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In ‘New India’ corruption is never an option, competence is the norm: PM Modi
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended ‘Manorama News Conclave 2019’ through video conference on August 30. While addressing the event Prime Minister said, “This is a new India where surnames of the youth don't matter, what matters is their ability to make their own name. New India is not about voice of select few but each Indian. This is an India where corruption is never an option, whoever the person is. Competence is the norm.”
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Silent strokes common in older patients: Study
Mon, Aug 19, 2019
Researchers have found that silent covert strokes are more common than overt strokes in people aged 65 or older who have surgery. While an overt stroke causes obvious symptoms, such as weakness in one arm or speech problems that last more than a day, a covert stroke is not obvious except on brain scans, such as MRI. Each year, approximately 0.5 per cent of the 50 million people age 65 years or greater worldwide who have major, non-cardiac surgery will suffer an overt stroke, but until now little was known about the incidence or impacts of silent stroke after surgery, reported the study published in the journal, 'The Lancet.'
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PM Modi addresses nation on its 73rd Independence day celebration from the ramparts of the Red Fort
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort by conveying Independence Day greetings. Then he says 'We do not believe in creating problems or dragging them. In less than 70 days of our new Government, Article 370 was revoked, and in both Houses of Parliament, 2/3rd of the members supported this move. The old system in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh led to corruption, nepotism but there was injustice when it came to rights of women, children, Dalits, tribal communities.
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FTC sues Cambridge Analytica over 'deceptive practices'
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has also sued Cambridge Analytica - the data firm accused of harvesting data on millions of Facebook users without consent, after announcing a record fine of USD 5 billion for the social networking giant.
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Parents barriers to teen independence: Study
Tue, Jul 23, 2019
Parents can act as barriers to teen independence by not giving them enough space to take up important responsibility, recent findings suggest. According to the study, nearly all parents (97 per cent) in a new national poll say they are helping their teen become more independent by using strategies like allowing them to make more choices (86 per cent), pushing them to handle things themselves (74 per cent) and no longer doing things for them (65 per cent). Despite this, one-quarter of parents surveyed say they are the main barrier to their teen's independence by not taking the time or effort to give their teen more responsibility, according to the research. "As children become teenagers, the role of parents shifts to helping them gain the knowledge and experience they will need for being independent adults," said Sarah Clark, lead author of the study. The report is based on responses from a nationally-representative sample of 877 parents of at least one child who is 14-18 years old. The study was conducted at the University of Michigan. Sixty per cent of parents polled say their teen's characteristics are barriers to becoming more independent, such as not being mature enough (24 per cent), not having time (22 per cent) or not knowing enough (14 per cent) to take on more responsibility. Parents gave the lowest rating of teen independence for tasks related to health care. When it comes to their teen's health, parents may feel responsible for ensuring that appropriate care is received and medical advice is followed, Clark says. Parents are nearly universal in the belief that it is important for teens to make mistakes, but they also feel they should prevent teens from mistakes that are too serious. Researchers recommend parents to position themselves as a back-up resource, to be consulted only if the teen cannot handle the matter independently. Parents should also establish specific milestones and create opportunities to mentor their teens in gaining experience and confidence while reaching those goals.
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Equifax to pay USD 700 million in a settlement over 2017 data breach: Report
Tue, Jul 23, 2019
Equifax Inc is reportedly nearing a USD 700 million settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over a massive data breach in 2017. The Wall Street Journal has reported that the settlement money would also resolve a nationwide consumer class-action lawsuit against Equifax. The 2017 data breach exposed nearly social security numbers and other sensitive personal information of nearly 150 million Americans.
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Judgement positive, Pakistan will realise their mistake and will return Jadhav: VK Singh
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
While speaking to ANI on Thursday, Union Minister VK Singh on Kulbhushan Jadhav’s verdict said, “The judgement is positive. Hopefully, Pakistan will realise their mistake and will take action to ensure that justice is prevailed and will return to India.” Earlier, the ICJ ruled in favour of India and put a stay order on Jadhav's death sentence handed out by a Pakistani court. The ICJ also asked Pakistan to review its conviction and sentencing of Jadhav, who is facing execution on charges of alleged spying.
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Rain continues to lash parts of Delhi
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Rain god continued to shower his blessings on national capital on Thursday. Rain lashed several parts of Delhi. Continuous rainfall has brought a sigh of relief among Delhiites from scorching heat. According to IMD, there will be a cloudy sky with moderate rain. The minimum temperature recorded was 25 degree Celsius while the maximum was 32 degree Celsius.
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After completion of our tenure, we will be more than $5 trillion economy: Nitin Gadkari
Fri, Jul 05, 2019
While speaking to ANI on Friday, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Union Budget 2019 said, “Already we have doubled the economy in the last 5 years. I am confident that when we complete 5 yrs again, we will be more than $5 trillion economy.”
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Our team has put in a lot of effort, says CEA Subramanian on Economic Survey
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2018-19 in Parliament around 12:00 pm today. As the flagship document of the finance ministry, the Economic Survey provides detailed statistical data covering all aspects of the economy. Prepared by Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian, today's Economic Survey will be the first under the re-elected Narendra Modi-led government. The release of Economic Survey 2018-19 comes a day ahead of the presentation of Union Budget in Parliament. While speaking to ANI, Krishnamurthy Subramanian said, "Our team has put in a lot of effort with a lot of dedication, I hope results are good and we are able to contribute to the ideas for the economy. I hope the almighty blesses us."
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Climate warming may increase malaria risk in colder areas
Fri, Jun 28, 2019
Even a slight increase in temperature may shoot up the risk of malaria to hundreds of thousands, if not millions, including travellers, in areas that are currently too cold for the completion of malaria parasites development, claims a recent study.
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Google Maps launches 'Stay Safer' that alerts when driver deviates from route
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
Google Maps has added a new feature that is aimed at making travelling alone safer for individuals, especially women. The new feature, Stay Safer, can be enabled while searching for your destination and getting directions. In a situation when the driver deviates more than 0.5 KM from the Google Maps suggested route, your phone will buzz with the 'Get off-route alerts'. You can compare it to the original route, choose to share your live trip with friends or family directly from that screen, and take appropriate action if required. The feature is available for Android users in India using the latest version of Google Maps.
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German envoy's unique contest: Winners to get mini-ambassadors
Thu, Jun 27, 2019
German Ambassador to India, Walter J Linder, has started a unique contest on social media and the winners will get the chance to visit the German Embassy as well as receive a miniature replica of Linder's famous red ambassador car. "Whosoever spots my red ambassador in the streets of New Delhi, will get a baby Ambassador car. The idea for the content came to my mind after I witnessed the love of the people towards my Ambassador. This is the car Indians look and wave at. It has become a personality. So, I thought since people love it so much, let's have a contest," Linder told ANI on Wednesday. The German Ambassador is well-known among the Indian masses for his official red ambassador car. The ambassador cars, manufactured by Hindustan Motors, were once the pride in India. However, they are seldom seen on the streets these days.
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Massive fire breaks out near Kalindi Kunj metro station
Fri, Jun 21, 2019
A massive fire broke out in a furniture market in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh near Kalindi Kunj metro station on Friday. 17 fire tenders are present at the spot to douse the flames. Delhi Metro services are temporarily suspended between Kalindi Kunj and Botanical Garden. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
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Vietnam launches online platform for Indian travellers to apply for 'visa on arrival
Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Vietnam Ambassador to India, Pham Sanh Chau attended the event held for Vietnam's election to the UN Security for the term 2020-2021. He spoke about the initiatives taken by Vietnam to boost relationship with India.
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