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$Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, and we work hard to protect and defend this important civil liberty around the world,\ a Facebook spokesperson said.$ Technology

Facebook miffed as Singapore government gets dissident's pages blocked

It is legally compelled to comply with government orders to block pages but criticised it saying the law would stifle...

1 Jun 2020 8:47 PM IST

While the Shramik trains for the migrants will continue to run the railways has appealed to the passengers with have pre-exisiting medical conditions like hypertension, cardio-vascular diseases, cancer and pregnant women, children below 10 years of age, to avoid travel by rail, except when it is essential.

Metros

South Western Railways resumes operation as lockdown restrictions ease

Keeping in mind the surge in number of cases from Maharashtra the state has mandated seven day institutional quarantine...

1 Jun 2020 8:41 PM IST

For those feeling grief, anger, sadness & fear, you are not alone, Pichai said, sharing a screenshot of the Google search home page which said, We stand in support of racial equality, and all those who search for it. (Photo | Wikimedia Commons - Nguyen Hung Vu)

Technology

Sundar Pichai throws Google's weight behind black community in US; had...

Although he did not comment on the discriminating Citizenship Amendment Act in India, he has spoken up for Muslims...

1 Jun 2020 7:07 PM IST

The countrys competition regulator, the ACCC, has estimated that Google and Facebook together earn some Aus$6 billion (US$4 billion) per year from advertising in Australia.

Technology

Nope, not gonna show you the money: Google snubs Australia government...

Google claimed it made barely Aus$10 million per year from news-linked advertising, a fraction of a government...

1 Jun 2020 5:47 PM IST

The Ordnance Factory (OF), at Medak in Telangana, which is under the state-run defence manufacturer, will build the upgraded version of BMP II

India

Defence ministry gives nod for OFB to build 156 BMP II vehicles for...

The delivery time is expected to be after two years, according to sources

1 Jun 2020 5:45 PM IST

Science

Scientists hunt for pandemic hotspots to test vaccines

Transmission rates may be at such low levels at some places that there is not enough disease circulating to truly test...

1 Jun 2020 4:17 PM IST

Govt rejects Flipkarts proposal for entering food retail sector. (PTI Photo)

Business

Government rejects Flipkart's plan to enter food retail sector

The company spokesperson said that Flipkart intends to re-apply for the permit

1 Jun 2020 3:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Photo)

India

PM Modi pitches for Made in India products in healthcare

Domestic manufacturers have started production of personal protective equipment and have supplied about one crore PPEs...

1 Jun 2020 3:27 PM IST

Abid Hussain and Muhammad Tahir, two officials of the Pakistan high commission who have been apprehended by Indian law enforcement authorities for carrying out espionage activities in the country. (PTI)

World

Pakistan embassy officials leave India after spying charges

The two had been detained for

1 Jun 2020 3:27 PM IST

A pupil at the City Kidz Pre & Primary School in the Inner City district in Johannesburg has his temperature measured as he enters the school premises on June 1, 2020. (AFP)

World

South Africa postpones reopening of schools over safety concerns

The plan for reopening on Monday backfired after teachers' unions and governing associations urged school staff to defy...

1 Jun 2020 2:39 PM IST

Business

Maruti Suzuki India records 86% slump in May sales

Domestic sales declined by 88.93 percent to 13,888 units last month

1 Jun 2020 2:13 PM IST

Armenias Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. (AFP)

World

Armenian PM Pashinyan tests positive for coronavirus

Armenia has registered 9,402 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as of Monday and 139 deaths

1 Jun 2020 2:09 PM IST