Zoom’s user base hits 300 million despite privacy issues
San Francisco, April 24 (IANS) Video meet app Zoom has surpassed 300 million daily users globally, a 50 per cent increase over the 200 million...
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No change in name for EURO 2020 despite postponement
Paris, April 23 (IANS) The Euro 2020 may have been shifted to 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the organisers have decided to call...
Russians mark Lenin’s 150th b’day despite lockdown
Moscow, April 23 (IANS) Neither the coronavirus nor the blizzard sweeping through Red Square in Moscow could stop Russians from celebrating the 150th birthday of...
Despite being ninth Arsenal can qualify for UCL next year: Report
London, April 22 (IANS) English giants Arsenal have been languishing at the ninth spot on the Premier League table but according to media reports, the...
Despite COVID-19 shutdowns, Huawei revenue rises in Q1 2020
Shenzhen, April 21 (IANS) Despite coronavirus challenges as factories were shut and cities closed, Chinese conglomerate Huawei generated 182.2 billion Chinese yuan (nearly $25.8 billion)...
Consistency despite expectations helps Dhoni edge Rohit: Pietersen
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Former England and Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Kevin Pietersen said that he feels M.S. Dhoni would marginally beat Rohit Sharma...
IMF backs India’s ‘very wise’ lockdown decision despite economic cost
United Nations, April 16 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) supports India’s “very wise” decision to impose a national lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic...
Jhajjar stays safe despite proximity to Delhi, Gurugram
Gurugram, April 15 (IANS) Despite proximity to Delhi and Gurugram, considered as sensitive zones, Jhajjar is one district in Haryana that has no coronavirus case....
Sonia thanks people for adhering to lockdown despite problems
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) On the last day of the lockdown, Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi thanked people for adhering to the lockdown despite...
‘Too early’ to relax Aus restrictions despite slowing curve
Canberra, April 13 (IANS) Australia’s fight against COVID-19 has achieved a new progress, with less than 50 cases confirmed between Sunday and Monday, but it...
Global PC shipments fell 8% in Q1 2020 despite surge in demand
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As the world began dealing with a massive remote workforce coupled with millions of kids taking classes online at home...
Afghanistan continues with prisoner release despite Taliban protest
Kabul, April 10 (IANS) The Afghan government said a staggered prisoner release process would continue despite the Talibans withdrawal in protest against what it called...
Those catching Covid-19 despite precautions are not at fault: Health Ministry
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Health Ministry has issued an advisory to dispel the social stigma around those infected with the Covid-19 virus and...
Despite Russia-Saudi difference, global effort begins to stabilise oil prices
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A bigger global effort to stabilise oil prices involving all major oil producers including the US has begun to see...
T20 WC organisers unfazed despite potential clash with other sports
Melbourne, April 6 (IANS) Organisers of the ICC T20 World Cup are optimistic of organising of a successful tournament even if it directly competing with...
Tuliamuk relishing Olympic dream despite COVID-19 disruption
Nairobi, April 4 (IANS) Marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk hopes the world will move past the COVID-19 pandemic and see sports flourish as before. Kenyan-turned-American Tuliamuk, who...
Within 20 days, despite lockdown in Iran, 1,142 Indians returned: Centre to SC
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court it has already facilitated the return of 1,142 Indians — 787 pilgrims,...
Xiaomi logs robust growth in 2019 despite downturn
Hong Kong, March 31 (IANS) Chinese conglomerate Xiaomi on Tuesday announced that its total revenue for 2019 exceeded 200 billion Chinese Yuan for the first...
Former world champion Eunice Sum trains despite COVID-19 threat
Nairobi, March 31 (IANS) Kenya’s Eunice Sum, the 2013 world 800m champion, has said she has continued with her training alone, keeping a safe distance...
Cops break up ‘massive karaoke’ party in UK despite lockdown
London, March 30 (IANS) Police broke up a “massive karaoke” party with 25 adults and children in England’s Derbyshire country despite the ongoing lockdown across...