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Hong Kong to scrap fax messaging between police and fire services for emergencies

Hong Kong’s security chief has pledged to replace emergency fax messaging between police and firefighters with a digital system and to increase phone lines at call centres, after an inquiry into a fatal Tai Po fire revealed that residents had waited up to 15 minutes for call referrals. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung’s remarks on Friday at a Legislative Council Finance Committee meeting followed evidence that emerged from an independent committee’s hearing that revealed a bottleneck...

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 timings: Puja muhurat and key rituals explained

Akshaya Tritiya, a significant Hindu festival, will be celebrated on April 19, 2026. This auspicious day is believed to bring immense success, prosperity, and good fortune. Devotees perform pujas, recite mantras, and offer special food to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for lifelong benefits.

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Simple Energy launches Ultra electric scooter with 400km range at Rs 2.35 lakh

Simple Energy launches Ultra electric scooter with km range at Rs lakh

Nano Banana can now see through your Google photos, identify people and generate edits

Nano Banana can now see through your Google photos identify people and generate edits

War in Ukraine: Zelenskyy claims robots captured post and forced enemy to surrender

War in Ukraine Zelenskyy claims robots captured post and forced enemy to surrender

India's longest range electric scooter: Simple Ultra launched with 400 km range!

Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has launched the Simple Ultra, India's longest-range electric scooter with a claimed 400 km IDC range. Priced at Rs 2.35 lakh, the scooter boasts a 6.5 kWh battery, a top speed of 115 kmph, and a 0-40 kmph acceleration of 2.77 seconds.

UAE issues warning: Are unused apps a hidden cyber threat?

The UAE Cyber Security Council has issued a warning highlighting how everyday digital devices can become vulnerable to cybersecurity risks when overloaded with unnecessary files and unused applications.The council said neglected apps and digital clutter can create openings for malicious software, increasing the risk of cyber threats and data exposure.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Regular clean-ups reduce cyber risksAuthorities stressed that...

نت‌بلاکس: قطعی اینترنت در ایران وارد چهل‌و‌نهمین روز شد و از ۱۱۵۲ ساعت عبور کرد

وبسایت نت‌بلاکس که اختلال‌های اینترنتی در جهان را رصد می‌کند، صبح جمعه، ۲۸ فروردین گزارش داد که قطعی اینترنت در ایران وارد چهل‌و‌نهمین روز شد و از ۱۱۵۲ ساعت عبور کرد. این گزارش افزود با وجود این محدودیت گسترده، برخی کاربران به‌صورت محدود به صفحه اصلی گوگل دسترسی پیدا کرده‌اند.

WhatsApp tests new feature to automatically separate business chats and reduce spam

Must ReadScience & TechnologyWhatsApp tests new feature to automatically separate business chats and reduce spamBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026WhatsApp is working on an innovative new feature for Android users that will automatically organize chat lists by separating business messages into a dedicated section.  According to recent reports from WABetaInfo, this upcoming update aims to significantly reduce the daily clutter and spam often created by a heavy influx of promotional and corporate communi...

iPhone 18 Pro launch details, colours, A20 chip and camera upgrades expected

iPhone Pro launch details colours A chip and camera upgrades expected

Forget Neuralink, this Silicon Valley startup is building a cap that can read your brain

Forget Neuralink this Silicon Valley startup is building a cap that can read your brain

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How drones deployed from aircraft, helicopters could change aerial warfare

India's Air Force is enhancing its offensive capabilities by seeking drones deployable from helicopters and loitering munitions from transport aircraft. These advanced systems, capable of various missions including electronic warfare and target acquisition, aim to free up fighter jets and counter adversaries effectively. Similar initiatives are underway globally, highlighting a significant shift in future warfare strategies.

Meta has Ray-Ban, Google is making smart AI glasses with Gucci, launching in 2027

Meta has RayBan Google is making smart AI glasses with Gucci launching in

Vietnamese airline to lease up to 10 C909 jets in boost for Chinese aircraft maker

Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet Air has agreed to lease as many as 10 Chinese-made C909 regional passenger jets, giving a lift to their manufacturer’s goal of vying with Airbus and Boeing in overseas civil aviation. VietJet said in a statement on Thursday night it had agreed with SPDB Financial Leasing, a subsidiary of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank in China, to finance the aircraft through operating leases. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) makes the jets that are the subject...

Amazon News Recap: April 17, 2026 - About Amazon

Amazon News Recap: April 17, 2026  About Amazon

Tesco switches barcodes for QR codes in UK ‘first’

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UAE family visa guide 2026: Requirements, fees and application process explained - Emirates 24|7

UAE family visa guide 2026: Requirements, fees and application process explained  Emirates 24|7

OPPO K14 5G Review: ₹25,000 में प्योर स्मूथनेस, नो लैग

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