ut

Meta’s Threads rolls out, Mark challenges Elon with first Twitter post in decade

Mark challenges Elon with Twitter post




ut

Meta's social media apps back up after brief outage - Downdetector.com

At the peak of the outage, lasting over an hour, over 14,000 users reported issues with accessing Instagram, while around 7,000 and 2,700 users faced issues with Facebook and WhatsApp, respectively




ut

WhatsApp rolls out ‘channel notification’ feature for beta users

WhatsApp channel notification feature is available for both iOS and Android users




ut

YouTube tests 2x playback speed feature

YouTube’s long-press 2x speed playback feature will be available till August 13




ut

Musk's X delays access to content on Reuters, NY Times, social media rivals

A Washington Post report said clicking a link on X to one of the affected websites resulted in a delay of about five seconds before the webpage loaded




ut

Community norm violation: YouTube removed 1.9 million videos in Jan-Mar 2023 in India

In the same period, YouTube removed over 6.48 million videos globally for violation of the norms




ut

Twitter may have to charge users a fee to keep out bots, says Musk

Musk didn’t specify how much users will have to pay but described it as a ‘small amount of money’




ut

YouTube rewinds to top trending content, creators of 2023

Short-form videos, Chandrayaan-3 live telecast among Youtube’s top draws of 2023




ut

Microblogging giant X and X Pro hit by global outage, users unable to access platforms

Reports from Downdetector.com revealed access issues, with X users unable to view posts and encountering a “Welcome to X!” message, while X Pro (previously TweetDeck) experienced loading problems displaying a “Waiting for posts” pop-up.




ut

Global outage hits Gmail, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram users

The problem, reported around 9 p.m., affected users in India and beyond




ut

Koo, rival to X, to shut down amid failed acquisition talks

After struggling to secure new funding and exploring mergers with various platforms, Koo faced insurmountable challenges




ut

YouTube hikes its premium subscription prices across categories in India

The family plan, which allows users to share their subscription benefits with up to five members, has witnessed the highest price increase




ut

Inflation manageable; job creation, wealth distribution priority over inflation now: Finance Minister

India and the US will become the engines of global growth, says Nirmala Sitharaman




ut

Windfall profit tax on crude oil hiked, levy on export of diesel cut

The export tax on jet fuel or ATF, which was set at ₹5 a litre in the last review on November 1, has not been altered




ut

Sugar output a tad lower in first 45 days of current season

Late start for sugar mills in west; lower exports following resumption this month




ut

GST payers get communication to first show irreversible ITC and then reverse, experts advise caution in filing Nov GSTR-3B

In August 2022 this year, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Custom (CBIC) issued a detailed clarification on reporting of information about reversal of ITC as well as ineligible ITC




ut

CEA cautions about possible power crisis

Peak power demand to rise by 9 per cent to 230-235 GW by April 2023




ut

Core industries’ output dips to 20-month low of 0.1% in October

Centre revises final growth rate for July 2022 upwards to 4.8 per cent from 4.3 per cent earlier




ut

Outstanding power sector dues of States decline by ₹24,680 crore

It is expected that strict implementation of the LPS rules will bring back financial viability of the power sector in the country and would attract investment to ensure reliable 24x7 electricity to the consumers




ut

India’s coal bed methane output expected at 759 MSCM in FY23

India’s coal bed methane production is estimated to grow to 1,072 MSCM in FY24 and 1,508 MSCM in FY25




ut

Govt prepares draft to use Middleware for broadcasting TV channel content without Internet

Middleware can be used to deliver broadcast content to portable devices through Wireless LAN/WiFi




ut

CPSEs hired more contractual staff in FY22; regular, women employees drop out

Total staff count up 2.74%, but still lower than pre-Covid levels




ut

Rural retail inflation in 23 States/UTs higher than urban

Experts say elevated rural inflation likely to hurt the rural economy, as the pricing power is not with the rural households




ut

Public, private sectors need to leverage synergy and think out-of-the-box, says PM Modi

Modi meets economists seeking suggestions for the Budget




ut

Global steel output declines 2.4% in April as China disappoints

Indian steel production up a notch year-on-year but lower than March output




ut

India withstood geopolitical shocks; will navigate future uncertainties too: MPC's Jayanth R Varma

Global growth expected to come down to 2.9 per cent in 2024




ut

Shuttle makes sense

A mobile app provides relief to daily commuters during rainy working days




ut

A holiday without a bucket list

It is possible to enjoy an unhurried holiday in touristy Goa, filled with just the sound of crashing waves and the sight of emerald fields and golden sunsets, says SUBHA J RAO




ut

Being Astronaut

And then meeting a real one at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida!




ut

Out of Anaikatti: Bug side story

Living in Anaikatti means being at close quarters with all kinds of creatures. Sometimes too close.




ut

Autumn sonata

The writer, who belongs to Perur Lake Forum, speaks to some alert birdwatchers who spotted rare visitors passing through the city




ut

A musical sojourn in the great outdoors

YASHASVINI RAJESHWAR heads out to the Ziro Festival of Music and comes back with stories of melodies, memories and overpriced Maggi




ut

An Ambassador’s fascination for the auto

Mexican diplomat Melba Pria talks to PRINCE FREDERICK about the unusual route she is taking to promote her country




ut

Travelling through South India

Weaving holidays, farm walks in Pollachi, road trips in Karnataka and breweries in Goa — we explore all these and more in our travel special dedicated to the South




ut

Read this before heading to Bhutan, where you can now meet yak herders and participate in the Snowman Race

On September 23, Bhutan reopened its doors to the world with a fresh approach to sustainable tourism. The Himalayan kingdom has also added new activities and launched the Trans Bhutan Trail



  • Life & Style

ut

Royal Enfield X UNESCO set out on a Great Himalayan Exploration

Rider researchers travel to remote communities in the Himalayas to stay with them and document their traditions in an attempt to promote and safeguard the ‘intangible cultural heritage of India’




ut

This eatery in a Himalayan village serves pizza, but only by reservation

In Kasauli, Dochi Pizzeria & Coffee House is garnering popularity, with its owner claiming an average footfall of nearly 150 people every day



  • Life & Style

ut

India says oil prices would have rocketed without its Russian imports

India, the world's third largest oil importer and consumer, has become the top buyer of discounted Russian sea-borne oil shunned by Western countries since Ukraine's invasion began in early 2022




ut

India-Russia trade target of $100 bn realistic but urgent need for balance: Jaishankar

Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov begins two-day India visit, attends India-Russia Business Forum




ut

Pinarayi thwarted chances of Dalit person becoming CM in future, alleges Kuzhalnadan




ut

Supreme Court sceptical about Kerala Police demand for Malayalam actor Siddique’s phone from 2016

Extending the interim anticipatory bail granted to the actor, Supreme Court lists the case for next week for detailed arguments




ut

₹19.70 lakh seized at Cheruthuruthy ahead of Chelakkara bypoll in Kerala

Seizure has raised suspicions and officials are investigating whether the money was intended for use in election-related expenses




ut

Anxiety sweeps through upper Kuttanad as wait begins for payment of paddy procured

Over 1,061 tonnes of the 22,000 tonnes harvested this season has been procured so far. Yet, the farmers have received no payments




ut

Kumily, one of the major stopovers enroute to Sabarimala, continues to lack essential amenities




ut

Latin Catholic Church criticises government for delay in resolving Munnambam land dispute; calls for all- party meeting

Expresses solidarity with the agitating families




ut

Maharashtra ‘nutrition policy’ awaits Health Ministry inputs

Chief Minister Fadnavis had set a 15-day deadline at a meeting last month




ut

Government grants autonomy to 3 premier art institutions




ut

Kutch to Kanyakumari: kayaking champion on a mission




ut

The morning after: businesses run out of change

While chemists, toll booths were accepting the now-demonetised Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 currency notes, they ran out of change as people rushed to offload their notes




ut

Maharashtra to shut most toddy shops

Excise department to ban toddy sales in areas that do not grow toddy