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Microsoft To Skill 1 Lakh Indians In Cybersecurity By 2022
Microsoft To Skill 1 Lakh Indians In Cybersecurity By 2022

Microsoft has introduced four new security, compliance and identity certifications, of which the accredited certification for Fundamentals will be offered at zero-cost for any individual who attends the associated training through this initiative.

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India’s Most Common Passwords

There exists a version of our lives online. But are we carelessly leaving the keys to this world under the doormat or on the door sill for others to pry open and sneak in?!

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WhatsApp Enables Disappearing Messages By Default For New Chats
WhatsApp Enables Disappearing Messages By Default For New Chats

WhatsApp introduced disappearing messages last year, and recently introduced a way for photos and videos to immediately disappear after being viewed once.

US State Department Officials' IPhones Hacked By Pegasus: Report
US State Department Officials' IPhones Hacked By Pegasus: Report

After filing a lawsuit against the NSO Group, Apple has started sending threat notification alerts to victims of state-sponsored hackers, beginning with Thailand, El Salvador and Uganda.

FB User Data Requests From Indian Govt Increased In 2021: Meta
Meta Expands 'Facebook Protect' Security Programme To India

The company first tested 'Facebook Protect' in 2018 and expanded it ahead of the 2020 US elections.

Hirakud Dam To Get Floating Solar Power Plant
Odisha's First Floating Solar Power Project To Come Up At Hirakud Dam

While a survey for the pilot project has already been conducted, construction work is expected to start soon. In the first phase, the plant will produce 40 MW power.

Gaming, Comedy Videos Rule YouTube In India In 2021
Gaming, Comedy Videos Rule YouTube In India In 2021

"Our viewers turned to YouTube to learn new skills, hone newfound passions, discover content to watch with friends and family, and foster a shared sense of community,"

Not Right To Resort To Internet Shutdown Every Time: Parliament Panel
Not Right To Resort To Internet Shutdown Every Time: Parliament Panel

The committee has urged the Department of Telecommunications to put in place a strong monitoring mechanism so that the states or UTs do not shut down the Internet services using Section 144 of the CrPC.

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Now Connect With People On LinkedIn In Hindi

India is a core market for growth at LinkedIn and the second largest market in terms of members after the US, accounting for 82 million members as part of a global community of 800 million members.

‘Over 2 Mn WhatsApp Accounts Banned In India In Oct’
‘Over 2 Mn WhatsApp Accounts Banned In India In Oct’

Meta, the newly-formed parent company of Facebook and its family of apps, on Wednesday said that it has removed more than 21.8 million pieces of content in October on Facebook and Instagram in India, as it faces intense scrutiny over user data privacy.

Boon Or Bane!
Rise Of India-Born CEOs In Silicon Valley: Opportunity Or Lack Thereof?

It’s indeed a proud moment that some of the biggest and best Technology companies in the world are run by persons of India origin.

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Twitter Bans Sharing Of Images, Videos Without People's Consent
Twitter Bans Sharing Of Images, Videos Without People's Consent

This policy is not applicable to media featuring public figures or individuals when media and accompanying Tweet text are shared in the public interest or add value to public discourse.

  • Wednesday, 01 December 2021
  • Twitter
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Twitter Launches Dedicated Search Prompt For HIV

With this prompt, when people search for keywords associated with HIV and/or AIDS, the top search result will now include a notification in Hindi and English, encouraging them to reach out for credible information and sources of help.

  • Wednesday, 01 December 2021
  • Twitter
India To See 500 Mn 5G Mobile Subscriptions By 2027: Report
India To See 500 Mn 5G Mobile Subscriptions By 2027: Report

In the India region, 4G is expected to remain the dominant technology in 2027, however the 4G subscriptions are forecast to drop from 790 million in 2021 to 710 million in 2027, showing an annual average decline of 2 per cent.

Battlegrounds Mobile India
Battlegrounds Mobile India Best Game Of 2021: Google Play India

Other e-learning platforms that shined this year were FWD and Hotstep.

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