New Delhi | Existing Permanent Account Number (PAN) card holders are not required to apply for a new one under the upgraded PAN 2.0 system that is primarily aimed at introducing a 'common identifier' for all business-related activities, the Income Tax Department said on Tuesday. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had approved the Rs 1,435-crore PAN 2.0 Project to streamline and modernise the process of issuing and managing PAN and TAN, mak...Read More
Trump said that from 20 January, he will impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada as he looks to clamp down on illegal immigration and drugs, and an additional 10% tariff on China. Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said news of Trump's tariffs "sent shockwaves through global sentiment". "The President-elect's scorched-earth approach has stoked fears of a trade war, with investors increasingly wary that Europe could be next in his crosshairs," he...Read More
The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Face...Read More
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX), the leading Intelligent Content Management (ICM) platform, today announced that RWS Global selected Box as its unified platform to intelligently manage content across its organization. A global leader in live moments, RWS Global is deploying Box to support its creation of worldwide customized experiences such as theatrical productions, sporting events, multimedia and more. RWS Global offers end-to-end services from ideation to operations and will ut...Read More
HSINCHU, TAIWAN, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lauterbach, the leading provider of development tools for embedded systems, and Andes Technology Corporation (TWSE: 6533; SIN: US03420C2089; ISIN: US03420C1099), a leading supplier of RISC-V processor IP, today proudly announce their collaboration that enhances the debugging and tracing experience for engineers using Andes' advanced NCETRACE200 trace IP with Lauterbach's industry leading development tools TRACE32 ®. With the growing demand for ...Read More
LONDON - Thames Valley Housing Association (TVHA), operating as MTVH, has reported an increase in total revenue to $227 million for the six months ending on September 30, 2024, up from $209 million in the same period last year. This growth has been attributed to a 7.7% rise in government social rent and higher sales of new homes, with 147 units sold compared to 116 the previous year. Despite the revenue increase, MTVH experienced a decrease in operating surplus, down to $61 million from $75 mil...Read More
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine law officials on Tuesday summoned vice president Sara Duterte for questioning over her weekend statements that she had contracted someone to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if she were to be killed. Duterte accused the administration of twisting her words to create a false narrative that Marcos' life was under active threat, saying in a statement on Tuesday that her remarks were a "conditional act of revenge." The summons from the National Bureau of Inv...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26: Elitas Appliances, a brand synonymous with quality and innovation in home appliances, has officially launched its product line in India. Known for combining cutting-edge technology with elegant design, Elitas seeks to establish itself as a key player in the consumer durables sector, providing Indian households with superior, eco-friendly products. Also Read | From Nana Patekar's 'The Attacks of 26/11' to Dev Patel's 'Hotel Mumbai', 5 Movies and Shows That Explore...Read More
LONDON - On The Beach Group PLC (LSE:OTB) has disclosed transactions by its executives involving the purchase of the company's ordinary shares, according to a statement released on November 26, 2024. The purchases were part of the company's Share Incentive Plan (SIP), a common form of employee share ownership. The transactions, which took place on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG) on November 20, 2024, involved General Counsel and Company Secretary Kirsteen Vickerstaff, Chief Strategy Office...Read More
Multibagger Stock: Genesys International, a leading player in India's burgeoning geospatial sector, has emerged as a significant wealth creator for investors in recent years. Its shares have surged from ₹315 a year ago to the current level of ₹846, delivering an impressive return of 171%. Over a longer horizon, the stock has provided a staggering 1,963% return in the past four years. For instance, if an investor had invested ₹1 lakh during this period and held onto the investment until the pres...Read More
Blue Yonder, one of the world's largest supply chain software providers, said Monday it was working to restore services after the attack last week disrupted systems it hosts for customers. Blue Yonder said it didn't have a timeline for when services would be restored. The company said the attack didn't affect systems that run on public cloud-based platforms. Starbucks said Monday the ransomware attack affected company-owned stores in its network of around 11,000 sites in North America. It disr...Read More
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka extended congratulations to Priyanka Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday for winning elections from Wayanada Lok Sabha constituency. Priyanka Gandhi won the bypolls in Wayanad by a majority of over 6.22 lakh votes. During his New Delhi visit, Revanth Reddy would meet Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu in Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence....Read More
Indonesia said a $100 million investment proposal from Apple to build an accessory and component plant was not enough for the country to allow the tech giant to sell its latest iPhone model, its industry ministry said on Monday. Indonesia in November banned sales of Apple's iPhone 16 after it failed to meet requirements that smartphones sold domestically should comprise at least 40% locally-made parts. Indonesia has also banned the sale of Alphabet's Google Pixel phones over a similar lack of ...Read More
During Tuesday's trading session, the shares of a global leader in glass-lined equipment surged nearly 3 percent to Rs. 1,247.5 on BSE, after a foreign portfolio investor (FPI) bought shares worth a total of around Rs. 167.4 crores in the company via a bulk deal. With a market capitalisation of Rs. 5,524 crores, at 02:19 p.m., the shares of GMM Pfaudler Limited were trading in the green at Rs. 1,228.7, up by nearly 1.4 percent, as compared to its previous closing price of Rs. 1,211.3. As per t...Read More
The telecom industry in India is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors, driven by rapid technological advancements and a growing demand for mobile data and digital services. The industry is dominated by four major players: Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL/MTNL. These companies compete fiercely to offer affordable services, cutting-edge technology, and extensive network coverage to millions of users across the country. With a rapidly expanding 4G network and the upcom...Read More
Shares of a leading IT provider specializing in innovative cloud and data management solutions for the enterprises sector in India surged nearly 9 percent on BSE to Rs. 431 on Tuesday, despite a foreign institutional investor (FII) sold shares worth a total of around Rs. 12.7 crores in the company via a bulk deal. With a market capitalisation of Rs. 1,749 crores, at 01:42 p.m., the shares of Orient Technologies Limited were trading in the green at Rs. 420, up by nearly 6.2 percent, as compared ...Read More
These freelance professional pathways will earn you the big bucks. Some of the highest paying freelance jobs in India offer not just a lucrative career path, but also flexibility, independence, and high earning potential. With businesses increasingly seeking specialised expertise, freelance professionals across various domains are in demand. From digital marketing and financial consulting to software development and social media management, these roles provide opportunities to earn competitive ...Read More
Microcap stock engaged in offering end-to-end gas distribution solutions, including management consultancy, project management, and many more hit a 2 percent upper circuit in the day's trade upon executing a master service agreement with HPCL. With a market capitalization of Rs. 240 Crores, the shares of Positron Energy Limited hit a 2 percent upper circuit in the day's trade at Rs. 316.20 per equity share, from its previous day's close price of Rs. 310. Positron Energy Limited has executed a ...Read More
The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector in India plays a pivotal role in infrastructure development, driving projects across sectors like energy, construction, transportation, and utilities. EPC companies handle the entire project lifecycle, from design and procurement to construction and commissioning. The sector has witnessed significant growth, fueled by government initiatives like the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and increased private investments. Major players...Read More
PNN Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], November 26: Soulverse, a tech firm building next-generation identity solutions, recently launched their utility Token "SoulX" on Coinstore. SoulX was launched with the vision of helping with centralised data vulnerabilities and complex verification processes with a unified platform for secure, decentralised identity management, payments, and asset holding. SoulX tokens offer staking rewards. Soulverse believes that bringing the community together is the way...Read More
Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the third edition of Nayi Chetna - Pahal Badlaav Ki, a national campaign against gender-based violence, at Rang Bhawan Auditorium, New Delhi yesterday. Delivering his address, Shri Chouhan stated that the Government has taken a slew of initiatives for women's economic and social development. He stressed that gender-based violence is not an issue that persists in rural areas, but in urban ar...Read More
Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Wilmar International Ltd. are considering delaying a proposed sale of at least 12% in their Indian food venture after a US bribery indictment against the billionaire-founder Gautam Adani, according to people familiar with the matter. Adani Wilmar Ltd., an equal joint venture between India's Adani Group and the Singapore-based commodity trader, was slated to start the share sale this month to comply with local securities law that requires at least 25% of the holding t...Read More
After December 14, updates will incur a fee of Rs 50 per request at Aadhaar centers. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for free Aadhaar updates to December 14. This initiative allows individuals to update their Aadhaar details, such as name, address, or date of birth, online and at no cost. The process is simple and can be completed from the comfort of your home. UIDAI recommends updating Aadhaar details if it has been over 10 years since the last u...Read More
New Delhi: Interarch Building Products Limited (BSE Code: 544232) (NSE: INTERARCH), a leading player in the Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) and steel structure industry, announced the commencement of the construction of Phase 2, of its South India manufacturing facility, in Andhra Pradesh (AP). This expansion follows the successful inauguration and rapid capacity ramp-up of Phase 1 in September 2024, underscoring a significant milestone in the company's growth journey. Phase 2, designed to replic...Read More
SSB releases results for Head Constable and Constable posts. Check at ssbrectt.gov.in. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has released the results for the Head Constable (Electrician) and Constable (non-GD) posts. Candidates who applied for these positions can check their selection status for document verification (DV), detailed medical examination (DME), and review medical examination (RME) on the official website of SSB at ssbrectt.gov.in. The results are available in a PDF, containing the names,...Read More
The XEV 9e on the other hand, gets a triple screen layout with more futuristic elements. The XEV 9e will also have a touch-based control panel, again similar to what we've seen in Tata Motors cars. It will place controls for the air conditioning, hazard lights and other functions. The centre console will house an illuminated gear selector which by the way looks like an upgraded version of the one seen in the XUV 400. The BE 6e features an aircraft cockpit design split centre console. It feature...Read More
HSINCHU, TAIWAN, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lauterbach, the leading provider of development tools for embedded systems, and Andes Technology Corporation (TWSE: 6533; SIN: US03420C2089; ISIN: US03420C1099), a leading supplier of RISC-V processor IP, today proudly announce their collaboration that enhances the debugging and tracing experience for engineers using Andes' advanced NCETRACE200 trace IP with Lauterbach's industry leading development tools TRACE32®. With the growing demand for R...Read More
New enrollments to the government's Employees' Provident Fund Scheme rose 5.5 percent for women in the second quarter of FY25 from Q2FY24, even as new enrollments for men shrunk during this period India's formal labour market may be showing signs of cooling off in the second quarter of FY25, but a Moneycontrol analysis shows that women have done better than their male peers. New enrollments to the government's Employees' Provident Fund scheme increased 5.5 percent for women in the second quart...Read More
Calls for opening up the insurance sector to higher foreign investment limit are getting louder, and necessary legislative steps in this regard could be taken during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. The foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector will likely be raised to 100% from 74%, CNBC-TV18 reported on November 26, citing sources who wished not to be identified. The channel also reported that insurance companies will possibly be allowed composite licences, with ...Read More
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Affinity Equity Partners, a Hong Kong-based buyout firm, has concluded two acquisitions in Southeast Asia worth a combined $1.65 billion, people with knowledge of the deals said. It bought Jakarta-based gummy candy company Yupi for $1.2 billion, said two of the people. Yupi, founded in 1996, is one of the largest gummy candy makers in Asia and its products are sold in more than 50 countries, according to its websites. Affinity acquired the company from Yupi's fo...Read More