RBI Gives A Shock To Axis Bank!

RBI Drops Axis Bank From List Of Bullion Importers

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In recent times, Reserve Bank of India has been giving shockers to the Indian banks. In its latest measures, RBI has refused to extend the license of Axis Bank for bullion imports. Axis Bank is one of the leading bullion importers in India.

This time around, the RBI has issued licenses to 16 banks. The reasons are still are unclear why Axis Bank has been refused its license. Along with Axis Bank, Karur Vysya Bank and South Indian Bank were also refused their license. The list of 16 banks that have been granted the license to import bullion has been released by RBI after Monday midnight.

HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda and Bank of Nova Scotia have been issued the license to import bullion. Both Axis Bank and Reserve Bank of India officials were unavailable to comment on the latest development. Meanwhile, market analysts stated that the fraud that took place post-demonetization might have had an impact on Axis Bank.

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NASA Claims Possible Life On Venus!

Life On Mars NASA Finds New Evidence

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A research carried out by scientists from National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) has once again opened the lid for several controversies and speculations to come by. In a recent paper published by a group of researchers, they claimed that microbes might be living in the upper atmosphere of Mars.

‘In what is dubbed as Earth’s evil twin; Venus might be hosting life. We may not see full sized aliens, or what they show in Hollywood movies. The only possible explanation we have for the microbial survival is that they might be blown away by winds to cooler cloud tops. But definitely, life exists at a microbial scale, as per our observations’, said a researcher, who is a part of the research study.

Meanwhile, another scientist claimed that NASA has been hiding key information about the discovery of soft-bodied aliens. ‘NASA has plans of going to Mars in 2030s. Because of this, they are completely trying to ignore the discovery of the aliens on Venus. I will surely blow the lid, and expose NASA’s findings, and coverings’, said the researcher.Meanwhile, NASA is preparing to send a delta-winged aircraft to Venus very soon. This will be dropped on the planet’s surface and is expected to carry studies for over a year.

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Twitter Introduces Timestamps! Tweet A Specific Start Time For A Live video!

Twitter Introduces ‘Timestamps’ For Live Videos

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Microblogging site Twitter never amazes to fail its users. After doubling the characters length for a tweet, Twitter took many measures that were largely successful in preventing fake accounts. Reports emerged that, Twitter is planning to include the ‘blue tick’ to even normal user accounts. Currently, this feature is only available to celebrate.

Even before this has gone live, Twitter gave another surprise. The latest addition to its amazing features is the ‘Timestamps’. The Twitterati’s can now set a specific start time for a live video and share it with others. With the new feature, instead of asking someone to watch the complete video for the nostalgic moment, they can instead start the video at the best moment.

TwitterVideo, the official twitter handle for Twitter’s video posting tweeted, “Did you just watch something in a live video on Twitter that you want others to see?We’re introducing Timestamps – a new feature rolling out today that lets you tweet a specific start time for a live video, so everyone can jump right into the action”.Currently, the users are enjoying the latest addition, and are appreciating twitter for coming up with new features.

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Shock To IT Giant Cognizant! IT Dept. Freezes Its Bank Accounts!

Income Tax Department Freezes Bank Accounts Of Cognizant

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In what could be termed as the biggest shock after the Facebook Data leak controversy, the bank accounts of the IT giant Cognizant (American MNC) have been frozen by Income Tax officials.

‘Few bank accounts of Cognizant has been frozen today. The company failed to pay Rs 2,500 crores of DDT (Dividend Distribution Tax) to the government as per the Income Tax Act. The amount is due for the FY 2016 – 2017. Within few days, the FY 2018-2019 is about to begin.

The DDT issue arose after Cognizant purchased its own shares from a shareholder in May 2016. Both the parties came to a compromise. An American Company and a Mauritius company were holding the shares previously with 46% and 54% of shares respectively.

It deduced 10% as a tax on the remittance to the US Company, but did not deduct the same on remittance to the Mauritius Company’, said an IT official.Reacting on this, Cognizant issue a press note. ‘Until the further hearing, the HC ordered the IT Dept. not to take further actions. Cognizant has paid all applicable taxes on the transaction. The IT Department’s actions are without merit and contrary to law’.Only time can tell whether this is a politically motivated attack or a genuine one.

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SpaceX Rocket Makes 60 km Hole In Ozone Layer

SpaceX Rocket Makes 60 km Hole In Ozone Layer

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Global Warming is considered as the biggest threat. Industrialization and increase in personal vehicles have led to the increase in CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. This, in turn, is causing global climatic changes, and damage to the ozone layer. Adding to his, Falcon 9 launched by SpaceX on August 24, 2017, has led to the formation of a 60 km wide hole in the ozone layer.

Researchers from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan said, ‘the Falcon 9 rocket launched by SpaceX on August 24th last year has damaged the ozone layer. The damage occurred after the rocket’s exhaust reacted with the charged particles that form the ozone layer. Given the fact that, it is the most powerful rocket from SpaceX so far, the damage has also been on the same lines.

This is the first time, a damage of this size has taken place due to a rocket launch. Though this is temporary, people move across the affected region might be affected’.The ozone layer present in the ionosphere is responsible for protecting the earth from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Space Weather journal has published the recent research findings.

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Electric Vehicles To Be Seen In Hyderabad?

Electric Vehicles To provide Connectivity To Hyderabad

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The people of Hyderabad are expected to see electric vehicles on the roads of Hyderabad, going by the latest announcement from Telangana Minister KTR. Speaking in the assembly today, he said that, electric vehicles will be a reality in Hyderabad.

‘We are trying to encourage electric vehicle usage in Hyderabad in the coming few years. This will be done in multiple phases. Hyderabad is a great city, and there is no denial in that. At the same time, pollution has become a major problem in the city.

To reduce carbon emissions, and move towards a cleaner Hyderabad the government has taken by this initiative. We are working with different companies to see how we can implement this idea. At the same time, the government is also committed to development other cities in Telangana.

Rs 1000 crores have been allocated for development in 43 cities (in Telangana). We are also setting up a Waste Treatment Plant in Warangal and Hyderabad. In the next four years, we want to make Hyderabad the best city in India’, said KCR.He also stated that the government is going to build 826 modern bus shelters for people’s convenience by this year-end.

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India Warns Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg

India Influenced Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg

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Minster for Electronics, and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad warned Facebook founder, CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the recent Facebook Data Scandal. Addressing a special press gathering, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, ‘We will not spare any attempts to influence Indian Election System. Be it Facebook, or any other social networking platform.

If required we will take strict actions against those who attempt such unethical, and illegal practices. At the same time, the government is also is support of freedom of the press’, and freedom of expression in the country.

Currently, more than 200 million Indians are using Facebook. After the US, India is the largest market for Facebook. We welcome Facebook in India. But, if it comes to the notice of IT department that, data of Indian users are being harvested illegally, and is used to influence the Indian Election System, they will have to face dire consequences’.

Under the IT law, we can issue notices to anyone in the world making them come down to India. They will be strictly prosecuted, added Ravi Shankar Prasad.The Minister’s comments come after the ‘Cambridge Analytica’ data scandal came to light.

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Delete Your Facebook Accounts – WhatsApp Co-Founder

WhatsApp Co-Founder Tells Everyone To Delete Facebook

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Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 Billion. Post that buyout, WhatsApp co-founders Brain Acton and Jan Koum have been continuing in the company. Earlier this year, Acton quit the company in January, after wanted to start a new company foundation.

In such situation, Brain Acton came up with a controversial tweet. He asked everyone to delete their Facebook account. In his short and sweet tweet, he said, ‘It is time. #deletefacebook’.

The tweet came from Brain Acton after New York Times exposed that political campaigning company Cambridge Analytics harvested data of over 50 million Facebook users without their permission. The news plunged Facebook’s stock, and this tweet is expected to affect Facebook’s stock price in the coming week.

It is worth noting that, Cambridge Analytics is the one which handled Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The whole ‘leak’ came to light after Data Scientist Christopher Wiley, who worked closely with Cambridge University Psychologist Alexander Kogan, went public about Cambridge Analytics misdoings.

It was Alexander Kogan who played a vital role in developing the app that stole the user’s data from Facebook. He also stated that he would co-operate with Facebook, and will testify in front of the Congress.

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Video calling on Instagram?

Video calling on Instagram?

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Instagram has been a revolutionary photo-sharing application in the 21st century. Until now, the users were only able to share only photos and videos on the app. No wonder, Instagram serves as a promotional platform for many upcoming and established celebrities. Besides this, there are people who are exclusively branded as ‘Instagram Celebs’. Such is the popularity of the site/app among the public.

Currently, Facebook Inc. owns Instagram. In a bid to improve and open up other possibilities of generating revenue, Facebook is apparently testing video calling feature.

WABetaInfo, a WhatsApp fan blog reported that Instagram is soon coming up with the Video calling feature in addition to its photo and video sharing feature. An unverified screenshot too surfaced online. According to the blog, internal testing of additional features is currently in full swing. Nevertheless, in the leaked screenshot, one can find the ‘video calling icon’ similar to that in WhatsApp.

According to the industry experts, the update that includes the video calling feature is likely to be available on Play Store (Android) and App Store (IOS).

Instagram declined to comment on the latest leaks.

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