The National Testing Agency has now postponed the joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination for science graduates citing unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues. The agency has been embroil on multiple controversies including a massive leak of the UGC NET examination paper. Watch in for more details!

India's National Testing Agency postpones CSIR-UGC-NET Examination

Indian students are getting troubled. Another 'anomaly' was found in the conduct of an exam. The Education Ministry announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 exam due to its integrity concerns. The cancellation was prompted by information suggesting possible compromises in the exam's integrity.

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Google has reportedly removed 16 apps from Play Store as they were found to be draining the battery very fast&nbsp;and consuming a lot of data. The apps were also committing ad fraud by impersonating a user.

According to Ars Technica, the apps were facilitating background redirections to webpages and effecting clicks on the ads there.

The activity of the apps was reportedly identified by cybersecurity firm McAfee.

These apps fell into the category of utility apps. Many of them appeared to have simple functions like currency conversion, flashlight operation, QR code scanning and so on. However, these apps were found to have background functions.

<h2>Here is the list of apps removed from Google Play Store</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Quick Note</li>
	<li>Instagram Profile Downloader</li>
	<li>Ez Notes</li>
	<li>com.candlencom.flashlite</li>
	<li>com.doubleline.calcul</li>
	<li>com.dev.imagevault Flashlight+</li>
	<li>Joycode</li>
	<li>EzDica</li>
	<li>Currency Converter</li>
	<li>BusanBus</li>
	<li>8K-Dictionary</li>
	<li>com.smh.memocalendar memocalendar</li>
	<li>Flashlight+</li>
	<li>Smart Task Manager</li>
	<li>High-Speed Camera</li>
</ul>

 
McAfee reportedly discovered that these apps would automatically download code and access websites without any notification to the user. The apps would also click links and ads.

The immense background activity not only drained battery and consumed network but also increased probability of the smartphone getting infected by malware.

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Google has reportedly removed 16 apps from Play Store as they were found to be draining the battery very fast and consuming a lot of data. The apps were also committing ad fraud by impersonating a user.

Google has reportedly removed 16 apps from Play Store as they were found to be draining the battery very fast and consuming a lot of data. The apps were also committing ad fraud by impersonating a user. According to Ars Technica, the apps were facilitating background redirections to webpages and effecting clicks on the ads there. The activity of the apps was reportedly identified by cybersecurity firm McAfee. These apps fell into the category of utility apps. Many of them appeared to have simple functions like currency conversion, flashlight operation, QR code scanning and so on. However, these apps were found to have background functions. Here is the list of apps removed from Google Play Store Quick Note Instagram Profile Downloader Ez Notes com.candlencom.flashlite com.doubleline.calcul com.dev.imagevault Flashlight+ Joycode EzDica Currency Converter BusanBus 8K-Dictionary com.smh.memocalendar memocalendar Flashlight+ Smart Task Manager High-Speed Camera McAfee reportedly discovered that these apps would automatically download code and access websites without any notification to the user. The apps would also click links and ads. The immense background activity not only drained battery and consumed network but also increased probability of the smartphone getting infected by malware. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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A rule that is usually applied to Hong Kong government officers has been extended to foreigners teaching the English language at government schools where they have been asked to swear an oath of allegiance to the city.

According to AFP news agency, Hong Kong's Education Bureau has issued an order mandating Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs) and advisors working in government-run schools to sign the declaration by June 21 in order to continue working in the upcoming academic year.

The order states that NETs must declare they will bear allegiance to Hong Kong and uphold the Basic Law – the city’s constitutional text – as well as be responsible to the government.

“Neglect, refusal or failure” to sign the declaration would lead to contract termination, authorities said.

The new declaration would “further safeguard and promote the core values that should be upheld by all government employees” and ensure effective governance, a government spokesperson told AFP.

The oath-taking was first introduced in 2020 at government offices in Hong Kong following the gradual rollout of the national security law as a way to fulfil Chinese government demands of loyalty.

A NET teacher told Hong Kong Free Press newspaper that they are "unhappy" with the move as it seeks to treat the foreign teachers “as foreign agents who might instil dangerous ideas into the mind of Hong Kong youngsters.”

NETs are hired on renewable two-year contracts, with monthly salaries starting at around HK$32,000 (US$4,100/£3,300) and can go as high as HK$74,000.

Hong Kong introduced the NET program in 1997 to improve students’ language skills and has gradually made NETs a standard feature in primary and secondary schools.

Apart from market-beating salaries, NETs receive government allowances and other incentives to ensure retention, which has been a growing problem in recent years.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A rule that is usually applied to Hong Kong government officers has been extended to foreigners teaching the English language at government schools where they have been asked to swear an oath of allegiance to the city.

A rule that is usually applied to Hong Kong government officers has been extended to foreigners teaching the English language at government schools where they have been asked to swear an oath of allegiance to the city. According to AFP news agency, Hong Kong's Education Bureau has issued an order mandating Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs) and advisors working in government-run schools to sign the declaration by June 21 in order to continue working in the upcoming academic year. The order states that NETs must declare they will bear allegiance to Hong Kong and uphold the Basic Law – the city’s constitutional text – as well as be responsible to the government. “Neglect, refusal or failure” to sign the declaration would lead to contract termination, authorities said. The new declaration would “further safeguard and promote the core values that should be upheld by all government employees” and ensure effective governance, a government spokesperson told AFP. The oath-taking was first introduced in 2020 at government offices in Hong Kong following the gradual rollout of the national security law as a way to fulfil Chinese government demands of loyalty. A NET teacher told Hong Kong Free Press newspaper that they are "unhappy" with the move as it seeks to treat the foreign teachers “as foreign agents who might instil dangerous ideas into the mind of Hong Kong youngsters.” NETs are hired on renewable two-year contracts, with monthly salaries starting at around HK$32,000 (US$4,100/£3,300) and can go as high as HK$74,000. Hong Kong introduced the NET program in 1997 to improve students’ language skills and has gradually made NETs a standard feature in primary and secondary schools. Apart from market-beating salaries, NETs receive government allowances and other incentives to ensure retention, which has been a growing problem in recent years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Foreign teachers in Hong Kong forced to take allegiance oath or risk losing job: Report

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Air travellers in India will soon be allowed to make calls and access the internet while flying in Indian airspace since the Telecom Commission on Tuesday approved the DoT’s proposal for both internet and mobile communication on aircraft.

The Telecom Commission has approved in-flight connectivity facilitating both voice and data calls in Indian airspace, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said in New Delhi.

The recommendations by TRAI allows airlines to offer these services once they meet security norms. The notification by TRAI also allowed calls once an aircraft reaches an altitude of 3,000 metres.

This restriction is being imposed to maintain compatibility with terrestrial networks. A flight generally attains the altitude of 3,000 metres about four-five minutes after take-off.

"Almost all recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on this have been accepted. We are expediting the process (to start) and within three months it should be ready," Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said in New Delhi. 
 
(With inputs from Agencies)

Almost all recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on this have been accepted.

Air travellers in India will soon be allowed to make calls and access the internet while flying in Indian airspace since the Telecom Commission on Tuesday approved the DoT’s proposal for both internet and mobile communication on aircraft. The Telecom Commission has approved in-flight connectivity facilitating both voice and data calls in Indian airspace, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said in New Delhi. The recommendations by TRAI allows airlines to offer these services once they meet security norms. The notification by TRAI also allowed calls once an aircraft reaches an altitude of 3,000 metres. This restriction is being imposed to maintain compatibility with terrestrial networks. A flight generally attains the altitude of 3,000 metres about four-five minutes after take-off. "Almost all recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on this have been accepted. We are expediting the process (to start) and within three months it should be ready," Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said in New Delhi. (With inputs from Agencies)

Passengers can now make phone calls, surf the net on Indian flights

Oracle Corp said it would buy NetSuite Inc in a deal valued at about $9.3 billion to expand into the fast-growing cloud market. 
 
Netsuite shares rose 18.6 per cent to $108.64 in premarket trading, just shy of the offer price of $109 per share. 
 
Like rivals SAP SE and Microsoft Corp, Oracle has focused on moving its business to the cloud-based model, essentially providing services remotely via data centers rather than selling installed software. 
 
NetSuite, founded in 1998, pioneered the cloud computing revolution, by creating the first company dedicated to providing business applications over the internet. 
 
Oracle has also acquired companies such as Textura and Opower to increase its competitiveness in the cloud market. 
 
The company expects the deal to immediately add to its adjusted earnings in the first full fiscal year after the transaction closes. 
 
Oracle shares were up 1.6 per cent at $41.6 in premarket trading. 
 
(Reuters)

NetSuite pioneered cloud computing revolution by creating the first company dedicated to providing business application over the internet

Oracle Corp said it would buy NetSuite Inc in a deal valued at about $9.3 billion to expand into the fast-growing cloud market. Netsuite shares rose 18.6 per cent to $108.64 in premarket trading, just shy of the offer price of $109 per share. Like rivals SAP SE and Microsoft Corp, Oracle has focused on moving its business to the cloud-based model, essentially providing services remotely via data centers rather than selling installed software. NetSuite, founded in 1998, pioneered the cloud computing revolution, by creating the first company dedicated to providing business applications over the internet. Oracle has also acquired companies such as Textura and Opower to increase its competitiveness in the cloud market. The company expects the deal to immediately add to its adjusted earnings in the first full fiscal year after the transaction closes. Oracle shares were up 1.6 per cent at $41.6 in premarket trading. (Reuters)

Tech giant Oracle to buy cloud computing pioneer in $9.3 billion deal

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