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Microsoft says 'SolarWinds' hackers viewed internal code
- January 02, 2021
In an official blog post, the software giant has today divulged that the group behind the massive cybersecurity incident also got access to Microsoft source code . While Microsoft is busy investigating the massive SolarWinds cyberattack campaign in which dozens of United States government and private institutions were attacked, the company made another startling revelation that has given a whole new twist to the entire SolarWinds fiasco. (more...)
- January 02, 2021
In an official blog post, the software giant has today divulged that the group behind the massive cybersecurity incident also got access to Microsoft source code . While Microsoft is busy investigating the massive SolarWinds cyberattack campaign in which dozens of United States government and private institutions were attacked, the company made another startling revelation that has given a whole new twist to the entire SolarWinds fiasco. (more...)
India approves Oxford University and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
- January 02, 2021
The statement from Guleria comes on a day when the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India has been approved by the expert panel for emergency use in India . With three applicants seeking emergency use authorisation in the country, India is likely to have multiple shots ready for rollout, the minister was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. (more...)
- January 02, 2021
The statement from Guleria comes on a day when the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India has been approved by the expert panel for emergency use in India . With three applicants seeking emergency use authorisation in the country, India is likely to have multiple shots ready for rollout, the minister was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times. (more...)
Today's Indian start-ups are tomorrow's MNCs: PM Modi
- January 02, 2021
These light house projects will be made up of modern technology and innovative processes and reduce the construction time and make a more resilient, affordable and comfortable house for the poor. Why shouldn't the poor stay in a house for long?" he added. In Ranchi, houses will be built using Germany's 3D construction system. The conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday who declared "April 2019-March 2020" as Construction-Technology year and stressed on use of ... (more...)
- January 02, 2021
These light house projects will be made up of modern technology and innovative processes and reduce the construction time and make a more resilient, affordable and comfortable house for the poor. Why shouldn't the poor stay in a house for long?" he added. In Ranchi, houses will be built using Germany's 3D construction system. The conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday who declared "April 2019-March 2020" as Construction-Technology year and stressed on use of ... (more...)
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine Covishield may get emergency use approval by evening
- January 02, 2021
While the approval by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is a vindication for a shot seen as essential for mass immunisations in the developing world as well as in Britain, it does not eliminate questions about trial data that make it unlikely to be approved so rapidly in the European Union or the US. (more...)
- January 02, 2021
While the approval by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is a vindication for a shot seen as essential for mass immunisations in the developing world as well as in Britain, it does not eliminate questions about trial data that make it unlikely to be approved so rapidly in the European Union or the US. (more...)
Trump extends restrictions on immigrant and work visas till March
- January 02, 2021
A handful of senior Secret Service agents who Biden already knows well from his eight years as President Barack Obama's vice president, will return to guard him as president, two people familiar with the changes told The Washington Post .Come Inauguration Day on January 20, the USSS will implement the changes to avoid potential conflicts with agents' political preferences for the current president over the incoming. (more...)
- January 02, 2021
A handful of senior Secret Service agents who Biden already knows well from his eight years as President Barack Obama's vice president, will return to guard him as president, two people familiar with the changes told The Washington Post .Come Inauguration Day on January 20, the USSS will implement the changes to avoid potential conflicts with agents' political preferences for the current president over the incoming. (more...)
NYSE to Delist Three Chinese Telecom Companies
- January 02, 2021
The New York Stock Exchange is starting the process of delisting securities of three Chinese telecom companies, China Telecom Corporation Limited, China Mobile Limited and China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited, it said in a statement yesterday. (more...)
- January 02, 2021
The New York Stock Exchange is starting the process of delisting securities of three Chinese telecom companies, China Telecom Corporation Limited, China Mobile Limited and China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited, it said in a statement yesterday. (more...)
Petrol price likely to rise from tomorrow
- January 02, 2021
However, the PM House said that the prime minister rejected the suggestions and instead approved an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.31 per litre and Rs 1.80 per litre respectively. According to the sources, the price of petrol has been raised by Rs2.31 to Rs106 per litre from the existing Rs103.69. The government is charging 17 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on petroleum products. (more...)
- January 02, 2021
However, the PM House said that the prime minister rejected the suggestions and instead approved an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.31 per litre and Rs 1.80 per litre respectively. According to the sources, the price of petrol has been raised by Rs2.31 to Rs106 per litre from the existing Rs103.69. The government is charging 17 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on petroleum products. (more...)
Pet food recalled after at least 28 dogs die, 8 sickened: FDA
- January 01, 2021
At high levels, aflatoxin can cause illness and death in pets. Sportmix is sold at PetStop in Bellingham and at Tractor Supply, which has locations in Ferndale and Lynden. Products were distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores. The recall notice led to people on social media wondering if feeding their dogs food from the brand might have led to their pets' recent deaths. (more...)
- January 01, 2021
At high levels, aflatoxin can cause illness and death in pets. Sportmix is sold at PetStop in Bellingham and at Tractor Supply, which has locations in Ferndale and Lynden. Products were distributed nationally to online distributors and retail stores. The recall notice led to people on social media wondering if feeding their dogs food from the brand might have led to their pets' recent deaths. (more...)
United Kingdom trade deal comes into law, opening new era of bilateral ties
- January 01, 2021
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and British International Trade Secretary Liz Truss bump elbows in Tokyo on October 23, 2020, after signing a post-Brexit bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement, hammered out after more than nine months of tense negotiations and sealed on Christmas Eve, will ensure Britain and the 27-nation European Union can continue to trade in goods without tariffs or quotas. (more...)
- January 01, 2021
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and British International Trade Secretary Liz Truss bump elbows in Tokyo on October 23, 2020, after signing a post-Brexit bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement, hammered out after more than nine months of tense negotiations and sealed on Christmas Eve, will ensure Britain and the 27-nation European Union can continue to trade in goods without tariffs or quotas. (more...)
Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved in UK
- January 01, 2021
Already in the United Kingdom, some of the 800-thousand people who've received the Pfizer vaccine are preparing to get their second dose while in the USA around 2 million people have received their jab. "The second dose completes the course and is important for longer term protection". "It is much better than a lot of the flu vaccines", he told SBS World News. (more...)
- January 01, 2021
Already in the United Kingdom, some of the 800-thousand people who've received the Pfizer vaccine are preparing to get their second dose while in the USA around 2 million people have received their jab. "The second dose completes the course and is important for longer term protection". "It is much better than a lot of the flu vaccines", he told SBS World News. (more...)
New Year’s marks UK’s final Brexit split from EU
- January 01, 2021
Chris Rennard, a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords, said Stanley Johnson deserved the "brass neck of the year award. for being able to preserve his personal benefits of European Union citizenship through a French passport application". (more...)
- January 01, 2021
Chris Rennard, a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords, said Stanley Johnson deserved the "brass neck of the year award. for being able to preserve his personal benefits of European Union citizenship through a French passport application". (more...)
Wall Street Set To End Pandemic Year On Strong Note
- January 01, 2021
McConnell introduced a bill that tied the increased $2,000 stimulus checks with the removal of protections for social media companies and a study on election security. Trading volumes were subdued and are expected to be low as the year draws to close. But it ultimately wasn't so bad for stocks - the S&P 500 more than recovered from its March depths, setting numerous record highs in the latter part of the year and finishing 2020 up 16.3%. (more...)
- January 01, 2021
McConnell introduced a bill that tied the increased $2,000 stimulus checks with the removal of protections for social media companies and a study on election security. Trading volumes were subdued and are expected to be low as the year draws to close. But it ultimately wasn't so bad for stocks - the S&P 500 more than recovered from its March depths, setting numerous record highs in the latter part of the year and finishing 2020 up 16.3%. (more...)
Serum Institute of India expects approval in the next few days
- January 01, 2021
He also assured that all related data has been provided to the concerned authorities of the United Kingdom and India. The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) met on Wednesday to consider the Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) request of Pfizer, Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech. (more...)
- January 01, 2021
He also assured that all related data has been provided to the concerned authorities of the United Kingdom and India. The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) met on Wednesday to consider the Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) request of Pfizer, Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech. (more...)
Minimum wage increases go into effect across the state
- January 01, 2021
Workers earning minimum wage in Washington will see 19 cents more per hour in their paychecks, starting in 2021. Meanwhile, Superdrug has been exposed for having forced its staff to buy their own uniform, which dragged their income below the minimum wage. (more...)
- January 01, 2021
Workers earning minimum wage in Washington will see 19 cents more per hour in their paychecks, starting in 2021. Meanwhile, Superdrug has been exposed for having forced its staff to buy their own uniform, which dragged their income below the minimum wage. (more...)
New FAA Rules 'Get Us Closer' to Drone Delivery
- December 31, 2020
The FAA said this standard will address security concerns and make drones easier to track. Part 107 of the federal aviation regulations now prohibits covered drone operations over people and at night unless the operator obtains a waiver from the FAA. (more...)
- December 31, 2020
The FAA said this standard will address security concerns and make drones easier to track. Part 107 of the federal aviation regulations now prohibits covered drone operations over people and at night unless the operator obtains a waiver from the FAA. (more...)
Return to school delayed for secondary pupils because of covid
- December 31, 2020
He added, "But the new variant does make it much easier for this disease to transmit". Gavin Williamson says "overwhelming majority" of primary schools will still return on 4 January - but planned return of older secondary and college pupils will be delayed until 11 January, with everyone else back a week later. (more...)
- December 31, 2020
He added, "But the new variant does make it much easier for this disease to transmit". Gavin Williamson says "overwhelming majority" of primary schools will still return on 4 January - but planned return of older secondary and college pupils will be delayed until 11 January, with everyone else back a week later. (more...)
India to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine soon: Adar Poonawalla
- December 31, 2020
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is likely to approve the vaccine for emergency use as soon as the evluation of data is complete and will not wait for approval from UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the report added. (more...)
- December 31, 2020
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is likely to approve the vaccine for emergency use as soon as the evluation of data is complete and will not wait for approval from UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the report added. (more...)
UK to regulate Google, Facebook
- December 31, 2020
The European Union is already planning on introducing tougher competition laws soon, but with the United Kingdom leaving the EU, it was felt it also needed to tighten the rules governing tech firms such as Google and Facebook . The government says that this will happen because of a "rebalance" of the relationship between online platforms and original publishers. Google reacted by saying it wants to "work constructively" with the new regulator. (more...)
- December 31, 2020
The European Union is already planning on introducing tougher competition laws soon, but with the United Kingdom leaving the EU, it was felt it also needed to tighten the rules governing tech firms such as Google and Facebook . The government says that this will happen because of a "rebalance" of the relationship between online platforms and original publishers. Google reacted by saying it wants to "work constructively" with the new regulator. (more...)
Doug Ford knew Rod Phillips was travelling overseas two weeks ago
- December 31, 2020
My mistake, and I take full responsibility. After months of scolding Torontonians for not following COVID-19 public health measures, Toronto's mayor says he stands by his friends. "There can't be rules for elected people and non-elected people", Ford told reporters. The statement came after Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned Phillips for leaving the country and told him to come back home. (more...)
- December 31, 2020
My mistake, and I take full responsibility. After months of scolding Torontonians for not following COVID-19 public health measures, Toronto's mayor says he stands by his friends. "There can't be rules for elected people and non-elected people", Ford told reporters. The statement came after Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned Phillips for leaving the country and told him to come back home. (more...)
Watch Robots Dance to 'Do You Love Me,' Cool and Kinda Terrifying
- December 30, 2020
But the jerky movements from then are now long gone, with the updated version of the robot gracefully dancing its way through the two-and-a-half minute video, which was even shared by tech mogul Elon Musk. Another yet impressive video by the company's robots featured nearly 5-foot humanoid robot Atlas with its gymnastic skills being showcased. The jury's still out as to whether these robots are creepy or cool but one thing's for sure, they've got some moves! Handle , the other robot from ... (more...)
- December 30, 2020
But the jerky movements from then are now long gone, with the updated version of the robot gracefully dancing its way through the two-and-a-half minute video, which was even shared by tech mogul Elon Musk. Another yet impressive video by the company's robots featured nearly 5-foot humanoid robot Atlas with its gymnastic skills being showcased. The jury's still out as to whether these robots are creepy or cool but one thing's for sure, they've got some moves! Handle , the other robot from ... (more...)
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