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Pakistan Army gets broad judicial powers at polling stations ahead of general elections

About 371,000 army personnel will fan out across Pakistan to guard the election, this is three times the number during the last election in 2013.

Jul 20, 2018

After EU fine on Google, mobile industry might face a huge shake-up

The European Union has fined Google for illegally forcing its applications on hardware manufacturers. The ruling could allow makers such as Microsoft and Amazon to launch its own software, without affecting sales in the EU.

Jul 19, 2018

Oldest bread ever baked predates human farming by 4,000 years

This finding suggests that farming itself might have come from the drive to get better ingredients so that bread and cooking, in general, could be better.

Jul 18, 2018

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Researchers say that if the study is "a success, it will be a significant change in agriculture." An estimated 800 million subsistence farmers will likely benefit from the new research.

Jul 18, 2018

Trai calls for consumer data privacy rules, stricter checks on pesky calls and messages

The telecom watchdog of India recommended a series of measures of "privacy, security and ownership of data in telecom networks.

Jul 18, 2018

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Stop giving birth to more children

One way to actively work toward environmental positivity is to cut back on individual waste, but nothing compares to the effect that the human population has on the environment.

Jul 15, 2018

Congress interested only in Muslim men, not women's welfare: PM Modi

The PM's attack on Rahul Gandhi and Congress comes a day after Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress of dividing the country on communal lines and playing a dangerous game before 2019 general elections.

Jul 14, 2018

West Bengal chit fund scam: After Asthana visit, CBI unearths Rs 520 crore Pailan scam

CBI officials are said to have raided six different locations, including the residence of the Pailan Group chairman, Apurba Saha. Observers believe that the visit of the CBI special director Rakesh Asthana's recent Kolkata visit has fuelled the investigation process.

Jul 14, 2018

Lahore under lockdown, media gagged as Pakistan prepares for Nawaz Sharif's arrest

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam have left the UAE and are coming to Lahore, where the duo will be arrested for their role in a corruption scandal. The state media regulator has barred television channels from running a live telecast.

Jul 13, 2018

How to get verified batch for Instagram without falling for black market scams

A blue tick is the holy grail of social media accounts, but getting them is not an easy task. But Instagram has a new way for its users to request for verification.

Jul 11, 2018

How Kashmir IAS officer Shah Faesal earned his enemies in 'Rapistan'

Faesal, who is the first Indian Administrative Services (IAS) topper from the Kashmir valley, had created a stir back in April with his comment on rapes.

Jul 11, 2018

US - China trade war: Trump administration adds extra 10% tariffs after Beijing's retaliation

Additional taxes on $200 billion worth of imports imposed after China responds to Trump's tariffs with its own tariffs on American goods. US President warns of more taxes worth $300 billion.

Jul 11, 2018

Sacred Games: Netflix's first Indian original series lived up to its name

Sacred Games: Netflix's first original series for India lives up to its hype

Netflix has taken Indian serials to a whole new level with its newly-released series – Sacred Games.

Jul 11, 2018

Delhi mass suicide: Burari family had been warned of death? 'You might not see next Diwali,' note said

The police said that one of the notes found in the registers recovered at the Delhi home reportedly talks about "wandering souls" and how the family may "not see the next Diwali." Another entry speaks of "someone's mistakes" due to which the family is not able to "attain something."

Jul 11, 2018

Omar Abdullah defends IAS officer who faces disciplinary action over 'Rapistan' tweet

Abdullah tweeted calling the situation bureaucratic over-enthusiasm, says people at the top have no idea of the times we live in. IAS officer Shah Faesal is facing disciplinary action for his comments on rape.

Jul 11, 2018

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Search Results for: corrupt practices

Pakistan Army gets broad judicial powers at polling stations ahead of general elections

After EU fine on Google, mobile industry might face a huge shake-up

Oldest bread ever baked predates human farming by 4,000 years

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Trai calls for consumer data privacy rules, stricter checks on pesky calls and messages

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Stop giving birth to more children

Congress interested only in Muslim men, not women's welfare: PM Modi

West Bengal chit fund scam: After Asthana visit, CBI unearths Rs 520 crore Pailan scam

Lahore under lockdown, media gagged as Pakistan prepares for Nawaz Sharif's arrest

How to get verified batch for Instagram without falling for black market scams

How Kashmir IAS officer Shah Faesal earned his enemies in 'Rapistan'

US - China trade war: Trump administration adds extra 10% tariffs after Beijing's retaliation

Sacred Games: Netflix's first original series for India lives up to its hype

Delhi mass suicide: Burari family had been warned of death? 'You might not see next Diwali,' note said

Omar Abdullah defends IAS officer who faces disciplinary action over 'Rapistan' tweet

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