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Apple set to pay $95m to settle Siri listening lawsuit

Apple settled the claims over alleged eavesdropping of the users through Siri at a cost of $95m in this class-action lawsuit. The company was accused by the plaintiffs of recording its users’ conversations against their will and trading those recordings with advertisers so they could target them for advertising. The technology giant refuted allegations and

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Health

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in China: Symptoms, Spread, Risks, Treatment, and Everything You Need to Know

China is facing an emerging health issue as the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hits hospitals hard, and alarm is growing about its impact, especially among children, the elderly, and the immune-compromised. The number of patients going to hospitals is alarming, which raises fear with its impact almost like the COVID-19 pandemic, with some reports

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India News

China plans world’s largest dam on Brahmaputra, India sends strong reminder

China has revealed plans to build the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, also known as Yarlung Tsangpo, in Tibet close to India’s border. The hydropower project, a part of Beijing’s 14th five-year plan, is expected to produce 300 billion kWh every year-three times more than the Three Gorges Dam, which currently exists. But

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Social Media

Parents’ consent now mandatory for children’s social media accounts

Children may soon require parents’ consent to access social media accounts under proposed new rules from the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. This draft, by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), stresses parents’ consent before opening social media accounts and requires it to be verifiable. The draft was released on Friday for

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World News

Gilgit Baltistan named among must-visit destinations in 2025

The mountainous region of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan has made it to CNN’s list of the top 25 must-visit destinations in 2025. This would mean the unmatchable and towering natural beauties that are GB would certainly be included among the must-listed buckets for adventure-seekers and nature enthusiasts. CNN Travel has described the rugged beauty of the

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World News

‘Why that fish only cuts Pakistan’s internet cables?’ – Bilawal Bhutto on shark fishes always blamed for poor internet across Pakistan

Adding to the controversy, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari gave a sharp reaction to the PML-N-led government over not addressing the internet issue. While talking to journalists in Ratodero, he said, “PML-N’s politics may focus on motorways, but our generation’s infrastructure is digitalization and internet speed.” Taking a jibe at poor internet

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Business

India Inc heads into 2025 with strong balance sheets despite global and domestic challenges

As 2025 rolls in, India Inc will continue to face global tariff tensions and slow down the demand curve. Still, the robust financials of substantial cash reserve would place it on the front lines of such headwinds. According to data from ACE Equities, as of September 30, 2024, cash reserves of BSE 500 companies (excluding

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World News

China downplays flu outbreak reports amid viral videos of crowded hospitals, says country is safe for travel

China dismissed claims of a major flu outbreak as the country says this winter’s respiratory infections are less severe compared to last year. On January 3, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning tried to quell fears with reports of overburdened hospitals circulating in the country, stating that the healthcare situation in China is stable. “Respiratory

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Economy

What to expect from Union Budget 2025? Here are the top 10 things

The much-awaited Union Budget 2025 is finally around the corner, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present it on February 1. Before this, heated discussions with multiple stakeholders in different sectors are taking place with recommendations and concerns ahead of shaping the economic and developmental roadmap of India. Here is what to expect in the

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Finance

Largest deals in India’s direct-to-consumer space: Hindustan Unilever Limited set to buy Jaipur-based skincare startup Minimalist for Rs 3,000 crore

In a first, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is set to buy Jaipur-based skincare startup Minimalist for Rs 3,000 crore ($350 million). This will be one of the largest deals in India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) space, especially in the skincare segment. According to people aware of the deal, this acquisition is testimony to Minimalist’s excellent growth story

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Oscars 2025: Full List of Winners from the 97th Academy Awards