Budget 2020: Domestic Production of Smartphones Has Boosted Job Creation

The finance minister spoke about the importance of domestic production of smartphones and other electronics.

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Online, Jetsetting and Monitored: How Life in China has Changed Since Deadly SARS Virus

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome -- which also began in China -- killed almost 800 people worldwide in 2002-03, with the Chinese government drawing condemnation for attempting to cover up the outbreak.

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Budget 2020: Sitharaman Gives Big Push to Digital Connectivity With Data Centre Parks

The fibre to home internet connectivity through the BharatNet scheme will link as many as 100,000 Gram Panchayats in the next financial year.

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Salty Over Bernie's Conduct in 2016, Will Hillary Clinton Support Him For Presidency Against Trump?

The remarks are a reminder of the lasting scars of the the brutal 2016 primary battle between Sanders, whose supporters believe the contest was rigged in Clinton's favour. Clinton, on the other hand, has begrudged Sanders for not supporting her candidacy quickly enough after she clinched the nomination.

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Usually Bustling with Tourists, Phuket Streets Now Deserted as Thailand Only 2nd to China in Coronavirus Cases

In the evening, foot traffic increased a little under the glow of the red lanterns strung across the thoroughfare, but remained far below normal levels.

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Here's What the Coloured LED Rings on the Amazon Echo Signify

Trying to figure out what the various colours on your Amazon Echo indicate?

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US Asks Citizens to Reconsider Visiting Pakistan Due to Terrorism, Issues Highest Level Travel Alert

The Level 4 of US travel advisory means asking citizens not to travel to the provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) along with the LoC. The rest of the areas in Pakistan continues to remain on Level 3 of the travel alert.

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Here's How You Can Disable Windows 10 Automatic Updates

Windows 10 users can use either of these three options to disable automatic updates.

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Nike Vaporfly Shoes Will Not be Banned, No Matter How Much Rivals May Have Wanted

The Vaporfly shoes have a new mid-sole foam called Pebax and an integrated carbon-fibre plate, which helps in energy feedback.

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Why This Novel, Hailed by Stephen King and Oprah Winfrey, Has Ignited Literary Controversy in US

Author Jeanine Cummins has been accused by some of exploiting the tragedy of Mexican migrants in a US election year and of validating stereotypes such as those used by US President Donald Trump to fuel his anti-immigration rhetoric.

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'Optimism and Regret': UK Papers Rejoice, Mourn Brexit Day

Several newspapers used the occasion to reflect on the intense passions Brexit stirred up over the past three and a half years.

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Weinstein Yelled, 'You Owe Me!’ Before Raping Me, Ripping off My Pants: Accuser Tells Court

The former Hollywood tycoon trapped the woman in a New York hotel room in March 2013, and angrily ordered her to undress as he loomed over her, and then raped her, she told jurors on Friday.

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Indonesia Deports American Journalist Over Visa Regulations

Jacobson's detention drew an outcry from rights activists and media groups amid fears it could signal a more dangerous landscape for other journalists in Indonesia.

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This Bionic Jellyfish Can Swim Three Times Faster; May be Used to Explore The Oceans

Jellyfish propel themselves through the water by contracting their muscles to collapse their umbrella-shaped body, and then relaxing.

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China Virus Death Toll Rises to 259, Infections Surge

The number of new deaths and newly confirmed cases have both spiralled higher on a daily basis since China sounded the nationwide alarm a week ago.

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Signed, Sealed & Delivered: UK Leaves EU 47 Years Later. Whats in Store Next?

Next comes the bit that may be even trickier: forging a new relationship, which means a trade deal, but also agreements covering everything from security to telecoms policy.

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US Declares Coronavirus a Health Emergency, Bans Travelers From China

Sweeping new restrictions will also be imposed on American citizens, with those returning from the province at the disease's epicenter placed in facilities for mandatory 14-day quarantines.

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'Great Tragedy': Donald Trump Set for Midweek Acquittal After Witnesses Blocked

Following the 51-49 vote, the Senate scheduled four hours of closing arguments by Democratic prosecutors and White House defense lawyers on Monday and a vote for acquittal on Wednesday.

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UK Divorces European Union After 47 Years as Brexit Formally Comes Into Force, Boris Johnson Hails 'New Dawn'

While there will be little change instantly as the UK and EU enter into a pre-agreed period of transition from Saturday until the end of December, the process of complete extrication from the now 27-member economic bloc will begin right away.

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No New Nintendo Switch Model This Year: CEO

Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that contrary to rumours, an upgraded version of the hybrid home-portable Switch will not be launched anytime soon.

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N95 and N99 Face Masks Protect You From Pollution, But Coronavirus Too?

A high-quality mask can be useful in keeping most viruses, pollutants and other airborne illnesses, from your lungs. It could also protect you from Coronavirus.

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Face Masks Protect You From Pollution, But Coronavirus Too? It Cannot Harm to Wear One

A high-quality mask can be useful in keeping most viruses, pollutants and other airborne illnesses, from your lungs. It could also protect you from Coronavirus.

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SpiceJet Declines to Confirm Report That Stated its Customer Data Was Breached

A SpiceJet spokesperson has informed News18 that it does not confirm any data breach that may have compromised private data of its customers.

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Japanese Billionaire Cancels Girlfriend Contest for Moon Trip on SpaceX Starship

In 2018, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said that one SpaceX Starship seat would be reserved for the winner of a televised contest called "Full Moon Lovers".

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Coronavirus: This Website Has A Realtime Map Tracking The Deadly Virus in All Countries

As many as 213 people have reportedly died in China and as many as 10,000 cases of Coronavirus infections are being treated.

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Amazon Prime Reaches Over 150 Million Members As One-Day Delivery Hikes Up Sales

Amazon Prime subscribers keep returning to Amazon to benefit from perks like fast delivery, television and music streaming.

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'New Dawn' or 'Biggest Gamble'? UK Headlines on Brexit Day

The left-leaning Guardian was more circumspect, leading its front page with the words 'Small Island' and describing Brexit as 'the biggest gamble in a generation'.

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Trump Mocks Democrats, Revives Border Wall Promise in Iowa Campaign Speech

Speaking to supporters in Iowa, US President Donald Trump has mocked potential Democratic opponents."Democrats stand for crime, corruption and chaos, Republicans stand for law, order and justice," Trump said.

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Oil Price Jumps as WHO Declares Global Emergency but Recommends No Travel, Trade Restrictions

Brent crude futures jumped 90 cents to $59.19 a barrel by 0243 GMT, after falling 2.5% the previous session. Brent is still down 2.5% for the week.

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Greta Thunberg Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for 'Making Politicians Open Eyes to Climate Crisis'

Thunberg, 17, was mentioned as a possible Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2019, when the honour ultimately went to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his efforts to resolve a long-running conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.

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British Man Found Guilty of Trying to Steal 1215 Magna Carta from UK Cathedral

Royden was found guilty by a jury at Salisbury Crown Court in southwest England of attempted theft and criminal damage to the security case costing 14,466 ($18,900, 17,150 euros) to fix.

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'Many Countries Unprepared for Coronavirus': Global Health Monitor Calls for Immediate Action

Its comments came as the WHO held a meeting to determine whether to declare the outbreak, which has killed 170 people and infected more than 7,700 people in China, as well as around 100 people across more than a dozen other countries, a global emergency.

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Google Search For Coronavirus Will Now Also Show Tips on How to Keep Yourself Safe

This comes as the WHO declared the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency.

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Avast Antivirus to Close its Jumpshot Analytics Business Post Data Privacy Scandal

Jumpshot analyses users' online habits by tracking their search, click and buy patterns across over 150 websites, including Amazon, Google, Netflix, and Walmart.

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EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Pay Adds UPI For iPhone, But You Must Use The New App For India

Amazon Pay UPI on the Amazon India Online Shopping app lets you make payments for shopping on Amazon India, scan a QR code, send money and request money.

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Driven by Spike in Jobs Requiring Higher Skills, US Gender Wage Gap Narrowed Significantly Since 1980: Report

Wage gains for women have been driven by the rapid increase in jobs requiring "social" skills and higher skills, such as critical thinking, where women now represent a majority, according to the report by the Pew Research Center, an independent American research institute.

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Australia Declares State of Emergency Declared as Bushfire Threatens its Capital

Officials said an uncontrolled fire in the ACT's south, on the doorstep of Canberra, had grown to 185 sq km, almost 8% of the territory's land mass.

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UN Security Council Calls for 'Immediate Cessation' of Yemen Hostilities

The Council members also called for the "immediate stop to all intimidation of humanitarian workers" and "safe and unhindered access" in the north of the country.

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US Elevates Travel Advisory amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Asks Citizens to Not Travel to China

In an updated travel advisory, the department said any Americans in China now "should consider departing using commercial means."

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Oil Jumps as WHO Declares Emergency but Recommends No Travel, Trade Restrictions

Oil prices had fallen nearly 4% through Thursday this week - hitting three-months lows - before rebounding on Friday, with investors and traders worried over how the spreading virus would impact demand for oil.

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Arvind Krishna, IIT-Kanpur Alumnus, Set to Lead IBM; Joins List of Indian-origin CEOs with Nadella & Pichai

IBM Chief Executive Officer Ginni Rometty said that Arvind Krishna is the right CEO for the next era at International Business Machines Corp (IBM).

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Jet Leaves Portugal to Repatriate EU Citizens from Wuhan

The French government, which had chartered the aircraft, would make a stopover in Paris to receive medical personnel and then head first to Hanoi, Vietnam, before going on to China on Friday.

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CIA Interrogator Testifies That He Threatened to Kill Prisoner’s Son

Former CIA contract psychologist James E. Mitchell said he did so after he consulted a lawyer at the agency’s Counterterrorism Center about how to make the threat without violating the Torture Convention.

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A Dangerous Florida-size Glacier is Melting from Bottom and the Scientists are Alarmed

Scientists in Antarctica have recorded, for the first time, unusually warm water beneath the Thwaites glacier.

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Facebook Pays $550 Million To Settle Lawsuit Against Collection Facial Recognition Data

Facebook allegedly got the data through its “Tag Suggestions” feature, which allowed users to recognize their Facebook friends from previously uploaded photos.

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Suddenly, Wall Street is All Ga-Ga Over Apple iPhones And Say Demand Is Here to Stay

At least 15 brokerages raised their price targets on Apple'’s stock after the record breaking quarterly earnings.

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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Lands in India With an Eye-Watering Price Tag of Rs 199,990

The AMBEO Soundbar is compatible with Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS:X audio formats.

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Australia Braces for Fresh Wave of Wildfire as Heatwave and High Winds Bring Renewed Threat

As firefighters and residents prepared for the heightened danger, the New South Wales (NSW) state government launched a six-month inquiry to examine both the causes of and response to this season's deadly wildfires.

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Trump’s Allies are Handing Out Cash Envelopes to African-American Voters at Events

The cash giveaway immediately drew harsh criticism from Democrats, who said paying off potential voters was a desperate tactic.

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US Hits Russian Railroad with Economic Sanctions over Crimea

The EU and the US imposed economic sanctions on Russia after the annexation and refuse to recognise Moscow's authority over the region.

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