Day: June 13, 2020

India tightens regulatory grip on Facebook, WhatsApp with new rules

UK regulators investigate Facebook’s purchase of Giphy

12:42 am June 13, 2020

London: British regulators have opened an investigation into Facebook’s recent purchase of Giphy over concerns that it will stifle competition. The Competition and Markets Authority said Friday it’s examining the deal over concern it will result in “substantial lessening of competition in any market or markets in the United Kingdom.” The social network acquired Giphy […]

Fire breaks out on French submarine during renovations

12:39 am June 13, 2020

Paris: Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze on a French nuclear submarine that broke out Friday during renovation work. The submarine’s nuclear reactor, nuclear fuel and weapons were removed five months ago to prepare for the renovations, so are not at risk from the blaze, according to an official with the regional maritime authority. […]

Australia will respond 'very seriously' to war crime allegations: PM Morrison

Australian prime minister apologises for ‘no slavery’ claim

12:34 am June 13, 2020

Canberra: Australia‘s prime minister apologized on Friday to critics who accuse him of denying the country’s history of slavery, as a state government announced it will remove a former Belgian king’s name from a mountain range as part of a global re-examination of racial injustice. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended the legacy of British […]

Sub inspector among two held for taking Rs 3,000 bribe

12:30 am June 13, 2020

Nagpur: A sub inspector of Nagpur rural police and a private person were caught accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000 from a liquor shop owner on Friday, the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) said. The accused were identified as PSI Nishant Junorkar (40), who is attached to Saoner Police Station, and Sagar Garje (23), it said. […]

Jobless barber dies after consuming poison

Barber tries to commit suicide

12:27 am June 13, 2020

Mumbai: Fed up with lockdown, a 35-year- old jobless barber allegedly tried to kill his four-year-old son and end his own life by consuming poison in Maharashtra‘s Sangli district, the police said on Friday. The incident took place at Irali village in Kavathe Mahankal tehsil two days ago, said a local police official. Navnath Salunkhe […]