A day after it implemented the road rationing rule, the Uttarakhand government today withdrew the odd-even traffic formula for private cars in view of the “practical problems” it was causing to the people. In fresh guidelines issued late on Monday night, the Uttarakhand government had said it would implement the […]
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In Pakistan plane crash with 99 on board, at least 2 miraculous survivors
At least two people are believed to have survived the crash of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane near Karachi that had 99 passengers and crew on board on Friday, according to Pakistan’s civil aviation officials. The two officials spoke on condition of anonymity and said so far two people were believed […]
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China set to impose new Hong Kong security law, Trump warns of strong US reaction
China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong after last year’s pro-democracy unrest, a Chinese official said on Thursday, drawing a warning from President Donald Trump that Washington would react “very strongly” against the attempt to gain more control over the former British colony. The US […]
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When world is urging to stay home, Pakistan tears down Hindu homes in Bhawalpur
As countries encourage people to stay indoors to contain the pandemic, Pakistan has made its own people homeless. A Basti of minority Hindu community was razed to the ground in the blistering heat of Bhawalpur in its Punjab province. What’s even more shocking is, the demolition of walls and roofs over people’s head […]
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Govt mandates purchase of 26 military equipment only from domestic firms
The Defence Ministry on Wednesday issued directives providing for procurement of 26 spares and equipment for military use only from domestic suppliers in sync with the government’s focus on encouraging indigenous defence manufacturing, officials said. The move came days after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of reform measures […]
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Earth’s magnetic field weakens; satellites and spacecrafts malfunction
We have all read about how the magnetic field of the earth protects us from the solar radiation. However, according to reports, that magnetic field is now weakening. As per the reports, the magnetic field around the earth, on an average, has lost almost 10% of its strength over the […]
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Ancient idols, pillars and Shiv Ling found in Ayodhya near Ram temple construction site
In a major archaeological finding, carvings on sandstone, Shiv Ling and pillars were excavated during the land levelling work at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. Making the announcement, Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra Trust, said, “discovered pillars in the debris of the structure and carvings on […]
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Apple, Google release tech for Coronavirus pandemic apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and several US states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software. It relies on Bluetooth wireless technology to detect when […]
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SSC CHSL, JE, Stenographer new exam date: Important notice released
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an important notice regarding announcement of the new dates for SSC CHSL, junior engineer and SSC Stenographer grade C and D exams. SSC has further postponed the announcement of revised dates for various exams including SSC CHSL 2019 tier 1, SSC JE and SSC Stenographer grade […]
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Kaspersky: 83% users don’t use password generators
These days we have several password manager apps at our disposal that not just keep all your passwords at a single place but also suggest you some tough ones while you create an account. You may also see Apple recommending you passwords when you create an account online or in […]
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Bihar 10th result 2020: BSEB Board Matric result 2020 likely today after 5 pm
Bihar Board 10th result 2020 is likely to be declared on Friday evening. According to Live Hindustan, the BSEB matric result is expected to be declared after 5pm on Friday. Lakhs of students are waiting for the BSEB 10th results but the Bihar board has still not given any confirmation […]
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Airtel acquires strategic stake in conversational AI startup Voicezen
Bharti Airtel has acquired a strategic stake in Voicezen, an early stage startup that is focused on conversational AI technologies. The acquisition comes under Airtel’s Startup Accelerator Program. Gurgaon-based startup Voicezen has been working on developing advanced solutions that leverage machine learning, AI, speech to text and voice technologies to […]
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College, university exams in Uttarakhand to begin from July 1; admissions to next session from Sept 1
Examinations in colleges and universities across Uttarakhand will be held from July 1 and completed within a month period, while new admissions will begin from September 1, said Principal Secretary Anand Vardhan. This comes amid nationwide lockdown imposed as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. In an […]
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Facebook Messenger uses Machine Learning to spot spammers, tightens the grip on security
Facebook Messenger is one of the company’s most successful standalone messaging apps ever after WhatsApp so it is natural for the firm to make it more secure. So, it is now using machine learning to make Messenger accounts more secure from unwanted contacts and scams. Safety Notices is one of […]
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath gets control of Shia and Sunni Waqf Boards
The Uttar Pradesh government has got the control of Shia and Sunni Waqf Boards, as their term is now over and elections to the boards have been postponed because of lockdown. Uttar Pradesh Minister for Minority Affairs Mohsin Raza has, meanwhile, said that CEOs will be appointed by the government […]