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TikTok Restores Service After US Ban, Thanks Incoming President Donald Trump
TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US. TikTok’s public thanks to Trump, the day before he takes office, comes at a tense moment in US-China relations. Trump has said he intends to place tariffs on China but has also indicated he hopes to have more direct co...
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UPSC Cancels Puja Khedkar's IAS Selection, Bans Her From Taking Exam Ever
The selection of Puja Khedkar as a trainee IAS officer has been cancelled and she has been barred for taking the entrance exam for life after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) found her guilty of faking her identity.
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Will Ban Construction Work In Areas With Severe Air Quality For 5 Days In Row: Delhi Environment Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.
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If Elected, Will Bar Gaza Refugees, Expand Muslim Travel Ban In US: Trump
Donald Trump promised on Monday that if elected president again he will bar immigrants who support Hamas from entering the US and send officers to pro-Hamas protests to arrest and deport immigrants who publicly support the Palestinian militant group.
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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Banned From Running Office For 8 Years
Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro vowed Friday to appeal a court ruling to bar him from public office for eight years over unfounded attacks he had made against the country's voting system.
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Apple Watch With ECG Violates AliveCor Patents, Import Ban on Hold, Says US ITC
Apple's Apple Watches with an electrocardiogram (ECG) function infringe patents belonging to medical device maker AliveCor, the US International Trade Commission affirmed on Thursday. The ITC said imports of the infringing watches should be banned, but that it would not enforce a ban until appeals were finished in a separate dispute before the US P...
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Why Imran Khan Has Been Disqualified From Holding Public Office
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was disqualified Friday from running for political office for five years, after the country's election commission ruled he misled officials about gifts he received from foreign leaders while in power.
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Bengaluru Lockdown Again. No Public Transport, 50% Strength In IT Offices
Bengaluru, the country's IT hub, will go back into lockdown Tuesday as the number of coronavirus cases in the country surged towards a million with about 500 people dying daily.
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For "Rapistan" Tweet, 2009 IAS Topper From Kashmir Faces Centre's Wrath
The centre has ordered action against Shah Faesal, the outspoken bureaucrat from Jammu and Kashmir, for his tweets that he has described as a "sarcastic tweet against rape-culture in south Asia". The IAS official went public on Tuesday with the show cause notice and seemed to question the government's gag order for bureaucrats as well.
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Impeachment Talk "Unfortunate", Says Top Court As Plea Seeks Gag On Media
The public discussion on impeachment of judges is very "unfortunate", the Supreme Court said today, seeking the government's top law officer's views on banning media from reporting on the impeachment process against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. "We are all very disturbed about it,- the court said, referring to politicians' statements against...
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No "Padmavati" Ban, Says Supreme Court, Rebukes Chief Ministers
For the third time this month, the Supreme Court turned down a request to ban "Padmavati" and said, in a rebuke to Chief Ministers and others who have spoken out against the film, "those holding public offices should not comment on such issues."
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Lalu Yadav's Staying Power To Be Tested Now, Admits His Own Party
Lalu Yadav, one of India's most charismatic politicians, has, despite a ban on holding public office, seen little attrition of his political capital so far. But opponents say that's likely to change with a crucial Supreme Court verdict against him that was delivered today.
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Banned Notes Cannot Be Now Deposited In PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
However, the public can deposit old 500 and 1,000 currency notes in post office savings accounts.
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PM Modi Announces Notes Ban In Anti-Corruption Move, Millions Face Cash Crunch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the country tonight, announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will not be used from midnight onwards. The Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes must be deposited at post offices and banks by the end of December, the PM said, adding the move was essential to fight "the disease of black money."
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Philippines Bans Pokemon Go In Public Offices
The Philippines has banned Pokemon Go in government offices following similar decisions by Southeast Asian neighbours to limit the blockbuster smartphone game because of its impact on productivity.
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TikTok Restores Service After US Ban, Thanks Incoming President Donald Trump
TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US. TikTok’s public thanks to Trump, the day before he takes office, comes at a tense moment in US-China relations. Trump has said he intends to place tariffs on China but has also indicated he hopes to have more direct co...
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UPSC Cancels Puja Khedkar's IAS Selection, Bans Her From Taking Exam Ever
The selection of Puja Khedkar as a trainee IAS officer has been cancelled and she has been barred for taking the entrance exam for life after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) found her guilty of faking her identity.
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Will Ban Construction Work In Areas With Severe Air Quality For 5 Days In Row: Delhi Environment Minister
Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a construction ban in areas with an AQI above 400 for five consecutive days due to worsening air quality.
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If Elected, Will Bar Gaza Refugees, Expand Muslim Travel Ban In US: Trump
Donald Trump promised on Monday that if elected president again he will bar immigrants who support Hamas from entering the US and send officers to pro-Hamas protests to arrest and deport immigrants who publicly support the Palestinian militant group.
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Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro Banned From Running Office For 8 Years
Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro vowed Friday to appeal a court ruling to bar him from public office for eight years over unfounded attacks he had made against the country's voting system.
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Apple Watch With ECG Violates AliveCor Patents, Import Ban on Hold, Says US ITC
Apple's Apple Watches with an electrocardiogram (ECG) function infringe patents belonging to medical device maker AliveCor, the US International Trade Commission affirmed on Thursday. The ITC said imports of the infringing watches should be banned, but that it would not enforce a ban until appeals were finished in a separate dispute before the US P...
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Why Imran Khan Has Been Disqualified From Holding Public Office
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was disqualified Friday from running for political office for five years, after the country's election commission ruled he misled officials about gifts he received from foreign leaders while in power.
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Bengaluru Lockdown Again. No Public Transport, 50% Strength In IT Offices
Bengaluru, the country's IT hub, will go back into lockdown Tuesday as the number of coronavirus cases in the country surged towards a million with about 500 people dying daily.
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For "Rapistan" Tweet, 2009 IAS Topper From Kashmir Faces Centre's Wrath
The centre has ordered action against Shah Faesal, the outspoken bureaucrat from Jammu and Kashmir, for his tweets that he has described as a "sarcastic tweet against rape-culture in south Asia". The IAS official went public on Tuesday with the show cause notice and seemed to question the government's gag order for bureaucrats as well.
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Impeachment Talk "Unfortunate", Says Top Court As Plea Seeks Gag On Media
The public discussion on impeachment of judges is very "unfortunate", the Supreme Court said today, seeking the government's top law officer's views on banning media from reporting on the impeachment process against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. "We are all very disturbed about it,- the court said, referring to politicians' statements against...
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No "Padmavati" Ban, Says Supreme Court, Rebukes Chief Ministers
For the third time this month, the Supreme Court turned down a request to ban "Padmavati" and said, in a rebuke to Chief Ministers and others who have spoken out against the film, "those holding public offices should not comment on such issues."
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Lalu Yadav's Staying Power To Be Tested Now, Admits His Own Party
Lalu Yadav, one of India's most charismatic politicians, has, despite a ban on holding public office, seen little attrition of his political capital so far. But opponents say that's likely to change with a crucial Supreme Court verdict against him that was delivered today.
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Banned Notes Cannot Be Now Deposited In PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
However, the public can deposit old 500 and 1,000 currency notes in post office savings accounts.
-
PM Modi Announces Notes Ban In Anti-Corruption Move, Millions Face Cash Crunch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the country tonight, announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes will not be used from midnight onwards. The Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes must be deposited at post offices and banks by the end of December, the PM said, adding the move was essential to fight "the disease of black money."
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Philippines Bans Pokemon Go In Public Offices
The Philippines has banned Pokemon Go in government offices following similar decisions by Southeast Asian neighbours to limit the blockbuster smartphone game because of its impact on productivity.
