India’s government has backtracked on an order for all smartphones to be pre-installed with a state-owned security app after a mass outcry over privacy concerns and refusal by technology companies to comply.
The department of telecommunications…
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Why did India order smartphone makers to install a government app? | Telecommunications News
India has revoked an order to smartphone manufacturers to install a government-owned cybersecurity application on all new mobile devices following massive backlash amid digital rights concerns.
According to an official notification issued by the…
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YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
SYDNEY — Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their…
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The United States Provides Life-Saving Assistance to Sri Lanka in the Wake of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- The United States Provides Life-Saving Assistance to Sri Lanka in the Wake of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Cyclone Ditwah: Flood catastrophe awakens volunteerism in Sri Lanka BBC
- Cyclone turns Sri Lanka’s tea…
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India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry – Reuters
- India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry Reuters
- India ready to change state-run security app order after outcry Dawn
- Sanchar Saathi: India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on…
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Press Release – Transnational Terrorism and Emerging Security Challenges in South Asia (Session II) )
Press Release
(Session II)
Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA)
Transnational Terrorism and Emerging Security Challenges in South Asia
The second working session of Islamabad Conclave, titled, ‘Transnational Terrorism…
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Hong Kong family returns to scene of deadly blaze to find 'everything vanished' – Reuters
- Hong Kong family returns to scene of deadly blaze to find ‘everything vanished’ Reuters
- The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong’s deadly fire Reuters
- A 1-Year-Old Was Among 159 Killed in Hong Kong Apartment Fires. 30 Others Remain Missing
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King Charles welcomes German president on first state visit in 27 years
Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent, Windsor
ReutersThe German President Steinmeier was given a ceremonial welcome in Windsor King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales have welcomed the German president to the UK for a state…
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UN votes to tell Israel to leave Gaza, West Bank – DW – 12/03/2025
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday passed two resolutions directing Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and Gaza as well the Syrian Golan Heights.
Both texts were adopted with large majorities opposing Israel’s current…
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Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone – Reuters
- Sri Lankans sift mud to unearth victims four days after deadly cyclone Reuters
- Cyclone Ditwah: Flood catastrophe awakens volunteerism in Sri Lanka BBC
- Cyclone turns Sri Lanka’s tea mountains into death valley Dawn
- India ramps up rescue, medical…
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