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3-fold jump in EPFO pensioners submitting facial scan-based Digital Life Certificate via smartphones

Jun 8, 2024

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The number of EPS pensioners submitting Facial Authentication Technology-based Digital Life Certificates has jumped more than threefold to 6.6 lakh in 2023-24 from 2.1 lakh in 2022-23, reflecting the success of the technology, according to figures released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday.…

Sri Lanka green lights Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service

Jun 8, 2024

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka has approved Elon Musk's Starlink to launch satellite service in the country, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said.Taking to social media platform X.com, Ranil said: “Telecommunication Regulatory…

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PM Modi-led new govt to take country closer to ‘Vision@2047’

Jun 8, 2024

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) As PM-elect Narendra Modi is set to form the next government at the Centre, industry leaders on Saturday extended their heartiest congratulations to him, saying they look forward to stability, consistency, and…

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Stock markets gain 3 per cent as political stability returns

Jun 8, 2024

Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) In a week full of political surprises, the Indian Indices saw high volatility but ended up gaining more than 3 per cent, buoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return for the record third term and RBI’s monetary…

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Industry welcomes resolution of ambiguity on display assembly for mobile phones

Jun 8, 2024

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The electronics industry stakeholders on Friday welcomed the government’s move to resolve ambiguity around the customs duty on display assembly of mobile phones.The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA)…

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NDTV shares surge more than 4.8 pc as market reaches all-time high

Jun 8, 2024

Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) As the stocks of Adani Group portfolio companies surged on Friday while the Sensex and Nifty climbed over 2 per cent to close at record high levels, the shares of NDTV climbed more than 4 per cent, the highest among…

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NHAI plans to roll out Global Satellite-based toll system for barrier-free for highway users

Jun 8, 2024

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) To provide a seamless and barrier-free tolling experience to National Highway users and enhance efficiency and transparency of toll operations, NHAI has invited global expression of interest (EOI) from innovative…

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Himachal to ensure introduction of universal carton for apple marketing: Minister

Jun 7, 2024

Shimla, June 7 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government will ensure introduction of universal carton during the forthcoming apple season to benefit fruit growers, state Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Friday. While presiding…

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Muthoot FinCorp launches ‘Book My Gold Loan’ campaign with Shah Rukh Khan

Jun 7, 2024

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Muthoot FinCorp Limited (MFL), the flagship company of the 137-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue), on Friday launched its 'Book My Gold Loan' campaign featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.The…

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Samsung to optimise Galaxy AI for new foldables, to bring ‘Live Translate’ on 3rd-party apps

Jun 7, 2024

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) South Korean giant Samsung has announced to extend Galaxy AI features beyond its own native calling app, along with optimising the Galaxy AI experience for the upcoming foldable devices.The company will soon expand…

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