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We must be sure that the app and its stated purpose is used for that, (and) not by governments, companies, etc, to find out who youre talking to, or where youre going, United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Secretariat Head Chengetai Masango said. (Photo | Pixabay - iXimus)

Governments, companies should not use COVID apps to find out users'...

United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Secretariat Head Chengetai Masango said privacy should be paramount.

29 Jun 2020 8:17 PM IST

Unlike TikTok, creators on Chingari get paid for content that goes viral, the company said. The app allows a user to download and upload videos, chat with friends or strangers, share content and browse through feed.

Nationalistic fervor nets TikTok rival Chingari 2.5 million downloads,...

Indians have embraced the home-grown app with gusto: In the first 72 hours, it had 500,000 downloads, and by the next 10...

29 Jun 2020 6:45 PM IST

Starbucks, which employs large numbers of racial minorities in the US, has itself faced criticism over its handling of racial issues. (Photo | Wikimedia Commons)

Starbucks battles racial discrimination complaints, but pauses social...

The company said it would continue using social media to communicate with its clients and employees.

29 Jun 2020 6:12 PM IST

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AA Edit | Too early to reopen Kartarpur

There must be all-round improvement in the climate before it is safe for pilgrims to cross the border again

29 Jun 2020 5:51 PM IST

DC Edit | Police brutality reflects failure of governance

DC Edit | Police brutality reflects failure of governance

The government of Tamil Nadu has failed to grasp the enormity of torture and third degree methods used liberally within...

29 Jun 2020 5:24 PM IST

Since September 2019, in phases the company first switched bubble wrap with paper cushions and plastic tape with paper tape.

Amazon India gets environmentally conscious, swaps out cling for...

Amazon India has more than 50 order fulfilment centres in the country, where changes have been made in packaging...

29 Jun 2020 4:49 PM IST

Police officers stop motorcyclists from entering a restricted area that is sealed off to control the spread of the coronavirus, in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP)

Poor, war-torn countries are the worst affected in this pandemic

While COVID-19 overwhelms the wealthiest nations, one could imagine its effects on countries that were struggling even...

29 Jun 2020 4:01 PM IST

Amid border tensions, India likely to get six fully-loaded Rafales by July-end. (PTI Photo)

Amid China row, India likely to get six 'fully-loaded' Rafales by...

The IAF officials said the date of arrival of the planes would be decided by mid-July after taking multiple factors into...

29 Jun 2020 4:00 PM IST

A total of 12,010 COVID-19 patients have been cured in the last 24 hours. (ANI Photo)

India's COVID-19 recovery rate reaches 58.67%

A total of 12,010 COVID-19 patients have been cured in the last 24 hours

29 Jun 2020 3:40 PM IST

Government allows export of PPE kits. (PTI Photo)

Make In India: Centre allows export of PPE kits, caps monthly quota at...

According to Apparel Export Promotion Council, the size of global market for PPEs is more than 60 billion dollars over...

29 Jun 2020 3:25 PM IST