Facebook-owned instant messaging application WhatsApp on Wednesday challenged the Indian government in the Delhi High Court over the traceability clause in the new IT Rule 2021. The Center said that it cannot be denied in cases of mob lynching and riots, same WhatsApp messages are circulated and recirculated.

Indian Govt amidst legal battle over privacy says, "WhatsApp users in India will not be affected"

Detained journalist Roman Protasevich has appeared in a new video after his arrest by Belarusian authorities on Sunday, following the government's extraordinary diversion of his Ryanair flight to capital city Minsk.

Belarus condemned globally after journalist Roman Protasevich's detention

Cyclone Yaas is close to the east coast of the country, a few days after the deadly cyclone Tauktae collided with the west coast. The IMD said that "Yaas" is likely to turn into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' (VSCS) by Tuesday evening.

IMD: Cyclone Yaas likely to turn into a 'very severe cyclonic storm'

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar held a comprehensive personal meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday and discussed the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and effective global vaccine solutions.

S. Jaishankar discusses 'effective global vaccine solutions' with UN Secretary-General

George Floyd's family met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and congressional leaders on Tuesday, a year after Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody.

US: George Floyd's family visits US Capitol, marks one year of Floyd's killing

As vehicle manufacturers come under scrutiny of how they handle the information collected by vehicle cameras and sensors, American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla said on Tuesday that it has set up a site in China to store car data locally.

World Business Watch | Tesla: Data generated from car sales in China, will only be kept locally

The Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday that India's food production is estimated to rise by 2.66 percent to a new record of 305.43 million tonnes in the current crop year 2020-21 on better production of rice, wheat and pulses amid good monsoon rains last year.

World Business Watch | India's foodgrain production to rise record high in 2020-21: Govt

According to a report, the Volkswagen Group has received a $9.2 billion non-binding offer for auto manufacturing company Lamborghini from an investment group called Quantum Group AG.

World Business Watch: VW group allegedly receives offer to sell Lamborghini for $9.2 Billion

Half of all American adults would have received full COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, the White House said, another major milestone in the fight against the pandemic.

United States: 50% adult population fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Representatives of the country at the World Health Assembly (WHA) came to a consensus to hold a special session in November to consider an international treaty on pandemic preparedness, with the goal of strengthening political commitment in the fight against the outbreak of infectious diseases.

World Health Organization endorses global 'pandemic treaty' to rebuild post-COVID-19 world

A protestor was shot dead and dozens were injured during violence at a rally in Baghdad, where thousands gathered to demand accountability for killing key Iraqi activists and protesters.

Protesters and Police clash in Capital of Iraq, atleast 2 protesters killed

S. Jaishankar meets Antonio Guterres in New York, discusses global vaccine solutions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a visit to the Middle East in Israel on Tuesday, seeking to strengthen a ceasefire with Gaza's ruling Hamas group and help accelerate humanitarian aid to the devastated Palestinian enclave.

United States attempts to solidify ceasefire between Israel and Palestine

A grand jury has been convened in New York on Tuesday to launch an investigation into criminal charges on former US President Donald Trump for his business deals and concealing money.

NY prosecutors probing Donald Trump set up grand jury to investigate tax evasions : Report

The CBSE board exam 2021 will not be canceled and the exam is most likely to be held in July, as in the previous year, between the COVID protocol, sources confirmed the decision taken at a high-level meeting between the Center and the states. Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal will share final decision on June 1.

Indian Govt to take final call on June 1 regarding class 12th exams amidst ravaging pandemic

Taiwan on Monday slammed the World Health Organization on persistent exclusion from an important annual gathering of the World Health Assembly, which focus on preventing the next pandemic catastrophe. Taiwan accused China of conspiracy.

Taiwan blames China for WHO meet snub as it fails to get into crucial WHA meet

Foreign Minister Antony Blinken said on Sunday that President Joe Biden is still committed to a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians. Blinken said Biden "has been very clear that he remains committed to a two-state solution."

US Secy of State to meet his Israeli and Palestinian counterpart as for 'truce efforts'

According to officials, the White House and the Kremlin are working to arrange a summit in Switzerland next month between the United States President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Preparations underway for US President Biden and Russian President's meeting in Switzerland

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a tough time following last week's free fall. Strong volatility pushed many investors to insolvency. Crypto investors have incurred a huge loss of $ 830 billion in the last one week.

World Business Watch: Volatility in cryptocurrency market

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that David Barnea would be the next head of Israel's Mossad espionage agency. The 56-year-old Barnea, a veteran of the organization, has been its deputy head for the last two years.

Israel appoints former top agent David Barnea as new Mossad chief

More than 200 passengers were injured when two metro trains collided in a tunnel in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday. In pictures going viral on social media, the injured passengers are shown sprawled on the floor of a carriage, which was covered in glass.

Malaysia: Over 200 injured as two trains collide each other in Kuala Lumpur

Australia will close its Kabul embassy in three days before the withdrawal of its last troop of troops from Afghanistan, informed Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday. Last month, Morrison announced that the remaining 80 Australian troops in Afghanistan would be withdrawn.

PM Scott Morrison: Australia to shut its embassy in Afghanistan ahead of troops pull-out

Residential property markets in major economies will soar on monetary and fiscal support this year, and amid a recovery from the pandemic, according to Reuters polls, which showed upside risks to prices.

World Business Watch | Poll: Residential property markets will soar this year in major economies

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said that Singapore's economy grew by 1.3% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to a year earlier. This is the highest growth rate in Singapore since the fourth quarter of 2019.

World Business Watch: Singapore economy expanded more than expected in it's Q1

The US said that Americans should avoid traveling to Japan, a state of emergency over a COVID-19 outbreak in most parts of the country, which has voiced doubts about Tokyo's plans to host the Olympics in less than two months.

Tokyo Olympics faces another trouble, US issues 'Do not travel' advisory for Japan

An official warned on Tuesday that Hong Kong may soon have to throw away millions of Coronavirus vaccine supplements as they are approaching their expiration date and not enough people have signed up for the jabs.

Hong Kong: Lack of trust in govt fuels vaccine hesitancy, only 19% of population received first dose

Bangladesh has launched a diplomatic campaign as part of its desperate efforts to get a Coronavirus vaccine amid fears that the B1.617.2 variant of COVID-19, which first emerged in India, could quickly spread to the neighboring country.

Bangladesh appeals for COVID-19 vaccine, appeals to world community to procure doses

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) based at Bengaluru, India, is working and trying to develop another vaccine that could be more effective in fighting against the new strains of COVID-19.

India: IISc working on new effective vaccine against pandemic COVID-19

India continues to witness a consistent drop in daily case load of COVID-19 pandemic with 2,22,315 in the last 24 hrs, However, the situation in India is still severe as India has now passed the grim milestone 3,00,000 deaths from the virus.

New COVID-19 cases dip to lowest since April 16 in India

Taiwan slams the World Health Organization, takes direct hit at China

The finance ministry said on Sunday that India challenged an international arbitration tribunal asking it to refund $ 1.2 billion to UK's Cairn Energy plc on grounds, as it never agreed to arbitrate over a "national tax dispute".

World Business Watch: India challenges international arbitration tribunal amidst dispute with Cairn

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