailed his spiritual inspiration drawn from Neem Karoli Baba at Kainchi Dham, which shaped the movie's narrative and music, including Bundelkhand folk traditions. Addressing the refusal by major streaming services, he expressed disappointment over the initial rejection of Neem Karoli Baba's story, noting the saint's global influence on figures like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Chaturvedi also emphasised the immense potential of clean, family-oriented cinema rooted in Indian civilization and culture, and shared plans for his upcoming project focusing on Goswami Tulsidas.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Dr. Vishal Sikka, leading artificial intelligence expert, former CEO of Infosys, and founder of Hang Ten Systems, addressed the global debate surrounding artificial intelligence, safety, and governance. Dismissing apocalyptic narratives, Dr. Sikka stated, "This talk about AI ending humanity and all this, this is all nonsense." He emphasised that artificial intelligence itself does not act independently, remarking, "It is people who use AI are going to do things." Discussing regulation, Dr. Sikka asserted that governing the technology is necessary and straightforward, drawing parallels to standard safety regulations in daily life. Addressing geopolitical dimensions and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning on the weaponisation of technology, Dr. Sikka backed the call for universal access to AI models. He urged adopters like India to accelerate development rather than slow down, highlighting the immense entrepreneurial potential of the technology.

During an episode of News Track hosted by Maria Shakil, the report discusses the confrontation between Meta and the Indian government after a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly removed from Facebook. Following meetings with the IT Ministry and a parliamentary panel warning over the potential loss of safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret and apologized for platform errors, deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, and algorithm lapses. Participating in a panel discussion, cyber law advocate Dr. Pawan Duggal, cybersecurity expert Jiten Jain, and TechnoPro founder Sanjay Sahay highlighted that an apology does not exempt tech platforms from legal liabilities. The experts emphasized that Meta operates like a publisher when moderating or amplifying content, arguing that loss of statutory immunity opens doors to civil and criminal litigation. The panel advocated for comprehensive AI laws, strict enforcement mechanisms, and greater platform accountability to prevent foreign big tech companies from interfering in democratic processes and election outcomes.

The Parliament deadlock continues for a third consecutive week as opposition parties intensified efforts to corner the government over the recent crackdown on student protests, demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the July 20 police action.

This special broadcast of India First covers key developments surrounding Big Tech accountability, Indian legislation, and regional politics.

Tamil Nadu dominated the latest round of major developments as Finance Minister Mari Wilson presented the Vijay-led TVK government’s first state budget, announcing welfare measures and new spending priorities.

This episode of Five Live, presented by newsreader Sonali Mehrotra Kapur, covers major national and international developments.

Mana Jampala, a 12-year-old entrepreneur of Indian origin residing in British Columbia, Canada, has founded Voxa, an AI startup providing voice agents and receptionists for small and medium-sized businesses.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met several world leaders and tech executives at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi.

President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for tech titans at the White House, where he directly questioned Apple CEO Tim Cook about the company's investments in the United States. The exchange comes just days after Apple opened its first manufacturing unit in India, prompting speculation that the President's remarks were a pointed message. During the event, a commitment was made for Apple to spend "at least 600 billion dollars through 28 in the US." The dinner was attended by other major figures, including Mark Zuckerberg. The absence of Elon Musk was also noted, interpreted as part of a message from the President to the tech industry to prioritize American investment and jobs, in line with his 'making America great again' policy.

Meta’s code is being written by AI. But it’s not just tech — from design to law to finance, AI is creeping into white-collar jobs once considered “safe.”

The AI-generated prank mocked tech billionaires, left the internet laughing.

Meta India issued an apology on Wednesday for Mark Zuckerberg's comment that the government in India lost power in the 2024 elections.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has fact-checked a claim by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that most incumbent governments worldwide, including India, were defeated in elections held post-Covid-19.

Mark Zuckerberg dismantles Meta’s fact-checking programme just as Trump begins his second term. Is it free speech or chaos in the making? Find out on First Things Fast with Manish Adhikary!

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced a major shift in content moderation policies across the company’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other tech titans were grilled by US lawmakers over the dangers that children and teens face on social media platforms. The tech chiefs were convened by the US Senate Judiciary Committee where they were put to task about the effects of social media in a session titled "Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis."

Despite the apology, some parents remained sceptical of the sincerity.

Amid the frenzy over the Musk vs Zuck cage fight, Elon Musk humorously revealed his intention to pay a surprise visit to Mark Zuckerberg's residence for a lighthearted bout, maintaining their ongoing playful rivalry. Posting about a Tesla test drive, Musk hinted at directing the car to Zuckerberg's home, suggesting a potential skirmish if he receives a tongue-in-cheek response. Watch on to find out more about the Silicon Valley battle. 

The internet is going crazy about the much-awaited cage fight between tech rivals Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg...