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NEW DELHI : Electronic permits for goods shipped within and across states shot up to an all-time high of 93.4 million in August, pointing to brisk economic activity which could boost Goods and Service Tax (GST) revenue collections in September. The high frequency indicator aligns with manufacturing PMI data for August which suggested strong demand and output growth in August. The sharply higher e-way bill data points to businesses pushing supplies to the market as the festive season kicks in.

NEW DELHI : E-cigarettes have undergone consistent technological upgrades, resulting in devices that are more functional and visually appealing to children and young adults, experts said on Tuesday. They also stressed on the need to expose the manipulations by e-cigarette marketeers and empower children to resist these influences.

Former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma is poised to enter Rajya Sabha from the state as the BJP leader is the only candidate to file the nomination for the September 15 by-election. The by-election was necessitated due to the death of incumbent MP Hardwar Dubey, who was also from the BJP.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released recommendations on issues related to FM radio broadcasting including removal of linkage to non-refundable one-time entry fee and extension of the existing FM license period of 15 years by three years. Further, representatives of Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI), had raised issues for consideration of the authority, such as permitting private FM Radio channels to broadcast independent news bulletins and availability of FM radio receivers in mobile handsets.

digital public infrastructure (DPI), the minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday. “India is now a case study — as a nation that employed and deployed technological tools for progress and growth. Countries that have lagged increasingly see this as a way to follow India’s lead in DPIs, an open-source digital infrastructure, and using it to create the same impact that India has,” he said.

Coherent Corp, a Pennsylvania (US) based manufacturer of electronics, and instrumentation devices, on Tuesday said it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guidance Tamil Nadu and IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) to start its first global centre of excellence (COE) in Taramani, Chennai. The centre will be located on the IITMRP campus and focus on research and development (R&D) of products and services used in lasers, optical networking components and systems, EV batteries, and compound semiconductor devices for the markets supported by mobile, intelligent, and electric applications.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced the inclusion of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Interoperability in its Digital Rupee mobile application, according to the bank press release. Customers of PNB can now pay their vendors using the UPI QR code by scanning it using the PNB Digital Rupee app, or utilise it to finish a transaction at a vendor outlet. Users of the PNB Digital Rupee App can use their CBDC Wallets to make purchases on the UPI QR of these merchants even if they don't have a CBDC Wallet. The app with this new feature is already live for Android users on the Play store, and it will soon go live for iOS users as well.How it works Digital Rupee known as "eRupee" is issued as legal tender by the Reserve Bank of India. It functions exactly like a sovereign currency and is interchangeable 1:1 with paper money. This electronic wallet will function on your device similarly to your physical wallet and be linked to your bank account.

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that «our country's name is Bharat and there should be no doubt about it». The minister's comments come against the backdrop of Opposition parties alleging that the government was trying to change the name of the country from India to Bharat.

Mercedes Benz’s research & development (R&D) network, contributing to not only software development but also to electronics and hardware, said Markus Schäfer, chief technology officer of the German luxury carmaker. Mercedes Benz’s first operating system, MB.OS, which will be ready for production in 2024, has been conceived mainly at the company’s 9,000-member R&D centre in Bengaluru. The company’s CEO, Ola Kallenius, said that the luxury carmaker will launch its Concept CLA, showcased at the IAA Munich Motor Show, in 2025, the same year as its European debut.

Self-regulation in online gaming remains stalled more than four months after the plan was floated as the industry continues to be a divided house, three industry officials said, even as the government worries whether some entities may exert undue influence over the regulating entities. On 6 April, the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) moved to create a framework of self-regulatory organizations (SROs), which will act against gambling apps and betting apps offering real-money games. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union minister of state for electronics and IT, said it will start off with three such bodies, with scope for more to follow.

Meta on Monday said it has entered into a three-year partnership with the education ministry as well as the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship to empower students, educators and entrepreneurs across the country. Meta signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) for free digital marketing courses to promote entrepreneurship and skill development in India. The American technology company also signed two other LoIs with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Department of Higher Education, and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said India's democracy, demography and diversity are to be connected with technology conversion so that technology becomes the equaliser for the entire society. «Guided by the tenets of NEP, Meta's partnerships with NIESBUD, CBSE and AICTE will catalyse infinite possibilities for equipping our population with critical digital skills and empowering micro entrepreneurs and small businesses,» he added.

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India has recently witnessed the wrath of nature in its most unforgiving form. From the unexpected flash floods in Himachal Pradesh to the devastating floods in Assam, these calamities have jolted us to the core. The staggering numbers speak of the impact. The flash floods in Himachal Pradesh claimed over 300 lives while many people lost their homes. Similarly, the floods in Assam left a trail of destruction, submerging entire communities, and disrupting lives and livelihoods. It is estimated that over a million people were impacted by these floods.

Tata Motors has commenced the booking process for the upcoming Nexon facelift SUV today. Interested customers can reserve the new Nexon through Tata Motors' official website or at any authorized dealership in India by making a token payment of ₹11,000. The official pricing for the 2023 Nexon facelift SUV is set to be disclosed on September 14, with deliveries expected to commence shortly thereafter, catering to the high demand anticipated during the festive season.

UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi has marked a triumphant return to Earth after a remarkable six-month sojourn aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Notably, AlNeyadi holds the distinction of being the first person from the Arab world to journey into the cosmos and the first Arab astronaut to accomplish a 7-hour spacewalk. In a heartfelt message to the cosmos, AlNeyadi conveyed, «Space, this is not a goodbye.

Digant Haria, Co-Founder, GreenEdge Wealth, says “a lot of commodities cannot do well without China doing well because it is the largest importer, largest consumer of maybe 20-25 different kinds of metals and commodities. The US is trying to re-industrialize itself. Europe has no other choice but to come out with an industrialization policy of its own. Plus, there is transition to renewable energy like wind and solar. All of this is going to be metal heavy.”What is happening in metal stocks? China is not picking up but prices are going higher. Everybody is now of the view that the US economy will pick up. There is no recession. There is no soft landing. In fact, there is no landing at all and prices of steel or copper have gone higher in the last couple of weeks. Is it a good time to be a contra and buy into metal stocks?Absolutely.

Bharat Electronics with a target price of Rs 143. The current market price of Bharat Electronics is Rs 141.1.

Tata Steel, and Bharat Heavy Electricals. These orders—let’s say to make 1,000 precision parts that will go into an aircraft—are next routed to the right manufacturers in its network. Manufacturers quote their prices and the work is finally sub-contracted.

Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks on the Hindu religion sparked sharp reactions across southern India with the BJP units in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu coming down heavily on the young DMK leader. Stalin said at an event in Chennai on Saturday that the Sanatana Dharma was like dengue and malaria, and that they should think of not fighting it but eradicating it. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram’s endorsement of the statement fuelled demands for Karnataka’s ruling party to clarify its stand on the matter. The BJP's Karnataka unit said, «Rahul Gandhi's friend and ally Udhayanidhi Stalin spews venom against Hindus by saying Sanatana Dharma is like malaria, dengue and must be eradicated.

PARIS (Reuters) — France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on radio station RTL on Sunday.

India manufacturing foray is being closely watched, India’s ambition to be on the global EV manufacturing map is palpable. While every state wants a piece of the EV pie, there is one that has had its eyes firmly set on the space for a while — Tamil Nadu. Being the home for several traditional auto manufacturing players and component manufacturers, Tamil Nadu is also the hotbed for innovation in the electronics space and boasts some of the biggest players in the ecosystem.