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MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India
15 hours, 27 minutes ago

MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform connected with 117 forensic science laboratories, both central and state, officials said on Monday. Officials said that in order to further strengthen 'DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities' in State Forensic Science Laboratories, "all projects, 30 in total, which were received from the state …

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K-SMART will revolutionise e-governance in local bodies: Minister M B Rajesh
15 hours, 27 minutes ago

K-SMART will revolutionise e-governance in local bodies: Minister M B Rajesh

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The e-governance platform K-SMART, which has already brought transformative changes in urban local bodies, will be expanded to the state’s three-tier panchayats by April, said LSG Minister M B Rajesh. As a prelude to the expansion, a pilot run of K-SMART is set to commence on January 1 in the Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat, Nedumangad block panchayat and Karakulam grama …

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From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024
15 hours, 27 minutes ago

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Al Jazeera  

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls. Meanwhile, governments grappled with how to regulate potentially transformational technology such as artificial intelligence, and Donald Trump’s victory in the United States’ presidential election heralded a sharp turn towards protectionism. Social media silos Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election …

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Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
1 day, 2 hours ago

Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots

Associated Press  

Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner’s support of President-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms. But Bluesky’s growth trajectory — with a user base that …

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Train services disrupted for about an hour at Visakhapatnam railway station due to ‘technical snag’
1 day, 4 hours ago

Train services disrupted for about an hour at Visakhapatnam railway station due to ‘technical snag’

The Hindu  

There was disruption of trains arriving at Visakhapatnam junction reportedly due to the snapping of OHE towards the end of Platform No. Some passengers arriving by different trains early in the morning, took to social media to post pictures of trains, which were halted at satellite stations located on the outskirts of the city. “Maintenance of OHE is being undertaken …

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Kannada Sahitya Sammelana displays ancient scripts, celebrates heritage
1 day, 15 hours ago

Kannada Sahitya Sammelana displays ancient scripts, celebrates heritage

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: A school going boy with curiosity leaned closer to a monitor, trying to decipher an ancient Kannada script displayed on the screen. This scene, a mix of wonder and camaraderie, was one of many at the Akshara Bhandara platform that captivated visitors during the 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya on Saturday. The interactive exhibits captivated attendees with its …

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Regulators target Grubhub's "pricing shell game" in $25 million settlement agreement
1 day, 15 hours ago

Regulators target Grubhub's "pricing shell game" in $25 million settlement agreement

Salon  

Grubhub, one of the country’s largest food delivery platforms, has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General that it engaged in deceptive and unfair practices targeting restaurants, delivery drivers and consumers. “I remain committed to holding businesses like Grubhub accountable for their deceptive business practices.” One of the central …

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BBMP launches initiatives to promote sustainability
1 day, 21 hours ago

BBMP launches initiatives to promote sustainability

The Hindu  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s Climate Action Cell unveiled a series of innovative initiatives on Saturday at a public meeting in the city. Key initiatives included the launch of “Nisarga,” a chatbot developed with CGI and the Bengaluru Political Action Committee to provide easy access to the Bengaluru Climate Action Plan. Officials also introduced the Rooftop Solar Explorer Tool, created …

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‘You Export’ platform launched to guide first-gen exporters
2 days ago

‘You Export’ platform launched to guide first-gen exporters

The Hindu  

The Agro Food Chamber of Commerce and Industry will henceforth be known as Agri & All Trade Chamber of Commerce, founder and president S. Rethinavelu said here on Saturday. Persons engaged in any trade or manufacturing, service providers, exporters, MSMEs, Start-ups, farmers and students with an ambition to become entrepreneurs were welcome to join the forum, he said, adding that …

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TikTok the thug of the neighbourhood, says PM as Albania shuts down app for at least a year
2 days, 15 hours ago

TikTok the thug of the neighbourhood, says PM as Albania shuts down app for at least a year

New Indian Express  

TIRANA: Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Saturday that the government will shut down social network TikTok for at least a year starting at the beginning of 2025. During a meeting in Tirana with Albanian teachers, parents and psychologists Rama said that "TikTok is the thug of the neighbourhood". The killing sparked a debate in the country among parents, psychologists …

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Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025
3 days, 4 hours ago

Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025

The Hindu  

The Australian Open will embrace one of the fastest-growing sports in the world when it hosts the inaugural AO Pickleball Slam on the final weekend of next month’s tennis major with $100,000 in prize money. “Pickleball is a sport for everyone, and its rapid growth globally highlights its unique ability to connect people of all ages and backgrounds,” said Tennis …

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Xiaomi paves the way for a sustainable digital ecosystem in India
3 days, 15 hours ago

Xiaomi paves the way for a sustainable digital ecosystem in India

India TV News  

Xiaomi Internet Partner Conference took place in New Delhi on December 16, 2024, where the top developers, advertisers and industry leaders came together and discussed shaping a sustainable and open digital ecosystem. With the robust HyperOS platform and a vast network of connected devices, Xiaomi is creating an ecosystem that seamlessly integrates apps, services, and He highlighted the company’s focus …

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YouTube says it will remove videos in India that have clickbait titles and thumbnails
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

YouTube says it will remove videos in India that have clickbait titles and thumbnails

India Today  

YouTube is stepping up its fight against misleading content, especially in India. The platform recently announced that it will be cracking down on videos with misleading titles and thumbnails, often called "egregious clickbait." YouTube says that this issue becomes even more serious when it involves breaking news or current events, as people often rely on the platform to get timely …

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US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge
Trending News
3 days, 15 hours ago

US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

China Daily  

Civil rights groups voice strong concerns over legislation forcing sale of platform The US Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it would consider TikTok's challenge to legislation that could force the popular social media platform to be sold to a US company by Jan 19 or face a nationwide ban. "There's a political case to make because so many small businesses …

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Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Mac
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Mac

China Daily  

MACAO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered an address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region. My Fellow Chinese, Dear Friends, Over the past 25 years since Macao's return to the motherland, with the strong support of the …

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Three things helping Macao go fast-forward
Trending News
3 days, 15 hours ago

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

China Daily  

The Macao Special Administrative Region is in a fast-forward development mode thanks to the "one country, two systems" policy, a framework that allows the region to be part of the whole and, at the same time, to keep its differences and transform them into advantages. There are three aspects contributing to this key driver: First, a number of singular characteristics …

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US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

China Daily  

People gather for a press conference about their opposition to a TikTok ban on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 22, 2023. The US Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it would consider TikTok's challenge to legislation that could force the popular social media platform to be sold to a US company by Jan 19 or face a nationwide ban. …

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Xiaomi reveals plans for sustainable open ecosystem for apps, connected TV and ads in India
Trending News
3 days, 15 hours ago

Xiaomi reveals plans for sustainable open ecosystem for apps, connected TV and ads in India

India Today  

The Xiaomi Internet Partner Conference, held in New Delhi on December 16, explored opportunities to shape a sustainable and open digital ecosystem. Our commitment to the region extends beyond devices to creating a thriving ecosystem for apps, services, and content," said Trivedi, "Through our commitment and the 'Grow with Xiaomi' strategy, we have developed a sustainable open digital ecosystem that …

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YouTube videos with misleading thumbnails to be removed: Crackdown on Clickbaits
Trending News
3 days, 15 hours ago

YouTube videos with misleading thumbnails to be removed: Crackdown on Clickbaits

India TV News  

YouTube is a video streaming platform which is home to millions of content creators who earn through this popular platform. However, in the race to gain views and subscribers, some creators chose the road of ‘clickbait thumbnails’— which are misleading images or titles that do not align with the video content. YouTube’s plan for misleading content In a recent blog …

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Three things helping Macao go fast-forward
Trending News
3 days, 15 hours ago

Three things helping Macao go fast-forward

China Daily  

People walk past a celebration installation at the Senado Square in Macao, Dec 18, 2024. There are three aspects contributing to this key driver: First, a number of singular characteristics of the SAR such as its international legal personality, the low taxation regime, separate customs territory, the number and quality of its universities, the blended culture and the easy access …

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Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Mac
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Mac

China Daily  

MACAO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered an address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region. My Fellow Chinese, Dear Friends, Over the past 25 years since Macao's return to the motherland, with the strong support of the …

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US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

US top court to hear TikTok ban challenge

China Daily  

People gather for a press conference about their opposition to a TikTok ban on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on March 22, 2023. The US Supreme Court announced on Wednesday it would consider TikTok's challenge to legislation that could force the popular social media platform to be sold to a US company by Jan 19 or face a nationwide ban. …

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AI is a tool that enhances productivity rather than replacing jobs: Shelton Rego
3 days, 15 hours ago

AI is a tool that enhances productivity rather than replacing jobs: Shelton Rego

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Artificial Intelligence is a tool that enhances productivity rather than replacing jobs, said Shelton Rego, vice-president of sales, Freshworks India. On the sidelines of 'The Freshworks Experience - AI-powered Service Revolution' event that was held in Bengaluru recently, Rego told TNIE that developers now collaborate with AI to deploy and debug code and employees must constantly update their skills …

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From enhanced DM to extended limits, top new Instagram features rolled out in 2024
4 days, 3 hours ago

From enhanced DM to extended limits, top new Instagram features rolled out in 2024

India TV News  

2024 has been an exciting year for social media users, especially those on Instagram. With over 2 billion users worldwide, the platform rolled out several new features throughout the year that enhanced the experience for everyone. As we approach the end of 2024, here's a look back at some of the major updates Instagram introduced for its users. Introducing Meta …

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