Razer has launched a new laptop that’s focused on productivity. Razer Book 13 has a compact body with thin bezels holding the 13-inch screen. Razer’s latest laptop is powered by the new 11th-gen Intel Core chipset. Razer Book 13 is not a gaming laptop, and it does not have a dedicated GPU […]
PUBG Mobile might be planning its India comeback, announcement expected soon
PUBG Mobile was banned in India due to cybersecurity concerns in late June. Now, after all these months, the battle royale is plotting to make its return The company has reportedly informed some of the high-profile streamers in the country, privately, that they expect to resume service in India before […]
South Korea, Japan, US security officials discuss key areas of cooperation
Top security officials from South Korea, the United States and Japan held virtual talks to discuss denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and security cooperation after the US elections, the South Korean presidential administration said on Friday. The talks were held by US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, South Korean National […]
Bengal: Woman, her two kids die as truck flips on its side, falls on their hut
A mother and her two minor children were killed on Thursday evening, when a truck turned on its side and fell on their hut at Jamalpur in Purba Bardhaman district, which is located around 100 kilometres (km) north of Kolkata, West Bengal. Scores of irate villagers clashed with the police personnel, […]
Arunachal Pradesh seeks Centre’s assistance in boosting new investments
The Arunachal Pradesh government has sought the Centre’s assistance as the state looks to boost its industrial sector and generate employment opportunities, officials said on Friday. Chief Minister Pema Khandu, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, has solicited the support of the Department of Promotion of […]
India, Philippines to boost defence cooperation, information-sharing to fight terror
India and the Philippines agreed on Friday to enhance bilateral defence engagement and maritime cooperation, especially in training and procurement of military equipment, and to step up information-sharing to counter terrorism. The decisions were made during a virtual meeting of the joint commission on bilateral cooperation that was co-chaired by external […]
Ningombam replaces Ahmad as Hockey India president
Manipur’s Gyanendro Ningombam was on Friday elected unopposed as the Hockey India (HI) president, taking over from Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad who was asked to demit office by the sports ministry for violating the National Sports Code’s tenure guidelines. Ahmad, however, remains in the federation after being elected unopposed for the […]
AWS announces second AWS region in Hyderabad
Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced the launch of its second AWS region in India. Amazon operates AWS Mumbai Region in India. Today the company announced the launch of the Hyderabad Region in India. The new AWS Asia Pacific region in Hyderabad will comprise of three availability zones (AZ) […]
Australia condemns Chinese trade restrictions as diplomatic ties worsen
Australia said on Friday it was closely monitoring exports to China amid “deeply troubling” reports that Chinese buyers have been told not to purchase seven categories of Australian goods ranging from coal to wine, further souring diplomatic tensions. Australian media have reported that Chinese importers had been informally warned by […]
Rishi Sunak tries to rescue Britain and his political fortunes
If the coronavirus crisis was the making of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, the most popular member of the British government is trying to make sure it doesn’t end up being his undoing. The UK’s finance minister made a dramatic intervention in the economy again on Thursday by extending […]
Developed countries inch closer to annual global climate finance goal
Wealthy countries have ramped up financing to help developing countries cut carbon emissions and cope with the impact of climate change, although it is unclear if they will meet their goal of $100 billion this year. In its annual update on climate finance for developing countries, the Organisation for Economic […]
Karnataka Bans Firecrackers During Diwali, BS Yediyurappa Cites Covid
Karnataka has joined a growing list of states that have banned firecrackers amid the coronavirus pandemic just days before Diwali. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said they decided to ban firecrackers in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Poor air quality can have a big impact on health as the COVID-19 […]
Maharashtra may reopen schools from November 23: State education minister
Maharashtra’s school education minister Varsha Gaikwad said on Friday a proposal to reopen schools, which have been shut since March amid the coronavirus pandemic, for the students of Class 9 to Class 12 have been sent to the state government, according to news agency ANI. “We have proposed before the […]
Chhattisgarh Potter Makes ‘Magic Lamps’ That Burn For 24 Hours, Flooded With Diwali Orders
A Chhattisgarh-based potter has designed an earthen lamp that can burn for an entire day. Ashok Chakradhari, who lives in a small village named Kondagaon in Bastar District, has been flooded with orders for the lamp ahead of Diwali, reports The Better India. The potter has been trending on social media […]
German police search homes of 4 people suspected of having ties with Vienna attacker
German police said on Friday they were conducting searches in several German towns in connection with four people believed to have ties to the suspected Vienna attacker who killed four people when he opened fire on bystanders and bars on Monday. Germany’s BKA criminal police said on Twitter that they […]