Blogger given jail over satirical Koran Covid post

Blogger given jail over satirical Koran Covid post

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Emna Charqui, seen here in May, said she never intended to shock, only to amuse A blogger in Tunisia has been sentenced to six months in prison after sharing a satirical post about Covid-19 written in the form of a verse from the Koran. Emna Charqui, 28, was arrested … Read more

‘If it saves a life, wearing a mask is worth it’

‘If it saves a life, wearing a mask is worth it’

Image copyright Peter Barnes Image caption Peter Barnes thinks the policy is a good idea Peter Barnes, 29, came down with Covid-19 in March and made a full recovery. So it’s perhaps not surprising that he is happy about the government’s plan to make wearing face masks in shops compulsory in England from 24 July. … Read more

Parliament IT panel – headed by Shashi Tharoor – discusses Chinese App ban, Setu App – The Economic Times

Parliament IT panel – headed by Shashi Tharoor – discusses Chinese App ban, Setu App – The Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The Standing Committee on Information Technology met on Tuesday to discuss the ban on 59 Chinese Apps, including Tik Toc and CamScanner, and sought details from government officials on whether some crucial data could already have landed in the hands of the Chinese in the last few years. The threat of sharing important … Read more

The world runs on remittances. Covid-19 could end that for many

The world runs on remittances. Covid-19 could end that for many

The funds don’t only support López Aceves, a graphic designer in Mexico’s southern Chiapas state — they also go to support her five-year-old daughter and her grandmother. Never before have they found themselves without the extra help of remittances, like millions of other Mexican families. When the money dried up, it came at the worst … Read more

Gold smuggling case: Trouble mounts for Kerala govt as call records show link between key accused, minister

Gold smuggling case: Trouble mounts for Kerala govt as call records show link between key accused, minister

The call records of Swapna Suresh, key accused in gold smuggling case, show that she was in touch with Kerala Minister KT Jaleel. Kerala gold scam: Kerala minister KT Jaleel was in touch with key accused Swapna Suresh, call records show (Swapna Suresh (L)/PTI | KT Jaleel/Facebook) Kerala minister KT Jaleel was in touch with … Read more

Rajasthan Congress ministry meets after party sacks Sachin Pilot, his loyalists

Rajasthan Congress ministry meets after party sacks Sachin Pilot, his loyalists

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and the other ministers arrived at CM’s residence from the hotel they were holed up at amid the power tussle. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot (second from R) with other ministers. (Photo: PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and other ministers reached the CM’s residence Tuesday evening for a Cabinet meeting, … Read more