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Bihar's EOU asks Google, FB, Twitter to provide details of cyber criminals
In the last few months, cyber criminals have used women to make video calls to potential targets and in turn take screenshots of the call to blackmail the victims.
 "Bihar's EOU asks Google, FB, Twitter to provide details of cyber criminals")
The cost of war: Oil has wildest week on record; dollar highest since 2020
Europe's common currency fell to as low as $1.0973 as traders weighed the impact of Russian sanctions on the European economy
 "The cost of war: Oil has wildest week on record; dollar highest since 2020")
Google tells employees to return to offices in US from April 4
Google said it expects most workers to come to the office three days a week and have two days of remote work
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Active monthly users of Indian apps, games jump 200% on Google Play in 2021
Indian apps and games have been receiving extraordinary interest from investors and their active monthly user base grew 200 per cent on Google Play in 2021 compared to 2019
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Google donates $15 mn in relief to Ukraine, blocks RT, Sputnik on YouTube
To curb the spread of misinformation and disrupt disinformation campaigns online, Google has "blocked YouTube channels connected to Russia Today and Sputnik across Europe"
 "Google donates $15 mn in relief to Ukraine, blocks RT, Sputnik on YouTube")
Google, MeitY to help 100 Indian startups for making global apps, games
As part of the 6-month programme Google and MeitY, will train 100 startups through a customised curriculum designed to help them drive high-quality apps for a global market
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Google, MeitY to help 100 Indian startups build high-quality apps for world
Google, MeitY Startup Hub on Wednesday announced a cohort of 100 Indian early to mid-stage startups, to help these startups build high-quality global apps and games as part of the Appscale Academy.
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Google removes over 100,000 pieces of bad content in India in January
The 104,285 pieces of content were removed under various categories like Copyright, Trademark, Court Order, Graphic Sexual Content, Circumvention, and others
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Google launches Play Pass subscription in India: Price, benefits, and more
Play Pass offers over 1,000 apps and games without advertisement and provide free access to in-app purchases on a fixed monthly or annual charge
 "Google launches Play Pass subscription in India: Price, benefits, and more")
Google starts Play Pass subscription service in India with over 1,000 apps
Google Play Pass subscription provides access to apps and games without ads, in-app purchases, and upfront payments.
Airtel shareholders approve Google investment, Rs 1.17 tn biz deals
Bharti Airtel shareholders have approved the issue of preferential shares to Google for its about Rs 7,500 crore investment in the company to buy 1.28 per cent stake.
 "Airtel shareholders approve Google investment, Rs 1.17 tn biz deals")
Ukraine crisis: Google bars Russian media from running ads on its platforms
Google also said it is pausing a number of channels' ability to monetise on YouTube
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Ukraine asks Apple, Google to block Russia as Western biz caught in dilemma
Some Western companies severed their ties with Russia on Friday, and others studied whether and how to do so
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Google drops coronavirus vaccine requirement for US office workers
In a major update to Covid-19 protocols, Google will no longer mandate vaccines as a condition of employment for US workers.
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India's SwaTaleem Foundation chief in Google 'leaders to watch' list
Tiwari and other awardees will each receive an unrestricted financial award of $30,000 for personal or professional development and mentorship from senior leaders at Google
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Google Chat to replace classic Hangouts for Workspace users from March
Google has announced that it is now ready to move into the final phase of the migration from Classic Hangouts to Google Chat for Google Workspace customers.
 "Google Chat to replace classic Hangouts for Workspace users from March")
Microsoft Edge may overtake Safari as second most popular desktop browser
Google Chrome still holds the top spot at 65.38 per cent, with fellow challenger Mozilla Firefox now trailing with 9.18 per cent.
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Users should be allowed to sue US tech giants under EU rules: Civil groups
Individual users should be allowed to sue US tech giants for breaching landmark EU rules aimed at curbing their power, said Privacy International, pan-European consumer group BEUC and a few academics.
 "Users should be allowed to sue US tech giants under EU rules: Civil groups")
Meta, Google face data doomsday as key European Union decision looms
Irish watchdog to rule on data transfer contract terms
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Google announces privacy sandbox to limit data sharing for ads on Android
In what seemed like a jibe at Apple's privacy policy, search engine giant said other platforms have bluntly restricted tech used by advertisers and developers
