Gandhis back Ashok Gehlot; Congress launches campaign, to protest nationally today

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NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday launched a nationwide ‘Speak Up For democracy’ digital campaign against “BJP’s toppling bid in Rajasthan”. It will be followed by party activists holding dharna outside Raj Bhavans across states on Monday. All important Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, participated in the campaign. The Gandhi siblings rallying … Read more

Twitter says up to 8 accounts may have had private messages stolen

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Washington D.C. [USA]: Twitter has revealed that hackers may indeed have downloaded the private direct messages of up to eight individuals while conducting their Bitcoin scam, and were able to see “personal information” including phone numbers and email addresses from each account, in one of the biggest security lapses in the company’s history this week. … Read more

MNCs could face double taxation or get tax arbitration due to new digital transaction law

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MUMBAI: As India introduced an equalisation levy at 2%, many companies may be staring at the possibility of double taxation on digital transactions such as buying software or equipment. Currently, many of them pay a 10% royalty withholding tax on purchases from multinationals located outside India. India has brought in new regulation effective April 1 … Read more

Hackers tell the story of the Twitter attack from the inside

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A Twitter hacking scheme that targeted political, corporate and cultural elites this week began with a teasing message between two hackers late Tuesday on online messaging platform Discord. “yoo bro,” wrote a user named “Kirk,” according to a screenshot of the conversation shared with The New York Times. “i work at twitter / don’t show … Read more

Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for Covid-19, admitted to Nanavati hospital; Jr Bachchan urges people to stay calm

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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan, on Saturday, along with his son Abhishek, tested positive for Covid-19. Senior Bachchan has been admitted to Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital where he is being kept in an isolation ward, reports Filmfare. After the news of the Big B being admitted started circulating on Saturday night, the thespian confirmed on Twitter. The 77-year-old … Read more

Brazil President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

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SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, adding in a television interview that he was in good health despite running a fever. The right-wing populist, who has played down the severity of the virus which he has called a “little flu,” took the test on Monday … Read more

TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries

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HONG KONG: TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week. The short-form video app’s planned departure from Hong Kong comes as various social media platforms and messaging apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Google … Read more