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China-linked online superstore surpasses Amazon & Walmart, becomes most downloaded app in US

A new online shopping platform linked to one of China's top retailers has quickly become the most downloaded app in the US, surpassing Amazon and Walmart, CNN reported.

Feb 20, 2023

IAS-IPS fight: K'taka Home Minister warns of legal action

The fight between two senior IAS and IPS officers in Karnataka has taken a major twist with the state's Home Minister warning of a legal action against their public spat.

Feb 20, 2023

Catastrophic cyber event to hit the world in next two years, warns top expert

Albania's prime minister Edi Rama said that the cybercrime industry stood at $3 trillion in 2015 and is expected to grow to $10.5 trillion in 2025.

Feb 20, 2023

BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh hospitalised over chest pain complaints

BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh was rushed to a hospital in this district's Mangaluru after he developed a chest pain on Monday, party sources said.

Feb 20, 2023

Popular Kannada director Bhagavan who helmed Dr Rajkumar films no more

Popular Kannada film director S.K. Bhagavan, who directed a number of movies for legendary Kannada actor late Dr Rajkumar, passed away on Monday at a private hospital in Bengaluru.

Feb 20, 2023

Indian-American doctor admits healthcare fraud conspiracy

An Indian-American doctor has admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefit programmes and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions.

Feb 20, 2023

New Tariff Order 3.0: Sony, Zee, Star channels go off air over pricing issues

This new move is expected to affect nearly 45 million consumers of cable TV operators.

Feb 20, 2023

J&K govt employees' social media activity being watched; admn directs officials to keep watchful eye [see why]

Employees found involved in making "unfavourable" comments on the policies of the government will face action.

Feb 19, 2023

J&K imports mutton worth Rs 1400 crore every year to fulfill local demand [details]

As locally produced mutton lacks quality and is not FSSAI compliant, it's also putting consumers at risk.

Feb 19, 2023

Inaugural G20 FMCBG meeting in Bengaluru next week; RBI Guv, Finance Min to join

The first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, under the G20's Indian Presidency, is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru between February 24-25.

Feb 19, 2023

Many fronts that target India's image linked with George Soros: DisInfo Lab

Many fronts that target India's image with fake data and fabricated stories, exploiting India's fault-lines, are found to be linked with billionaire George Soros, DisInfo Lab said in a report.

Feb 19, 2023

Death toll in Turkey exceeds 40,000 after earthquakes; 430K evacuated [details]

The death toll from two major earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey on February 6 has risen to 40,642, the country's disaster agency said.

Feb 19, 2023

From anti-Tipu campaign to Ram temple project, BJP banks on polarisation in poll-bound K'taka

As the countdown begins for the Karnataka assembly elections, the ruling BJP is pitching the narrative of Tipu (Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan) versus Hindu God Lord Ram and iconic figure of the Sangh Parivar Veer Savarkar in the state.

Feb 19, 2023

Brig Mishra takes oath as second Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh [details]

Amid agitating of some Ladakhi groups, Radha Krishna Mathur was removed as LG of Ladakh. Dealing with ongoing agitation is the biggest challenge before the newly appointed Ladakh LG.

Feb 19, 2023

AI Express flight from Dubai makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport

An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram (Flt no IX540) made an emergency landing at the airport here on Sunday morning after the flight developed a technical snag in the nose wheel of the aircraft.

Feb 19, 2023