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House panel to seek explanation from Twitter for locking accounts; Twitter's reply

After Union Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor were temporarily locked out of their Twitter accounts on Friday, Twitter said action was due to DMCA notifications

Jun 26, 2021

First step toward restoring democratic process in J&K; PM Modi bets big on grassroots participation

All participants of all-party meeting agree to strengthen the democratic process in J&K, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured of restoring statehood at an appropriate time.

Jun 24, 2021

Norway Fund KLP bars Adani Ports from doing business with Myanmar's military

With effect from June 2021, Norway's largest pension fund KLP Funds will no longer participate in India's largest commercial port operator, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.

Jun 23, 2021

Flash sales may soon be history in India; strict e-commerce rules drafted [details]

If the norms come into effect, every e-commerce shall establish an adequate grievance redressal mechanism having regard to the number of grievances ordinarily received by such entity from India.

Jun 22, 2021

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Qureshi has become Minister of Taliban, says Pakistan MP after his pro-Taliban remarks

In the interview, Qureshi also made a few anti-India statements and when questioned about Osama Bin Laden being called a martyr by PM Imran Khan, he said, "I will let that pass."

Jun 22, 2021

Covid is not over in US, says expert, hinting at the transmissibility of this variant [details]

The United States is one of the worst affected countries due to the coronavirus pandemic outbreak

Jun 21, 2021

Fund Crunch: SC reserves verdict on Rs 4 lakh relief to kin of Covid victims

The Centre had submitted before the Supreme Court that the state governments may not have sufficient funds for organizing COVID-19 response if the entire SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) funds get consumed for compensation to families of those who died of COVID-19.

Jun 21, 2021

Lok Sabha Internship 2021: How to apply, stipend, eligibility, responsibilities [details]

Here are all the details about applying for Lok Sabha Internship Programme, which allows youngsters to study and understand procedural aspects of working of the Parliament.

Jun 20, 2021

J&K on long road to chase excellence in education; target in clear sight [details]

The revival of the educational system and bringing it back on the rails, therefore, remained the biggest challenge for different governments that came to power in J&K after 1990.

Jun 20, 2021

Battlegrounds Mobile India / PUBG Mobile

Battle lines drawn as PUBG Mobile returns to India in a new iteration

As PUBG Mobile returns to India in a new form, Battlegrounds Mobile India, which was released by Krafton, has aroused a lot of interest among PUBG fans.

Jun 19, 2021

After Covid: The changing face of work atmosphere to surprise new recruits

As the world of education and work makes a gradual recovery from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic, experts foresee the new trends and dramatic changes that will impact the careers of graduates who venture out in the market in 2021-22 and onwards.

Jun 19, 2021

Sensex tumbles 650 points as metal, oil and gas stocks lead selloff

Sensex losing over 650 points on Friday morning caused by across-the-board selloff led by metal, oil and gas amid fears of FPIs diverting funds due to positive US Fed projections

Jun 18, 2021

New Hope: Panchayat level youth clubs in J&K; LG orders key sops for youngsters [details here]

Aimed at transforming J&K's youth population into a propelling force for socio-economic development of the UT, LG Manoj Sinha directed setting up of Youth Clubs in every panchayat and more. Read on for full details.

Jun 18, 2021

Sonia and Priyanka vaccinated already, Rahul soon, informs Congress as queries surface

In response to the BJP's questions, Congress responded by saying that both Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi have received the vaccine, while Rahul Gandhi is awaiting the doctor's advice as he just recovered from Covid-19

Jun 17, 2021

CBSE Class 12 results based on performance in Class 10 and 11; Unhappy students can sit for exams later

Each school will form a 5-member panel to submit the final marks to the board by July 15. CBSE informed the Supreme Court that students not happy with the formula can sit for exams when the pandemic situation gets over