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Mitron founders address controversies - the PAK connection, Google ban & more

Mitron app co-founders Shivank Agarwal and Anish Khandelwal, in an interview with YourStory, spoke about the challenges, controversies and future plans for the viral app.

Jun 7, 2020

Suspected gas leak in Mumbai creates panic; complaints of nauseating pungent smell

The BMC has already dispatched fire brigades to the affected areas of eastern and central Mumbai where a suspected gas leak has taken place on Saturday midnight. More details to follow.

Jun 7, 2020

Dawood Ibrahim dead: Fake news could be ISI plot to take him off India's radar

Underworld don and fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim was reportedly tested positive for coronavirus, following which reports about the D-Company gang leader's death have been making the rounds of the internet. Here's a possible Pakistani connection to the news.

Jun 6, 2020

Reddit co-founder wants black candidate as successor; quits board

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who is married to tennis star Serena Williams, resigned from the board in support of the Black Lives Matter protests. He even asked for a black replacement at the company.

Jun 6, 2020

OnePlus 8 Pro is missing this cool & creepy feature in India - not for long

OnePlus 8 Pro's camera has a special mode that lets users scan through opaque objects and even thin layers of clothing, raising serious privacy concerns. The feature is disabled in India until a fix is ready.

Jun 6, 2020

Haj Committee of India is giving full refund to pilgrims; how to apply

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to avail a full refund of the Hajj fee if pilgrims choose to cancel their journey this year. India is still waiting for Saudi's green signal for Haj travel

Jun 5, 2020

Benglauru techie turns to Tinder for help; offers to go on date if coding issue resolved

A Bengaluru techie turned to Tinder to get help on a coding issue she has been stuck in for a few days. Anyone who helps her solve the issue will earn a date.

Jun 5, 2020

Coronavirus elimination, busting popular myths & more: Magneto CleanTech founder's exclusive interview

As India enters the fifth phase of lockdown with more relaxations, more precautions need to be made during COVID-19 pandemic. Magneto CleanTech founder Himanshu Agarwal shares his inputs and experience on the matter.

Jun 5, 2020

App that helps Indians remove China apps gets pulled down; Google explains why

Google has revealed the reason why it has pulled down two Indian apps, "Remove China Apps" and "Mitron" - both of which sparked a controversy in India.

Jun 4, 2020

WWDC 2020: How these 'Made in India' apps are making a difference in post COVID-19 era

Ahead of the lauded Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2020 in June, Apple spotlights some home-grown apps with an impact on society. This year, there are some interesting choices as the world is fighting the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 4, 2020

Aadhaar, passport, PAN card details of over 1 lakh Indians dumped on dark web

Sensitive data of over 1 lakh Indians has appeared on the dark web, exposing them to potential scams, identity theft and more.

Jun 4, 2020

Coronavirus list of Baramulla doctors leaked; DC allegedly reveals pregnant doctor's name

Deputy Commissioner of Baramulla G.N. Itoo allegedly confirmed the identity of a COVID-19 patient in a bid to clarify reports about a male doctor who had been tested positive was also pregnant. Revealing identity of a coronavirus patient is a punishable offence.

Jun 3, 2020

Mitron users be warned; Maharashtra Cyber cell has a serious warning

Maharashtra Cyber cell has issued a warning about the controversial Mitron app about serious data risk and urged users to uninstall the app immediately.

Jun 3, 2020

Bihar govt distributes condoms to migrants; they demand food, jobs

The Bihar government has managed to distribute 2 lakh family planning kits to migrant workers so far under a newly-launched initiative to control population.

Jun 3, 2020

China burns in agony as Trump invites India to G7 summit

US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation, discussing various issues ranging from Indo-China relations, COVID-19 crisis, ongoing protests in the US and G7 summit.

Jun 2, 2020

K'taka health minister, hundred others violate social distancing in grand procession

Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu participated in a procession in Chitradurga, where hundreds of people had gathered and violated the social distancing norms amid rising coronavirus cases in the state.

Jun 2, 2020

Samsung Galaxy M11, Galaxy M01 launched: Price, specs, features and more

Samsung has launched two ultra-affordable smartphones in India to cater to the needs of budget shoppers in the country, which has been under lockdown since late-March affecting the national economy and businesses.

Jun 2, 2020

Mitron, the repackaged Pak app, removed from Play Store; deemed 'too risky'

India's answer to TikTok, Mitron app had garnered over 5 million downloads in a short period of time, but it has now been removed from Google Play Store. Here's the reason.

Jun 2, 2020

Photo journalists bring 'cold and hard truth'; WNCA condemn 'vulture' remark

Tushar Mehta's shocking remark about photo and video journalists, comparing them to a vulture for capturing the migrant crisis in India. The All India Working News Cameramen''s Association (WNCA) strongly condemned the statement made by the solicitor in the apex court.

Jun 2, 2020

Seattle rioter steals cop's AR15 rifle; private security guard's response stuns everyone [Watch]

A private security guard swiftly took control of a tense situation by disarming a Seattle protest rioter, who had stolen an AR-15 rifle from a cop's car.

Jun 1, 2020

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Articles by Sami Khan

Mitron founders address controversies - the PAK connection, Google ban & more

Suspected gas leak in Mumbai creates panic; complaints of nauseating pungent smell

Dawood Ibrahim dead: Fake news could be ISI plot to take him off India's radar

Reddit co-founder wants black candidate as successor; quits board

OnePlus 8 Pro is missing this cool & creepy feature in India - not for long

Haj Committee of India is giving full refund to pilgrims; how to apply

Benglauru techie turns to Tinder for help; offers to go on date if coding issue resolved

Coronavirus elimination, busting popular myths & more: Magneto CleanTech founder's exclusive interview

App that helps Indians remove China apps gets pulled down; Google explains why

WWDC 2020: How these 'Made in India' apps are making a difference in post COVID-19 era

Aadhaar, passport, PAN card details of over 1 lakh Indians dumped on dark web

Coronavirus list of Baramulla doctors leaked; DC allegedly reveals pregnant doctor's name

Mitron users be warned; Maharashtra Cyber cell has a serious warning

Bihar govt distributes condoms to migrants; they demand food, jobs

China burns in agony as Trump invites India to G7 summit

K'taka health minister, hundred others violate social distancing in grand procession

Samsung Galaxy M11, Galaxy M01 launched: Price, specs, features and more

Mitron, the repackaged Pak app, removed from Play Store; deemed 'too risky'

Photo journalists bring 'cold and hard truth'; WNCA condemn 'vulture' remark

Seattle rioter steals cop's AR15 rifle; private security guard's response stuns everyone [Watch]

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'