Abhishek Banerjee’s Z-plus security cover has been downgraded after a fresh review on the first day of the new BJP-led government. The Z-plus category, typically reserved for high-risk VIPs and involving CRPF commandos, had been in place for several years. Banerjee is expected to receive a lower security category going forward, according to sources.
China has blocked Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, ordering the parties to withdraw after a security review of the foreign investment. Beijing cited concerns over the transfer of advanced technology, underscoring growing friction between the US and China in the tech race. The move comes weeks before Trump’s planned May meeting with Xi Jinping, adding diplomatic pressure.
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