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05 Apr

I&B Ministry blocks 18 Indian, 4 Pak-based YouTube channels for spreading false news

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, Internationalpakistan, youtube

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 18 Indian and four Pakistan-based YouTube information channels for posting fake information and anti-India content. In a statement, the ministry stated these YouTube channels used logos of TV news channels and false thumbnails to misinform viewers. The ministry utilised the emergency powers underneath the IT Rules, 2021 and issued orders on April 4,2022 for blocking off of twenty-two YouTube-based information channels, three Twitter accounts, one Facebook account, and one news website. The blocked YouTube channels had a cumulative viewership of over 260 crore, and had been used to spread fake news, and coordinated…

05 Apr

We have received praise for many of our foreign policy initiatives: FS Shringla

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessHarsh Vardhan Shringla, Indian Foreign Secretary

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived in New York as the UN General Assembly and the Security Council are likely to vote on draft resolutions on the humanitarian crisis arising after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. India is currently a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Shringla arrived in the US just hours before the UNGA took up two rival draft resolutions on the situation in Ukraine. Shringla's presence in New York is significant in view of the growing pressure on India to change its position in the Ukraine crisis. Because on Monday, US President Joe Biden said a…

05 Apr

The impact of the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessIndian Institute of Entrepreneurship

The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Rural Development to promote entrepreneurship at a local level amongst the rural youth. The sub-schemes of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission is the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme with the core objective of promoting employment opportunities in rural India, particularly developing self-employment avenues for unemployed rural people. The programme aims to enable the rural poor to start their own businesses. It will provide support to the State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) for the scheme's successful implementation.…

05 Apr

Celebrate PôhelaBoishakh with Amazon.in

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAmazon.in, Celebrate PôhelaBoishakh

Amazon.in announced the launch of its specially curated ‘PôhelaBoishakh Shopping Store’ which brings in a wide selection of products to address the varied shopping needs of customers celebrating the regional New Year. The store will be live till 15thApril 2022 and give customers access to lakhs of products. Here are some products customers can choose with offers such as ethnic wears from the brands like SIRIL, Larwa, Aarika, Raymond, Bata, Inc.5, etc; accessories such as red colour jhumkis from Peora, jewellery set from Shinning Diva, Titan Raga Viva collection, etc; beauty essentials including Lakmé Absolute Spotlight Eye Shadow Palette, kit…

05 Apr

Sweden to give 4th COVID-19 shot to people over 65 and above

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Sweden recommended a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people aged 65 and above along with people living in nursing homes or getting home care. The recommendation includes fourth shots for those between 18–64 with moderate to severe immune deficiency, Sweden’s Public Health Agency said. "The goal is just as before to prevent serious illness and death from Covid19," Agency chief Karin Tegmark Wisell said. Adding she said that it’s “justified” to provide a second booster shot to a wider age range because infections in Sweden and other countries continue to multiply and vaccine protection is starting to decline for older age groups.For…

05 Apr

Bajaj Finserv spread awareness around general insurance fraud

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness'Savdhaan Rahein. Safe Rahein.', Bajaj Finserv

One of India's largest financial services providers is Bajaj Finserv Limited through its 'Savdhaan Rahein. Safe Rahein.' digital campaign aims to educate consumers and the general public about the various kinds of fraud.It comes with another catchy jingle with its main protagonist ‘Gupta Ji’ reminding consumers to chant the mantra of ‘Na Ji Na Ji Na Ji’, whenever faced with common general insurance-related fraudulent instances. It is live across all the social media platforms of Bajaj Finserv Limited and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited. The campaign highlights critical points for consumers to remember such as (a) Always verify the…

05 Apr

SS Rajamouli’s film reaches to 200 Cr club beating PK and 2.0

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentJR NTR, RAM CHARAN, SS Rajamouli

SS Rajamouli's RRR has been breaking records at the box office since its release. The movie starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR has maintained its strong grip over the ticket window against new releases like Attack. The movie earned Rs 900 crore at the box office beating the records of PK and 2.0. It has become the fifth Indian film ever to do so. "RRR in the Hindi version saw its first major drop in its run as it collected 7 crore approx by the second Monday. The collections remain good but normally it is expected to have a 25-30%…

05 Apr

Ram Charan said, it was not expected RRR ‘to be no 1 worldwide’: ‘That was mind-blowing even for SS Rajamouli’

editor0 CommentsEntertainmentAjay Devgan, Alia Bhatt

SS Rajamouli's RRR has been breaking box office records ever since its release. The Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer has maintained its strong hold at the ticket window against new releases like Attack. The movie earned Rs 900 crore at the box office beating the records of PK and 2.0. It became the fifth Indian film to do so. “RRR in the Hindi version saw its first big drop in its run as it collected around 7 crores by the second Monday. Collections are good but usually it is expected to drop by 25-30% on the second Monday for…

04 Apr

itel launches a game-changer smartphone itel Vision 3

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessitel Vision 3, SMARTPHONE

India’s most trusted brand and a dominant leader in the sub 7K segment itel has upped the ante with the launch of a game-changer smartphone itel Vision 3 under its flagship Vision series. Equipped with 18W fast charging, Vision 3 becomes India’s first Smartphone with this technology at a disruptive price of INR 7999. The Smartphone houses yet to be seen features in the segment like 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM configuration, massive 5000 mAh AI battery with reverse charging, 8MP AI dual rear camera, 5MP selfie camera, fingerprint sensor, face unlock packed with 6.6-inch HD+ IPS Waterdrop and bigger…

04 Apr

Punjab AAP activist shot and injured

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Two men riding a motorcycle fired at an AAP activist and injured him in Phagwara district of Punjab on Monday, police said.He told reporters from his hospital bed that he was driving his car when the two unidentified men fired at him and fled away.Several activists of the state ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) assembled at the civil hospital and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.