Centre weighs Meta reply on WA usernames, rollout remains on hold | India News

Centre weighs Meta reply on WA usernames, rollout remains on hold | India News

NEW DELHI: Meta has submitted its response to the Centre’s concerns over WhatsApp‘s proposed “username” feature, with the ministry of electronics and information technology examining whether the safeguards outlined by the company are adequate to prevent impersonation, phishing and online fraud.Sources said WhatsApp’s reply was received late Thursday night following consultations between Meta representatives and…

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Breast cancer survival rate up, but India lags behind rich nations: WHO | India News

Breast cancer survival rate up, but India lags behind rich nations: WHO | India News

World Health Organization NEW DELHI: The breast cancer survival rate has steadily improved in India over the years, yet only about two of three women diagnosed with the disease survive for at least five years, according to World Health Organization‘s first country-wise survival estimates, underscoring the need for earlier diagnosis and timely treatment.India’s estimated five-year…

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DL applications, RC updates among 100 transport services available online | India News

DL applications, RC updates among 100 transport services available online | India News

NEW DELHI: Road transport ministry has expanded the number of services that can be availed online through voluntary Aadhaar authentication from 58 to 100. The newly added services include applying for driving licence (DL), adding a vehicle class to existing DL, permanently surrendering DL, and updating mobile number linked to DL.Those who don’t opt for…

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Women activists: Govt must implement 33% women’s quota at current strength of Parliament | India News

Women activists: Govt must implement 33% women’s quota at current strength of Parliament | India News

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the monsoon session scheduled to start from July 20, a group of women organisations and activists under the banner of ‘National Coalition for Women’s Reservation’ have demanded “unconditional and immediate” implementation of 33% women’s reservation in the Parliament and state legislatures at the existing strength from the next round of elections….

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FCI makes distilleries accountable for subsidised rice, warns of criminal cases | India News

FCI makes distilleries accountable for subsidised rice, warns of criminal cases | India News

Food Corporation of India NEW DELHI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) has tightened safeguards for the lifting and use of subsidised rice supplied to distilleries under govt’s ethanol blending programme, making distilleries directly accountable for any diversion or misuse of the released grain. In case of misuse or diversion, FCI will file criminal cases.The move…

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After Farooq’s protest invite, Mirwaiz calls for Art 370 inclusion, BJP shreds NC over 2010 killings | India News

After Farooq’s protest invite, Mirwaiz calls for Art 370 inclusion, BJP shreds NC over 2010 killings | India News

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (File photo) SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah’s invitation to 52 national and regional politicians to join the July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to demand the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood has evoked strong reactions. Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq called for broadening the protest’s agenda,…

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Union home minister Amit Shah reviews port security bureau plan, pushes CISF-trained guards | India News

Union home minister Amit Shah reviews port security bureau plan, pushes CISF-trained guards | India News

Union home minister Amit Shah reviews port security bureau plan, pushes CISF-trained guards NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah, who on Friday reviewed the progress in establishment of a Bureau of Port Security (BoPS), the dedicated agency proposed to oversee regulatory and inspection functions relating to security of ships and port facilities, emphasised that only…

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