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    In this Tuesday, May 12, 2020 file photo, senators listen as Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks remotely during a virtual Senate Committee for Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington. On Friday, May 15, 2020, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting Fauci has sat on Microsoft¢â‚¬â„¢s board of directors with Bill Gates as his boss. Fauci has become a target of misinformation as he oversees the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo | AP)Technology
    YouTube, WhatsApp abound with conspiracy theories accusing Bill Gates...

    In recent months, 5G networks and Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros have also been blamed for creating...

    18 May 2020 10:09 PM IST

    In the first two phases of the lockdown (that started from March 25), e-commerce companies were allowed to sell only essential items like grocery, healthcare and pharmaceutical products.Technology
    As lockdown restrictions ease, Amazon, Flipkart gear up for revival of...

    Ecommerce platforms were adversely impacted by the lockdown, as groceries account for a small portion of online sales.

    18 May 2020 9:31 PM IST

    The State Council said that since the drones cameras could let police identify individuals on the ground, there are risks they could be used contrary to personal data protection rules\. (Photo | AFP)Technology
    Drones cannot be used to enforce physical distancing norms, French...

    It's against privacy rights and it gives governments unprecedented surveillance powers, right groups had argued.

    18 May 2020 8:19 PM IST

    Bayern Munichs French defender Benjamin Pavard (hidden) scores their second goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Union Berlin v FC Bayern Munich on May 17, 2020 in Berlin. AFP PhotoOpinion
    AA Edit: Sport ushers in brave new era

    In-arena spectators are no more the lifeline of sport, which these days television audiences with their purchasing...

    18 May 2020 7:17 PM IST

    A stranded student from northeast holds a leafy branch to protect himself from scorching heat. PTI PhotoOpinion
    AA Edit: Kudos for self-reliance, but priority is handing out cash

    Sadly, the efforts the government has made to manage the headlines do not seem to square with the horrors seen on the...

    18 May 2020 7:04 PM IST

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday clarified over his alleged statement that BJP made tall promises in 2014 elections. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)Opinion
    Anita Katyla: Nitin Gadkari has a new role

    The Union minister is suddenly being seen and heard more often these days, signalling the end of his self-isolation

    18 May 2020 6:44 PM IST

    Swiggy to lay off 1,100 employees as covid19 hits online food orders. (PTI Photo)Business
    Swiggy to lay off 1,100 employees as covid19 hits online food orders

    Swiggy is among many that are laying off employees and reshaping their business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

    18 May 2020 4:00 PM IST

    For new patients, the model will perform a baseline prediction that is updated each time new health data becomes available.Technology
    System using machine learning can soon tell which COVID patients are...

    Researchers hope to create a predictive risk score that can determine adverse cardiac events up to 24 hours ahead.

    18 May 2020 3:59 PM IST

    RBI may extend moratorium on repayment of loans for three more months. (PTI Photo)Business
    RBI may extend moratorium on repayment of loans for three more months,...

    In March, RBI had allowed a three-month moratorium on payment of all term loans due between 1 March, 2020 and 31 May,...

    18 May 2020 2:46 PM IST

    Congress on Monday said the fiscal stimulus package announced by the government is \hopelessly inadequate\. (PTI Photo)India
    Chidambaram slams Centre, says stimulus package hopelessly inadequate

    The party sought a revised and comprehensive package of 10 per cent of the GDP

    18 May 2020 2:29 PM IST

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