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iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting a more widely used connection standard. A big part of the reason is a European Union common charging rule that's coming soon for the 27-nation bloc. Here's a look at the USB-C plug and what it means for consumers: The first part of the acronym stands for Universal Serial Bus, and it replaces earlier versions of the USB cables used on everything from printers and hard drives to computer mice and Kindle readers. The USB-C plug comes in a different shape than its predecessors — an elongated oval.

GREAT Scholarship is given to individuals who want to pursue higher studies in the UK. More than 200 scholarships are awarded every year. A minimum amount of £10,000 is given to candidates chosen. Individuals who come from India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Turkey are eligible for this scholarship. The chosen postgraduate program should begin in September. Indians are given the most number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for one-year postgraduate programs or the tuition fee for the first year of master’s degree programs with a duration of two years.Eligibility

Digital Nomad Visa, several media outlets reported. It was formally introduced in 2021 but its official launching has been confirmed only now. The visa is expected to boost Sri Lankan tourism. To be eligible for the visa, you will need to have at least a $ 2,000 monthly income, which should be channeled through the Sri Lankan baking system. The visa holder will also be eligible to renew it every year once they show minimum bank balance required. Applicants will also have to pay $500 application fee. The fee will cover the visa holder’s spouse and dependents. You will also require a passport which is valid for at least next six months after you enter Sri Lanka. Employee, freelancers, or business owners who have clients abroad are going to benefit the most from this visa. Those who travel to Sri Lanka on Digital Nomad visa will not be allowed to work in the country or engage in economic activities of the country. The launching of the Digital Nomad Visa was proposed by Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles, aiming to attract global talent.

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New Delhi: The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued notice to the resolution professional of Go First and the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a plea filed by the airline's aircraft lessor BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd. The lessor sought further direction from the court on the inspection report submitted by them in the court. The court also noted that assets are valuable and “can't go like that".

‘Layover’, the solo debut album of BTS member Kim Taehyung has made history. It has sold over 2 million albums, thereby making V, the first Korean soloist in 23 years, with this distinction. He is also currently the best-selling soloist of all time on Hanteo. Fans were ecstatic, celebrating the idol’s milestone. Several diehard V stans had a field day, gushing about this landmark achievement on X (formerly Twitter). “Layover is now officially the first album by a soloist to sell over 2 million copies in its first week in Hanteo history! DOUBLE MILLION SELLER V CONGRATULATIONS TAEHYUNG,” wrote an overjoyed fan. Another gushed, “It's insane that Taehyung is the first K-pop artist to have a DEBUT album with 2 million first-week sales!!”

Huawei Technologies inked on Wednesday a global patent cross-licensing deal with Xiaomi Inc, according to a statement from Huawei. The deal covers communication technologies including 5G, it said, and marks the resolution of a patent licensing dispute between the two firms. Local Chinese media reported in March that Huawei was suing Xiaomi for alleged infringement of four registered patents mainly related to wireless communication technology, smartphone photography and screen lock technology. Huawei also has patent license agreements with other tech players such as Oppo and South Korea's Samsung.

Mumbai: IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life) has introduced a novel offering -- IndiaFirst Life Guaranteed Single Premium Plan. This unique plan is designed to provide individuals with a seamless blend of financial protection and savings.

MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix is all set to take place from September 22 to 24, 2023, at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This three-day motorsports extravaganza promises high-speed action and adrenaline-pumping excitement for racing enthusiasts.

Libya's eastern city of Derna on Tuesday, and it was feared the toll could surpass 5,000 after floodwaters smashed through dams and washed away entire neighborhoods of the city. The startling death and devastation wreaked by Mediterranean storm Daniel pointed to the storm's intensity, but also the vulnerability of a nation torn apart by chaos for more than a decade. The country is divided by rival governments, one in the east, the other in the west, and the result has been neglect of infrastructure in many areas. Outside help was only just starting to reach Derna on Tuesday, more than 36 hours after the disaster struck.

The High Court of Australia will on Wednesday morning decide whether Qantas illegally sacked nearly 1700 ground staff during the pandemic. Employers across the country will be watching the ruling closely.

A coalition of professional sports teams in Missouri is backing a new proposal to put the legalization of sports betting on the 2024 ballot

NEW DELHI : Retail inflation moderated to 6.83% in August from a 15-month high of 7.44% in July due to easing vegetable prices, offering a measure of relief to the Indian central bank and bond investors. Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation, however, continued to exceed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) target range of 2-6%. A Mint poll of 18 economists estimated retail inflation to slow to 7% in August.

Discussions of work-life balance have permeated many corporate workplaces over the past few years. Now, they are hitting the auto-factory floor. The United Auto Workers union, which is threatening to strike Friday if it can’t reach new labor deals with the Detroit automakers, is pressing for a number of items that are less about pay and more about improving the quality of life for assembly-line workers.

Chandrababu Naidu, his legal team moved two pleas in the High Court — one seeking quashing of the case and another a bail petition. They are likely to come up for hearing on Wednesday. The former chief minister was arrested for his alleged role in a multi-crore Skill Development Corporation scam and is currently lodged at Rajamahendravaram central prison after the court in Vijayawada remanded Naidu in judicial custody for 14 days on Sunday. On Monday, a team of lawyers headed by senior counsel Siddharth Luthra representing Naidu had filed a petition to grant house custody to the former CM, citing threat perception.

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trade deal, namely the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), considered the world’s largest free trade bloc, covering around 30% of the world’s population, gross domestic product (GDP) and trade. The RCEP came into full force on 2 June.

MFI) in Karnataka have a loan portfolio of Rs 46,000 crore as on March 2023, showing more than 10% in year-on-year growth, according to an impact report by the Association of Karnataka Microfinance Institutions (AKMi). The association released a sector report for fiscal year 2022-23 in the Microfinance Karnataka Summit – 2023 on Tuesday. The study, which claimed to cover 16,000 customers in seven districts across the state, said that 89% of the surveyed customers preferred MFIs over other lenders and 90% of the loans were for income-generating purposes, like starting a small business. On the other hand, the study revealed that product structures were unsustainable in case of micro-loans, as businesses which used them did not necessarily generate a regular monthly income.

NAPLES, Fla.—Judy Schroeder was living a stable retirement in this affluent Florida enclave. Then her apartment building was sold to a new owner during the pandemic and she lost her part-time job working at a family-owned liquor store. What followed was a swift descent into homelessness.

More than one-third of Australian businesses are struggling to achieve their carbon emission reduction targets, according to a new survey.

Chhattisgarh eyeing a comeback in the upcoming assembly polls, due later this year. The Yatra was scheduled to be launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah but his visit was cancelled at the last moment due to some urgent reason, a party leader said. In the absence of Shah, BJP's Chhattisgarh incharge Om Mathur flagged off the yatra after performing rituals at the famous Maa Danteshwari temple in Dantewada town. The Bharatiya Janata Party has planned two Parivartan yatras in poll-bound Chhattisgarh.