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'Patralekhaa and I are getting used to idea of being husband and wife'

Not the one to talk about his personal life very often, Rajkummar for the first time, opens up on his hush hush wedding. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CZRtNnT2B via IFTTT

Union Budget 2022 live: Govt likely to boost spending to support economic growth

The Union Budget 2022-23 will be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. Get live updates of Budget 2022 along with highlights and analysis on Times of India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yYak6RCNx via IFTTT

How Nadal ran through the best of the new generation

Rafael Nadal kept running, his surgically patched left-foot holding up against the demands of the job. Even though he was going over, with the glaring regularity of a traffic delinquent, on crucial points the Spaniard kept pressing, refusing to back off. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NPyXTnv38 via IFTTT

Maha govt has liberal policy on Covid death payouts: Officials

The BMC has approved more claims for ex-gratia for Covid-19 victims than the official death toll, and Maharashtra expects its total approved claims to be higher than the official toll.On Monday, additional chief secretary Dr Pradeep Vyas held a meeting with districts to expedite the claims. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JznIkNDAT via IFTTT

Live: FM Sitharaman to table Modi govt's 10th Union Budget

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Wordle: New York Times buys popular word game

The New York Times says it bought the game from its creator for a price “in the low seven figures". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FEmQIM3kn via IFTTT

Why cows may be hiding something but AI can spot it

Farmers are using artificial intelligence to spot lameness in their herd before it gets serious. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wptfdD174 via IFTTT

The enchanting Dubai as rejoiced by Savi and Vid!

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Nadal's mightiest comeback secures 21st Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and make history with "a special" 21st Grand Slam men's title in the Australian Open final on Sunday. The Spanish great looked dead and buried as the Russian world number two carved out a two-set lead but Nadal surged home for one of his mightiest comeback wins 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in 5hr 24min on Rod Laver Arena. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xDsGK2P4Z via IFTTT

Times Top10: LIC IPO and Centre's balancing act

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Why Indians on death row has hit a record high

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True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech

A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vtuGkP4Iy via IFTTT

Realme, Vivo, Micomax’s new phones & other top tech news

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Bigg Boss 15 Winner poll result: Who will win the trophy?

As per ETimes TV's poll conducted on various platforms, it's a cut-throat competition between Pratik Sehajpal and Tejasswi Prakash. However, Pratik is racing ahead with 51 percent votes, followed by Tejasswi Prakash (24%), Karan Kundrra (15%) and Shamita Shetty (10%). from Times of India https://ift.tt/QNMpDa9RY via IFTTT

IPL: Maha likely for league games, playoffs in Gujarat

Post a meeting of its office-bearers on Thursday, the BCCI has finalised its decision to stage this year’s IPL in India, and move to the UAE only if the Covid situation in Maharashtra and the country gets worse, sources told TOI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IYnCaqb2h via IFTTT

Janhvi and I are ambitious, strong girls: Sara Ali Khan

Sara reveals what binds Janhvi Kapoor and her the most. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9sALpu4GB via IFTTT

Nadal and Medvedev chase history at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev's first taste of going up against Rafael Nadal was as an eight-year-old. When hitting against the wall of a Moscow club as a child, Medvedev imagined he was playing Nadal. In the Australian Open final on Sunday – with history on the line – the 25-year-old Russian will strive to keep it all together, when he takes on the legendary Spaniard. Medvedev knows the ball will come back. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OyTdvPzDR via IFTTT

Live: BJP could pit Aparna against Akhilesh in Karhal

Former Uttar Pradesh CM and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will file nomination papers to contest his first assembly elections from the Karhal constituency in Mainpuri on Monday. The district is considered a stronghold of the party. Rumours have been rife in Mainpuri and adjoining areas about BJP fielding someone from Akhilesh’s family, such as Mulayam Singh Yadav’s daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav who recently joined BJP. Stay updated with the Times of India to get all the live updates of Assembly Election News, Manifestos, Candidates List and Nomination Dates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/edHwWKnrP via IFTTT

JeM commander among 5 terrorists killed in J&K

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BGMI and Garena Free Fire may face this Desi rival

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Headmistress suspended for allowing namaz in Kolar school

A government school headmistress in Kolar district, who reportedly allowed Muslim students to perform Friday namaz (prayers) on campus in order to ensure they don't miss classes and don't contract Covid-19 by stepping out, has been placed under suspension. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KPyJvQ via IFTTT

Canada relaxes Covid testing requirements for travellers from India

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Times Top10: How rich is India's richest political party?

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New virus rules put Djokovic at risk of missing French Open

France is tightening its vaccination rules in a way that could put Novak Djokovic at risk of missing the French Open. from Times of India https://bit.ly/3s6ZIdY via IFTTT

‘BJP assets highest at Rs 4,800cr, Cong liabilities most at Rs 49cr’

BJP declared the highest assets in 2019-20 amounting to Rs 4,848 crore, while Congress reported the highest liabilities in the same year, worth Rs 49.5 crore. According to an analysis carried out by independent watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) of the assets, liabilities and capital declared by parties in their annual audit reports for the year 2019-20, the assets declared by seven national parties and 44 recognised state parties in 2019-20 totalled Rs 6,988.5 crore and Rs 2,129.3 crore, respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/344ZNXg via IFTTT

Bad bank takes off, to get Rs 50,000cr of NPAs in FY22

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V Anantha Nageswaran to be govt’s next chief economic adviser

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MS Dhoni arrives in Chennai weeks ahead of IPL auction

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who was retained by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 12 crore, arrived here to join their preparation for the Indian Premier League mega auction, scheduled for February 12 and 13. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KQxJYb via IFTTT

Coronavirus Breakthrough vs. natural Covid infection

It has time and again raised questions on the effectiveness of the vaccine and has led to the introduction of a new term known as breakthrough infection. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34h0uMR via IFTTT

US bans telecom giant China Unicom over spying concerns

China Unicom is the latest Chinese company to be banned in the US over national security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KSlsTa via IFTTT

Mathura wants mandir, but without violence

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Apple unveils AirTag safety guide amid stalker fears

Apple has released an updated safety guide amid ongoing concerns over the company's AirTag device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33SMo4O via IFTTT

Twitch: Concerns over streamers' mental health

The company says it wants to support its streamers with the pressures of content creation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KQ25dx via IFTTT

The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IGPiIz via IFTTT

Mouni Roy-Suraj Nambiar wedding: Live updates

Bollywood actress Mouni Roy is all set to tie the knot with her beau Suraj Nambiar. The pre-wedding preparations have begun in Goa. The couple, who never officially confirmed dating each other, will tie the knot on January 27, with close friends and family in attendance. On Wednesday, pictures from the wedding festivities have surfaced on social media. Several Bollywood and TV personalities are attending the wedding ceremony. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32BayjB via IFTTT

This phone malware can steal your banking details

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Live: Ex-Cong chief from U'khand expelled from party for 6 yrs

Former Congress chief of Uttarakhand, Kishore Upadhyay expelled from the party for 6 years for "anti-party activities". He was earlier removed from all posts as a disciplinary action. Stay with us for all live updates from across India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35wXjSd via IFTTT

LG Energy Solution: Battery giant jumps in market debut

The firm raised $10.6bn earlier this month, making it the country's biggest stock market offering. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3H8x0iV via IFTTT

How streaming services left us with too much to watch

Multiple platforms streaming new TV shows and films risk leaving people overwhelmed by choice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rQbR6R via IFTTT

Under govt pressure, Twitter limiting my followers: Rahul

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What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?

Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Z8eDs via IFTTT

Tesla expects 50% growth despite supply chain woes

Elon Musk said 2021 was "a breakthrough year for Tesla, and for electric vehicles in general". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35rPOvI via IFTTT

Republic Day 2022: Google Doodle depicts elements of parade

Google on Wednesday featured an animated doodle as India celebrates Republic Day, commemorating 72 years since the Indian Constitution took effect and the nation completed its transition to an independent republic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3G8EjWM via IFTTT

R-Day images, quotes, wishes

Republic Day is a national festival of India celebrated every year with great fervour and zeal across the nation. Schools, offices, private institutions, everywhere the tricolour is unfurled. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fUeiQe via IFTTT

Live: With Punjab trip, Rahul to merge virtual & on-field

The BJP on Monday arrived at a seat sharing formula with its Punjab allies- PLC and SAD (Sanyukt). The Congress revealed that Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh would be among its star campaigners for the first phase of UP polls. Stay updated with the Times of India to get all the live updates of Assembly Election News, Manifestos, Candidates List and Nomination Dates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/3u0ZkQr via IFTTT

Buddha not Ghulam: Jairam on Azad Padma

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Autonomous-car 'users not legally accountable' call

If anything goes wrong, the company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o0ydBn via IFTTT

6 from Gujarat on way to US abducted in Turkey

As Gujarat contends with the news of four from the state freezing to death near the US border, it has emerged that two families from a Gandhinagar village have gone missing en route to the US via Turkey.These two families comprise six members, according to Gandhinagar Police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rXbNSW via IFTTT

3 more families ‘smuggled’ to US by agent feared missing

The investigation into the Gujarati family that froze to death while being trafficked across the border into the US from Canada has revealed more appalling details. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ItQaQy via IFTTT

IPO listings see Rs 2L cr erosion, tech startups account for half

The selloff in the market in the past few weeks has wiped out over Rs 2 lakh crore from recently listed stocks that include leading ones like One97 Communications (Paytm), FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa), Zomato, PB Fintech (PolicyBazaar) and CarTrade. However, Nazara Technologies, a gaming company that is backed by billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has remained mostly insulated from the recent rout in tech-enabled, consumer-facing companies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fZnqCU via IFTTT

25 innovation hubs churn out techs that aid Covid treatment, vax transportation

NEW DELHI: New and emerging technologies are being developed at 25 innovation hubs, which have been set up across the country under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), to provide solutions to people-centric problems. Several such technologies and technology platforms have turned fruitful in several sectors, including the crucial health sector that attracted special attention during the Covid pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3IqyQvU via IFTTT

Why central banks oppose crypto but explore own digital currencies

Digital payments like UPI are electronic instructions that authorise intermediaries such as banks to facilitate transactions. Even if they are ‘cashless’ modes of payment, they involve transfer of fiat money. Now imagine a UPI-like system where digital currency issued by a central bank is transacted instead of bank balances. The need for interbank settlement disappears and you can pay someone securely, without third-party risks. What if money itself could be ‘digital’? from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ICfWCu via IFTTT

'Tripura govt resorting to whataboutery on violence'

Advocate Prshant Bhushan, appearing for PIL petitioner Ehtesham Hashmi who is seeking an independent probe into the alleged communal violence in Tripura during the state civic body elections last year, slammed the northeastern state on Monday in the Supreme Court for resorting to ‘whataboutery’ in its affidavit by questioning bona fides of public spirited persons for allegedly keeping silence during the post-poll violence in West Bengal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tWB4Pv via IFTTT

AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence

How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KJmvon via IFTTT

86% students think that access to digital content brought a change

86% of Indian students think that access to digital content has changed the way they learn and 56% think that the way they study will not go back to how it was pre-pandemic. According to a survey, globally 44% of Gen Y and Gen Z respondents expect changes brought in by Covid-19 to become permanent. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tScsaN via IFTTT

BJP camp fields its first Muslim in UP since 2014

BJP ally Apna Dal (S) on Sunday named Congress veteran Noor Bano’s UK-educated grandson Haider Ali Khan as its candidate for the Suar assembly seat in UP, making him the first Muslim to be fielded by any constituent of the saffron camp in the state since 2014. from Times of India https://ift.tt/344aV6E via IFTTT

Times Top10: China says it’s found ‘missing’ Arunachal boy

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Live: ‘Lotus’ stickers on houses of govt scheme beneficiaries

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The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tMS5M6 via IFTTT

China ‘finds’ Arunachal boy, identification process on

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has told the Indian Army that a teenager has been found on its side of the Line of Actual Control, but it is yet to be confirmed whether he is the same youth who went missing from the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on January 18. “The PLA has confirmed to their counterparts here that they have found a boy, who is from the Indian side,” the defence PRO based in Tezpur, Lt Col Harshvardhan Pandey, said on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KFKoNU via IFTTT

Indians placed record bets on US stocks in ’21

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Amazon asks Future Retail to give fin details to PE firm

Amazon has asked Future Retail to provide financial details to Samara Capital for expedited due diligence, as it wants the private equity player to pump Rs 7,000 crore into the Kishore Biyani-promoted company. The cash-strapped retailer is staring at a default as the grace period for paying Rs 3,500 crore in dues to its lenders ends on January 29. Its total liabilities to lenders aggregate to Rs 9,119 crore for interest and principal repayments up to March 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GXO9f4 via IFTTT

Forest cover estimate based on field data: FSI

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Priyanka Chopra to Kim Kardashian: Why celebrities chose to have kids via surrogacy

Whether health issues or just a busy schedule coming in the way of family planning, here are some of the reasons why some popular celebrities opted to have children via surrogacy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qQR6IH via IFTTT

Debt-ridden engineer robs bank, lands in police net

Having lost around Rs 35 lakh by trading on online platforms and falling into a debt trap, a 28-year-old mechanical engineer decided to rob a bank to make a quick buck.He succeeded in his mission on January 14 when he walked away with 1.8kg of gold and Rs 3. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GY8fG8 via IFTTT

Delhi cops pick up UP student for hate chat

An 18-year-old Lucknow boy studying in a prominent school was picked up by a Delhi police team late Friday for questioning in the controversial online Clubhouse chat that offended the Muslim community, particularly women. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nP1rTT via IFTTT

Don’t worry if number is registered on WhatsApp

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Microsoft’s biggest acquisition & more top tech news

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Have India lacked spark without captain Virat?

That extra push used to come from ‘Captain Virat’, who was always high on energy and transmitted that to his team members on the field. The ‘Player Virat’ so far hasn’t found the energy levels of ‘Captain Virat’. Most of the times, he has seemed to be detached. Even when a review is being taken, Virat hasn’t been seen giving his inputs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35goJvm via IFTTT

3rd ODI: Team India may look to test bench strength

There are dynamic batsmen like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav who haven’t got opportunities on a consistent basis. Among bowlers, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj and Jayant Yadav are waiting in the wings. The popular opinion that Chahar, Siraj, Ruturaj and Suryakumar should’ve started the South Africa series. But India went the conservative route. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rElhSU via IFTTT

India in touch with US, Canada on border death tragedy

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Meenakshi Seshadri, the 'Damini' actress who kept her style subtle yet glamorous

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Live: 'No data leak from CoWin', govt adds feature to app

During the current Omicron wave, oxygen demand was at its highest on January 8 when it neared 1,900 metric tonne and is now hovering around 1,500-1,600 MT, according to data compiled by the government. Stay with TOI for latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qPN3wt via IFTTT

IPL in India or SA to be discussed at BCCI & franchise owners meet

The office-bearers of the BCCI and the chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council will get into a virtual meeting with franchise owners on Saturday to discuss and share thoughts on two very important decisions to be taken very soon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3H763wh via IFTTT

Top10: Over Rs 10 lakh crore investor wealth wiped out in 4 days

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5G won’t be threat to aircraft in India, says Trai

Aircraft flying over India will not face any safety issue due to 5G mobile services, telecom regulator Trai has said, emphasising that the new age technology is “prima facie safe” for planes. ​This comes amid concerns over the safety of aircraft flying in the US over fears of interference with navigation systems as a 5G network starts rolling out across the country. Several flights to US have been cancelled or rescheduled as airlines fear that 5G phone service could pose a risk to aircraft. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qQhi6m via IFTTT

RIL posts 38% higher profit in October-December quarter at ₹20,539cr

Reliance Industries (RIL), India’s largest listed company, reported a 38% rise in quarterly profit on Friday on the back of a one-off gain from the sale of its US shale business and strong performance by its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) and consumer (Jio & retail) units. Profit grew to Rs 20,539 crore in Q3FY22. It made a gain of Rs 2,872 crore from the US shale asset divestment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tOMMeY via IFTTT

PM Narendra Modi most popular global leader: Survey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained the most popular global leader with an approval rating of 71%, according to a survey undertaken by US consulting firm Morning Consult. He was followed by Mexico's Andrés Manuel López Obrador (66%), Italy's Mario Draghi (60%) and Japan's Fumio Kishida (48% ), according to global consulting firm Morning Consult. Modi had the lowest disapproval ratings among all the leaders tracked at 21%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GU6xFH via IFTTT

Texas attack again exposes Pakistan ties with global terror: India

The Texas synagogue attack has again exposed Pakistan’s links with international terrorism, the government said while calling for an unambiguous, undivided, effective and collective response to the global threat from international terrorism network. Without naming Pakistan, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said the recent incident in Texas again demonstrated that “the international network of terror, with its epicenter in India’s neighbourhood, was very much active”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/342J3jm via IFTTT

T20 WC 2022: India to meet Pakistan at MCG on October 23

To be held in Australia between October 16 and November 13, the tournament will be played across seven venues -- Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Geelong, Hobart and Perth -- that will host a total of 45 matches. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tIC4GP via IFTTT

UK watchdog criticises government encryption campaign

It says delaying the rollout of encrypted message apps leaves everyone at risk, including children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rAIs0i via IFTTT

Goa polls: BJP leaves out Parrikar's son, 2 ministers in 1st list

BJP on Thursday announced its first list of 34 candidates for Goa, dropping three sitting MLAs including two ministers but retaining a former minister who had quit over allegations of sex scandal. The party refused to give the Panaji ticket to former CM Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal. Candidates in the remaining six constituencies would be announced in the second list, expected to be released soon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3fFttwy via IFTTT

Amazon seeks to block sale of Future’s small-format stores

Amazon has written to Big Bazaar parent Future Retail (FRL) in an effort to block the probable sale of the latter’s small-format chain of stores that operate under the Easyday and Heritage Fresh brands. The US e-tailer has offered financial help to the cash-strapped retailer. The development comes against the backdrop of an ongoing legal battle between the two retail heavyweights on the one hand and FRL’s lenders looking to sell the stores to recover Rs 3,500 crore in dues on the other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rDknWI via IFTTT

Can this app help to keep women safe on the streets?

A new safety app has been developed by a team of volunteers with experience of abuse and violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FKVYDx via IFTTT

Assembly polls: Heavyweights fall back on home turfs to pack in stronger punch

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Top10: 'Don't wait for applications to pay Covid compensation'

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Amazon sale: 20 smart home gadgets under Rs 1,999

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BharatPe co-founder Grover on voluntary leave till March

n a surprise move, Ashneer Grover, co-founder and MD at BharatPe, who had sent a legal notice to banker Uday Kotak and to three members of its senior leadership team, on Wednesday stepped back from his responsibilities at the well-funded fintech company. Grover on Wednesday informed the BharatPe board of his decision to take voluntary leave till March-end from Times of India https://ift.tt/3rx4ml8 via IFTTT

Apple AirTags - "A perfect tool for stalking"

Apple’s AirTags are great for finding lost items. But they have a darker side. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ip8Yk7 via IFTTT

Regular international flights to remain suspended till Feb 28

The Omicron variant has further pushed back the resumption of scheduled international flights. They will now remain suspended till February 28, 2022, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a circular on Wednesday. Flights under the expensive option of air bubbles, which India now has with over 30 countries, will continue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/350j6RL via IFTTT

Live: 18mn global cases last week but Omicron wave slowing

The number of new Covid cases globally rose by 20% last week to more than 18 million, marking a slowdown in the surge caused by Omicron, according to the WHO. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nGcxds via IFTTT

Live: 'NDA will form govt in UP with thumping majority'

Union home minister Amit Shah said the blessings of the people of Uttar Pradesh are with the NDA and under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the NDA coalition is going to form the government with a thumping majority. Stay updated with the Times of India to get all the live updates of Assembly Election News, Manifestos, Candidates List and Nomination Dates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AgXKv5 via IFTTT

Top10: Can SC prevent those with criminal cases from fighting polls?

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Top10: Can SC prevent those with criminal cases from fighting polls?

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Sony slides on Microsoft-Activision Blizzard tie-up plan

The deal would be a major step for Microsoft's Xbox gaming brand in its battle against Sony's PlayStation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33z2ccx via IFTTT

Explained: What is Apple’s Digital Legacy program

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1st ODI: Team India embarks on post captain Kohli era

When Virat Kohli takes the field on Wednesday for the first ODI against South Africa in Paarl, it will be the first time in five years that he will not be captaining an Indian team. The winds of change have started blowing strongly across Indian cricket and the throes of transition awaits the team. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tDvIsk via IFTTT

Mulayam’s ‘chhoti bahu’ Aparna likely to join BJP

Samajwadi Party's patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav is likely to join BJP on Wednesday in Delhi. A core committee of the party comprising top leaders believed to have okayed the proposal of the state unit in this regard. Aparna, who contested 2017 elections from Lucknow Cantonment and lost, is likely get a chance from Bakshi Ka Talab constituency of the state capital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ryhJkQ via IFTTT

'Matrishakti' our real strength: PM in interaction with women

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Live: AAP to announce CM face for Punjab today

The Election Commission announced the schedule of the assembly elections to be held in five states on January 8.Five states, including the country’s most populous and political crucial Uttar Pradesh, will face the poll test. The other four states are Punjab, Manipur, Goa and Uttarakhand. Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live updates of Assembly Election News, Manifestos, Candidates List and Nomination Dates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3508kep via IFTTT

'Will take time to recover due to old age': Lata's doc

In a new health update regarding legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, on Monday her doctor shared that the megastar is still in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and that her health is being monitored. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33x7aXc via IFTTT

New campaign aims to stop more encrypted apps

No Place to Hide says end-to-end encryption makes it harder to detect child abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GPDEKE via IFTTT

School dropout to design syllabus for agriculture univs

The biblical adage about reaping what you sow holds a whole new meaning for Hukumchand Patidar. Dropping out of school in Class 10 to work in the fields, the farmer from Rajasthan's Jhalawar is now rubbing shoulders with scientists and academics in a team assigned the task of designing the curriculum on organic farming for India's agricultural universities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33MppYo via IFTTT

Give relief to kids on streets without delay: SC to DMs

The Supreme Court on Monday chided states and Union Territories (UTs) for not doing enough to identify and rehabilitate children who are forced to live on streets. The court reminded them that it is their duty to provide food and shelter to them. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and BV Nagarathna directed the state and UT governments to make extra effort to reach out to those children. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FCLZQz via IFTTT

Covid live: Daily tally of new cases in Delhi drops 50% in 4 days

The downward spiral of Covid-19 cases in Delhi continued for the fourth consecutive day, with the city reporting 12,527 new cases on Monday. Stay with TOI for the latest developments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tQNLvt via IFTTT

What can we do to get more women into coding?

How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KwktYX via IFTTT

Interest-free loans: Akhilesh Yadavpromises farmers

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday promised interest-free loans for farmers and setting-up of a revolving fund to pay sugarcane growers the price of their produce within 15 days if voted to power in the 2022 assembly polls. "A revolving fund will also be set up to pay farmers the price of their produce within 15 days after them selling their yield," Akhilesh said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/328Fqrj via IFTTT

On cam: Husband & his friends gang rape wife for months

An Indore-based builder and four of his friends have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping his wife for over two years, torturing her and forcing her into unnatural sex, Kshipra police said on Sunday.“Preliminary investigation shows that the husband is the prime accused. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Fy4fe4 via IFTTT

Bollywood mourns demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj

Living legend of Kathak, Birju Maharaj, who had been diagnosed with kidney disease a few days ago and put on dialysis, died at his home late on Sunday. He was 83. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tst7S2 via IFTTT

For anti-party activities, BJP expels Uttarakhand mantri for 6 years

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Djokovic deported from Australia after losing appeal

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How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Kf7nil via IFTTT

#GadgetsNowAwards: Vote for your favorite gadget now

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Repeated cases against Azim Premji land duo in jail

Filing repeated cases over the same cause of action against infotech major Wipro Limited, its founder and chairman Azim Premji, and their group of companies turned out to be costly for two representatives of India Awake for Transparency Ltd, a Chennai-based ‘shell’ company. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3I9Vx7n via IFTTT

Assam girl to study Sanskrit at Oxford

Arani S Hazarika, a class 12 final-year student of Holy Child School, Krishnanagar, Chanmari, Guwahati, has brought laurels to the state by securing a place to study an undergraduate course at the University of Oxford, England, which is one of the most prestigious universities of the from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ftsPCb via IFTTT

Amazon sale: Up to 56% discount on ‘bestseller’ gadgets

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Live: BJP to finalise candidates for Uttarakhand polls today

Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live updates of Assembly Election News, Manifestos, Candidates List and Nomination Dates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Gyqj9H via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic court case Live updates

Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live updates of Novak Djokovic visa row in Australia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34FNh0F via IFTTT

Times Top10: Why India is helping Sri Lanka with US dollars

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OnePlus 9RT vs OnePlus 9R: Smartphone comparison

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Apple pushing users to install iOS 15, here's how

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India fail to conquer 'final frontier'; SA clinch series 2-1

India’s best chance to win in South Africa turned into their worst nightmare. They began the three-Test series in style in Centurion but failed to keep that momentum going. The result? Kohli & Co have lost 1-2 and a golden opportunity to announce their dominance in the only country where India have never won a Test series. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3frs64q via IFTTT

Djokovic back in detention as Australia cancels visa

Novak Djokovic was again detained in Australia Saturday, after authorities ripped up his visa for a second time and declared the unvaccinated tennis superstar a threat to the public. Court documents showed the 34-year-old Serbian was currently being detained at an address in Melbourne, as his appeal against deportation is heard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KcPPTY via IFTTT

Delhi, Mumbai cases fall: Peak in Covid infections or dip in tests?

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‘Army set to check any military brinkmanship’

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Djokovic waits on visa decision as Open nears

World tennis number one Novak Djokovic was waiting on Friday to hear whether the Australian government will cancel his visa for a second time, as he bids for a record 21st major tennis title at the Australian Open starting on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34R68Wz via IFTTT

North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tpEV7v via IFTTT

Rs 50 crore global credit card scam busted; 7 held from Hyderabad, Delhi

An inter-state gang involved in international credit card fraud by cheating payment gateways, including one belonging to a prominent private bank, to the tune of nearly 50 crore was busted on Thursday and seven persons were arrested from Delhi and Hyderabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GsZxzs via IFTTT

Apple’s numbers show Google's biggest Android ‘problem’

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Times Top10: Why India-UK are talking trade

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3rd Test: Bumrah's late strike keeps India in the hunt against SA

The team that manages to reduce the margins of error more successfully will take the match and the series. At 101-2 though, South Africa are slightly ahead, a good deal of luck, and relative easing of the track coming to their aid. India scored 198 runs in the second innings, 28 of which came through extras and 100 off Pant's bat. The rest of the batting order put together the remaining 70 runs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nqLHWH via IFTTT

In a first, potential climate change hotspots mapped

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) has for the first time mapped climate change hotspots in the country in three future time period scenarios of 2030, 2050 and 2085. It observed that Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are projected to witness the highest temperature increase whereas Andaman & Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh may face least temperature rise over these short, medium and long time periods. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FnsknD via IFTTT

Photos: Saina Nehwal and her love for ethnic glamour

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Quick Edit: India-Pak ties could do with a constituency of pragmatists

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India Open: Seven players withdrawn after testing Covid positive

The India Open tournament was on Thursday rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic with as many as seven Indian shuttlers, including reigning world championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth, withdrawing from the event after testing positive for the virus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tpfRgW via IFTTT

Stolen gold worth over Rs 8cr restored to family after 22 yrs

After a 22-year wait, the owners of Charagh Din, an established name in the fashion community, received stolen property worth over Rs 8 crore following a court order. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HUPwv3 via IFTTT

Separated by Partition, brothers reunite in Kartarpur after 74 years

It was a showstopper — both time and a flock of pilgrims stood still for a while to soak up the scene of two turbaned old men pat each other’s backs in a joyous embrace against the backdrop of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan on Wednesday. The significance of that hug was not lost on anyone. It was the reunion of two octogenarian brothers separated by Partition, 74 years ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33ffWcn via IFTTT

3rd Test: Bumrah bowls India to lead before openers fall

Going into Day Three, India lead by 70 runs and what they manage to add from here is how this Test will build up over the next three sessions. In the last 45 minutes of play on Wednesday, after a long day at work already, India walked out to bat in their second innings and lost openers Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul early. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli were at the crease. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GqdmPd via IFTTT

Woman with 3 husbands accuses partner of rape, he acquitted

A local court has acquitted a married man of rape charges levelled against him after his breakup with his live-in partner, who resided with him for over a year even while her three marriages were in subsistence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qjYe05 via IFTTT

In pics: Rehearsals for Republic Day parade at Rajpath in Delhi

Navy, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Indian Air Force personnel are taking part in the rehearsals for the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3K3Fl9n via IFTTT

'Hate' speech: SC issues notice to Uttarakhand, Delhi police

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to Uttarakhand and Delhi Police on a petition by journalist Qurban Ali, seeking action against perpetrators of hate speech against minority community at Dharam Sansad in Haridwar and at a congregation in Delhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FkQwH6 via IFTTT

Misguided consent for sex can’t be called a free one: HC

Consent for sexual intercourse provided under the misconception of fact cannot be considered a free one, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court (HC) ruled while rejecting a man’s complaint for quashing an FIR for rape against him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HW3Y6i via IFTTT

Mumbai’s Covid cases graph ‘flattening’, but tests down too

As the city’s daily Covid tally tumbled for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, experts said the Covid-Omicron wave may already be “flattening”, barely three weeks after cases started rising exponentially. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3r3lGOk via IFTTT

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'sexist' tweet

After receiving a backlash on social media for his alleged sexist Tweet, actor Siddharth apologised to badminton champion Saina Nehwal in an open letter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tlnO6O via IFTTT

3rd Test: Kohli wages a lone battle as SA claim Day 1 honours

On a day when the sun was out for most of the time and wind blew from across the Atlantic, watching cricket might have been blissful. Walking out there to face the new ball and not getting distracted by the uneven bounce or by the captivating sight of the Table Mountains, however, was going to be another challenge altogether. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zR6qrZ via IFTTT

To end pandemic, let milder strains spread, say PIO experts, draw flak

Two health experts of Indian-origin are arguing that allowing a rapid spread of Omicron, which some experts see as inevit able, may be a better and safer bet to end the pandemic, even as other mainstream professionals are warning that such a strategy would be playing with fire. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33fpjsq via IFTTT

Misguided consent for sex can’t be called a free one: HC

Consent for sexual intercourse provided under the misconception of fact cannot be considered a free one, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court (HC) ruled while rejecting a man’s complaint for quashing an FIR for rape against him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zWhUu7 via IFTTT

Will kill self if punished, says 11-time-vaccinated man

Octogenarian Brahmdeo Mandal, who took multiple Covid shots, is now hiding in fear of arrest in connection with an FIR lodged against him on charges of misleading the health department. He has threatened to kill himself by suicide if he is prosecuted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FdvMkR via IFTTT

Hyderabad hospitals see rise in kids’ admission

From vacant wards about 10 days ago to three-five admissions daily in barely a week’s time, hospitalization of children with Covid-19 is seeing an upward trend in the city, leaving health experts worried. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qe1cDq via IFTTT

Covid: Infra doubled since 2nd wave, govt says

India will likely cross the peak that it witnessed during the second wave of Covid-19 but is fully prepared with two-times more infrastructure and services to tackle the upsurge, government sources said even as daily cases increased more than 28 times in last 14 days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zM3ufS via IFTTT

I’ve come out of 2021 much stronger & more mature: Ananya

The actress talks about beginning the year with the lessons learned from the experiences of the previous year and more from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GjJyDK via IFTTT

HC: Marital ties may shield spouse from rape charge

The protection given to husbands from being booked for rape under the IPC may have to do with the “qualitative difference” between marital and non-marital relationships, the Delhi high court said on Monday. In preliminary remarks, Justice C Hari Shankar, as part of a division bench, tested claims and submissions made by a batch of petitions seeking to criminalise sex without consent in a marriage as ‘marital rape’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3f8c67c via IFTTT

Djokovic visa battle 'damaging on all fronts': ATP

The ATP on Monday responded to Novak Djokovic's stunning victory over the Australian government in his visa battle, by calling the argument over his vaccination status "damaging on all fronts". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qc7mnk via IFTTT

3rd Test: India chase historic series win in South Africa

South Africa is India's final bastion, the only Test playing nation where they haven't won a series. Correcting this only stat will add that last imperious feather to Virat Kohli's crown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FaPgGB via IFTTT

Cyprus scientist reports strain that combines Delta, Omicron

A strain of Covid-19 that combines Delta and Omicron has been found in Cyprus, according to Leondios Kostrikis, professor of biological sciences at the University of Cyprus and head of the laboratory of biotechnology and molecular virology. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3t8gnjn via IFTTT

Trending Now: Explore Dubai in 7 days

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3rd Test: Ishant may replace Siraj; Vihari may make way for Virat

A big century and a bit of freshness in the attack, and India can bag a series they've been highly capable of winning ever since they landed here last month. The upper back spasms that Virat Kohli suffered on the eve of the second Test at the Wanderers should have subsided by now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33hzg8u via IFTTT

Rajasthan woman tries to cross over to Pak to meet lover, arrested

A woman from Rajasthan became so mad in love that she agreed to cross the border leaving her husband and child in Rajasthan. A woman named Shivani is a resident of Dholpur, Rajasthan, told that she is married and has a two-year-old child. Six months ago, while playing Ludo on her mobile phone, she started chatting with a young man named Ali from Pakistan. After a few months, The Pakistani youth called the woman to the Attari border to take her to Pakistan. After which the woman left for Pakistan leaving her two-year-old child at home. When the woman reached Jallianwala Bagh, she started looking for a tempo to go to Attari. Meanwhile, Amritsar police caught her as a suspect. Hearing the woman's statement, the Amritsar police immediately called her in-laws and handed over the woman to them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3JVGSi0 via IFTTT

IBD winner Saumya Kamble: My father didn't support me initially

After working hard for months and impressing the judges and audience with her freestyle and belly dancing, Saumya Kamble from Pune became the winner of India’s Best Dancer Season 2 on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FnytAt via IFTTT

‘Quick peak may limit 3rd wave’s impact on economy’

Rating services pioneer Crisil, which transitioned into a global analytics company, now derives just 15% of its business from credit ratings. Its new MD & CEO Amish Mehta in an interview told TOI how the agency has retained growth numbers despite the new Covid variant. Mehta until September 2021 had led the company’s acquisition and change agenda as president & COO. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HLs2IQ via IFTTT

The AI software that could turn you in to a music star

Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to write tracks that earn streaming service royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GeI1Pf via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic readies vaccine exemption case

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic prepared his legal guns Sunday for a battle to stay in Melbourne and defend his Australian Open title, arguing he has the all-clear because of a positive coronavirus test in December. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zBTW7n via IFTTT

I have accepted that I'll be a finisher: Venkatesh Iyer

Before leaving for South Africa for the three-match ODI series, Venkatesh Iyer, also a finance expert, spoke to TOI on a variety of things - his preparations for the tour, his late-blooming career, how academics has helped him in cricket, and his love for South megastar Rajnikanth. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3f2Bs6r via IFTTT

Reliance Jio’s UPI Autopay, Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge and other top tech news

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84-yr-old man booked for taking 11 vaccine shots

An FIR was lodged against Brahmdeo Mandal (84) with Puraini police station in Madhepura district on Saturday for misleading the health department by using different ID cards to take multiple Covid vaccine shots. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nbhL0R via IFTTT

Akhilesh, now his own man, emerges as ‘The Challenger’

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Video of Sikh driver being assaulted outside JFK airport sparks outrage

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Bollywood’s tryst with fringe groups and title-change controversies

The fringe groups, time and again, have arm twisted Bollywood filmmakers to cave into their demands for a film’s title change. The latest on the target is Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar starrer historical drama ‘Prithviraj’. In case you missed the memo, the title of the film, based on the life of Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan has irked some sections of society, and Akshay Kumar and producer Aditya Chopra have faced threats on multiple occasions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3G7Q9RL via IFTTT

There is no Covid, it’s all BJP’s creation: K'taka Cong president

KPCC president DK Shivakumar is all set to undertake the 168-km padayatra starting from Sunday to press for early implementation of the Mekedatu reservoir project, defying the weekend curfew imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3q44GrQ via IFTTT

‘Philosophical’ UPSC essay paper baffles many

“The real is rational and rational is real.” “What is research but a blind date with technology.” These were two of the eight topics in the essay paper of the UPSC Mains examination, which began on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3G7A9PA via IFTTT

Hospitalisations skyrocket in US kids too young for Covid shots

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Mithun Chakraborty's style game was always ahead of its time

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How to address the Rishabh Pant dilemma?

When it comes to a player like Rishabh Pant, the line of control is a little fine. Trying to curb a player as naturally talented as the Delhi boy could prove to be counterproductive, but Rahul Dravid has handled talents like that in his playing days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3f0gapV via IFTTT

'Check veracity of clip showing hairstylist Jawed Habib'

Celebrity hair stylist Jawed Habib landed in controversy after a video showing him spitting on a woman's head, saying her hair is dry, during a recent training session in Muzaffarnagar went viral on social media on Wednesday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qOp5QY via IFTTT

Magnitude-4.3 earthquake strikes near Ayodhya

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit near Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tkiJfd via IFTTT

Global chip shortage: Samsung expects its profits to jump by 52%

The South Korean electronics giant benefited from strong demand for server memory chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q2PQlF via IFTTT

Mahesh Babu tests positive for Covid 19

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is the latest film celeb to join the list of Covid victims in the third wave for the new covid variant Omicron. As reported earlier Bollywood actress and his sister in law Shilpa Shirodkar was tested positive for Covid 19. Mahesh Babu took to his Twitter handle to announce the same. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n3AN9s via IFTTT

Top10: Blame game continues over PM's Punjab visit fiasco

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BTech student held for creating hate app

The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police on Thursday tracked down and arrested a 21-year-old youth from Assam's Jorhat district, for allegedly creating the 'Bulli Bai' app on GitHub that enabled people to participate in online "auction" of Muslim women. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HFTVlB via IFTTT

The companies offering delivery to the Moon

Intuitive Machines and its rivals hope to make the first US moon landings since Apollo 17 in 1972. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zAIXe9 via IFTTT

Nikita Dutta expresses admiration for Mumbai Police

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'Dozens' of protesters killed in Kazakh demonstrations: Report

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In pics: HP sees season's heaviest snowfall

Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday witnessed the season's heaviest snowfall of 1ft to 4ft. which resulted in blocked roads and disrupted power. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ET3onS via IFTTT

How to change UPI PIN using WhatsApp

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Google’s plan for 2022 is to create an Apple-like ecosystem

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List of Covid vaccines for kids around the world

Over the course of two years, the pandemic has taken an extreme toll on all of us. New variants have emerged, making it more difficult for the government and the people to tackle the situation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pX9SO5 via IFTTT

Aryan Khan’s friend request court to allow them to meet

Aryan Khan’s friend Arbaaz Merchant, who was a co-accused in the drugs case, was prohibited from meeting his best friend as part of their bail condition. The youngster will now be filing an application in court, requesting to waive off this stipulation. This condition is incorporated into the bail application to forbid the accused persons from interacting with each other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zt3iSK via IFTTT

SC seeks response from Centre, 17 states on elephant deaths

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Top10: India records first confirmed Omicron death in Udaipur

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2nd Test on knife's edge as SA chase 240 to thwart India

If the second day was about India's ability to counter punch, Wednesday saw South Africa's resilience and desperation to make a match of it after being set a daunting 240 to level the series. The pitch is difficult to bat on, there's variable bounce, and the Indian pace attack has the wherewithal to run through sides. Add to that the wily Ravichandran Ashwin, who loves bounce in the track. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zw6IUN via IFTTT

My best figures, but best is yet to come: Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur has worked his way through domestic cricket and now has the best figures for an Indian bowler against South Africa. He took 7/61 on day two of the second Test in Johannesburg to bring India back in the game. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HzJwYD via IFTTT

Bangladesh register first-ever Test win over NZ

Bangladesh beat New Zealand for the first time in a match at the 16th attempt with a stunning eight-wicket victory over the World Champions on Wednesday, snapping their hosts' 17-match unbeaten run on home soil. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3FXYdo2 via IFTTT

CCTVs in spas & parlours will hit right to relax: HC

Installing CCTV cameras in all spas and massage parlours would infringe on the bodily autonomy of a person as well as his right to relax, said Madras high court, flagging a recent order of another single-judge bench, directing installation of functional CCTV cameras in all spas and massage parlours in Tamil Nadu. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sYUByv via IFTTT

Things you can do to boost battery life of smartwatch

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China Mobile shares rise in Shanghai debut after US exit

The company delisted in New York after a Trump-era move to restrict investment in Chinese tech firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pUGckX via IFTTT

Top10: Apple the first company to hit $3 trillion market value

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Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pSnb2C via IFTTT

Elon Musk: Tesla criticised after opening Xinjiang showroom

The world's most valuable car maker opened the new showroom in the city of Urumqi on New Year's Eve. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3JzYuQl via IFTTT

Ameesha on her alleged relationship with Faisal Patel

The actress clears the air around the latter’s marriage proposal to her from Times of India https://ift.tt/31nlP6t via IFTTT

Apple becomes first firm to hit $3tn market value

The firm's value more than doubled during the pandemic as people bought more gadgets during lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zlzgjI via IFTTT

Top10: Chip shortage? Tesla sold close to a million cars a year

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Why BlackBerry held the tiny keys to my heart

The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eNNQqS via IFTTT

Apple becomes 1st co to hit $3 trillion market value, then slips

On the first day of trading in 2022, the Silicon Valley company's shares hit an intraday record high of $182.88, putting Apple's market value just above $3 trillion. The stock ended the session up 2.5% at $182.01, with Apple's market capitalization at $2.99 trillion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3HwUrCu via IFTTT

Is there a better way to make new resolutions stick?

There are lots of apps that promise to make you healthier and happier but are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HANGiK via IFTTT

The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FZfpJW via IFTTT

NHS hospital uses robot technology

Southmead hospital in Bristol is using robots to help improve services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EO9g1H via IFTTT

Sultana chases safari vehicles in Ranthambore Park

Tourists at Ranthambore National Park (RNP) on Sunday were in for a shock when tigress T-107, popularly known as Sultana, chased their open safari vehicles in Zone-1.A mobile clip of the tigress chasing the gypsies reportedly recorded by a nature guide has gone viral on social media. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31ixEe0 via IFTTT

Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31iD48Q via IFTTT

John Abraham and wife Priya test positive for Covid

John Abraham and wife Priya Runchal have test positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the actor had stated that they are both vaccinated and experiencing mild symptoms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32AWBlP via IFTTT

Times Top10: SC's Pegasus panel calls on victims to provide info

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‘AAP may fall just short of majority in Punjab'

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Reena Roy: After ‘Nagin’ fans wrote me letters in blood

'Sheesha ho ya dil ho, aakhir toot jaata hai...' While Anand Bakshi's song from the superhit 'Aasha' spoke of heartbreak and weathering the storm alone, Laxmikant-Pyarelal gave it an upbeat rhythm, rendered with equal verve by Lata Mangeshkar. What immortalised this number further was Reena Roy’s sanguine presence as she took centre-stage in silver and black, cutting a picture that’s as dauntless as dazzling on reel. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pINB6O via IFTTT

How to use WhatsApp in Hindi & other regional languages

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FIR against 'Bulli Bai' over doctored photos of women

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Live: PM to lay foundation of Major Dhyanchand Sports University

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Major Dhyanchand State Sports University in Meerut today. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath will also remain present on the occasion. To be constructed with a budget of Rs 700 crore over 91 acres, the sports university would provide world-class education and training in various disciplines. It will be armed with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Stay tuned to TOI for all the latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eKhEEG via IFTTT

Jhansi rly stn is now ‘Virangana Lakshmibai’ stn

After waking up on the misty first day of 2022, people of Jhansi found the new name ‘Virangana Lakshmibai’ railway station written on the board in place of Jhansi railway station as well as on the main entrance of the station. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mP6nr3 via IFTTT

Belagavi: 800-year-old Shiva temple dug up for ‘treasure’

Miscreants reportedly looking for treasure removed the idol of Shiva from an 800-year-old temple and dug up the sanctum sanctorum nearly 8ft deep in Nippani taluk of Belagavi district last week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ESKygM via IFTTT

‘BJP set for comfortable win in UP poll’

BJP is set to comfortably win the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh making Yogi Adityanath the first CM in the state to serve two consecutive terms since 1985, an opinion poll done for Times Now Navbharat by VETO has projected. The poll predicts 230-249 seats for the BJP-led alliance in the 403-member house. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3EMpesU via IFTTT

Xiaomi 12 series, BGMI device ban & more in tech news

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In 2022, I wish to get out & work a lot more: Varun Dhawan

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How India openers passed the overseas test in 2021

Be it at Lord's, Oval or Centurion, India have gone on to win the Test match when there has been at least one big opening partnership. In England, it was KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma while in South Africa, it's Mayank Agarwal and Rahul, who have given India the starts that have set the foundation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31fOQ3N via IFTTT

GST: Shoes, app cab rides to cost more in 2022

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