Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance in harsh new hijab law

Just weeks before the one-year anniversary of the major protests caused by Mahsa Amini’s death, Iranian authorities are preparing a new Bill on hijab-wearing that experts fear would put unprecedentedly harsh punitive measures into law, according to CNN. The 70-article draft law sets out a range of proposals, including much longer prison terms… Continue reading Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance in harsh new hijab law

Byju’s misses August 3 deadline to rework $1.2 billion loan terms

Edtech major Byju’s has missed another target date set by its creditors to amend the terms of a $1.2 billion term loan B (TLB), according to the sources.   The firm was expected to decide on revisions sought by lenders in the loan’s terms, including part repayment and higher interest payments, by the… Continue reading Byju’s misses August 3 deadline to rework $1.2 billion loan terms