Facebook is opening up a war room to quickly respond to election hoaxes. Twitter is banning political ads. Google plans to crack down on bogus videos on YouTube. Social media platforms say they are mounting a vigorous campaign against misinformation in the lead up to next month’s general election in the United Kingdom.
Vadapalani resident collects ancient artifacts
If you step into Samy Durai’s shop on Arcot Road, Vadapalani you are greeted with ancient artifacts. Two large gramophones are placed at the entrance along with a tall telescope that looks as if it’s out of an encyclopedia. Samy’s small store is filled with interesting objects from idols to coins and from tiny toys to old pots and clocks. All his collections come with a story of their own.
Edit: A fine balance
The Supreme Court has put an end to a conflict that lasted for centuries, by delivering a balanced and nuanced verdict in the Ayodhya issue. Everyone is heaping laurles on Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and other members of the bench, for their handling of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit and delivering the judgement on the fractious issue.
JNU students clash with police
Shouting slogans and raising banners, thousands of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students clashed with police today outside the campus as they raised their voices against the administration’s “anti-student” policy.
Tamilnadu loses to Uttar Pradesh in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
After two wins, Tamilnadu was defeated for the first time in Syed Mushtaq Trophy 2019 by Uttar Pradesh as the victor chased down 169 with five wickets to spare in Tiruvananthapuram today.
Pilgrims make beeline to Ayodhya for Kartik Poornima
Lakhs of devotees are thronging the town for taking a dip in the River Saryu on Kartik Poornima tomorrow, the first major congregation of devotees here after the historic judgement in the Ayodhya case.
Decision on Ayodhya verdict review at AIMPLB meet 17 Nov: Advocate
A lead counsel for the Muslim parties in the Ayodhya land dispute case has said the decision on seeking a review of the verdict would likely be taken in a meeting of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Sunday.
Bowlers won us the game, admits Rohit
India captain Rohit Sharma credited his bowling unit for their stupendous show in the third and final T20 International against Bangladesh, saying the bowlers won the game and the series for the hosts here on Sunday.
Boy takes rat poison mistaking it to be chocolate in Coimbatore, dies
In a tragic incident, a 10-year-old boy died early today after consuming rat poison mistaking it to be chocolate, police said.
Bengaluru defeats Chennaiyin 3-0
Defending champions Bengaluru FC secured their first win this season after thrashing arch-rivals Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in a Hero Indian Super League match here on Sunday.