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Justice Department Accuses Facebook Of Discriminating Against U.S. Workers
The U.S. Justice Department accused Facebook Inc on Thursday of discriminating against U.S. workers, saying in a new lawsuit the social media giant has given hiring preferences to temporary workers, including those who hold H1B visas.
Trump Signs Order On Principles For U.S. Government AI Use
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday setting guidance for federal agency use of artificial intelligence in government decisionmaking.
Milley Urges 'Relook' At Permanent Overseas Basing Of Troops
The top U.S. military officer said Thursday the United States should reconsider its decadesold practice of stationing troops and their families in allied countries at risk of war, like South Korea and in the Persian Gulf.
Biden Eyes Defeated Candidates For Key Administration Roles
In politics, there can sometimes be an upside to losing.
Maharashtra Winter Session on December 14, 15 in Mumbai Instead of Nagpur in View of Covid-19 Crisis
The state cabinet had on Wednesday decided to recommend to Governor B S Koshyari shifting of the venue of the winter session from Nagpur to Mumbai in view of the pandemic.
Delhi Assembly Panel Moves Supreme Court for Intervention in Facebook VP's Case
A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Dinesh Maheshwari and Hrishikesh Roy issued notice to the committee, headed by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Raghav Chadha, and asked it to file the reply in the matter within four weeks.
Former US Presidents Obama, Bush Clinton Volunteer to Get Covid-19 Vaccine Publicly to Prove It's Safe
The three most recent former presidents hope an awareness campaign to promote confidence in its safety and effectiveness would be a powerful message as American public health officials try to convince the public to take the vaccine.
Indian Teacher Wins $1 Million Global Teacher Prize for Promoting Girls' Education
Ranjitsinh Disale, 32, from Paritewadi village in Maharashtra's Solapur district, emerged the winner from 10 finalists from across the world for the annual prize founded by the Varkey Foundation in 2014 to recognise an exceptional teacher who has made an...
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Staircase Workout: 4 Simple Exercises You Can Do at Home
The following are some stair exercises, which are a mix of cardio and strength-based moves. If you have a flight of stairs in your house or even in your apartment building, you can easily do this full-body workout daily.
Here's Why 'Dostana 2' Pair Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor Sparked off Dating Rumours
Janhvi Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan will be featuring in 'Dostana 2' with newcomer Lakshya. A recent report has suggested that Janhvi and Kartik maybe more than just co-stars.
New Indonesia Palm Oil Levy Seen Hurting Demand, Smallholder Farms
Indonesia will impose higher levies on crude palm oil (CPO) starting Dec. 10, an official document showed on Thursday, a move that could impact demand next year as it seeks to generate funds for its ambitious palmbased biodiesel programme.
Warner Bros 'Still Working Out' Mads Mikkelsen's Role in 'Fantastic Beasts 3'
Mads Mikkelsen was cast last month as the dark wizard Gellert Grindlewald after Warner Bros asked Johnny Depp to resign from the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise.
ED Carries Out Raids in 26 Locations in 9 States Linked to PFI, Its Chairman in Money Laundering Case
The ED said the action was aimed at collecting evidence in multiple money laundering cases that have been clubbed into one and are being probed against the PFI and those linked to it.
Chinese Researchers Quit U.S.; Agents Target Biden Team: U.S. Officials
More than 1,000 Chinese researchers have left the United States amid a U.S. crackdown on alleged technology theft, top U.S. security officials said on Wednesday, adding that Chinese agents had already been targeting the incoming Biden administration.
PM Modi to Inaugurate World's Largest Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat on December 15
Prime Minister will be arriving in Gujarat on 15th to inaugurate the inauguration of world's largest renewable energy park with a capacity of 30,000 megawatts (MW) from solar and wind energy and the launch of desalination plant set up at Mandvi.