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Facebook is creeping its way into WhatsApp's data trove; there's nothing you can do about it [Explained]

In a surprise move by WhatsApp, users are required to accept the new changes proposed in the privacy policy or completely lose access to the app next month.

Jan 6, 2021

California suffers: Post holiday COVID spread rises; massive oxygen shortage [details]

LA County's Emergency Medical Services agency issued guidelines for emergency workers to use the "minimum amount of oxygen necessary."

Jan 6, 2021

Uber blindly poured $100 million on ads it never needed; no one had a clue [Details]

Uber's realisation of its overspending on ads came a little too late after it flushed $100 million down the drains.

Jan 5, 2021

New trains to Bengaluru airport may take time to pick up, here's why

Bengaluru International Airport operator will run a free shuttle service between the halt station and the airport terminal, which is 5km away but few passengers opt for it on opening day despite affordable Rs. 15 fare compared to Rs. 300 collected by Volvo airport buses run by BMTC

Jan 5, 2021

No plans to enter corporate farming, buy agriculture land: Reliance amid vandalism of Jio towers | Full statement

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), in a petition mentioned to be filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday, has sought the urgent intervention of Government authorities to bring a complete stop to the illegal acts of vandalism by miscreants.

Jan 4, 2021

It's literally World War III, says LA doctor describing intensity of COVID

On January 2, the United States reported 2,32,000 coronavirus positive cases and 2,202 COVID-related deaths

Jan 3, 2021

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India to UK flights resume from Jan 6, UK-India services from Jan 8: Minister

Last month, these services were suspended to stop the spread of a mutant Covid-19 strain which was recently discovered in the UK.

Jan 2, 2021

India-UK flight services to resume from Jan 8 amid new COVID-19 strain fears

The flight services between India and the UK were suspended last month to stop the spread of a mutant Covid-19 strain, which was recently discovered in the UK.

Jan 2, 2021

Microsoft admits 'Russian' hackers went beyond malicious SolarWinds code

Around 24 big companies including Intel, Cisco, VMware and Nvidia suffered SolarWinds hack allegedly orchestrated by Russia-backed cybercriminals

Jan 1, 2021

Who is Major General Gautam Chauhan, first to head Indian Army's human rights cell

For the first time, the Indian Army has appointed a major general rank officer to look into the human rights issue and suggest means to better the track record of the force.

Jan 1, 2021

Karnataka Govt punishes upright IPS officer to please a scam tainted one [read]

Karnataka Government gives a clear message to upright officers; highlight wrongdoings for a quick transfer.

Dec 31, 2020

Box-office: Highest-grossing films of 2020, Chinese movie tops the list

Due to COVID-19, 2020 has officially become the very first year to not have a single year that grossed a billion dollars or more. Check out the list of highest-grossing movies of 2020

Dec 31, 2020

'It was a mistake'; BJP expels Shaheen Bagh gunman Kapil Gurjar hours after induction

Days before the Delhi Assembly elections in February, the police had said evidence from Gurjar's phone established that the shooter had joined the Aam Aadmi Party only a year ago along with his father.

Dec 30, 2020

LED streetlights to save Rs.25 crore for Hyderabad, imagine how much the country can save [Details]

These LED streetlights are equipped by GHMC with auto timers, which enable them to turn on and turn off automatically after sunrise through photo sensors