Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS | Google I/O 2022: 24 New Google Translate Languages, Android Multi-Device Support And More
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In India, more than 30 per cent of Search queries are spoken, Google pointed out, adding that Lens was used by billions in the last year. It has now introduced multi-search, so that you can take a snap of a dress and still search for the item via Search on the internet.
Google search is now shifting into multi-mode. The tech giant is introducing this capability for local search results including segments like apparel, home goods and restaurants near your area. The feature will be available later this year.
Check full list of the 24 new languages now available on Google Translate:
- Assamese — Northeast India
- Aymara — Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
- Bambara — Mali
- Bhojpuri — India, Nepal, and Fiji
- Dhivehi — Maldives
- Dogri — Northern India
- Ewe — Ghana and Togo
- Guarani — Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, and Brazil
- Ilocano — Northern Philippines
- Konkani — Central India
- Krio — Sierra Leone
- Kurdish — Iraq
- Lingala — Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Angola, and the Republic of South Sudan
- Luganda — Uganda and Rwanda
- Maithili — Northern India
- Meiteilon (Manipuri) — Northeast India
- Mizo — Northeast India
- Oromo — Ethiopia and Kenya
- Quechua — Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
- Sanskrit — India
- Sepedi — South Africa
- Tigrinya — Eritrea and Ethiopia
- Tsonga — Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
- Twi — Ghana
Google Translate now supports as many as 24 new languages that usually do not have much representation on most tech platforms, the technology conglomerate announced at its I/O 2022 Keynote on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressed the nation on Wednesday evening amid the ongoing country-wide protests over the economic crisis and political instability.
During his address, Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured the people of island nation that very soon new government will be formed in the country.
"A news Prime Minister will be appointed within the next one week," he said adding that a new cabinet will also be formed. The party which will have a majority will form the government in Sri Lanka, he said.
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will address the country on Wednesday at 9pm local time, news agency Bloomberg reported citing his spokesman Sudewa Hettiarachchi.
However, the report did not clarify the agenda of his television address. The island nation is currently facing the worst economic crisis and political instability.
In a major decision, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has removed the Director General of Police (DGP) Mukul Goel from the post. According to reports, Goel was removed from the post of DGP for disregarding government work and not taking interest in departmental assignments.
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to withdraw the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) legislation in the monsoon session of Parliament
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Salinder forest area of Bandipora on Wednesday afternoon.
One terrorist was killed in gunfight. Meanwhile, an AK rifle, three magazines were also recovered. IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar told news agency ANI that the killed terrorist was a part of a newly infiltrated terror group. Search for other two terrorists is in progress.
We will hold discussions on party organization, how to challenge NDA in coalition politics and to re-energize Congress during the 'Nav Chintan Shivir'. This conference will be result and outcome-oriented: Sachin Pilot, Congress leader
"More than 400 party leaders will attend 'Nav Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur. Few states will go to polls this year, & Lok Sabha polls will happen in 2024. If there's any party that can defeat NDA & BJP at the national level, then it is Congress that can do it," Pilot added further.
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Gujarat's Rajkot this afternoon. He will hold a public rally in the city later in the day. This is Kejriwal's third visit to the poll-bound state in two months.
Two judges Bench of Delhi HC pronounced the split verdict on criminalising marital rape. Justice Rajiv Shakdher rules in favour of criminalising while Justice Hari Shankar disagrees -holds that Exception 2 to Sec 375 doesn't violate Constitution as it's based on intelligible different.
According to the order passed by Justice Rajiv Shakdher, husbands can be held criminally liable for sexual relations without the consent of the wife while Justice C Harishankar showed disagreement with this view.
Tom Nides, US Ambassador to Israel shared grief over the murder of American and Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh of Al-Jazeera. He demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her death.
Karnataka | Senior IPS officer P Ravindranath resigned from his service, yesterday May 10.
"I'm prematurely transferred without any public interest just to harass me,since I've taken legal action against people involved in fake caste certificate issue,"reads his resignation letter
Sports Authority of India (SAI) grants Rs 1 Cr to Archery Association of India to conduct Para Asian Archery Championship in Delhi from May 31st.
Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal appeared before the ED for the second consecutive day in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds in Khunti and other charges, officials said on Wednesday.
The 2000-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer arrived at the agency's regional office in Hinoo area around 10:40 AM.
The federal agency had recorded the statement of the officer under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The officer was present for about nine hours at its office on Tuesday.
The statement of her businessman husband Abhishek Jha has also been recorded by the agency.
President Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from Ambassadors of Slovak Republic - Robert Maxian, of Sudan - Abdalla Omer Bashir Elhusain and of Nepal - Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma at Rashtrapati Bhavan today: Rashtrapati Bhavan
Covid cases are rising in Punjab, UP & Delhi. I spoke with their Health Ministers. They said cases are rising but there's only mild symptoms & people are recovering in home isolation. In Maharashtra, cases are rising but not rapidly, so no need to panic: Maharashtra Health Min
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Wednesday said that one accused has been arrested in connection with the 'Khalistan' flag incident. Thakur said that two accused were involved in putting up the flags on the wall of the state Assembly, out of which one has been nabbed this morning. Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "I would like to say that in the case where Khalistani flags were tied on the Himachal Pradesh Assembly gate, I am sharing for the first time that there were two accused who had come to carry out the whole incident. One of them has been arrested earlier today."
Delhi | An anti-encroachment drive is being carried out in Dwarka Sector 3.
Andhra | Cyclone is going to hit b/w Vishakapatnam & Kakinada. Heavy rains expected. Wind speeds can go upto 80kmph. People in low-lying areas alerted. All advised to not go to sea. Control room set up in collectorate, RTO offices&mandal offices: DC Ranjith Bhasha, Krishna dist
Delhi | Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu launches ‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ book in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and EAM Dr S Jaishankar.
Anti-encroachment drive to begin in Seelampur.
As demolition drive began at Jahangirpuri, complaints started rising.People want clear roads. Y'day we operated bulldozers at Nand Nagri&Sundar Nagri. Today we will conduct drive at New Seelampur: Syamsundar Agarwal, East Delhi Mayor
Supreme Court extends interim order on stay on non-bailable warrant issued by Allahabad High Court against Noida Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & IAS officer Ritu Maheshwari till Friday, May 13. SC adjourns the matter for Friday, May 13. SC asks to list it before appropriate bench
Mohali blast: A Delhi Police Special Cell team reaches Mohali. The team is there to understand how was the Intelligence Department building of Punjab Police targeted with the use of RPG. The Spl Cell had made several revelations on ISI-Khalistan network in past
Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh postpones examinations slated for today, 11th May to 25th May. Rest of the examination schedule from 12th May remains unchanged. The examination centre venues and the timings of the examination unchanged.
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Pandit Sukh Ram passes away at the age of 95, says his son Anil Sharma. He was admitted to the AIIMS, New Delhi and was undergoing treatment for brain stroke.
The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Asani’ over westcentral Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 12 kmph during the past 6 hours, weakened into a Cyclonic Storm: India Meteorological Department
The Delhi High Court will hear petitions related to criminalisation of marital rape today. Bench of justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar will hear the case that was reserved in February this year.
All India Democratic Women's Association and two individuals had filed petitions in the court seeking to strike down the exception in Indian rape laws on the grounds that it was against married women being sexually assaulted by their husbands.
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Breaking News Live: Delhi High Court To Pronounce Verdict On Pleas To Criminalise Marital Rape
Delhi High Court to pronounce verdict on criminalization of marital rape today. The High Court had expressed displeasure over the attitude of the Central Government for repeatedly seeking time to present its side in the matter of declaring marital rape as an offence. The court had reserved its verdict refusing to provide time to the Centre.
The Center had argued before a bench of Justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar that it has sent letters to all states and union territories seeking their comments on the issue. The counsel for the Center said that the proceedings should be adjourned till the inputs are received.
Logistics Supplier Firm Delhivery IPO Opens Today
Logistics supplier firm, Delhivery, will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday (May 11).
The subscription will close on Friday (May 13).
The company has said that it will use the proceeds from the issue to fund company’s organic and inorganic growth initiatives through acquisitions and other strategies.
According to news reports, Delhivery’s grey market premium of the company’s shares has dipped to Rs 7-8 apiece from Rs 35-40 on May 4.
The lead managers to the issue are Kotak Mahindra Capital Company, BofA Securities India, Morgan Stanley India Company, and Citigroup Global Markets India.
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