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WhatsApp to limit message forwarding to 5 chats in India
As the government served WhatsApp with a second notice asking it to check the spread of fake and provocative content, the Facebook-owned platform has said it is launching a test to limit forwarding that will apply to everyone in India.
"In India where people forward more messages, photos, and videos than any other country in the world, we'll also test a lower limit of 5 chats at once.
"We will also remove the quick forward...
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Rupee hits all-time low of 69.12 against US dollar
Continuing its slide for the third session, the rupee today collapsed to a life-time low of 69.12 against the US dollar after the Chinese central bank weakened its daily reference rate for the yuan by the most in two years.
The yuan dropped further by 0.28 per cent to 6.7943 per dollar, its lowest levels in a year following a rising slump in recent weeks as the trade war between US and China brewed.
At the interbank...
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PM Modi has lied to nation on Rafale: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said French President Emmanuel Macron had told him that there was no secrecy pact with India on the Rafale jet deal, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had lied to the nation about it.
"I personally met the French President and asked him if there was a secrecy pact with India. He told me that no such pact was signed between the two countries....
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LS takes up for discussion no-trust vote against Modi govt
The Opposition today launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government over unfulfilled promises and the Rafale deal, as the Lok Sabha took up for debate the no-trust vote against the Centre.
While the TDP's Jayadev Galla initiated the debate on the no-confidence motion and attacked the Modi government for ignoring the interests of Andhra Pradesh after Telangana was carved out of it, Congress President Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of Rafale fighter aircraft deal and...
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PM Modi to attend BRICS Summit in South Africa next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will next week visit Rwanda and Uganda before heading to South Africa to attend the BRICS Summit during which key global issues, including international peace and security, are expected to be discussed.
The prime minister, who will visit the three countries from June 23-27, will first stop in Rwanda for a two-day "historic" visit, the first by an Indian premier, T S Tirumurti, secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs...
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Govt serious about protecting Aadhaar data: Prasad
The Government is serious about protecting Aaadhar data and has appealed to people not to give social platforms a blanket consent to their data, Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said today.
Prasad also said that the government is awaiting a report by a committee of experts on data protection chaired by Justice B N Srikrishna.
"Aadhaar today is backed by a proper law passed by Parliament which contains robust security measures and protects privacy...The UIDAI continues...
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Anti-Sikh riots was "biggest lynching" incident: Rajnath
Countering the opposition attack on the BJP-led government over instances of mob lynching, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the 1984 anti-Sikh riot was "biggest" such incident.
Speaking on the lynching incidents, one of the issues cited by the opposition to attack the government, Singh said the Centre will provide whatever assistance required but the state governments should take stringent steps to curb such incidents.
"The biggest incident of the mob-lynching happened during 1984," Singh said, referring...
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France denies Rahul's remarks about secrecy pact in Rafale deal
France on Friday denied Congress President Rahul Gandhi's remarks that French President Emmanuel Macron had told him that there was no secrecy pact with India on the Rafale jet deal and said there was a legally-binding agreement security agreement binding the two countries which also covers the agreement to purchase the fighter jets by India.
A French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs spokesman said in a statement that they had noted the remarks of Gandhi...
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Tejashwi attacks Nitish Kumar govt over crimes against women
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav today attacked the Nitish Kumar government for its "failure" to check crimes against women and expressed concern over sexual exploitation of inmates of a shelter home for them.
Speaking outside the state assembly on the inaugural day of the monsoon session, Yadav expressed concern over reports that medical tests have "confirmed" that 29 girls lodged at a state-funded shelter home in Muzaffarpur district had "suffered sexual exploitation" and demanded stern action against...
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Sena to abstain from voting on no-confidence motion
The Shiv Sena will abstain from voting on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha moved by the Opposition against the Modi government, party sources said today.
Yesterday, the Sena's chief whip in the Lok Sabha Chandrakant Khaire issued a whip to MPs asking them to be present in the House when the motion was discussed and support the government.
Hours after issuing the whip, the Sena shifted its stance and said party chief Uddhav Thackeray had...
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No confidence motion: PM calls for disruption-free debate in House
Hours before the Lok Sabha is to take up the no trust vote against his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for a disruption-free and constructive debate in the House.
"Today is an important day in our Parliamentary democracy. I am sure my fellow MP colleagues will rise to the occasion and ensure a constructive, comprehensive & disruption free debate," he tweeted.
He said lawmakers owe this to the people and the makers of the ...
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NDA to prove majority, Oppn to see strength of NDA plus: BJP
Union minister Ananth Kumar today exuded confidence that the NDA would prove its majority in the Parliament and said the opposition would see the strength of "NDA plus" during the no-trust motion.
Kumar entered the parliament with BJP president Amit Shah and both leaders flashed the victory sign.
The Narendra Modi government is expected to have a smooth sailing when it faces the first no-confidence motion in four years in the Lok Sabha.
Though the numbers are heavily...
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India, US to hold first '2+2 dialogue' on September 6: State Department
The inaugural 'two-plus-two dialogue' between India and the US will be held on September 6 in New Delhi, the State Department announced today.
Last month, the US had postponed the much-awaited dialogue due to "unavoidable reasons".
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis would travel to India for the dialogue.
"The United States is pleased to announce that the inaugural US-India '2+2 dialogue' will be held in New Delhi, India, on September 6," State Department...
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NE states should engage more with the ASEAN region: Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today said north-eastern states should engage more with neigbouring nations and the larger ASEAN region to promote trade, commerce and cultural relations.
Speaking at the 10th Edition of Delhi Dialogue in New Delhi, Conrad said Meghalaya has accorded top priority in providing all-weather road connectivity and accessibility to market centres, production centres and rural settlements to incentivise farmers and augment production.
"This priority sector requires full-scale development for promotion of trade,...
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It's not numbers, will use no-confidence motion to expose govt's ' failures': Cong
The Congress today said that tomorrow's 'no-confidence motion' was more than a show of numbers and it will use the occasion to "expose" the government's "failure".
Addressing a press conference, Congress' senior spokesperson Anand Sharma said his party has the support of other opposition parties on the no-confidence motion which has been brought "to show the mirror to the government", highlight the various issues concerning the people of the country and ensure that the truth reaches...
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BJP wins back sulking ally, fence sitters
Friday, 20 July 2018 | PNS | New Delhi
Sena confirms it will vote against No-Confidence Motion today; ADMK, TRS, BJD likely to abstain from voting A day before the Lok Sabha takes up the crucial debate on No-Confidence Motion against the Modi Government, the BJP on Thursday mended...
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Sebi invites PACL, 3 others for preliminary discussion next week
Friday, 20 July 2018 | PTI | New Delhi
Markets regulator Sebi today said it has invited next week four companies, including PACL Ltd, for a preliminary discussion with regard to their proposals for the properties belonging to the group.
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India U-19 thrash Lanka U-19 by innings and 21 runs
Friday, 20 July 2018 | PTI | Colombo
The India Under-19 cricket team produced a fine all-round performance to thump Sri Lanka U-19 by an innings and 21 runs in the first Youth Test at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, here today.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Nishan...
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Indian detainees in US not handcuffed, says volunteer
Friday, 20 July 2018 | PTI | Washington
The over 50 Indian nationals detained in a prison in the US State of Oregon after illegally entering the country are not being handcuffed, a legal advocacy group volunteer said today.
Media reports had claimed that...
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Novel eye drop may treat age-related vision loss: Study
Friday, 20 July 2018 | PTI | London
Scientists are developing an eye drop that could revolutionise the treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the developed world.
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Are your child's toys safe?
Friday, 20 July 2018 | Chahak Mittal
A balloon would fly in the air, leaving its dirt on your younger one who is busy enjoying it as it goes. Who would imagine that even a toy can harm a child? Chahak Mittal explores how the Indian toy industry is working to spread awareness among parents and making toys more child-friendly and safer Often parents are heard warning their children about external threats —“Play safe, or you’ll get hurt,” “Do not play in the mud, or you’ll get germs,”...
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Friday, 20 July 2018 | Kajal Chaterjee | KolkataThis refers to the editorial, “Anti-lynching law” (July 19). The menace of mobocracy blatantly reveals how law and order has almost ceased to exist in the country. It seems that no one is fearful of the consequences of his/her act. However, the audacity of the brutes is bound to increase...
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