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New Internet Rules To Give Pakistan Blanket Powers Of Censorship
Pakistan is all set to roll out new internet rules that critics say will give the government wide powers of censorship after rejecting requests from social media companies for consultation.
Google Signs Copyright Agreements With Six French Newspapers
Alphabet's Google has signed copyright agreements with six French newspapers and magazines, including national dailies Le Monde and Le Figaro, the U.S. tech company said in a post on its blog on Thursday.
India Will Be Worst Affected Among Major Economies Even After Coronavirus Pandemic Wanes: Report
Oxford Economics has revised downwards its India growth forecast over the medium term to an average 4.5% over 2020-25, from its pre-pandemic projection of 6.5%.
Bollywood Celebrities And Defamation Cases
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's defamation notice to a YouTuber from Bihar, seeking Rs 500 crore in damages for making baseless allegations against him in Sushant Singh Rajput's case is the latest in series of defamation cases from the industry: Lyr...
4 Easy Home Remedies for Dry and Cracked Heels
Standing for long periods of time, walking barefoot, wearing ill-fitting shoes or even using harsh soaps can cause your heels to become dry and develop cracks or fissures with time.
US Jobless Claims Increase To 742,00 As Pandemic Worsens
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
In Autumn In Paris, Struggling Shops Get Creative To Survive
Toy store owner Marie Boudier is grateful November has been unusually mild in Paris this year she's trying to survive France's second coronavirus lockdown by selling Lego sets and colouring books through her open front door.
Nasdaq To Buy Financial Fraud Detection Firm Verafin For $2.75 Billion
Exchange operator Nasdaq Inc said on Thursday it would buy antifinancial crime software firm Verafin for $2.75 billion in cash, significantly expanding its reach in the regulatory technology market.
Bigg Boss 14 Contestant Sara Gurpal Celebrates Her 29th Birthday, Check out Her Instagram Post
Actress and Bigg Boss 14 contestant Sara Gurpal celebrated her 29th birthday on November 19, 2020. She shared stunning pictures with birthday cake and balloons.
Gold Smuggling Case: Central Agencies Being Used to Target LDF Govt in Kerala, Alleges CPI(M)
The CPI(M) said the four central agencies -- NIA, Customs, ED and CBI-- probing the gold smuggling case are "using it as a springboard to extend their inquiries into various government projects and schemes".
Birju Maharaj, Jatin Das and Other Artistes Protest Against Eviction Notices For Overstay in Govt Houses
The notices issued in October by the ministry of urban development, amid the pandemic, have asked the artistes to move out of their accommodations by December 31 and clear all dues.
NCP Leader Eknath Khadse Tests Positive for Coronavirus, to be Admitted to Hospital
He will be treated at a city hospital as per the doctor's advice, the sources said. On November 15, Khadse's daughter Rohini had said that she had contracted the coronavirus infection.
Around 1.4 Lakh People Apply for 147 Sebi Senior Officer Jobs
A total of 147 vacancies were notified for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) by the markets watchdog to hire legal as well as IT experts, researchers, and other officials for general administration.
India's Overall Spending on Health Sector 'Low', Says Niti Aayog Member
Emphasising that there is a need to request both the union and state governments to enhance spending on health, he said the COVID-19 experience will justify an increase in expenditure on health sector.
Matthew McConaughey Discusses If He Will Ever Run For Texas Governor
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has hinted that he might run for the Governor of his home state Texas in future. The 51-year-old actor, who hails from the city of Uvalde in Texas, discussed the idea of taking a plunge into the "broken business"...
Consent of State Govt Mandatory for CBI Investigation in Its Jurisdiction, Says Supreme Court
The state government's consent is mandatory for a CBI investigation in its jurisdiction and the agency cannot conduct probe without its nod, the Supreme Court has said. A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and B R Gavai said the provisions are in tune wi...