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Centre backtracks on Sanchar Saathi after outcry, says app not mandatory

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The Centre moved to contain a fast-escalating political and public uproar over its directive to preload the Sanchar Saathi application on all smartphones, with Communications Mini... Read More


Parole to attend Parliament session: On what basis Amritpal's plea was rejected, HC asks Punjab

Chandigarh, Dec. 2 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) on Monday directed the Punjab government to produce the "foundational material" that led to the rejection of Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Pun... Read More


Swiggy Experiments With Social Commerce To Boost Dineout Vertical

India, Dec. 2 -- Listed foodtech startup Swiggy has rolled out a short-form promotional video feature under its Dineout segment. Under this feature, users can scroll through a "reels" like feed withi... Read More


WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided emergency funding of USD 175,000 to support essential health services in Sri Lanka as the country faces rapidly worsening conditio... Read More


SC questions legal status of Rohingyas, asks can intruders be given red carpet welcome

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed pointed questions at the legal standing of Rohingyas living in India, asking whether those who entered the country without authorisation coul... Read More


'No better sight than seeing Robin Smith take on fast bowlers': England greats remember one of their finest

India, Dec. 2 -- English cricket went into mourning following the death of Robin Smith, the former England batter revered for his courage against the world's quickest bowlers and celebrated for one of... Read More


Who are Michael, Susan Dell? Philanthropists behind $6.25 billion pledge for US kids under Trump's plan

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion on Tuesday to encourage 25 million American children under 10 to open new investment accounts for children, formed as par... Read More


Meet Michael, Susan Dell - philanthropists behind $6.25 billion pledge for US kids under Trump's plan - check net worth

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion on Tuesday to encourage 25 million American children under 10 to open new investment accounts for children, formed as par... Read More


Panel warns data credibility at risk, flags gaps in statistical system

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Parliament has issued one of its starkest warnings yet on the credibility of the country's official statistics, saying persistent divergences across datasets, inconsistent methodo... Read More


'Doctor-population ratio 1:811 in India'

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The government told Parliament on Tuesday that India's current doctor population ratio stands at 1:811. The figure was shared by Union Health Minister J P Nadda in a written respo... Read More