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Microsoft to resume optional Windows 10 non-security updates in July

These validated, production-quality optional releases will be now called "Preview" releases for clarity, and will be offered only for Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 1809 and later.

Jun 18, 2020

J&K govt reduces probation for all posts, realigns salary and compensation parameters | Details here

The Government of J&K issued a new set of directives today regarding conditions of probation, pay, annual increments, allowance, and fixation of initial tenure for new appointees, under the Government at various levels in different posts.

Jun 18, 2020

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HSBC revives 35,000 job cut plan after pandemic pause

HSBC had postponed the job cuts, part of a wider restructuring to cut $4.5 billion in costs, in March saying the extraordinary circumstances meant it would be wrong to push staff out.

Jun 17, 2020

Meet Aditya Modak an entrepreneur who turned his dreams into reality

Aditya shares, "Pets are more loyal than Humans. Trust blindly they will never break your heart".

Jun 17, 2020

Google to support Indian startups creating solutions for the new normal

In addition to the fresh call for applications, Google for Startups also announced the launch of 'Emerging stronger: Playbook' for startups to face the Covid-19 Challenge.

Jun 17, 2020

Twitter launches dedicated tool to curb domestic violence in India

Twitter has partnered with the Ministry of Women and Child Development the National Commission for Women in India to expand its efforts towards women.

Jun 17, 2020

Microsoft's undersea data centre drives hunt for Covid-19 vaccine

The Folding@home distributed computing project was launched in October 2000 to simulate protein dynamics.

Jun 17, 2020

Aviation fuel prices raised second time in June: Check new rates here

In the national capital, the price of jet fuel was raised by Rs 5,494.5 to Rs 39,069.87 per kilolitre. On June 1, it was raised by Rs 11,030.62 to Rs 33,575.37 per kilolitre, according to data on the Indian Oil Corp's website.

Jun 16, 2020

Meet Mahesh Jadhav, a 20 yr. Old Internet Entrepreneur Nominated for 40Under40 Awards

Entrepreneurship is such a lonely experience, where financial stress can cause you mental stress, and mental stress can cause you financial stress

Jun 16, 2020

Tata Motors sees weak first quarter as lockdowns hit sales

The pandemic has been a major blow to Tata Motors which had made progress on its turnaround plan to improve JLR sales in key markets.

Jun 15, 2020

Elon Musk-founded OpenAI releases text tool it once called dangerous

OpenAI released the product as an application programming in a private beta rather than general availability.

Jun 15, 2020

Gold slips as dollar firms amid second wave of coronavirus infections

Gold prices dropped on Monday, June 15 as the dollar hovered close to a more than one-week high, despite fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections in Beijing denting risk appetite. Spot gold was down 0.5% at $1,720.56 per ounce as of 0640 GMT.

Jun 15, 2020

Facebook won't pay publishers for using news content in Australia

Facebook has pledged to invest an additional $100 million to support journalists at a time when ad revenues are declining due to the economic impact of the new coronavirus.

Jun 15, 2020

Microsoft Surface Duo dual-screen phone may launch in July

According to Windows Central's Zac Bowden, Microsoft may be planning to launch the Surface Duo in the coming weeks in order to beat the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 which is expected to launch on August 5.

Jun 15, 2020

Oil drops as new coronavirus outbreaks raise fuel demand concerns

Oil fell more than 2% on Monday, June 15 extending losses from last week, as new coronavirus infections hit China and the United States, raising the prospect that renewed outbreaks of the virus could weigh on the recovery of fuel demand.

Jun 15, 2020