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24 Feb

WhatsApp features to prevent the spread of misinformation

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaWhatsApp

WhatsApp is an industry leader among end-to-end encrypted messaging services in preventing abuse and promoting online security. At WhatsApp, the safety of their users is at the core of everything they do.While there is no single action that can help prevent the spread of misinformation and fake news online, WhatsApp has made significant product investments that empower users to stay safe while communicating with their friends and family. Here are some tips for users to ensure that they take control of their safety on WhatsApp – (1) Group privacy settings, (2) Forward limits and additional limits for viral messages, (3)…

24 Feb

Pfizer’s support to Tata Trusts Cancer Care Programme

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health, Indiapfizer, Tata Trusts

Pfizer reported that its help to Tata Trusts Cancer Care program beginning around 2020 has helped in enlisting and evaluating 70,000 individuals for non-transmittable sicknesses (NCDs) and Cancer across Assam, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. Pfizer cooperated with Tata Trusts' Special Purpose Vehicle, Alamelu Charitable Foundation (ACF) for their Cancer Care Program to help set up wellbeing and health booths, work with local area screening and a virtual patient helpdesk, and aid the preparation of ASHA and Anganwadi laborers in Diphu and Silchar in Assam and, also, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Assam has probably the most elevated pace…

24 Feb

TECNO brings India’s 1st 6GB RAM smartphone – SPARK 8C

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaSPARK 8C, tecno

The global premium smartphone brand, TECNO is once again poised to disrupt the market with its latest offering, TECNO SPARK 8C under its reputed Spark 8 series. TECNO SPARK 8C is a premium smartphone with all-rounder capabilities. The smartphone boasts of features such as Octa-core Processor, 90Hz higher Refresh Rate, 6.6HD+ RichDisplay, 5000mAh Battery, and 13MP AI Dual Rear Camera.TECNO SPARK 8C offers up to 6GB RAM with Memory Fusion and 64GB ROM. In addition, the smartphone packs in various smart features such as IPX2 Splash Resistant, DTS Sound, Soplay 2.0, HiParty, Anti-oil Smart Fingerprint, Face Unlock, 3-in-1 SIM slot…

24 Feb

UTI Flexi Cap Fund–A Flexi-cap portfolio with an emphasis on business sustainability

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaUTI Flexi Cap Fund

Setting a realistic financial goal is the first step towards successful investing for any investor. While looking for an investment option that can consistently reward you is important, it is equally important to understand the risk associated with it to aim for an optimal outcome in the long term. Mutual fund options can be explored for meeting financial goals ranging from short-term to long-term while choosing to invest from a wide range of products across the asset class. Here is one mutual fund product category that investors can look for investing in meeting long-term wealth creation goals. Flexi-cap funds are…

24 Feb

ED confiscated Rs 18,000 crore from Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi: Govt tells SC

editor0 CommentsIndiaMehul Choksi, Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya

The Government of India submitted before the Supreme Court that Enforcement Directorate has confiscated around Rs 18,000 crore from Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Mehul Choksi. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Central government said that this Rs 18,00 crore has been confiscated orders of the courts following the due procedure in money laundering cases. The statements were made to a bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, and C T Ravikumar hearing a batch of petitions challenging certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. In the proceedings, SG apprised the Court about some of…

24 Feb

EAM Jaishankar chairs meeting of Indian Ambassadors to EU countries

editor0 CommentsIndiaDr. S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar chaired a meeting of Indian ambassadors to EU countries and appreciated their commitment to assist Indian diaspora during the Covid period. On the first day of his visit to Paris, Jaishankar held extensive talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian covering a range of bilateral and global issues including the situation in Afghanistan and the Ukraine crisis. Furthermore, during his address at the French Institute of International Relations on the theme of ‘How India sees France’, the Minister said, ”Through the tumult of our times, India’s relations with France have continued to move…

24 Feb

Truecaller partners with CyberPeace Foundation

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaTruecaller

Truecaller, has launched #TrueCyberSafe focused on online safety with the collaboration of CyberPeace Foundation for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. This joint initiative between Truecaller and CyberPeace Foundation aims to create awareness and train people to tackle Cyber frauds leading to a safer communication experience. Truecaller along with CyberPeace Foundation is geared up to take a step ahead by training people to help them in developing the requisite skills to have a safe digital experience and aiding them in nurturing the faculties of critical thinking and empathy. The certification developed along with Autobot Infosec will help people in tackling…

24 Feb

India-fabricated Tejas will take off in UK next month in battle practice debut

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India’s indigenously constructed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will make its global debut in fight exercising next month in the United Kingdom. The workout – Cobra Warrior 22 – will be held from 6 to 27 March in Waddington. Tejas will participate with warring parties from the US, Belgium, UK, Sweden and Saudi Arabia, sources in the defence establishment told ThePrint. Cobra Warrior is a “tactical education event” and the 2019 version featured German, Israeli and Italian plane alongside those of the host nation. This time, five LCA Tejas plane will fly to Waddington to participate in the exercise, with…

24 Feb

Colors Infinity’s new show – The Inventor Challenge

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaColors Infinity, The Inventor Challenge

‘The Inventor Challenge’ - Colors Infinity comes out with this new show. A one-of-a-kind reality entertainment show, The Inventor Challenge is poised to be an idea incubation platform for people across the length and breadth of Bharat as they stand a chance to showcase their creation.Meritorious ideas that come in from across the country will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to translate from paper to working prototypes. The Inventor Challenge is the Indian adaptation of the popular Emmy award winning show Everyday Edisons and will seek to find the next big Inventor of India. The show will have…

24 Feb

Post Budget Seminar on Budget 2022

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Education, IndiaPost Budget Seminar

The Budget 2022 for the education and skilling sector rightly focused on expanding reach, improving quality education, building capacity, and strengthening the digital skill ecosystem. MSDE) and the Ministry of Education, along with other ministries, is organising a session in Skill India webinar themed- ‘Towards Fostering Stronger Industry-Skill Linkage,’ on Monday, February 21, 2022 from 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM. The session is a part of a series of seminars being inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be addressing the first webinar themed on ‘Digital University: Making World Class Higher Education Accessible for All’. The panellists will…