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Parliamentary Panel Raises Concern Over Low Wages Under Rural Employment Scheme
Flagging low wages under MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), a Parliamentary panel has questioned why the remuneration under the flagship scheme was not linked to an inflation index.
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"Heinous Act": Indian Consulate Condemns Vandalism Of Swaminarayan Temple In New York
The Consulate General of India in New York has strongly condemned the vandalism of a temple in New York, saying it has raised the matter with the US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against perpetrators of the "heinous act".
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Video: Woman Forcibly Sits on Man's Lap Inside Delhi Metro, Calls Herself ''Besharam''
Social media users expressed outrage over the woman's act and raised concerns about the behaviour of commuters.
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Ishan Kishan's Act Raises Eyebrows Despite Rahul Dravid's 'Play Some Cricket' Plea
India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has reportedly been training with Hardik and Krunal Pandya for a couple of weeks.
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Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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PS5 Slim Reportedly Requires Internet Connection to Pair Its Detachable Disc Drive
PS5 Slim’s removable disc drive will reportedly require an internet connection for setup. While not explicitly mentioned, this might be due to Section 1201 of the DMCA Act — a verification process meant to prevent piracy and third-party interference. Sony has yet to provide a statement on the said requirement, while game preservationists have b...
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Video: Justin Trudeau's "Creepy" Act In Canada Parliament Raises A Storm Online
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing backlash for his conduct in the House of Commons after a widely circulated video showed him playfully sticking out his tongue and winking at newly appointed Speaker Greg Fergus.
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Google, Meta May Have to Pay Over CAD 230 Million in Canada Under Online News Act
Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability. The draft proposals, which will go through public consultation, would raise CAD 172 million (nearly Rs. 1,050 crore) per year f...
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Act Against Khalistani Extremists Now: Ajit Doval's Firm Message To UK Counterpart
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval raised the issue of extremist elements threatening officers of the Indian High Commission in the UK with his British counterpart Tim Barrow in a meeting in Delhi today.
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Facebook Acted on Only 27 Percent of User Complaints in May in India as Grievances Surged to 16,995
Meta's Facebook took action against only around 27 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against less than half of the total grievances raised by users in May 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report. Individual grievances on Facebook more than doubled to 16,995 and jumped over 68 percent on Instagram in May...
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With "Internal Matter" Tag, Ashok Gehlot Cements Detente With Sachin Pilot
Ashok Gehlot assured that he was ready even now to act against former Chief Minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje -- a demand repeatedly raised by Sachin Pilot.
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Facebook Acted on Over 27 Million Pieces of Content in India for Guideline Violations in April
Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against 41 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram acted against over 54 percent of grievances raised by users in April 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.
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Facebook Took Action Against Around 45 Percent of Users' Complaints in India in March
Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against around 45 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against 64 percent of grievances raised by users in March 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.
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Smaller EV Prices to Drop in Coming Months as EV Sales Climb, IEA Says
Nearly one in five cars sold globally this year will be electric, with the prices of smaller EV models dropping to rival those of combustion engine cars in North America and Europe by the mid-2020s, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted on Wednesday. The agency raised its EV sales forecasts in part because of the US Inflation Reduction A...
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Meta Says It Will End News Access for Canadians on Its Platforms if Online News Act Becomes Law
Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc said on Saturday that it would end availability of news content for Canadians on its platforms if the country's Online News Act passes in its current form. A legislative framework that compels us to pay for links or content that we do not post, and which are not the reason the vast majority of people use our platf...
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Parliamentary Panel Raises Concern Over Low Wages Under Rural Employment Scheme
Flagging low wages under MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), a Parliamentary panel has questioned why the remuneration under the flagship scheme was not linked to an inflation index.
-
"Heinous Act": Indian Consulate Condemns Vandalism Of Swaminarayan Temple In New York
The Consulate General of India in New York has strongly condemned the vandalism of a temple in New York, saying it has raised the matter with the US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against perpetrators of the "heinous act".
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Video: Woman Forcibly Sits on Man's Lap Inside Delhi Metro, Calls Herself ''Besharam''
Social media users expressed outrage over the woman's act and raised concerns about the behaviour of commuters.
-
Ishan Kishan's Act Raises Eyebrows Despite Rahul Dravid's 'Play Some Cricket' Plea
India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has reportedly been training with Hardik and Krunal Pandya for a couple of weeks.
-
Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says
OTT apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, according to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, concerns were raised related to increased scrutiny and interference from the government, if OTT communication apps like W...
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PS5 Slim Reportedly Requires Internet Connection to Pair Its Detachable Disc Drive
PS5 Slim’s removable disc drive will reportedly require an internet connection for setup. While not explicitly mentioned, this might be due to Section 1201 of the DMCA Act — a verification process meant to prevent piracy and third-party interference. Sony has yet to provide a statement on the said requirement, while game preservationists have b...
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Video: Justin Trudeau's "Creepy" Act In Canada Parliament Raises A Storm Online
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing backlash for his conduct in the House of Commons after a widely circulated video showed him playfully sticking out his tongue and winking at newly appointed Speaker Greg Fergus.
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Google, Meta May Have to Pay Over CAD 230 Million in Canada Under Online News Act
Canada on Friday unveiled draft rules for a law designed to compel Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms pay news outlets, saying Ottawa was addressing the companies' concerns that they may be facing an uncapped liability. The draft proposals, which will go through public consultation, would raise CAD 172 million (nearly Rs. 1,050 crore) per year f...
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Act Against Khalistani Extremists Now: Ajit Doval's Firm Message To UK Counterpart
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval raised the issue of extremist elements threatening officers of the Indian High Commission in the UK with his British counterpart Tim Barrow in a meeting in Delhi today.
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Facebook Acted on Only 27 Percent of User Complaints in May in India as Grievances Surged to 16,995
Meta's Facebook took action against only around 27 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against less than half of the total grievances raised by users in May 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report. Individual grievances on Facebook more than doubled to 16,995 and jumped over 68 percent on Instagram in May...
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With "Internal Matter" Tag, Ashok Gehlot Cements Detente With Sachin Pilot
Ashok Gehlot assured that he was ready even now to act against former Chief Minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje -- a demand repeatedly raised by Sachin Pilot.
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Facebook Acted on Over 27 Million Pieces of Content in India for Guideline Violations in April
Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against 41 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram acted against over 54 percent of grievances raised by users in April 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.
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Facebook Took Action Against Around 45 Percent of Users' Complaints in India in March
Social media giant Meta's Facebook took action against around 45 percent of complaints it received from users and Instagram against 64 percent of grievances raised by users in March 2023, according to the company's latest India Monthly Report.
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Smaller EV Prices to Drop in Coming Months as EV Sales Climb, IEA Says
Nearly one in five cars sold globally this year will be electric, with the prices of smaller EV models dropping to rival those of combustion engine cars in North America and Europe by the mid-2020s, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted on Wednesday. The agency raised its EV sales forecasts in part because of the US Inflation Reduction A...
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Meta Says It Will End News Access for Canadians on Its Platforms if Online News Act Becomes Law
Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc said on Saturday that it would end availability of news content for Canadians on its platforms if the country's Online News Act passes in its current form. A legislative framework that compels us to pay for links or content that we do not post, and which are not the reason the vast majority of people use our platf...
