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Won't compel users to accept new privacy policy: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC

WhatsApp also clarified before bench that it would not limit the functionality for users who are not opting for new privacy policy in the meantime

Samsung's battery arm mulls US investment to meet growing EV demand

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is considering investment in the US to meet growing demand for electric vehicles, industry sources said on Friday

Samsung considering launching budget model Galaxy S21 FE in US, Europe only

Samsung Electronics is considering launching the upcoming budget model of the Galaxy S21 smartphone in the US and Europe only, industry sources said on Friday, due to global semiconductor shortages

Mexico's third Covid wave concentrated among youngsters: President

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the country is mainly concentrated amongst the younger population, but with a low death rate

UP coronavirus update: Kappa variant found in Sant Kabir Nagar patient

After two cases of the Delta plus strain were found in Deoria and Gorakhpur, a patient has now tested positive to the Kappa strain of Covid-19 in Sant Kabir Nagar

Microsoft announces gift: All employees to get $1,500 as pandemic bonus

Microsoft is giving all its employees over $1,500 pandemic bonus, in recognition of a challenging fiscal year that the tech giant just completed

Yogi Adityanath govt to unveil policy on population control for 2021-30

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will unveil its new policy on population control for 2021-30 on the occasion of the World Population Day on July 11

US initial jobless claims spike to 373,000 after hitting record low

Initial unemployment claims in the US increased to 373,000 last week, after hitting the lowest level since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Labour Department reported

Facebook app head Fidji Simo joins Instacart as CEO effective Aug 2

Fidji Simo, Vice President and Head of the Facebook app, has quit the social network and is joining online grocery leader Instacart as its CEO effective August 2, ahead of its IPO

Unicef inks deal to supply of 220 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses to Africa

The Unicef has announced the signing of an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to supply 220 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine for all 55 member states of the African Union by the end of 2022

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 185.5 mn; vaccinations soar to over 3.35 bn

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 185.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4 million and vaccinations soared to over 3.35 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1.036 billion in emissions cheating case

The European Commission fined German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW a total of $1.036 billion for colluding to curb the use of emission cleaning technology in diesel cars

Lionel Messi thrilled as Copa America glory draws nearer

Lionel Messi said that he is "thrilled than ever" at the prospect of winning an elusive international trophy after helping Argentina beat Colombia on penalties to reach the Copa America final

Opportunity for Dravid to create future champions, says Laxman

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman is of the opinion that Rahul Dravid's appointment as head coach of the Indian team for the Sri Lanka tour is an opportunity for him to create future champions.

Young shuttler Sai Praneeth hopeful of a medal on Olympic debut

The Hyderabadi shuttler is India's only men's singles player who will be in action and the 28-year-old will be there not just to participate but with the target of winning a medal.

Tokyo Games: Boxer Krishan needs luck to break Olympic medal jinx

Krishan has won three medals in the Asian Games -- gold in the 2010 Games in Guangzhou, China, and a bronze each at the 2014 and 2018 editions.

Sri Lanka cricket board set to make big financial gains amid India series

The India series is set to start on July 13.

Flows into global gold ETFs were mostly flat in June at 2.9 tonne

A report by World Gold Council (WGC) said that inflows into North American and Asian funds were primarily offset by outflows from European funds.

Hardeep Singh Puri takes charge of Petroleum Ministry and Natural gas

He has relinquished the portfolio of civil aviation but still holds the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.

Apple expected to release its first OLED iPad in 2023, says report

Apple is expected to release its first OLED iPad in 2023, the Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) said in its newest quarterly OLED Shipment Report.