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INTERNET SHUTDOWN – The Digital Darkness

#India has become number 1 country in shutting down the #Internet. 67% of the world’s documented shutdowns took place in India last year.

Let us come together on this 22nd December 2019 (Sunday) in Hyderabad to understand about the internet shutdowns and their effects. Keep checking out our handles for further details.

#InternetShutdown #DigitalDarkness

Let's meet at 9:30AM. @swecha
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@Apple
does heavy PR on *quality* of its products.

In reality, Apple cheats its users with
@darkpatterns
like in the tweet quoted.

Let's dive deep into this topic of how #SurveillanceCapitalism is fueling #DarkPatterns, in-person meet at Hyderabad office of ThoughtWorks India.
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GST collections fall to record low in September on sluggish demand

This is the second straight month of decline in the GST collections, according to official data released by the Finance Ministry.

GST collections fall to record low in September on sluggish demand: https://www.thehindu.com/business/gst-collections-dip-to-19-month-low-in-september/article29567105.ece
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Explained: Where do the RBI’s earnings come from?

Does the payout of ₹1.76 lakh crore to the government damage the credibility of the Reserve Bank of India as an independent central bank?

Explained | Where do the RBI’s earnings come from?: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/where-do-the-rbis-earnings-come-from/article29310531.ece
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Google to pay out $150-200 million over YouTube privacy claims

The allegations against YouTube were made by privacy groups who said the platform had violated laws protecting children's privacy.

Google to pay out $150-200 million over YouTube privacy claims
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/google-to-pay-out-150-200-million-over-youtube-privacy-claims/articleshow/70921089.cms
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India's GDP growth slows to 5% in April-June 2019

Indias GDP expanded 5% in the quarter through June, the slowest pace in six and half years.

India's GDP growth slows to 5% in April-June 2019
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-gdp-growth-slows-to-5-in-april-june-2019/articleshow/70910682.cms
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Google faces EU anti-trust probe for jobs search tool

The move is the latest in a string of EU probes of the US giant's business practices, which have already led to billions of euros in fines.

Google faces EU anti-trust probe for jobs search tool
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/google-faces-eu-anti-trust-probe-for-jobs-search-tool/articleshow/70881430.cms
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