INDIA

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News broadcasters demand exemption from new IT rules

5:25 pm May 27, 2021

New Delhi: The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) Thursday urged the government to ”exempt and exclude” the traditional television news media and its extended presence on the digital news platforms from the ambit of the IT Rules 2021, saying it is already ”sufficiently regulated” by various statutes, laws, guidelines, codes and regulations. ”The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act, 2000) […]

Newly married woman runs away with jewellery in Agra

5:20 pm May 27, 2021

Agra: A newly-wed woman allegedly ran away with some gold and silver jewellery from her marital house after sedating her husband and in-laws here, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Monday night in Bah city of Agra Rural and a missing complaint was lodged in this regard at Khera Rathore police station, Station House Officer Prem Singh said. On Tuesday morning, […]

JK chief secretary B V R Subrahmanyam appointed Officer on Special Duty in Commerce Ministry

5:17 pm May 27, 2021

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam has been appointed Officer on Special Duty in the Commerce Ministry, according to an official order issued on Thursday. He will take over as the new commerce secretary after the retirement of incumbent Anup Wadhawan on June 20, the order said.

Denied entry into a restaurant, Ex-F1 driver Chandhok calls for more diversity in sport

5:12 pm May 27, 2021

New Delhi : Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken ”impressive” steps to address the issue. Chandhok competed in Formula 1 between 2009-2010. He is now a well-respected commentator and alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, […]

Flipkart expands benefits for sellers under ‘Growth Capital’ programme

5:06 pm May 27, 2021

New Delhi: Walmart-owned Flipkart on Thursday said it has expanded benefits under its seller financing programme ‘Flipkart Growth Capital’ to support business continuity and growth for its seller partners. Flipkart has forged new partnerships with multiple lenders under the ‘Working Capital’ loans programme to increase the breadth of options and opportunities available to lakhs of these marketplace sellers, a statement said. […]