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Netflix reduces video quality in India as well to handle internet traffic surge

Netflix operates the world’s most popular paid-TV network, and is the second-biggest driver of internet traffic in the world after YouTube.

Mobile data users in India can’t stream HD content during lockdown, broadband not affected

Streaming platforms and other digital content providers have taken the decision in order to reduce pressure on telecom networks until 14 April.

Netflix market cap surpasses Disney amid ‘stay at home’ orders

Netflix has seen a spike in downloads for its app in regions that have been hit hard by Covid-19 outbreak, a trend that could point to higher international demand.

How AI can be used in policing to reform criminal justice system

The use of AI has been adopted in policing in India, while Hong Kong & China are creating smart systems that may render prison breaks a relic of the past. 

Why work from home is a new headache for cybersecurity teams

Every time an employee connects to their corporate network from home, they’re creating possible access points for hackers to exploit.

Facebook wrongly blocks coronavirus news as spam but it’s not the first time

After multiple users reported that articles on COVID-19 were taken down for violating community standards, Facebook said it was a bug.

Last weekend, time spent watching Netflix, Amazon spiked 20% around the world

Amount of time people spent streaming spiked by more than 20% worldwide, including more than 40% in Austria and Spain, thanks to coronavirus restrictions.

Google-backed coronavirus testing site maxes out on day one

Verily, a health-care unit of Alphabet, opened the website Sunday evening in partnership with US government officials.

How hackers are using coronavirus panic to target India through WhatsApp and email

Before you click on that WhatsApp forward or email with coronavirus in the subject line, be sure it's legitimate and not sent by hackers looking to infect your device with malware.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is put on a performance-improvement plan in his own company

Dorsey has to meet metrics that would be challenging to achieve normally & may be impossible when a viral contagion threatens global economic expansion.

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Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Complex network of India’s existing air defence capabilities & the way forward

Provocations among Israel & Iran have prompted discussion on the need for India to broaden its air defence apparatus, given tensions with adversarial neighbours.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.