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India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 seeks to set up the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, sets a precedent for other countries on tightening secure environment around digital data.
Dengue cases have started increasing in Haryana's Gurugram, near Delhi. The district health department recorded 18 fresh cases till Thursday.
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, on Friday, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidential race.
The European Union (EU) has announced that it has transferred 1.5 billion euros ($1.62 billion) worth of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Union Minister Lalan Singh on Friday criticised the Opposition for its attacks on the budgetary allocations for Bihar, asserting that any attempts to create discord would be futile due to the strong 'Fevicol' bond between the JD(U) and the BJP.
Earlier the stock had hit its lifetime high of Rs 1,175 a share, on February 9 this year.
Karnataka Police have nabbed the killer in the sensational murder case of a 24-year-old woman reported from Bengaluru in a PG hostel in the upscale Koramangala locality.
A Delhi court on Friday extended, till July 31, the judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and BRS leader K. Kavitha in the alleged liquor policy scam.
The 2024 Paris Olympics began with PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal leading the Indian team, amid controversy over Sindhu's saree. The opening ceremony showcased French culture with performances by Lady Gaga and Cline Dion. India's rower Balraj Panwar advanced to the repechages in the men's singles scull competition. Amid other sports news, NASA shared stunning images of Paris from space as the Olympics began.
Dominated by the French obsessions of music, dance, and colours and tempered by water, from the sky in the form of rain, in their hearts in the form of the Seine River, the Opening Ceremony of XXXIII Olympic Games kicked off on Friday evening with all the peasantry associated with a spectacular occasion.
Participants of the Paris Olympics in Tahiti, French Polynesia, where the Games' surfing events will take place, celebrated the opening of the Games.
In a fillip to the country's local manufacturing success story, tech giant Apple is set to make itsApple set to manufacture high-end iPhone 16 Pro models in India, to arrive soon after global launch available in the country right after the global launch this fall, industry sources said on Friday.
In yet another success story of India's local manufacturing push, iPhone maker Apple has achieved record exports numbers in the April-June quarter in the country, reaching around $3.8 billion.
India now has more than 1.4 lakh startups, as the government continues to nurture innovation and encourage investments in the ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed on Friday.
Out of the total 272 kilometers, a 255-kilometer stretch has been completed, and the remaining 17 km stretch is underway with anticipated completion soon.
The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday decided to rename Ramanagara District as Bengaluru South despite stiff opposition from the BJP and JD(S).
Adding to the intrigue, Abhishek was recently seen driving a new black car, with the number 5050Aishwarya's favourite number.
The CCTV footage of the murder of a 24-year-old woman from Bihar, a private firm employee, emerged on Friday, showing the brutality of the attack and the unfortunate apathy of the hostel mates.
As India pays homage to its brave hearts on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal recalled an emotional moment from July 1999 when he visited the battle zone along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet the wounded soldiers.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday gave a rebuttal to every charge made against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case while saying that 3.16 acres of land was originally purchased for Rs 1 in 1935.
Bringing an end to speculation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that she will be attending the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Members of Parliament from both Houses, belonging to the BJP and JD(S), protested in New Delhi on Friday against the alleged corruption by Karnataka government.
Indian equity indices closed in the green on Friday following broad based buying in all segments of the markets.
About 94 per cent of automotive firms struggle to recruit talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, according to a report on Friday.
Amid the changing landscape where cyber-criminals use novel methods to steal personal data, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 upholds individuals' rights to safeguard their data, incorporating established principles for its protection, the government has said.
One of the biggest risks is that sequels often face high expectations. Fans expect the sequel to match or surpass the original, which can be a challenging feat.
To ensure the participation of youth, the Election Commission has set July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date for enrolling as voters. All individuals, who are 18 years of age or above on July 1, 2024, can get their names enrolled in the electoral rolls.
Paying tributes to the Bravehearts of the Kargil War, Chief of the Defense Staff General Anil Chouhan said that the supreme sacrifices of the soldiers will continue to inspire and motivate future generations of the nation.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened rules for domestic money transfers, requiring banks to record the name and address of beneficiaries. Remitting banks must register the remitter with a verified cell phone number and an 'Officially Valid Document (OVD)'.
The affordable internet service Starlink is now operational on more than 1,000 aircraft, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) linked to the recent terror attack in Kathua, where an Army vehicle was ambushed, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to six others.
Indonesia's former Vice-President Hamzah Haz has passed away at the age of 84 at his house in central Jakarta.
Taking on Google, Apple has announced to bring Maps on the web in public beta, allowing users around the world to access Maps directly from their browser.
India has been ranked at 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Tech giant Apple on Wednesday made its watch for kids feature available in India that comes with easy calling, texting, and activity monitoring.
South Korean giant Samsung on Wednesday announced the sale of its sixth-generation foldable smartphones along with other new devices for consumers in India.
The Opposition staged walkouts, alleging bias against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget, with Congress MP Manish Tewari criticizing new criminal laws. The government defended the Budget and new criminal laws, with Sitharaman emphasizing progress and Home Minister Amit Shah arguing for justice.
Indian equity indices opened in the deep red on Thursday following negative cues from global markets.
The Karnataka opposition BJP and JD(S) legislators, who were staging an overnight protest in both Houses of the Vidhana Soudha, went out for a morning stroll in the premises on Thursday.
Amid the growing chatter over the removal of indexation benefit in the long-term capital gain (LTCG) calculation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that the move is not a evenue-raising measure and will not lead to a higher tax burden on real estate transactions.
Two police constables of Jammu and Kashmir Police along with an employee of the Education Department and Rural Development Department were terminated from services for their involvement in terror activities.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that no stone-pelting incidents have occurred since 2019, starkly contrasting to the 1,328 incidents reported in 2018. Additionally, organized hartal calls have ceased, and terrorist-initiated incidents have drastically reduced.
The 1999 Kargil War stands as a testament to the valor of the Indian Armed Forces, who fought bravely in the harsh high-altitude terrains of Jammu and Kashmir. This decisive victory, celebrated annually as Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July, marks its 25th anniversary this year.
Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $1.5 billion in profit for the April-June period (Q2) this year, down 45 per cent from the same period in 2023.
The new tax regime aims to simplify computation for taxpayers and tax administration. The changes are part of the government's broader efforts to simplify the approach to taxation and encourage investment in the market.
Stock market experts on Wednesday said that investors should focus on buying stocks which can deliver superior returns after a marginal increase in long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equity becomes a reality.
32,000 hectares of barren land in 76 Kandi villages of Jammu province will turn fertile after completion of this ambitious project situated on the river Ravi.
As the political parties got busy in applauding or criticizing the key features, a lot of social media memes focused on the status and treatment of the the Indian middle class in the budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting her seventh consecutive Budget and her first in Modi 3.0, spotlighted nine priority areas for generating ample opportunities for all.
After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced many schemes while presenting the Budget on Tuesday, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that he is glad to know that the Finance Minister has read the Congress manifesto of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.