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India tightens regulatory grip on Facebook, WhatsApp with new rules

US plans for fake social media run afoul of Facebook rules

2:49 am September 4, 2019

WASHINGTON: Facebook said Tuesday that the US Department of Homeland Security would be violating the company’s rules if agents create fake profiles to monitor the social media of foreigners seeking to enter the country. “Law enforcement authorities, like everyone else, are required to use their real names on Facebook and we make this policy clear,” […]

No cash acceptance for toll payment of commercial vehicles entering Delhi from Sept 13

8:30 pm September 3, 2019

New Delhi: Cash will not be accepted for payment of Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) and MCD toll at any of the 13 toll plazas for entry of commercial vehicles into Delhi from midnight of September 13. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has advised transporters to use the easy online recharge facility (website or APP) […]

Will run our offices from outside Delhi CM's residence from Monday: Mayors

Expedite implementation of welfare schemes for advocates: Kejriwal

2:22 pm September 3, 2019

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the law department to expedite implementation of welfare schemes for advocates. “My govt is committed to the welfare of advocates. We have set aside Rs 50 cr for various welfare schemes of advocates in this year’s budget. I have directed the Law dept to expedite its […]

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO anxious but optimistic ahead of crucial soft-landing

First de-orbiting manoeuvre performed for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft: ISRO

2:17 pm September 3, 2019

Bengaluru: A day after lander ‘Vikram’ was separated from Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter, the ISRO said on Tuesday it has successfully performed the first de-orbiting manoeuvre for the spacecraft. The city-headquartered space agency will perform one more de-orbit manoeuvre on Wednesday, before the powered descent on September 7 for its landing in the south polar region of […]

UK’s Johnson takes aim against opponents of Brexit plans

10:48 pm September 2, 2019

London: British Prime Minster Boris Johnson is getting tough with members of his Conservative Party who oppose his Brexit plans. The so-called “rebels” are being warned that they will be suspended from the party if they take part in efforts led by opposition parties in Parliament meant to block a departure from the European Union […]