X’s updated privacy policy seeks to collect biometric data, job history of users

Government officials and platforms representatives will have a brainstorming on the issues and make sure that the platforms make adequate efforts for cleaning up their systems: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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.

This comes after the Ministry observed that certain fake and unverified messages are being spread, especially on social media.

Modi recently reached 100.1 million followers on X, surpassing other global leaders such as US President Joe Biden and Turkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 

One of the key announcements included the Meta-verified badges on WhatsApp. In a one on one chat with businessline Sandhya Devanathan, VP, Meta in India explained the significance of these propositions for businesses on WhatsApp and consumers alike.

Digital land records, mobile data apps to be used for data collection

Asks State government to adhere to quality norms

The Minister added that the government is making efforts to simplify the permission mechanism for shooting of content at various locations in the country

IT firms units want WHF for more employees for a longer period, developers are concerned about losing customers for office space

‘Sale for Apple products will increase 15-16 per cent in fourth quarter of 2022’

Providing relief. Softening commodity prices, good rabi crop expectations likely to ease domestic inflation, says CEA

Adopting ‘e-NPS Government’ method is necessary to align with goals of Centre’s Digital India program, PFRDA tells govt departments

The PLI scheme will be only for the companies that are involved in the manufacture of drone and drone components in India

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

Its latest edition of the report released on Monday also warned that the world is moving toward recession

For NPS subscribers, PFRDA seeks capital gains treatment on par with mutual funds industry for gains liquidated through Tier-II investments

Currently, CSR expenses made by India Inc are not treated as business expense, hence not allowed for IT deduction purposes

Also, the MCA allowed companies to hold EGMs via video conference until September 30, 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman said the regulators will do their job on the Adani issue

Global growth prospects look a lot less bleak now, says economist Eswar Prasad

Government has sold around 6 mmt of wheat to local bulk buyers since June 1

Tips to stay stylish during your vacation

Chennai is an interesting city to show around with its multi-layered history and deep culture. GEETA PADMANABHAN helps you choose a good mix of the city’s attractions

The seaside town’s star-shaped fort is where southern spices meet salty winds

Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, is a portrait of its citizens striving to forge a cultural identity for themselves, writes NIYANTHA SHEKAR

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

As Hanle in Ladakh is poised to have India’s first Dark Sky Reserve, prospects for stargazing and astro tourism shine bright

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

On the night before 30BestBarsIndia announced its list, nominees partied hard in Delhi, in a joyful chaos of cocktails and reunions. 

India’s growth story would take the country’s economy $35 trillion in the next 25 years, says Goyal

Pre-emptive pessimism is premature and unwarranted, says Nageswaran

India's national statement is scheduled for November 18-19

A circular issued on October 15 talks about changes made in this fiscal related with pending ITC availment and correction in GST Compliances

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

The SOP will look at elaborating on parameters to ensure compliance with food safety norms across the entire supply chain of online food delievery ecosystem

Big Push. Aims to meet ₹11.11 lakh crore capex target, may relax cash management norms in Jan-March quarter

India considers the procured quantity under MSP programme as eligible production as opposed to all production eligible for the price

K. Gopalakrishnan, Director of Industries and Commerce, claimed that his phone was hacked. However, the police could not find any evidence of hacking

Munnar Assistant Conservator of Forests writes to District Collector, calling for a mitigation plan, approved by the National Board for Wildlife, to manage potential impacts on local wildlife.

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

Complaint lodged by LDF Wayanad Parliamentary Committee says Congress violated electoral rules and regulations

Padma was an MLA from Koyilandy segment in Kozhikode between 1987 and 1991, and 1991 and 1996. She also handled portfolios of Fisheries, Rural Development, and Registration in State Cabinets led by former Chief Ministers Karunakaran and A.K. Antony during 1991-96 period

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