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19.05 / 07:31
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A three-pronged taskforce in the works to rein in digital ads running amok
NEW DELHI : Three high-profile ministries that oversee different aspects of social media advertising are joining hands to create a taskforce that can comprehensively crackdown on misleading ads and fraudulent schemes promoted on digital platforms. An inter-ministerial taskforce to monitor and regulate social media ads is being established by the ministries of information and broadcasting, electronics and information technology, and consumer affairs, according to two people aware of the development.
19.05 / 04:33
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Friend
Want to make a new friend? How much money have you got?
Annabelle Havill spends at least $500 a month maintaining the three close friendships she made since moving to a new town two years ago with her husband and two children. That covers parties, book clubs and casual wine nights, averaging about $170 a friend. Fortunately, they reciprocate.
19.05 / 01:01
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CEA Nageswaran calls on industry to reciprocate deregulation efforts
economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday called on the industry to reciprocate the government's deregulation bid with concrete action on improving the quality of products and earning consumer trust, stressing that «it takes two to strike a bargain for society to advance.» «It's one thing to ask the government to deregulate to simplify rules and decriminalise rules; but it's another thing to reciprocate that action with trust and better quality as well,» the CEA said at a Confederation of Indian Industry event. Flagging reports of Indian automobiles failing safety standards, and of misleading labelling on food products, he said the industry has to make a compact with society as well.
18.05 / 19:31
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BlastUP Presale Sees Investment Boom Entering Final Two Weeks
BlastUP, the premier launchpad on Blast, has raised over $6 million during its presale with two weeks to go, reflecting robust demand amid the market recovery.
18.05 / 18:13
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Nail art & society events, marathons help Jalgaon voter turnout race past 53%
marathons, designer dresses for women, nail art incentives were all used by the Jalgaon district administration along with citizen groups to boost voter turnout in the district which has been historically low. Jalgaon for the past few elections has been hovering around the 46 to 48 percent mark when it came to voter turnout and for several years it has not gone above the 50 percent mark at all. «While rural parts of jalgaon have higher numbers we found that the voting percentage was low middle class and upper middle class. It varied from as low as 19 to 34%t. The affluent class doctors, professionals and industrialists. There was an issue to reach out to them as we don't frequently come into contact with the government as a group, „said Ayush Prasad District Collector, Jalgaon. Prasad then contacted the Rotary clubs, laughter clubs; industrial association groups, social organisations, met their representatives and discussed with them a need to ensure a higher turnout. “Citizens need to vote, they need to be playing their part in the democratic process. For almost two months we along with these groups have organised walkathons, mini marathons and cycle and motorcycle rallies in residential societies and other groups. This was a community bonding exercise where through these activities we focused on why a citizen should vote.» said Prasad.
18.05 / 17:55
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Updates
cricket
RCB vs CSK: Which side are you on? Social media post draws hilarious replies, 'Gambhir Bhai Real Id se aao'
ALSO READ: RCB vs CSK Live Score Updates, IPL 2024 In the meantime, Reddit posted a question on its site -- 'WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON.? CSK (sic) OR RCB (sic)" Following this fans jumped on to the post and posted hilarious replies. ALSO READ: IPL 2024 clash of the titans: Will RCB's '18 May' magic continue or will CSK crash the party? Parth Shekawat wrote, "Dhoni bhai farewell karte karte 2 trophy le gaye." Another wrote, "I am on Jay Shah’s side." When a social media user posted, "I want Rinku to lift the trophy", a reply to the post arrived as, "Gambhir Bhai Real Id se aao" Someone wrote, "There's a water shortage in Bengaluru...I am on people's side and want it to rain" "Lol, it's not as if the trophy is Dhoni's or Virat's inheritance that only they should get it, and what about the other teams that have made it to the playoffs based on their performance? It's a cricket league, not a sympathy league.
18.05 / 16:01
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BJP runs itself: What JP Nadda said on RSS' presence within party
Indian Express when asked if the RSS' presence within the party has changed compared to Atal Bihari Vajpayee's era. Also Read: Watch: Mohan Bhagwat says RSS favours reservations ‘since beginning’ as BJP is accused of ‘surgical strike' on SC/ST/OBC “Shuru mein hum aksham honge, thora kum honge, RSS ki zaroorat padti thi… Aaj hum badh gaye hain, saksham hai… toh BJP apne aap ko chalati hai (In the beginning, we would have been less capable, smaller and needed the RSS. Today, we have grown and we are capable.
18.05 / 13:25
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Updates
UGC NET June 2024: Registration window closes tomorrow at 11.59 pm. Here is how to apply at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
notification,unreserved candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in master’s degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC in Humanities and Social Science, Computer Science and Applications, and Electronic Science are eligible for the exam. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to the non-creamy layer/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe /Persons with Disability and third gender category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks in master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for the same. There is no upper age limit to appear for the UGC NET professorship exam, whereas, for the post of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), the candidates must be not more than 30 years old on the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded, i.e.
18.05 / 12:39
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Rahul Gandhi displaying Chinese constitution at rallies: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been displaying the Chinese constitution at his rallies, instead of the Indian one. The BJP leader claimed that the book shown by Gandhi is with a red cover like the original Chinese constitution, whereas the original Indian constitution has a blue cover. «Rahul is displaying a red Chinese constitution to the people attending his meetings,» Sarma wrote on X. In response, several social media users said that the red-bound Constitution is a coat pocket edition, which has been presented to top Indian leaders, including the President and the Union Home minister.
18.05 / 09:35
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BJP accuses AAP of circulating 'edited' videos to malign Swati Maliwal
Delhi BJP Saturday accused AAP leaders of circulating «edited» videos to tarnish the image of their own party MP Swati Maliwal, who has accused an aide of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of assaulting her. It is regrettable that «edited» videos are being circulated on social media groups since Friday in an attempt to «defame» Maliwal who is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva claimed. Earlier in the day, the Delhi Police arrested Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar who has been accused by Maliwal of assaulting her at the CM's residence on Monday. A couple of videos from the chief minister's residence from the day of the incident have surfaced on social media, one showed Maliwal having an argument with security personnel, while the other showed her walking out of the CM's residence in the Civil Lines.
18.05 / 09:31
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‘Historic’: Saudi Arabia hosts 1st swimwear fashion show, signals ‘softening’ austere image
AFP, the poolside event showcased Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal's collection, which included predominantly one-piece swimsuits in shades of red, beige, and blue. Many models had exposed shoulders, and some displayed partially visible midriffs. “It's true that this country is very conservative but we tried to show elegant swimsuits which represent the Arab world," Qanzal told AFP.
18.05 / 05:39
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Federal government rejects Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization
The federal government has rejected a request from Toronto to decriminalize the possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use after an increasingly bitter public spat over the city’s ask.
18.05 / 05:29
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‘Audio band karo…’: Rohit Sharma's folded hand plea to cameraman goes viral LSG vs MI IPL 2024 | Watch
Rohit Sharma can be seen interacting freely with MI pacer Dhawal Kulkarni until he sees the cameraman. As soon as he sees the camera, Rohit pleads with the cameraman to turn off the sound of the last recorded conversation, making life difficult for him. Speaking to the cameraman in the social media video, Rohit said, "Bhai, audio band karo haan.
18.05 / 03:53
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OpenAI dissolves high-profile safety team after chief scientist Ilya Sutskever’s exit
OpenAI has effectively dissolved a team focused on ensuring the safety of possible future ultra-capable artificial intelligence systems, following the departure of the group’s two leaders, including OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever. Rather than maintain the so-called superalignment team as a standalone entity, OpenAI is now integrating the group more deeply across its research efforts to help the company achieve its safety goals, the company told Bloomberg News. The team was formed less than a year ago under the leadership of Sutskever and Jan Leike, another OpenAI veteran.
17.05 / 23:51
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Sporting
IPL fever boosts bar and pub business amid sweltering heatwave
bars, pubs and cafes are capitalising on a surge in interest among fans. The ongoing heatwave means alarge number of cricket enthusiasts are gravitating toward air-conditioned comfort to avoid having to sweat it out in sweltering stadiums, executives said. Bars and pubs said they are rolling out live screenings, trying to replicate a stadium-like atmosphere with curated sports menus, cocktails, beer buckets and staff dressed in IPL jerseys. Some are even providing team apparel and merchandise. To be sure, elections in Mumbai (May 20) and Delhi-Gurgaon (May 25) will mean alcohol-free dry days around those dates in those regions but executives said they expect to make up for that in other states. Besides, folks may be drawn by the group-watching vibe even without the booze, they said.
17.05 / 14:05
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How sustainable buildings foster a sense of community and environmental responsibility among residents
The real estate industry in India is witnessing a paradigm shift towards sustainable development, driven by the pressing need for environmental stewardship and community-centric living. Sustainable buildings, characterized by energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials, and thoughtful design, are emerging as catalysts for fostering a profound sense of community and environmental responsibility among residents.
17.05 / 14:05
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Swati Maliwal assault case: AAP alleges BJP conspiracy to frame Kejriwal, says charges against Bibhav Kumar ‘baseless’
After AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal alleged that she was assaulted by Bibhav Kumar, long-standing aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the party alleged that this was a “BJP conspiracy” to frame the CM.
17.05 / 13:11
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bowling
Shubman Gill's loving gesture for Abhishek Sharma's mother and sister impresses the internet | Watch
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2024 match being called off due to rain on Thursday, the heartwarming moment between SRH all-rounder Abhishek Sharma and GT captain Subhuman Gill at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad left a lasting impression on their fans. After the match was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled, Abhishek took Shubman Gill into the stands where his mother, Manju Sharma and sister, Komal were standing. The Sharmas were very glad to see Gill and shared some happy moments with him.
17.05 / 12:39
17.05 / 08:25
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Around 49% of new demat accounts in FY24 opened by investors below 25, says Paarth Dhar of Angel One
When it comes to savings and investments, one of the key hurdles faced by lay investors includes financial awareness and knowledge. A number of financial literacy campaigns are conducted by a number of government and private agencies.
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