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automation major ABB India reported a robust second-quarter performance, with a 78.3% increase in net profit and 30.6% growth in revenue from a year earlier. While large orders have seen traction and demand from core sectors is expected to remain strong in the medium term, it is the tier-two and -three cities that are bringing in double-digit growth, country head and managing director Sanjeev Sharma tells Kalpana Pathak. Edited excerpts: The quarter has been a good one. What are the reasons for this growth? The quarter has been a solid one where we delivered on multiple fronts and the result of actions undertaken over several earlier quarters.

government will soon meet social media platforms on the deepfake issue, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, asserting that the safe harbour immunity clause will not apply if platforms do not take adequate steps to remove deepfakes. Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

social media platforms on the deepfake issue, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, asserting that the safe harbour immunity clause will not apply if platforms do not take adequate steps to remove deepfakes. Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena has claimed that the Gurjar community in Rajasthan has made a “ghar wapsi (homecoming)” to the BJP as its “big leader” Sachin Pilot was betrayed by the Congress and not made the chief minister. Meena, the BJP candidate from Sawai Madhopur taking on sitting Congress MLA Danish Abrar, also claimed that the Gurjar community was feeling “insulted” as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had hurled abuses at Pilot. The Rajya Sabha MP, who has been at the forefront of the BJP's campaign alleging graft charges against the Gehlot government over issues such as examination paper leaks, also slammed the Congress for what he claimed was “unprecedented corruption” during its tenure in Rajasthan. “Corruption has increased to such levels that you would not have heard that Rs 2.30 crore in cash is found in a government office and 1 kg gold is being found in almirahs. This is unprecedented and has not happened anywhere in the country.

Ashoka alleged that this was the third such an instance coming to light. Referring to the viral video, the former deputy Chief Minister said it is a «confirmation» that there is «transfer business» (cash for postings) going on in the state.

Pakistan over the past two years. The Pakistani government and the banned militant organizations associated with it have remained silent about these killings.

Although the Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif-starrer started its box-office journey with a bang, earning Rs 44 crore on the opening day, the movie experienced a steep fall in earnings from the third day. On November 17, the movie earned a dismal Rs 13 crore, a far lower amount than the previous earnings of Rs 18 and Rs 21 crore. The total one-week collection of the action extravaganza amounted to about Rs 200 crore according to a report by the Indian box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com. Trade analyst Sumit Kadel shared the daily box-office figures of the movie and remarked that the box-office performance of the movie was “below-par.” “#Tiger3 Had a Below Par Friday at the Box Office. All eyes on Saturday Growth Now !!,” reads his post. Some experts have speculated that the India vs New Zealand match for the World Cup semi-finals may have taken away the spotlight from the movie.

IPEF members concluding the negotiations for fair and clean economy agreements, India should follow a cautious approach while finalising the text of these pacts as new commitments need not restrict its policy space or tax revenue generation abilities, a report said. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in its report that after the conclusion of the negotiations, the IPEF member countries, including India will now do domestic consultations and legal reviews and prepare final texts of the proposed agreements. While doing that, the government needs to «focus on ensuring that new commitments do not overly restrict its policy space or tax revenue generation abilities,» it said. This includes careful considerations in areas such as clean economy commitments, labour standards, and agricultural policies, it added. India, the US and 12 other members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) have this week concluded the negotiations on the clean and fair economy agreements with a view to strengthen the implementation of effective anti-corruption and tax measures and promote sustainable trade. It was announced after the third IPEF ministerial meeting held in San Francisco, California, this week.

Vijayashanthi on Saturday accused the BJP of failing to initiate action against Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao despite labelling him as "corrupt" and indicated that both the BRS and the saffron party are together. Addressing reporters here, she said searches were conducted by central agencies such as ED on several leaders but not against Rao.

Elon Musk announced on Saturday that X Corp is gearing up to initiate legal action against Media Matters and individuals involved in the assault on social media platform X. “The split second court opens on Monday, X Corp will be filing a thermonuclear lawsuit against Media Matters and ALL those who colluded in this fraudulent attack on our company," wrote Musk in his post.

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Two people were arrested following an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj in connection with the alleged acid attack on a woman, who was going to get married soon. police said on Saturday.

Hyderabad, as an unemployed couple decided to end their lives along with their four-year-old daughter. As per a TOI report, the bodies of K Sai Krishna (35), his wife Chithralekha (30), and their daughter Tejaswini were discovered hanging in their home in Gangaputra colony on Friday.

Saskatchewan MLA has been stripped of his duties after he was charged with obtaining sexual services for consideration according to an email release from the province.Ryan Domotor, MLA for Cutknife – Turtleford was arrested by Regina police at a business Thursday afternoon and charged for communicating for the purposes of procuring sex.According to the Canadian Press, Domotor was at the legislature a few hours before his arrest, speaking to a motion about the province’s disagreement with Ottawa’s climate policies.He was one of 16 people arrested by Regina’s vice unit during a project to fight sexual exploitation.Domotor has been kicked out of government caucus and removed of all government appointments and responsibilities.Premier Scott Moe said he took immediate action after learning about the charge.“Those in public office should be working to support vulnerable women, not exploit them,” Moe said. “There is absolutely no place in our government, nor frankly in the Assembly, for someone who has been charged with such a crime.”Domotor was elected in the Cut Knife-Turtleford constituency in the 2020 provincial election.He was the Chief Administrative Officer for the R.M.

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Amazon has said it is using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to to spot inauthentic product reviews on the platform, ahead of Black Friday amid the ongoing holiday shopping season. The company said late on Friday that before being published online, Amazon is using AI to analyse the review for known indicators that the review is fake.

OTT platforms have unveiled an array of fresh releases this week, spanning across genres such as action, drama, romance, and mystery. From the thrilling 'The Killer' to the intriguing ‘The Railway Men,’ the curated list ensures there's something for every taste. Popular streaming services like Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video present a diverse lineup, offering viewers a variety of options to explore.

World Cup 2023, showcased his lethal skills, contributing significantly to his team's journey to the final In six WC 2023 games, Shami has taken 23 wickets at an average of 9.13 and a strike rate of 10.91. His best figures are 7/57.

severe’ to ‘very poor’ air today i.e. on 18 November. The overall AQI in the national capital stood at 340 at 9 am, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) data.

Rugby Australia directors held an emergency board meeting on Saturday to discuss the fate of its embattled chairman, Hamish McLennan, after six member unions demanded his immediate resignation overnight.

commonly used drugs are spanning the country and aren’t expected to resolve until at least the new year, causing both pharmacists and patients to search for alternative solutions.The persistent shortage of Lenoltec No. 4, the generic version of Tylenol 4 (also known as T4s), along with Ozempic, a widely-used drug for Type 2 diabetes, has lasted for several months.