Name: 229 internet shutdowns in 2 years, largest democracy tops global list
Uploaded: 2019-12-19T22:33:17+05:30
Description: As India witnesses a nationwide stir against the Citizenship Amendment Act, authorities have once again resorted to shutting down the internet, a ploy which is becoming increasingly synonymous with our country. Out of the 196 shutdowns worldwide in 2018, 134 were reported from India alone. At a time when we talk of a digital India, are these shutdowns justified?

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Average Household Spending on Food Less Than Half for 1st Time in Modern India

A new government report highlights a major shift in India's food consumption patterns. For the first time since Independence, the average household spends less than half of its total monthly budget on food. This change, documented in the Economic Advisory Council's paper, is attributed to declining cereal expenditure and increased spending on diverse foods like milk, fruits, and meat.

C P Rajendran

The Glacial Lake Outbursts: An Emerging Risk In The Himalayas

A glacial lake outburst flood results in more damage and destruction than a flood caused by excess rainfall alone. The writer asserts that the glacial lake outbursts are an emerging risk in the Himalayas and there should be a serious rethinking of the current development models of the Himalayan states.

ETV Bharat English Team

Explained: What Is Project Strawberry And Why Is It Being Called The Most Powerful AI Model

Project Strawberry would be better at math and programming than any existing chatbot. This somewhat confirms that OpenAI is working on a project that’s bigger than the ones it has launched in the past. So, what exactly is this project? Read on.

ETV Bharat Sports Team

Blind Teaseller Kapil Parmar Wins India's First Medal In Judo At Paralympics

Kapil Parmar bagged India's first-ever Paralympic medal in judo, winning a bronze in the men's 60kg (J1) after comprehensively defeating Brazil's Elielton de Oliveira in the play-off of the ongoing Paris Paralympics Games 2024 on Thursday.

10-Year-Old Boy Crushed To Death By KSRTC Bus In Belagavi

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When about eight students attending a computer class went out to urinate, a KSRTC bus ran over one of them who died on the spot in Karnataka's Belagavi. The bus driver has been arrested. The horrific accident was captured on CCTV installed nearby.

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Nepal Starts Exporting 40 MW Electricity to Bihar

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The NEA on Thursday started exporting electricity through the Kataiya-Kushwaha transmission line in the first phase. Nepal has received approval to export 125 MW of power to Bihar.

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Eight Cyber Criminals Arrested in Bharatpur For Sextortion, Fake SIM Card Fraud

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Under 'Operation Antivirus,' Deeg police in Bharatpur arrested eight cybercriminals, including three from Madhya Pradesh, involved in supplying fake SIM cards, ATM cards, and bank accounts in the Mewat region. The gang used these fraudulent credentials to carry out online scams, such as fake advertisements and sextortion, deceiving vulnerable individuals.

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Fake MBBS Doctor Arrested at Haryana's Karnal by Dehradun Police

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After the Registrar of the Uttarakhand Medical Council lodged a complaint, the Raipur police in Dehradun district filed a case against an alleged fake MBBS doctor in 2021. Following this, the accused has been absconding ever since and the police arrested him from Karnal, Haryana, after an intensive search.

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Parsis Made Silent but Immense Contribution to India's Development: Amit Shah

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Union Minister Amit Shah released the documentary film Mumbai Samachar- 200 Not Out, which chronicles the remarkable 200-year journey of Asia's oldest newspaper. Mumbai Samachar- 200 Not Out delves into the newspaper's pivotal role in the freedom movement.

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As India witnesses a nationwide stir against the Citizenship Amendment Act, authorities have once again resorted to shutting down the internet, a ploy which is becoming increasingly synonymous with our country. Out of the 196 shutdowns worldwide in 2018, 134 were reported from India alone. At a time when we talk of a digital India, are these shutdowns justified?