X will make govt content takedown requests more transparent: Elon Musk
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Elon Musk has announced that social media platform X will make government requests to remove or restrict content more visible to users, as part of a broader effort to increase transparency around content moderation,…
India hands over specialised tools to Seychelles, improving safety and readiness of Coast Guard
Victoria, Aug 16 (IANS) India handed over specialised calibrated tools and repaired electronic units to Seychelles, strengthening defence and maritime cooperation, the indian High Commission in Victoria said on Sunday. “Strengthening…
Varun Dhawan wishes birthday to the ‘chillest’ dad as David Dhawan turns 75
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan wished a happy birthday to the ‘chillest’ dad as filmmaker David Dhawan turned 75 years old on Sunday. The ‘October’ actor took to his official Instagram handle and published a…
India must target $10 trillion GDP to truly achieve Viksit Bharat 2047: Report
New Delhi/Jerusalem, Aug 16 (IANS) If India is to realise the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ in its true sense, the country will need to significantly expand the size of its economy, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) required to reach at…
Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee’s suicide might be due to ‘blackmailing pressure’: CM Adhikari
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told media persons on Sunday that some kind of “blackmailing pressure” might be behind the suicide of Asish Banerjee, the former state Minister and ex-Deputy Speaker of the state…
Shanto wants entire Bangladesh team to share Player-of-the-Match award after historic Australia win
Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto hailed a complete team effort after his side registered a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin, saying the result was built on contributions from players…
Congress, Trinamool, DMK defend Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row, CPI-M seeks clarity
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) With senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi continuing to face backlash over her actions during the rendition of the ‘Vande Mataram’ a day before, the Trinamool Congress and the DMK, along with her party, came out in her…
Vijay announces Rs 30 lakh aid to family of constable who died during Independence Day duty
Chennai, Aug 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday announced financial assistance of Rs 30 lakh to the family of a police constable who died after collapsing while on duty during the Independence Day parade at Fort St George. The…
Tax reforms key to unlocking capital, deepening bond markets: Report
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) The sweeping tax reforms are needed to unlock capital, lower financing costs and deepen India’s capital markets as part of a 20-step roadmap aimed at helping the country achieve a $20 trillion economy by 2036, a new report said on…
Iran working continuously to counter cyber attacks: Minister
Tehran, Aug 16 (IANS) Iran is under continuous cyber attacks amid the ongoing conflicts, Information and Communications Technology Minister Sattar Hashemi said on Sunday, as per a local media report. “While the country is facing wartime conditions,…