The Indian government is considering the implementation of new security rules that would require smartphone manufacturers to allow users to uninstall pre-installed apps, as per a news agency report. The report, which cites two sources and government documents, suggests that India is likely to propose these regulations soon, and also mandate the screening of significant operating system updates.

A senior government official, one of two individuals who declined to be named as the information is not yet public, stated that India’s IT Ministry is contemplating these new rules due to concern about spying and abuse of user data, according to the report. According to officials, “Pre-installed applications can pose a security vulnerability and it is crucial to prevent any foreign nations, including China, from exploiting it, as it is a significant national security concern.

The world’s No. 2 smartphone market could face extended launch timelines and players including Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo could suffer losses in business from pre-installed apps due to the new regulations. However, official details of the new rules are not known yet. Currently, many smartphones are sold with pre-installed applications that are impossible to remove. Some examples include the Apple Safari browser, Samsung’s payment app Samsung Pay and Xiaomi’s app store GetApps. 

Under the unofficial proposed regulations, smartphone manufacturers will be required to provide users with the ability to uninstall such applications. Additionally, a lab authorized by the Bureau of Indian Standards agency will verify the compliance of new smartphone models with these regulations. This information comes from two sources who are familiar with the plan. One source said to a news agency, the government is also considering mandating screening of every major operating system (OS) update before it is rolled out to consumers. 

In the context of security concerns, India has already banned more than 300 Chinese apps, including TikTok, ramping up scrutiny of Chinese businesses since a 2020 LAC clash between the neighbours. It has worked as a catalyst for intensified scrutiny of investment by Chinese firms. Many countries have reservations about pre-installed apps. India is not alone in this league that demands that smartphone makers allow the removal of pre-installed apps. 

Top five DIY (Do it Yourself) face masks to try this Summer Season

As summers have arrived-and so have our summer skin problems. Some of the basic problems each and everyone faces in the summer season are oiliness, acne, dullness, tanning, sunburns, and whatnot! But not this summer. We are here to guide you about how you can take care of your skin barrier with ingredients straight from your kitchen which means there is no need to invest in expensive products. It has been observed that people do invest in a lot of products but nothing helped them, it can be because of the wrong products or maybe choosing the wrong way of applying them.

1. Turmeric + Honey

Tired of pimples, this is your solution. As we all know turmeric is the best option to heal your acne, and pustules as both the ingredients Turmeric aka Haldi and Honey are antioxidant and have antibacterial properties, it fights the dirt, and bacteria stuck in your skin and reduces acne in no time. Also if you are down with summer acne which is caused by dirt, pollution, and sun then this is your time to try out this mask. 

Add two spoons of haldi and one spoon of honey and make a thick paste, apply it on your skin and say hello to glowing skin.

2. Rice flour + Yoghurt 

Rice is known for its brightening and clearing properties, removing dullness. Nothing could be better than rice, In fact, rice is one key ingredient used in Korean skincare. Summers here then, what is better than cold yoghurt? It can be a greek yoghurt or a regular yoghurt that works best when mixed with rice flour. As yoghurt is also full of antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory properties to soothe your skin. This mask helps in reducing fine lines and wrinkles too. 

Add two spoons of rice flour with any kind of yoghurt, make a thin paste, and remove all the clumps that rice flour may form. Apply it on your skin for 10-15 minutes after drying, gently exfoliate your skin and wash it with normal water but do not use any face wash after that. 

3.Besan + Haldi + Cucumber juice

As this mask combined the best kitchen ingredients to fight dehydration, greasiness, acne, and inflammation. Chickpea flour, commonly known as Besan, is one of the most used ingredients to get fresher skin. Also mixing it with turmeric pulls out the oil from the skin, and fights germs and bacteria, adding cucumber juice as a mixing agent will instantly cool your irritated skin and battle heat boils, as cucumber is the best to hydrate the skin as it carries 97% water.

Mix a spoon of besan with a pinch of turmeric, and for cucumber juice, grate half the cucumber and squeeze out the water from it. Keep this mask for 15-20 minutes all over your face and neck and rinse it with cold water. 

4.Multani Mitti + Rose water 

As we know summers=oily skin and even dry skin beauties also notice some oil in their skin as the days get hotter. And what better way to beat this than with an age-old ingredient that is Multani mitti. As multani mitti has the capacity to observe oil and liquids from the skin without the use of any harsh chemicals. This is an all-natural remedy that is passed on from generation to generation in India. Mix it with another fabulous ingredient, rose water for the softest and smoothest skin. 

Add two spoons of multani mitti with a few drops of rose water to make a nice mask. The consistency of this mask depends on your choice. Keep this mask for 15 minutes and rinse it with cold water, this will get rid of all the dirt and give you supple skin. 

5. Sandalwood powder + Milk

Sandalwood is the hero ingredient as it does everything for your skin. It fights acne-causing bacteria, removes uneven and unwanted suntans, soothes sunburn, exfoliates your skin properly as well as reduces the signs of ageing. Mix it with milk as it will give you plum and healthy skin. One thing you need to keep in mind while using sandalwood powder, is as it does not suit each and every skin type, so be careful.

Add one to two spoons of sandalwood powder with the same amount of milk. Make a thin paste and apply it for 10 minutes and then wash it with water. 

Use all these DIY masks to protect your skin from this summer season and rejuvenate your inner glow.  

New Delhi (March 15th, 2023):- As the GATE 2023 Results are all set to be officially announced today, the Engineers Institute of India-Eii, one of the premier Coaching & Training Institutes for GATE, has pre-claimed the results before the declaration of the official results. They have released a list of students from their institutes who are likely to secure their positions in the list of the TOP 10 Students in GATE 2023 Exams. The list of students, as per the Engineers Institute of India-Eii, that are likely to secure ranks in the TOP 10 Positions in the GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering Exams includes names like Harshit Gupta, Ravi Shankar, Birupakhya Patro, Bibekananda Sahoo, Chaddarwala Kartik Dilipkumar, Satyashekhar Velamala, Rakhal Banerjee, Haraprasad Dash, Abhineet Kumar Shukla, Arpit Bhardwaj, Hatif Haider Khan and Dinesh Ulhas Devhare.

As per the top management officials at the Engineers Institute of India-Eii, they are so confident about their Result Prediction because of the fact that they do a through research and analysis of the Question Papers of each and every student and tally it with the official answer keys released by IIT Kanpur after every paper. Based on a scientific and arithmetic based methodology, the team of experienced faculty at the coaching Institute calculates and tallies the Question Paper with the Answers Keys in consultation with the students and based on the extensive study, they predict the outcomes of the students and are able to come to the conclusion that which students will be able to secure a position in the list of TOP 10.

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is an examination which is conducted in India that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science for admission into the Masters Program and Job in Public Sector Companies. The Engineers Institute of India-Eii based in the National Capital- New Delhi, is regarded as one of the best institutes in providing coaching & training for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) , SSC-JE/AE & Public sector units to engineers from various streams. This is not the first time that the Institute has Pre-Claimed the results of their students before the official declaration of the results. The Engineers Institute of India-Eii has been doing this for the past 10 years and they have an unprecedented success rate.

The students of the Delhi-based Coaching and Training Institute has been successful in securing high ranks in the GATE Exams every year and if one looks at the results of last year’s GATE 2022 Exams, numerous students of the Eii have made it into the list of the TOP 10 students of GATE Exams. Some of the students of the institute who have secured high ranks in the GATE Chemical Engineering Exams included GATE 2022 AIR-1 Tetala Mani Sandeep Reddy, GATE 2021 AIR-1 Dhruval Kumar Thakkar, GATE 2020 AIR-1 Sachin Singh Naruka, GATE 2019 AIR-1 Shashwat Raghuvanshi, GATE 2018 AIR-1 Prashant Varshney, GATE 2017 AIR-2 Yatendra Kumar Panghal, GATE 2016 AIR-1 Ronika Goswami, GATE 2015 AIR-1 Archhit Trichal and GATE 2014 AIR-1 Sandeep Kumar.

About Engineers Institute of India-Eii

Incepted by Er. Rajesh Kumar Rajesh, the Institute provides a unique platform to meet with peers and stay ahead of the competition. Laden with a team of experienced teaching faculties like Mr. Pradeep Kumar Singh, Mr. Priyant Chaudhary who have worked extensively in the realm of coaching, the Engineers Institute of India-Eii follows systematic and scientific methods in the preparation of material and conducting coaching classes that have assisted numerous students in securing best ranks in the various competitive exams like GATE , SSC JE/AE & PSU’s. With an aim to provide quality education and training to aspiring engineers, the Institute not only caters to physical classes at their New Delhi based centre but they also provide Online-LIVE classes for students across Pan-India.

The Engineers Institute of India-Eii is an institution that addresses every students’ needs and allows them the access to excel in their careers. With a large pool of dedicated, highly qualified and experienced faculty members, Eii maintains classroom-like environments in their coaching centre as well as the online classes by providing army-like scheduled training programs. Their experienced faculty walks an extra mile to ensure that students do not miss getting the highest benchmark in their careers. Through cutting-edge technology and innovation, the team at Eii homes the skills of aspiring students and builds a cult that is different from the rest. They ensure to provide Regular, Weekend Classroom Programme & Postal Programme alongside providing students with Test Papers, Revision Session and Doubt Clearing Sessions which has resulted in students successfully cracking the GATE Exams.

Students from the Engineers Institute of India-Eii have been successfully placed in some of the top PSUs in India such as IOCL, ONGC, BARC, EIL, GAIL, CIL, ISRO, CIL, BPCL, ISRO, BPCL..etc. With an unprecedented success rate, the institute has positioned itself as one of the best institutes in providing coaching & training for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) & Public sector units to engineers from various streams and has been a boon for numerous aspiring students.

The summer season brings rising heat temperatures which gives us fatigue, sweat and laziness. Hydration is the essential way to beat this scorching heat. While water is always the best choice, it’s good to switch things up with homemade drinks that not only refresh you but also provide several health benefits. So here are the top five homemade drinks for summer that are perfect for keeping you well-hydrated and healthy with delicious taste.

• Lemonade 

Lemonade is a classic summer drink that is not only refreshing but also provides several health benefits. To make lemonade, squeeze fresh lemon juice, mix it with water and sugar, and add some ice cubes for better garnishing. The drink is rich in vitamin C, which boosts your immune system, and the citric acid in lemon helps improve digestion.

• Iced Green Tea

Iced green tea is another popular summer drink that has numerous health benefits. To make this refreshing drink, brew green tea bags in hot water, let them cool down, add ice cubes, and sweeten them with honey or stevia which is and healthier alternative to sugar. Green tea is packed with antioxidants that help fight inflammation and prevent cell damage.

• Watermelon Juice 

Watermelon juice is a delicious and refreshing summer drink that is rich in vitamins A and C, which are essential for healthy skin and immunity. To make this drink all you need to do is blend watermelon pieces in a blender and strain the juice to remove the seeds. Also, watermelon juice is a great source of hydration as it contains 92% water. 

• Mint Lemonade 

Mint lemonade is a perfect summer drink that not only cools you down but also aids in digestion. To make mint lemonade, blend fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, sugar, and water, then just add some ice cubes. Mint is known for its cooling properties, while lemon provides vitamin C and aids in digestion. 

• Aam Panna 

Aam Panna is a popular Indian summer drink made with raw mangoes. It is rich in vitamin C, which helps boost your immunity and keeps your skin healthy. Aam Panna is also known to aid digestion and prevent heat strokes. To make Aam Panna, boil raw mangoes, peel and blend them with sugar, roasted cumin powder, mint leaves, and water. Then add ice cubes & celebrate the drink.

These homemade drinks are not only delicious but also have numerous health benefits. Also, these drinks are easy to make. So go ahead and try these top five homemade summer drinks to beat the heat with a healthy and refreshing twist. 

Monday turned out to be a historic day for India, as it witnessed a wave of happiness and a pride after Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga’s Netflix documentary short ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ won the Oscar for the Best Documentary Short film category and the song ‘Nattu-Nattu’ from the film ‘RRR’ also won an Academy Award in the best original song category at the 95th Oscars on 13th March 2023, Monday. While congratulating both teams for their win, the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting expressed his joy and said he was thrilled by the win.

As a mark of celebration for winning two Oscar awards, Mr. Anurag Thakur will be holding a screening of both Oscar-winning films for the MP’s in Delhi next week. The screening of both films ‘RRR’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ is likely to be held in Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament. The song ‘Nattu-Nattu’ had also bagged awards on the global stage, before winning the Oscar. In fact, the writer of RRR and other blockbuster movies like ‘Bahubali’ Vijendra Prasda is also a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha. 

Anurag Thakur took to his Twitter handle and mentioned, “A heart touching story of love as well as co-existence in harmony with nature, a heartwarming story of Bomman, Belli, and baby elephant Raghu set in Tamil Nadu. I am thrilled that The Elephant Whisperers has bagged the Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Award! Congrats! and “Nattu-Nattu has won millions of hearts all around the world! The power of Indian content has captured the hearts of audiences globally, the team have mesmerised with their cinematic art and left everyone spellbound with their song!” 

Chief Ministers of several states and Political leaders from different parties including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Basavaraj Bommai, Maharashtra Deputy CM Davendra Fadnavis, Congress General secretary KC Venugopal and others, hailed the teams of ‘RRR’ and ‘The Elephant Whisperers’. 

The FIFA Council revised the 2026 World Cup group stage structure to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams on Tuesday, bringing the total number of matches up to 104 from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar. A fresh set of 32 teams will begin the knockout stage, with the top two teams in each group and the top eight third-place teams moving on. 

As the tournament increased from 24 teams to 32 teams in 1998, third-place teams were no longer eligible for advancement. As a result of the alteration, there will be 104 matches, up from the 80 matches under the planned 2026 format and double the 52 matches at the World Cup held in the United States in 1994. More tickets to sell and more content for television broadcasters to provide translates to more money for FIFA.

As the World Cup was enlarged from 32 to 48 nations commencing in 2026, the Council decided to adopt the original format for the competition in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in January 2017. The group’s last day would have included two teams competing while one team rested, which could have encouraged corruption.

The Disgrace of Gijón at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, where West Germany and Austria knew that a one- or two-goal win by the Germans would advance both nations at the expense of Algeria, which played a day earlier, led to the adoption of the current schedule, which has all teams in a group kick off simultaneously on the final day. West Germany prevailed 1-0 as Horst Hrubesch scored in the tenth minute with no further threats from either team.

The FIFA announced the July 19 date for the championship. The location has not yet been chosen, but the three front-runners are East Rutherford, New Jersey; Arlington, Texas; and Inglewood, California. The tournament’s duration, which is anticipated to run between 38 and 42 days, has not been stated. This is an increase from 32 for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and 29 for the competition held in Qatar last year. The 1994 competition took place between June 17 and July 17.

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan is under the radar of Islamabad Police. The local police started shelling all around his residence around 6 am this morning (Wednesday). As per the reports police seized all the roads around the house of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman. They blocked the roads with heavy containers along with riot personnel who took part in the operation in which PTI supporters were also injured. Imran Khan previously faced arrest by the police in the Toshakhana case.

Supporters of Imran Khan earlier clashed with police and faced teargas shells and batons. A police team arrived from Islamabad to arrest Imran Khan over the order of the court but his supporters gathered outside his residence. A senior leader of Imran’s Party PTI, Farukh Habib gave a statement to the media saying that come what may Imran Khan would not surrender to police in fake cases.

Understand the story in major points:

1. Imran Khan was found guilty by Pakistan’s election commission of unlawfully selling gifts to foreign dignitaries in October last year.
2. Charges were filed against ex-pm Imran Khan and former cricketer in an anti-corruption court last week and an arrest warrant was issued after him, but he skipped the summon.
3. When the police came again to arrest Imran his supporters gathered outside his residence to prevent his arrest. In a confrontation with police, one PTI (Tehreek-e-Insaf) activist was killed.
4. By accusing the government Imran told the media, “This is a part of London plan and a setting has been made there to put him in jail. Make the PTI fall and finish all cases against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.”
5. This is the second time in the last weeks that Pakistan police came from Islamabad with an arrest warrant from the court to arrest Imran after he skipped several court hearings.
6. Mr Khan released a video message as mayhem erupted outside his home. He said, “The cops are here to take me into custody. They think that if Imran Khan goes to jail, the masses will go to drowse. You have to show them wrong, you have to prove that the people are alive.”
7. This is allegedly the 81st FIR against Imran Khan since the formation of the PML-N-led federal alliance came into power 11 months ago.

The famous football club, Barcelona, which has made big names like Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, and even Neymar, is on the radar of other clubs now that it has been facing charges for bribing referees over the span of many years, more than two decades possibly of relegation threatening large. The biggest news is if found guilty, the club could be stripped of all the Champions League titles it has won in years. 

If the court proceedings go against Barca, Pep Guardiola could lose the trophies from his list of honors. “The chance of relegation [from European competitions] may occur. UEFA can judge facts that do not have international significance. If there is any proof of some peculiarities, they have the power to act,” Catalan Sports Court president, Joan Maria Xiol, told the media in an interview. 

“Also, on the list of actions against the Catalan side, there is a possibility that they may lose trophies and be out of European competitions definitively,” the source added. 

Barca has been accused of buying off referees from 2003-2018, indicating that this could lead them to lose the four Champions League trophies and titles they won during that period of time, which includes the 2006 win against Arsenal, where Guardiola famously defeated Wenger, Henry, and co. 

Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi who is the Former Bihar Chief Minister and 14 others are likely to appear before a Delhi district court on Wednesday in association with a case linked to the alleged land-for-jobs scam. On February 27, The Rouse Avenue Court in the national capital summoned individuals regarding the alleged appointments that were reportedly exchanged for land parcels given or sold to Lalu Prasad’s family during his tenure as Union Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009, under the UPA government. 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) included in its charge sheet that appointments were improper and violated the Indian Railways’ established standards and guidelines for recruitment. The agency’s report alleged that the job-seeker gave land to Yadav’s family members at extremely cheap prices, which directly benefited close family members and relatives. The CBI filed the charge sheet in the case on October 10, 2022, against the minister’s family members and others. 

Special judge Geetanjali Goel issued summon on February 27 to the accused people including Prasad’s daughter Misa Bharti and directed them to appear before the district court on March 15. “A perusal of the charge sheet, the documents and material on record prima facie show the commission of offences under Section 120B (criminal conspiracy), read with sections 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security, will, etc.), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and 471 (using forged document as genuine) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and many sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA). Accordingly, notice is taken of the said offences,” the Special Judge stated.

The CBI alleged that many residents of Bihar were appointed as replacements in the ‘Group D post’ from 2004 to 2009 in different zones of Indian railways located at Kolkata, Jaipur, Mumbai, Jabalpur and Hajipur. The investigation agency also added that there was no official advertisement or any public notice issued for substitute appointments in the zonal railways. On the other hand, the evaluation of the land as per the existing circle rate was about ₹ 4.39 crore, estimated by the CBI.

On March 15’ 2023, Wednesday, Veteran Film and Television actor passed away at the age of 71, his brother Ganesh Khakhar confirmed the news of his death. Sameer Khakhar, who was seen in Salman Khan’s film Jai ho, died due to multiple organ failure. The actor was admitted to M M Hospital at, Borivali on March 14th where he breathed his last. He also suffered from urinary issues and respiratory problems, according to a report. 

In an interview with ETimes, Ganesh, cousin brother of Sameer Khakhar said, “He was suffering from respiratory issues, then he went to sleep and went unconscious. We called the doctor and he suggested that we should admit him to the hospital. His heart was also not working properly and he had urinary issues as well. His condition worsened, he was kept on a ventilator, but eventually, he collapsed at 4:30 am this morning.” Sameer’s funeral is reported to be held in the evening at Babhai Naka crematorium, Borivali.

Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar was best known for his role as Khopri in the cult Doordarshan television series, Nukkad. In the 38 years of his acting career, he was a part of several films and TV shows. The actor had taken a short break from showbiz and settled in the USA, later he returned and did two Gujarati plays as he was also a known name in the Gujarat theatre, and was popular for his character in Salman Khan’s film Jai Ho. Mr. Khakhar actively participated in both the TV and film industries. He did a lot of shows, such as Manoranjan, Circus, Naya Nukkad, Adalat, Shrimaan Shrimati, and the most famous one Nukkad. He was last seen in Surbhi Chanda and Namit Khanna’s starrer Sanjivani. 

Sameer Khakahr was also a part of some films including Shehzaade, Awwal Number, Parinde, Ptakha, Aatank hi Aatank, and the most popular one was Jai Ho. Once, the actor had spoken to a news portal and revealed that he was in a search of good roles after returning from the USA but he did not get one. He said, “Everyone is looking for work, so am I, and by looking for work I mean approaching and applying for the job.” Sameer Khakhar also stated that he is hopeful that people who know him will offer him work and he did not want to stop working till the day he died. He wished to entertain the audience all his life. The death of Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar shocked the whole Television and Film industry.