A so-called "D10" club of democratic partners, including G7 countries - UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Canada - plus Australia, South Korea and India will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China, 'The Times' reported. … [Read more...] about UK invites India for G7 summit
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Two of India’s richest men caught in crossfire over farming
By Bhuma Shrivastava, Bibhudatta Pradhan and P R SanjaiTwo of India’s richest men have landed in an unlikely controversy over farming laws, becoming targets of protesters who allege the tycoons have benefited from their close links to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.For weeks, tens of thousands of farmers have camped outside the nation’s capital, demanding the withdrawal of recently passed legislation they say, without evidence, was designed to allow billionaires such as Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani to enter farming. The tycoons say they have no such interest. More than 1,500 phone towers of Ambani’s wireless carrier were vandalized last month and some farmers called for a boycott of their businesses.The fight between the government and the farmers has revived the debate on what Modi’s critics call cozy nexus between the magnates and the popular leader -- accusations they all have denied. The protests, one of Modi’s toughest political challenges yet, follow … [Read more...] about Two of India’s richest men caught in crossfire over farming
Ind vs Aus 4th Test Day 3 : Virat Kohli lauds ‘outstanding application and belief’ shown by Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur
India skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday applauded the "belief and outstanding application" of Shardul Thakur and debutant Washington Sundar in the fourth Test against Australia after they registered their respective maiden half-centuries. Taking to Twitter Kohli wrote, "Outstanding application and belief by Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur. This is what test cricket is all about. Washy top composure on debut and tula parat maanla re Thakur!" Sundar and Shardul Thakur registered their half-centuries on day three of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. Both batsmen also registered the highest seventh-wicket partnership for India at the Gabba. Former India swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag also applauded India's fightback in the game and called it a top-effort from the visiting team. "Adelaide 2003: India conceded a lead of 33. Today in Brisbane India concede 33, when at one stage it looked like they may end up conceding 133. Great effort considering that Australia's 4 … [Read more...] about Ind vs Aus 4th Test Day 3 : Virat Kohli lauds ‘outstanding application and belief’ shown by Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur
AI likely to replace humans in cybersecurity space by 2030
New Delhi: As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes all-pervasive, a new report has forecast that technology would replace humans by 2031 in the field of cybersecurity, as hackers use more sophisticated tools.Cloud security firm 'Trend Micro' in a new report said more than two-fifth (41 per cent) of IT leaders believe that AI would replace their role by 2030.Just nine per cent of respondents said AI would not replace their job within the next decade.Nearly a third (32 per cent) said AI would eventually work to completely automate all cybersecurity.Nearly one in five (19 per cent) believe that attackers using AI to enhance their arsenal would be commonplace by 2025."The seismic events of 2020 have created long lasting changes in work environments across the globe and opened up new avenues that cybercriminals can abuse. Cybersecurity will help enterprises, governments and ordinary users adapt safely to these new conditions in 2021," said the report.Nearly one in five of those surveyed … [Read more...] about AI likely to replace humans in cybersecurity space by 2030
Beijing sees high COVID-19 vaccine uptake in service sectors
The company also requires its drivers to upload photos of themselves wearing masks and disinfecting their vehicles and to report their body temperature on a daily basis. … [Read more...] about Beijing sees high COVID-19 vaccine uptake in service sectors