India records highest growth in coronavirus deaths globally

India records highest growth in coronavirus deaths globally

India now has the third-highest number of coronavirus cases globally, and the eighth-highest number of deaths worldwide. However, in terms of growth rate of Covid-19 deaths, India’s numbers exceed any other country. According to health ministry data, India had recorded 16,893 deaths on June 30, which spiked to 19,693 on July 6 – a growth … Read more

Coronavirus shielders: ‘We’re a bit forgotten’

Coronavirus shielders: ‘We’re a bit forgotten’

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionLarge crowds of people visited London’s Soho district to celebrate pubs reopening The weekend was an exciting milestone for many people in England, as pubs and bars opened their doors for the first time in months. But for some, groups of friends catching up over drinks and … Read more

I might be murdered…Last message of Delhi scribe who committed suicide at AIIMS

I might be murdered…Last message of Delhi scribe who committed suicide at AIIMS

The death of a 37-year-old Covid-19 positive journalist, who, according to reports, killed self by jumping off the fourth floor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Monday afternoon, has raised several questions. The 37-year-old journalist, identified as Tarun Sisodiya, who was undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at AIIMS Delhi killed … Read more

States May Curb ‘Faithless Electors,’ Supreme Court Rules

States May Curb ‘Faithless Electors,’ Supreme Court Rules

Judge McHugh of the 10th Circuit said the text of the Constitution also supports elector independence. The words of the relevant provisions, including “elector,” “vote” and “ballot,” she wrote, “have a common theme: They all imply the right to make a choice or voice an individual opinion.” Justice Kagan rejected that analysis. “Those words need … Read more

US Secret Service reports an increase in hacked managed service providers (MSPs) | ZDNet

US Secret Service reports an increase in hacked managed service providers (MSPs) | ZDNet

The US Secret Service sent out a security alert last month to the US private sector and government organizations warning about an increase in hacks of managed service providers (MSPs). MSPs provide remote management software for companies. MSPs can be simple services like file-sharing systems to complete solutions that manage a customer’s entire computer fleet. … Read more

Digital payment transactions in India rise 23% between June 3-July 2: Report

Digital payment transactions in India rise 23% between June 3-July 2: Report

NEW DELHI: Digital payment transaction saw a 23 per cent jump in the past one month, signalling a rebound after the decline seen during the nationwide lockdown, according to a report by fintech platform Razorpay. The report analysed consumer behaviour and digital spending patterns during lockdown and in the later days. “With the economy inching … Read more

The best true wireless earbuds of 2020

The best true wireless earbuds of 2020

Though Apple’s AirPods have led the category of true wireless earbuds over the past few years in terms of numbers sold, they aren’t necessarily the best wireless earbuds — plenty of others have popped up that actually offer better battery life, sound, and performance. Now, the market for true wireless earbuds is competitive, with even more on the way. We’ve got … Read more