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New policy: Apple tightens App Store rules on APIs to safeguard users' data

In another bid to safeguard users' privacy on the App Store, Apple will require developers to explain under a new policy why they need access to select data, to prevent misuse of application programming interfaces (APIs).

Jul 29, 2023

Ambitious 'UDAN' scheme fails to take off in Ladakh [Here's Why]

In the year 2021, experts examined the feasibility at many sites for the construction of airstrips and concluded that none of these sites was feasible for the construction of new airstrips.

Jul 29, 2023

Delhi HC allows St. Stephen's College to give 85% weightage to CUET, 15% for interview in admissions of Christian students

The Delhi High Court has allowed St. Stephen's College to implement 85 per cent of admission weightage, based on the Common Undergraduate Entrance Test (CUET) score, and remaining 15 per cent for the interview of Christian minority candidates to undergraduate programmes.

Jul 27, 2023

Teachers, parents wary of uploading students' personal details on govt portal in UP

The personal data and contact details of the students sought by the Union ministry of education, has not been welcomed by principals and parents.

Jul 27, 2023

IRCTC website and app down, ticketing services not available

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Tuesday said ticketing services were not available on its website and mobile application due to technical reasons.

Jul 25, 2023

Profit Booking? FPIs sold stocks worth Rs 2,081 cr in last 2 days

In the last two days, FPIs have sold stocks worth Rs 2,081 crore indicating buying exhaustion, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

Jul 25, 2023

Embracing resilience and sustainability in value chains: Building strategies for rapidly changing world

By incorporating transparent and flexible supply chain practices, investing in circular economy principles, and nurturing resilient partnerships, companies can build strategies that withstand disruptions and foster sustainability, writes Major General Dilawar Singh as he delves deep into why embracing resilience and sustainability in value chains is necessity for businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Jul 24, 2023

A Digital Bank in Bangladesh: Opportunity and Imperative for growth of its Economy

Major General Dr Dilawar Singh shares his opinion on the opportunity and potential for setting up a new Digital Bank in Bangladesh are vast and promising. With a growing tech-savvy population, rising digital adoption, and government initiatives for financial inclusion, the market is primed for innovative digital banking solutions.

Jul 23, 2023

India's 'Bahubali' Rocket LVM3 Lifts Off With Chandrayaan-3

Miles to go: India's share is 2-3%, but ISRO is now an end-to-end player [details]

India may be sending spacecraft to orbit the Moon and Mars, and plans to send one to study the Sun and Venus, and finally, humans to space in the last four decades of this century, but its presence in the global space sector market is a mere two-three per cent.

Jul 23, 2023

Data Protection Bill 2023: Industry expert shares insights, implications, demand and more [Interview]

As an expert in the field of data recovery and protection, Sunil Chandna sheds light on the upcoming Data Protection Bill in India and its far-reaching impact on businesses and individuals alike.

Jul 21, 2023

BJP Tamil Nadu president likely to be nominated to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

Tamil Nadu BJP state president and former IPS officer K. Annamalai is likely to be nominated to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan where the party has 73 seats.

Jul 15, 2023

'Sell China, Buy India' policy of FPIs cannot continue for long

The valuations in China at a PE of 9 is hugely attractive now compared to valuations in India with a PE of around 20 and, therefore, the 'Sell China, Buy India' policy of FPIs cannot continue for long, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.

Jul 15, 2023

Uttarakhand Padyatra: Congress to undertake state-wide march, to focus on Agniveer; Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka to join

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday chaired a meeting with the leaders of Uttarakhand to discuss the strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and it was decided that the party will take out a padyatra in the hill state on the issue of Agniveer scheme.

Jul 13, 2023

Who's Ajay Banga? Former Mastercard CEO to head World Bank next

Corridors of World Bank Hq filled with Indian Americans? Ajay Banga, Anshula Kant and more

When 63-year-old Indian-American Ajay Banga was elected as the World Bank Group's President, that's when the whispers of heavy Indian presence in the power corridors of international financial institution first started