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What Voting Looked Like In Canada Before Its Poll Body Took Over
The Canadian electoral system was in place well before the creation of Elections Canada. After Confederation in 1867, federal elections were organised by government officials, with no independent body in charge.
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Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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HTech's Madhav Sheth Joins Nxtcell to Lead Launch of Alcatel Smartphones in India; Teases New Honor Products
HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that he has joined Nxtcell to lead the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India. This move comes shortly after Alcatel announced its plans to make a comeback in the Indian smartphone market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the ...
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RBI Allows Minors Over 10 Years To Open Bank Accounts Independently
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now allowing minors aged 10 years and above to open and operate savings and term deposit accounts independently.
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Congress To Contest Gujarat Bypolls Independently, Ditches Alliance With AAP
The Congress party in Gujarat has announced that it will contest by-elections to the Visavadar and Kadi Assembly seats independently, without partnering with its INDIA bloc ally, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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Atomfall's Game Pass Launch a 'Huge Success', Rebellion CEO Says
Atomfall, the action-survival game from Rebellion Developments, launched on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms last month. It also released on Game Pass on day one and has since reached over two million players. Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley has said that launching Atomfall on Micrsoft’s game subscription service has been a “huge success” for ...
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"Like A Child...": A Owaisi On Judicial Overreach Allegations Over Waqf
The judiciary is independent and has a duty to check whether a law confirms to the Constitution, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said today when asked about allegations of judicial over-reach after the Supreme Court decided to hear the petitions challen
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Arun Menon, Independent Director Of Gensol Engineering, Resigns
Gensol Engineering, the beleaguered firm that came under market regulator Sebi's lens for fund diversions and governance lapses, said that its independent director Arun Menon has resigned with immediate effect.
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Solo Indian Developer Announces Cricket-Rhythm PC Title Bat to the Beat, Will Launch on Steam in 2025
India-based independent solo game developer Baba Black Sheep Games has announced a rhythm-based cricket title, Bat to the Beat, for PC. The game will launch later this year on Steam, with a demo currently available on the platform.
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Adobe Previews Agentic AI Tools Across Acrobat, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Adobe shared a sneak peek of several under-development artificial intelligence (AI) agents across its platforms on Wednesday. The San Jose-based software giant is currently looking at how agentic tools can complete manual tasks to free up users to focus on creativity and productivity-based tasks. Adobe is building several AI agents for Photoshop, P...
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NewJeans Members Issue Statement For The First Time Amid Hiatus: "Going Through A Tough Time"
NewJeans’ members are banned from conducting independent activities
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Alcatel Partners With Flipkart to Sell Upcoming Smartphone Lineup in India
Alcatel, the French consumer technology brand, has partnered with Flipkart as it prepares to return to India’s mobile phone market after a seven-year hiatus. Operated independently by TCL Communication, Alcatel will sell its smartphones, which are made locally, through the e-commerce platform and its quick commerce arm.
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Why PM Modi's Grand Welcome In Colombo Is A First For Any Foreign Leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital, in perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader.
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Inside Trump's "Liberation Day" Plan, How Tariffs Can Impact World Economy
Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" is coming. The US President has promised to restore the "golden age" of American wealth and independence by rolling out a set of massive tariffs that he says will free the United States from dependence on foreign goods
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Alcatel to Launch Premium Smartphone Range in India; Will Focus on Local Manufacturing
Alcatel is all set to make a comeback in the Indian market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the Indian smartphone arena for the last couple of years. It is confirmed to release a range of new premium smartphones in the country. These devices will be manufactur...
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What Voting Looked Like In Canada Before Its Poll Body Took Over
The Canadian electoral system was in place well before the creation of Elections Canada. After Confederation in 1867, federal elections were organised by government officials, with no independent body in charge.
-
Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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HTech's Madhav Sheth Joins Nxtcell to Lead Launch of Alcatel Smartphones in India; Teases New Honor Products
HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that he has joined Nxtcell to lead the launch of Alcatel smartphones in India. This move comes shortly after Alcatel announced its plans to make a comeback in the Indian smartphone market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the ...
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RBI Allows Minors Over 10 Years To Open Bank Accounts Independently
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now allowing minors aged 10 years and above to open and operate savings and term deposit accounts independently.
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Congress To Contest Gujarat Bypolls Independently, Ditches Alliance With AAP
The Congress party in Gujarat has announced that it will contest by-elections to the Visavadar and Kadi Assembly seats independently, without partnering with its INDIA bloc ally, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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Atomfall's Game Pass Launch a 'Huge Success', Rebellion CEO Says
Atomfall, the action-survival game from Rebellion Developments, launched on PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms last month. It also released on Game Pass on day one and has since reached over two million players. Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley has said that launching Atomfall on Micrsoft’s game subscription service has been a “huge success” for ...
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"Like A Child...": A Owaisi On Judicial Overreach Allegations Over Waqf
The judiciary is independent and has a duty to check whether a law confirms to the Constitution, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said today when asked about allegations of judicial over-reach after the Supreme Court decided to hear the petitions challen
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Arun Menon, Independent Director Of Gensol Engineering, Resigns
Gensol Engineering, the beleaguered firm that came under market regulator Sebi's lens for fund diversions and governance lapses, said that its independent director Arun Menon has resigned with immediate effect.
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Solo Indian Developer Announces Cricket-Rhythm PC Title Bat to the Beat, Will Launch on Steam in 2025
India-based independent solo game developer Baba Black Sheep Games has announced a rhythm-based cricket title, Bat to the Beat, for PC. The game will launch later this year on Steam, with a demo currently available on the platform.
-
Adobe Previews Agentic AI Tools Across Acrobat, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Adobe shared a sneak peek of several under-development artificial intelligence (AI) agents across its platforms on Wednesday. The San Jose-based software giant is currently looking at how agentic tools can complete manual tasks to free up users to focus on creativity and productivity-based tasks. Adobe is building several AI agents for Photoshop, P...
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NewJeans Members Issue Statement For The First Time Amid Hiatus: "Going Through A Tough Time"
NewJeans’ members are banned from conducting independent activities
-
Alcatel Partners With Flipkart to Sell Upcoming Smartphone Lineup in India
Alcatel, the French consumer technology brand, has partnered with Flipkart as it prepares to return to India’s mobile phone market after a seven-year hiatus. Operated independently by TCL Communication, Alcatel will sell its smartphones, which are made locally, through the e-commerce platform and its quick commerce arm.
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Why PM Modi's Grand Welcome In Colombo Is A First For Any Foreign Leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the historic Independence Square in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital, in perhaps the first such honour given to a foreign leader.
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Inside Trump's "Liberation Day" Plan, How Tariffs Can Impact World Economy
Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" is coming. The US President has promised to restore the "golden age" of American wealth and independence by rolling out a set of massive tariffs that he says will free the United States from dependence on foreign goods
-
Alcatel to Launch Premium Smartphone Range in India; Will Focus on Local Manufacturing
Alcatel is all set to make a comeback in the Indian market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the Indian smartphone arena for the last couple of years. It is confirmed to release a range of new premium smartphones in the country. These devices will be manufactur...
