More than 82 per cent candidates appeared in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Main on the third day of the test on Thursday, amid stringent precautions in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said. The Ministry of Education officials said while the Thursday’s attendance in the engineering entrance exam was 82.14 […]
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Govt plans round-the-clock surveillance to avoid crowding at Metro stations
Metro rail services across India, except for Maharashtra, will resume in phases from Monday (September 7) and will become fully operational by September 12 amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak. The government has warned of taking strict action against those violating social distancing norms, including “naming and shaming” of Metro […]
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No Time to Die: New trailer for Daniel Craig’s final James Bond is here
A new trailer for No Time to Die, the upcoming James Bond film, has been released on Thursday. The film holds on to its November theatrical release, as cinemas in many countries across the world reopen after being shut for months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new trailer reveals lots of […]
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Tracing apps may stem Covid-19 spread even when only a few use them: Study
Contact tracing apps can sharply reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus even when only a few people use them, a study published on Thursday by researchers at Google and Oxford University showed. An app used by 15% of the population together with a well-staffed contact-tracing workforce can lead to […]
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Vodafone Idea says board has no proposal from Amazon, Verizon
Vodafone Idea said on Thursday its board had no investment proposal to consider from U.S. wireless carrier Verizon Communications Inc or Amazon.com Inc. The Indian mobile firm added, however, that it constantly evaluates opportunities for enhancing stakeholders’ value. Vodafone Idea’s statement followed a report in local newspaper the Mint that […]
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WhatsApp launches website to inform users about security bugs on the app
WhatsApp has launched a security advisory website where the company will reveal the app’s security updates and vulnerabilities. With the launch of the website, WhatsApp has revealed six vulnerabilities that were discovered on the app this year. These are Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) that affected the WhatsApp app on […]
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Robert Pattinson tests positive for Covid-19, The Batman shoot suspended
British actor Robert Pattinson has tested positive for Covid-19, news media reported on Thursday, halting production of The Batman and highlighting the industry’s struggles to get back to business after months of a pandemic-induced shutdown. Movie studio Warner Bros. said in a statement that “a member of The Batman production” in Britain […]
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Joe Biden, in Kenosha, says US confronting ‘original sin’
Joe Biden told residents of Kenosha, Wisconsin, that recent turmoil following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, could help Americans confront centuries of systemic racism. The Democrat sought to draw a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump amid a racial reckoning that has galvanized the nation. “We’re […]
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Sharmiela Mandre tests positive for Covid-19
Kannada actor-producer Sharmiela Mandre, who was last seen in Mass Leader, on Thursday, revealed that she and her family members have tested for the coronavirus with mild symptoms. They are all under home isolation and are undergoing doctor prescribed treatment. “Hi everybody. Me and a few of my family members […]
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Here is your horoscope for 4 Sep 2020
Aries You find it easier to fill in the blanks early today, dear Aries, and benefit from sorting out your thoughts and plans. Drawing up and talking about plans for work, long-term goals, your environment, and health can be beneficial. You’re moving toward a stronger sense that you’re in control […]
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SoftBank exploring partnerships to bid for TikTok’s India business
Japanese conglomerate SoftBank has started talks for a possible acquisition of the banned India unit of TikTok, two people aware of the development said. “The discussions are at an early stage, and the deal will depend on factors such as valuation, government regulations etc.,” said the first of the two […]
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China Says Strongly Opposes India’s Latest Ban On 118 Mobile Apps
China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday it strongly opposed India banning Chinese mobile apps. Indian actions violate the legal interests of Chinese investors and services providers and China asks India to correct its mistakes, commerce ministry spokesman Gao Feng told a briefing. India has banned another 118 mostly Chinese mobile […]
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IPL records: Gayle miles ahead in 6 hitters’ list, Kohli not in top five
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a story of grand imagination and greater success. It is a product that has faced a lot of criticism but has delivered massive results for the Indian cricket board, for Indian and international players and has provided unmatched joy to the cricket crazy fans […]
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Underdog Nagal looking forward to Thiem test at US Open
Sumit Nagal does not expect to dominate Austrian Dominic Thiem like his near namesake and idol Rafa Nadal when they meet in the U.S. Open second round on Thursday, but the 23-year-old Indian is relishing the challenge on the biggest stage. Nagal on Tuesday became the first Indian to win […]
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Facebook bans BJP legislator amid raging controversy over hate speech bias
A new report in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator from Telangana, T Raja, has been banned from Facebook, following an uproar over his comments that amount to hate speech. An earlier report from the WSJ had alleged that the social media giant […]