“Clearly Unacceptable Error”: Facebook After Labeling Black Men “Primates”

Facebook on Friday said it disabled its topic recommendation feature after it mistook Black men for “primates” in video at the social network. A Facebook spokesperson called it a “clearly unacceptable error” and said the recommendation software involve was taken offline. “We apologize to…

How Anil Kumble’s ‘keep it simple’ advice helped Harpreet Brar to dismiss Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers

HIGHLIGHTS Punjab Kings Harpreet Brar dismissed Kohli, Maxwell and de Villiers in one match Virat Kohli’s wicket was Harpreet Brar’s first wicket in the IPL Brar was picked by Punjab Kings in 2018 auction at his base price of Rs 20 lakh Not every day, you prize out the wickets of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell,…

Tokyo Paralympics: Stuff of dreams – India celebrates Manish’s gold, Singhraj’s silver in shooting

HIGHLIGHTS PM Modi led the wishes for Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adana Manish and Singhraj completed a spectacular 1-2 in Mixed 50m Pistol Shooting With the 1-2, India took its shooting tally to 5 medals at Tokyo Paralympics Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra led the wishes for…

Tokyo Paralympics: Haryana govt announces cash rewards, govt jobs for Manish Narwal, Singhraj Adhana

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 6 crore for Manish Narwal and Rs 4 crore for Singhraj Adhana for winning gold and silver medal respectively at the Tokyo Paralympics. The two medal winners will also be offered government jobs. While 19-year-old…

Petrol, Diesel prices today: Fuel rates remain unaltered for third day in a row| Check latest rates

HIGHLIGHTS The price of petrol in Delhi stands at 101.34 per litre. Petrol is retailing at Rs 107.39 per litre in Mumbai on Saturday. The prices of petrol and diesel were dropped by 15 paise per litre each on September 1, 2021. There has been no change in the rates of petrol and diesel for the third consecutive day…

“Bihar MLA In Underwear Was Drunk, Snatched My Gold Ring”: Co-Passenger

New Delhi:  Bihar MLA Gopal Mandal who was already under fire for walking around in his underwear on a train journey has now been accused of being drunk by a fellow passenger. The passenger has also accused him of snatching his gold ornaments after he objected to the MLA’s display. The passenger, Prahlad…

“They’ll Kill Us”: US-Trained Afghan Pilots Held At Uzbek Camp Fear Being Sent Back

The US-trained Afghan pilots and others held at a camp in Uzbekistan already feared being sent back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. So it was little comfort when an Uzbek guard unsympathetically quipped the other day: “You can’t stay here forever.” The offhand warning added to an already grinding sense…

“Bail Is The Rule, Jail Is Exception”: Court Grants Bail To 5 Accused In Delhi Riots

New Delhi:  The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to five people accused in First Information Reports (FIRs) related to murder case of head constable Ratan Lal as well as causing injuries to a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) during the violence that erupted in northeast Delhi in February 2020. Justice…

Panjshir “In Control”, Say Taliban; Resistance Denies Claim: Report

Three Taliban sources said the terror group had on Friday seized the Panjshir valley north of Kabul, the last province of Afghanistan holding out against it, although a resistance leader denied it had fallen. “By the grace of Allah Almighty, we are in control of the entire Afghanistan. The troublemakers have been…

In New Record, Supreme Court Recommends 68 Names For 12 High Courts

New Delhi:  In yet another unprecedented decision, a three-member Supreme Court Collegium – headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana – has recommended 68 names in one go for elevation as judges to 12 High Courts, including in Allahabad, Rajasthan and Calcutta, that are facing a severe crunch. The 12 High…