The number of students in Goa’s schools, who enrolled themselves for the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF), a central government programme aimed at providing skill-based education and vocational training, has more than tripled in five years, an official said. A total of 2,068 students were enrolled for the NSQF in […]
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NEP 2020 more important than procurement of Rafale jets, should be implemented well: Shiv Sena
The New Education Policy 2020 unveiled by the Government of India is more important than the procurement of Rafale fighter planes but there are concerns on its proper implementation, Shiv Sena said in its mouthpiece Saamna on Thursday. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi did a good job. He changed the country’s […]
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Shakuntala Devi review: Vidya Balan film shows us a lot but says little
Shakuntala Devi Director – Anu Menon Cast – Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh, Jisshu Sengupta Shakuntala Devi lives like she laughs. She tilts her head back and unleashes a full-throated guffaw; hers is a belly laugh and it’s often heard in the 2-hour-10-minute biopic. Even when she is not laughing, the expression […]
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IIM Calcutta to begin online classes for fresh MBA batch from August 10
IIM Calcutta on Thursday said it will be digitally conducting the flagship two-year MBA programme for the incoming batch of 2020-2022 from August 10. Around 480 students from across the country will be joining the virtual classes. Online classes for second-year MBA students will commence from August 3. Keeping in […]
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This dangerous Android malware can steal your banking info, warns CERT-In
A new Android malware called ‘BlackRock’ was discovered two weeks back. This malware can steal data from at least 337 Android apps. CERT-In has now issued an alert against the BlackRock malware. This was first reported by researchers at ThreatFabric who found that the BlackRock malware is capable of stealing sensitive data […]
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Buddy, first dog to test positive for coronavirus dies in New York
A German shepherd in New York that had the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a dog in the US has died. Robert and Allison Mahoney of Staten Island told National Geographic that their 7-year-old shepherd, Buddy, developed breathing problems in mid-April after Robert had been sick with the coronavirus for several […]
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Sheikh Hasina at helm, India-Bangladesh economic cooperation sets a new milestone
The start of commercial goods shipments by rail container between India and Bangladesh over the last week is a game changer because it brings speed, scale and sustainability to the bilateral trade and economic relationship, which is all poised for a leap ahead, people familiar with the development said on […]
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Sushant Singh Rajput death: ED files money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case in connection with the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The case was filed on the basis of a First Information Report filed by the Bihar police, say officials. Sushant Singh’s father had alleged that there were unexplained transfers from his son’s bank […]
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Telegram files antitrust complaint against Apple App Store in Europe
Apple has a lot on its plate lately, particularly another antitrust allegation. The latest company to slam Apple is the messaging platform Telegram. Telegram joins Spotify in filing a formal complaint against the Apple App Store in Europe protesting against Apple’s app tax. A Telegram spokesperson confirmed this and pointed towards a public […]
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Covid-19 pandemic: Children carry high levels of coronavirus
Children younger than five carried major amounts of coronavirus in their upper respiratory tract, a small study published on Thursday showed, raising new questions about whether kids can infect others. Data on children as sources of coronavirus spread are sparse, and early reports did not find strong evidence of children as major […]
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Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh orders probe into 21 suspected spurious liquor deaths
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered a magisterial inquiry by divisional commissioner Jalandhar into the suspicious deaths of 21 people, allegedly due to consumption of spurious liquor, in Amritsar, Batala and Tarn Taran. One person is reported to be critical in the suspected hooch tragedy. The inquiry will […]
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After Chinese apps and contractors, India puts restrictions on colour TV imports
India has now restricted imports of Chinese colour televisions to encourage domestic manufacturing after banning mobile applications and excluding firms from China from participating in public procurement tenders, two officials with direct knowledge of the matter said. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an arm of the commerce and industry, issued […]
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Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content
The Australian government said on Friday it plans to give Google and Facebook three months to negotiate with Australian media businesses about the fair pay for news content. The government has released a draft mandatory code of conduct that aims to succeed where other countries have failed in making the global digital […]
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In relief for traders, Uttarakhand govt cancels lockdown this weekend due to Raksha Bandhan
The Uttarakhand government has cancelled weekend lockdown for this week due to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat made the announcement on Wednesday evening while talking to the media. The decision was taken to give some relief to the business community. The Chief Minister said, “In […]
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Prioritise essential international travel, wear masks on planes: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said countries should gradually lift international travel measures based on a thorough risk assessment and must prioritise essential travel for emergencies. The WHO recommends that priority should be given to essential travel for emergencies, humanitarian actions, travel of essential personnel, and repatriation, it […]