India

ISDJ introduces "Better Reporting on Food and Agriculture" course; how it helps

The India Spend School of Data Journalism (ISDJ) and India Data Portal (IDP) have launched a course called "Better Reporting on Food and Agriculture" to improve the discourse on food and agriculture.

Jun 4, 2021

Blackstone acquires media and data firm IDG for $1.3B

Blackstone has purchased International Data Group (IDG), a media and data company, for $1.3 billion. IDG is a market research business specialising on the rapidly evolving technology industry.

Jun 4, 2021

Physical distancing go for a toss, uncontrolled rush of people outside a wine shop in Jammu

COVID test mandatory before purchasing liquor in J&K's Samba district [details]

Fearing that trippers would emerge as 'super-spreaders authorities decide to depute mobile testing teams outside liquor shops in Samba

Jun 4, 2021

Biden expands ban on Chinese surveillance firms doing biz in US

Expanding a Donald Trump-era ban on Chinese surveillance companies with alleged ties to the military, US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that increases the number of restricted Chinese firms from 48 to 59.

Jun 4, 2021

New kit for Olympic Games bound Indian athletes unveiled

A new playing and ceremonial uniform has been introduced for India's Olympic team. Tokyo will host the world's largest athletic event in 50 days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes that the nation should cheer up the athletes.

Jun 4, 2021

NITI Aayog submits privatisation list, Bank of Maha, Central Bank top candidates

NITI Aayog has submitted the names of two public sector banks (PSBs) and one public sector general insurer, which can be sold off under the government's new privatisation policy, to the Core Group of Secretaries on Disinvestment.

Jun 4, 2021

Facebook purges several malicious accounts, Pages originated from Pakistan

Many accounts, Pages, and Groups originating in Pakistan and targeting mostly domestic audiences, as well as English, Arabic, and Pashto-speaking audiences around the world, have been taken from Facebook.

Jun 4, 2021

Google apologises for hurting Kannada sentiments on Search page results

Google Search Engine ranked Kannada as the "ugliest language in India." Google India stressed on Thursday that it is not a representative of the company and expressed regret for any misconceptions or hurt feelings.

Jun 4, 2021

Climate Change: Arctic sea ice thinning faster than expected, says study

Sea ice in the coastal regions of the Arctic may be thinning up to twice as fast as previously thought, according to a new modelling study led by UCL researchers.

Jun 4, 2021

J&K scores better than top states in NITI Aayog index of states on SDGs [Details]

NITI Aayog's index of states on SDGs is out; J&K improves its ranking in almost all sectors. The UT's performance is excellent in health, education, generating renewal energy, improving sex ratio among others.

Jun 3, 2021

Adequate Covid vaccines from August onward: NITI Aayog CEO

There may be a slight demand-supply imbalance in vaccines during June-July but from August onwards, there will be an adequate number of doses available, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has said.

Jun 3, 2021

Big B shares adorable wedding pics with Jaya on 48th anniversary [Photos]

Amitabh Bachchan thanked all of his followers for the good wishes on social media on the 48th anniversary of his marriage to actress-politician Jaya Bachchan.

Jun 3, 2021

RIL may go big in its new energy business amid climate concerns

As environmental worries resurface around the world, Reliance Industries (RIL), the world's largest oil-to-telecom company, wants to give a substantial boost to its new energy and new materials businesses, with the goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2035.

Jun 3, 2021

Manoj Bajpayee says The Family Man 2 is the most challenging project yet; Silent on Samantha's role

"The Family Man's" second season "has proven to be our most tough yet," according to star Manoj Bajpayee. Samantha Akkineni and Manoj Bajpayee star in the show, which premieres on June 4th.

Jun 3, 2021

Telangana woman forcibly hugs daughter-in-law; infects with COVID-19, exiles her [reactions]

The mother-in-law was angry that everyone maintained distance, her food was kept at a designated place and grandchildren were not allowed near her.

Jun 3, 2021

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India

ISDJ introduces "Better Reporting on Food and Agriculture" course; how it helps

Blackstone acquires media and data firm IDG for $1.3B

COVID test mandatory before purchasing liquor in J&K's Samba district [details]

Biden expands ban on Chinese surveillance firms doing biz in US

New kit for Olympic Games bound Indian athletes unveiled

NITI Aayog submits privatisation list, Bank of Maha, Central Bank top candidates

Facebook purges several malicious accounts, Pages originated from Pakistan

Google apologises for hurting Kannada sentiments on Search page results

Climate Change: Arctic sea ice thinning faster than expected, says study

J&K scores better than top states in NITI Aayog index of states on SDGs [Details]

Adequate Covid vaccines from August onward: NITI Aayog CEO

Big B shares adorable wedding pics with Jaya on 48th anniversary [Photos]

RIL may go big in its new energy business amid climate concerns

Manoj Bajpayee says The Family Man 2 is the most challenging project yet; Silent on Samantha's role

Telangana woman forcibly hugs daughter-in-law; infects with COVID-19, exiles her [reactions]

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh