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On August 20, 2026, Iran's parliament approved the broad outlines of a bill to impose new restrictions on contacts with foreign institutions, media, and organizations, as authorities aim to expand the legal framework for combating what they describe as foreign influence. Earlier the same day, DW Hindi launched the third season of its 'Baebaak Isha' format, specifically targeting young audiences in India. This Hindi-language format combines accessible educational content with journalistic analysis on issues relevant to Gen Z, distributing videos via DW Hindi's social media channels and the partner platform Josh.
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