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In an increasingly urban lifestyle with a paucity of time, finding competent cooks and handling daily kitchen intricacies can be challenging. This is what Vaibhav and Aman Gupta, friends since first year (2012) of college at IIT Kharagpur wanted to solve with ChefKart, a venture that they conceptualised in March 2020. “We identified a significant gap in the industry that ran in an antiquated and unprofessional manner.

UK investment funds have received the green light for tokenization, marking a strategic move to harness blockchain technology within the asset management sector.

New Zealanders can expect tax cuts, more police on the streets and less government bureaucracy, according to the three leaders who signed an agreement Friday to form a new government

Subway India has ended its five-year exclusive deal with beverages maker PepsiCo India to sell its products at the sandwich and salad chain's outlets, and signed up with rival Coca-Cola, executives aware of the development said. All 570-plus Subway stores in India will now sell only Coca-Cola's soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea and water, one of the executives said. A Coca-Cola spokesperson confirmed the deal with Subway. «We constantly join forces with different brands,» she said in an emailed response to ET's queries. The sandwich chain has started updating its online ordering app with Coca-Cola drinks, on aggregator platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato. Subway India and PepsiCo had announced their partnership in 2018. Exclusive beverage partnerships with large food services chains drive significant sales via out-of-home and delivery channels for companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola.

FSID) within the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has announced the launch of the Centre of Data for Public Good (CDPG). The Centre is dedicated to advancing research, innovation, collaboration, and best practices in the realm of data science, analytics, and policy to address critical societal challenges, IISc said in a press release.

Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Friday said there was a need for IAF's training methodology to evolve and assimilate new technologies for enhancing training effectiveness. Addressing commanders of all the IAF training establishments under Training Command during the Training Command Commanders' Conference held at Headquarters Training Command here, he exhorted them to encourage innovative teaching methodology and stay abreast with best practices across the world.

Facebook and YouTube to repeatedly remind users that local laws prohibit them from posting deepfakes and content that spreads obscenity or misinformation, two sources told Reuters. The warning was conveyed by deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting where he said many companies had not updated their usage terms despite 2022 rules that prohibit content «harmful» to children, obscene or that «impersonates another person».

As Bitcoin market capitalization reaches an impressive $730 billion, the cryptocurrency world turns its gaze towards the future, speculating whether BTC can sustain its current upward trajectory. The current live price of Bitcoin is $36,579, marking a 1.50% decline over the last 24 hours. Despite this slight dip, Bitcoin maintains its dominance in the crypto market, as evidenced by its top ranking on CoinMarketCap and a substantial market cap of around $730 billion.

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Technology alone is not enough to combat deepfakes, we need a concerted effort “…From today onwards, MeitY and the Government of India will nominate a Rule Seven officer and will take a 100% compliance expectation from all the platforms". Elections near and deepfakes loom: Seeing isn’t believing “The Rule Seven officer will be a person who will create a platform where it will be easy for citizens to bring to the attention of the Government of India their notices allegations or reports of violation of law by the platforms.

Buoyed by strong housing demand, the average residential prices in key micro markets across the top 7 cities saw a significant surge in the last three years between October-end 2020 and the corresponding period in 2023.

Reducing import duties on inputs and capital goods could help the government cut down the need for many of the existing export schemes, think tank GTRI said on Friday. This would be an important step as India continues to face challenges in managing these incentives within the framework of international trade laws, it said. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that many countries, including major trade partners of India like the European Union (EU) and the US continue to declare Indian schemes as subsidies and “punish” exporters by charging countervailing duties. America and the EU account for over 20 per cent of the country’s total outbound shipments.

Starknet Foundation has officially launched its DeFi Committee. Announced on November 9, 2023, the committee is set to play a pivotal role in developing Starknet's DeFi landscape. This initiative marks a strategic step by the Foundation, demonstrating its commitment to expanding and nurturing the DeFi sector within its network.

By Francesca Landini and Alvise Armellini

As we approach year-end, many investors are turning their attention to tax-loss selling, the strategy of selling investments that have experienced a loss in order to offset capital gains and potentially reduce an investor’s tax liability.

loan pact with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support financing in rural and peri-urban areas in India, particularly for women borrowers. The funding comprises a loan of up to USD 125 million from ADB, and an agreement to syndicate an additional USD 125 million co-financing from other development partners, L&T Finance said in a statement.

BNP Paribas SA is imposing new financing restrictions as part of an updated policy around how to treat clients in the mining industry. The European Union’s biggest bank will no longer provide financing to projects dedicated to the extraction of metallurgical coal, according to an emailed statement late on Wednesday. “This new commitment is part of BNP Paribas’ efforts to align its credit portfolio in the steel sector with its net zero commitment," the bank said in the email.

By Nitha Puthran Amid recessionary fears and rising energy prices, businesses must prioritise environmental sustainability to ensure stability. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors greatly influence business perception, impacting institutional investments, cost of capital, and customer retention. As the world strives for net zero, it is time for businesses and IT leaders to assess the environmental cost of doing business.

London | Oil and gas producers should be spending about half of their annual investment on clean energy projects by 2030 to be aligned with global climate goals, the International Energy Agency has said.

In a market buzzing with anticipation and regulatory crosswinds, Bitcoin has once again captured the spotlight, soaring past the $37,000 mark. This latest surge, marked by a nearly 2.75% to $37,353 on Thursday, comes amidst a backdrop of thin holiday trading and a strengthening dollar.

Fixed Deposits provide a guaranteed return, making them an attractive option for risk-averse investors. One of the first decisions you will make when opting for a Fixed Deposit is choosing the tenure. The tenure represents the duration for which your money is locked in the deposit.