BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: Through an internal town hall on Wednesday, social media giant Facebook’s employees in India have apparently been conveyed the message that controversies like the one surrounding the company’s policy on hate speech posts are to be expected given the social media giant’s reach and influence. Employees familiar with the matter told ET that … Read more
Image copyright Getty Images Being obese doubles the risk of hospital treatment from Covid-19 and increases the risk of dying by nearly 50%, a global analysis suggests. Obesity makes other diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure more likely, the US researchers say. Along with a weakened immune system, this can make these individuals … Read more
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the JEE and NEET exams, said on Tuesday that the exams will go on amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with several safety guidelines in place. While talking about NTA’s decision, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday said that the parents of several candidates reached out to the government requesting … Read more
The U.S. unveiled a set of visa and export restrictions targeting Chinese state-owned companies and their executives involved in advancing Beijing’s territorial claims in the contested South China Sea, a new challenge to China involving the strategic waters. Wednesday’s actions by the State and Commerce departments apply to a range of state-owned enterprises, including units … Read more
GUWAHATI: BJP-led government in Arunachal Pradesh wants the state to be placed under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. A resolution to this effect is likely to be tabled in the state assembly on Thursday. The Sixth Schedule, besides giving considerable autonomy to the tribal community, empowers the state to enact laws for land protection. … Read more
A subdued global economy further impacted growth. The pandemic has rendered the outlook even more sombre. So is India’s growth story over? Synopsis With continued policy attention on reforms — which spur private investment, increase the economy’s competitiveness, promote greater integration into the global economy, and ensure an efficient financial sector — India can revert … Read more
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTwo people have been killed and one injured during a third night of unrest President Donald Trump says federal law enforcement will be sent to Kenosha, Wisconsin, following unrest sparked by the police shooting of a black man. Jacob Blake, 29, was shot and injured by police … Read more
The weather department Wednesday forecast intense rainfall activity over several parts of north India for the next four days and issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand for August 27 and 28 and a yellow alert for the subsequent two days. The India Meteorological Department has four colour-coded alerts — green, yellow, orange and red — … Read more
Synopsis Currently, Employees State Insurance Corporation benefits are available only to registered employees of covered establishments, those having 10 or more workers, and drawing a wage of ₹21,000 a month. New Delhi: The labour ministry is working on a proposal to provide health insurance and maternity benefits to unorganised sector workers that will be followed … Read more
If Congress does pass another stimulus bill, here’s what you could get in addition to another direct payment. Sarah Tew/CNET A second stimulus check has been discussed by Congress, but what else could a new economic relief package bring? Another direct payment of up to $1,200 for qualified Americans is still at the top of the list, … Read more