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WhatsApp introduces new privacy features — silence unknown calls, privacy checkup

WhatsApp also announced a private messaging feature. Actor Anushka Sharma has been roped in for the launch




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Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram. Is it enough?

Many of the features require minors and their parents to opt in, raising questions about how effective the measures are




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Zuckerberg’s Threads could disrupt Musk’s Twitter

New platform garnered over 30 million users after its debut




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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




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Meta’s Threads unveils ‘Following’ feature and more updates

This move comes shortly after Threads gained over 100 million sign-ups in just five days




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WhatsApp unveils Mac app with group calling

The new version enables users to make group calls, supporting up to eight people in video calls and up to 32 in audio calls.




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X to offer video, audio calls, as Musk aims for super-app

X users can make video, audio calls without sharing phone number




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WhatsApp’s latest update: Undo feature empowers users with message deletion flexibility

This new functionality complements the existing “Delete for Everyone” option, allowing users to undo message deletions within a brief window of five seconds




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Centre extends deadline for Telangana millers for supply of rice to FCI

Asks State government to adhere to quality norms




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Two-quarters of no disruptions will help revive entry-level bike and cars segments: FADA chief  

The EV segment needs to deliver good quality products, said Vinkesh Gulati




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Edible oil imports up 28% in July as traders buy more RBD palmolein, soya oil

Global decline in their prices aid the trend




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Dharavi set to get a ₹5,000-crore makeover from Adani group

Adani group pips DLF to bag Asia’s biggest slum redevelopment project




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CAGs of India, Chile sign MoU to support capacity building

Murmu is currently on an official visit to Chile




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PFRDA pitches for doubling tax break for NPS subscribers in the upcoming Budget

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




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Eyeing ethanol, sugar industry ramps up investments to improve cane yield

Move is part of ISMA’s efforts to divert sugar for ethanol production




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India’s UPI is an exemplar for the world: Eswar Prasad

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




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How a Dharavi-based housemaid inspired rural financial start-up Jai Kisan 

The digital financial services firm eyes onboarding 1 million farmers before fiscal end




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After weak December quarter, winter products begin seeing an uptick in demand

Demand for winterwear apparel segment has also witnessed an uptick in the past few days




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The Conservatory, Bengaluru’s latest event space that plays host to unique food popups is also an ode to Lalbagh

So far the venue has played host to a variety of events including a Thai breakfast popup, a tapas do, where the space was set like a tapas bar, and a Sri Lankan food experience among others



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India plans to set up mini Silicon Valley for GCCs in Goa: Goyal

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




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Rupee falls 2 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.39 against US dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain under pressure unless there is a softening in the dollar index or a slowdown in foreign fund outflows




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US, Australia, Canada allege India may be misreporting support for rice, wheat at WTO

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




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Kerala govt. considering action against IAS officer for creating religion-based WhatsApp group

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




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Forest dept. recommends mitigation plan for seaplane service in Mattuppetty

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.




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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




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Two mini IT parks coming up in Kottarakara

Zoho Corporation’s second campus in India will start functioning at Neduvathur panchayat in Kottarakara within five months; a drone research park too will be established in Kottarakara




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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




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Supplyco supermarket inaugurated




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Deliberate bid to disrupt valedictory of school games: Minister

Sivankutty blames teachers of two schools that staged a protest at the function in Kochi




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BMC to upload details of 45,000 tenants on portal




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Journos threaten to intensify protest if Tatas don’t remove Top Groups guards

MRA Marg police make two more arrests in connection with the assault on photojournalists




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The central bank's dilemma [electronic resource] : look through supply shocks or control inflation expectations? / Paul Beaudry, Thomas J. Carter, Amartya Lahiri

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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The long-term effects of income for at-risk infants [electronic resource] : evidence from supplemental security income / Amelia A. Hawkins, Christopher A. Hollrah, Sarah Miller, Laura R. Wherry, Gloria Aldana, Mitchell D. Wong

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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Gradually, Then Suddenly, The Bankruptcy Of Detroit / Filmhub

[Place of publication not identified] : Filmhub, [2024]




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The labor demand and labor supply channels of monetary policy [electronic resource] / Sebastian Graves, Christopher K. Huckfeldt, Eric T. Swanson

Cambridge, MA. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2024




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Prithvi Theatre gears up for another edition of its annual festival

Set up in 1978 by Shashi Kapoor and his wife Jennifer, Prithvi Theatre has been a launch pad or grooming ground for many theatre personalities.




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Supreme Court rejects CBI plea against Bombay HC order quashing LOCs against actor Rhea Chakraborty, kin

A Bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan termed the plea of probe agency as “frivolous” while trashing it




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Maharashtra Assembly polls 2024: NCP-Sharad Pawar group announces nine more candidates

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) has announced a total of 76 candidates so far and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP 49. It’s a direct fight between the two parties in Anushakti Nagar (Mumbai), Parali, Mohol, Majalgaon, Phaltan and Parner




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9Skin, co-founded by Nayanthara, ties up with Reliance Retail’s Tira   

The diverse range of products currently available on the 9Skin website will now be accessible through Reliance Retail’s Tira’s online and offline platforms




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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Ajit Pawar assures support for Dhangar community; commits to continue 'Ladki Bahini' scheme

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tours Baramati villages, addresses key issues ahead of elections and assures continuation of popular schemes




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The fight with Ajit Pawar is real and there’s no question of reconciliation: Supriya Sule

The Baramati MP says Sharad Pawar will not retire from politics, and he only said he will not fight elections; talking about turmoil, she says court battles, visits to the Election Commission, Collector offices, and fighting income tax cases have become a new normal for the party




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Maharashtra Assembly polls: Supriya Sule accuses Mahayuti of corruption, distorting history

The NCP (SP) leader said the BJP and its allies avoided discussions on corruption in this elections as they themselves were engulfed in corruption. Ms. Sule refuted Mahayuti’s claims that the Maha Vikas Aghadi had copied schemes such as Ladki Bahin in its manifesto.




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Federal Bank mops up ₹1,500 crore via maiden issue of 10-year infra bonds

Federal Bank’s infrastructure bond issuance comprised a base issue of ₹750 crore and a greenshoe option of similar amount



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Honeywell’s not-for-profit arm says it has funded over 40 deeptech start-ups

In FY24, HHSIF supported 13 innovations—eight start-ups and five EIR programs—with a focus on agri-tech, clean-tech, health-tech, and green-tech initiatives




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Movies COMING UP In September

It's going to be a party on OTT this September, with a string of interesting releases but the theatre scene looks bare.




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Arbaaz-Arjun Arrive To Lend Support

Malaika and Amrita Arora's father, Anil Arora, allegedly died by suicide on September 11.






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Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Varun and Samantha's electric chemistry remains the highlight amid all that action, making for a trustworthy team that will not disappoint, says Mayur Sanap.




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'I Did Something Very Stupid'

'I did not listen to my body. I had a spasm, kept pushing it and it turned into a major injury.'