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Australian communications minister says the government won’t force social media users to hand over personal information to tech companies, as children younger than 16 are set to be banned from the platforms

How does high AQI impact my health?During the pollution season, the AQI can remain in the “very poor" or “severe" category for days, making it crucial to take proactive steps to protect your health. Staying indoors might provide some relief, but without the right precautions, you could still be exposed to indoor pollutants that worsen the situation.Here’s what you should do to stay safe.The most effective way to combat indoor air pollution is by investing in a high-quality air purifier.

Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired 53-acre land in Kolkata to build a residential plotted development project that will have revenue potential of around Rs 500 crore. Godrej Properties is one of India's leading real estate firms. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the company informed that it has acquired about 53-acre land parcel in Joka, Kolkata. «The proposed project is estimated to have a development potential of 1.3 million square feet of saleable area comprising primarily residential plotted development with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 500 crore,» Godrej Properties said.

Estate planning is one of those tasks that makes almost any other job look appealing, no matter how lowly

The Income Tax (IT) department is taking a lenient approach this year to address the non-disclosure of foreign assets in income tax returns filed in the current assessment year. This week, the department has sent out emails to taxpayers who have not reported foreign assets, asking them to revise their tax return. 

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a detailed FAQ notice on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to help students with common queries about the JEE Main 2025 exam.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As regular readers of this column will know by now, I have long advocated the benefits of embedding regulatory principles directly into digital infrastructure.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said he has not yet seen the High Court's decision to attach Himachal Bhawan in Delhi but has taken information regarding it and will review the order. Speaking to reporters, Sukhu said, «I have not read the High Court order but the upfront premium is based on a policy under which when the energy policy was made in 2006, I was the main architect. We had kept a reserve price per megawatt on which the companies had bid. There was a decision made by arbitration in the matter of upfront premium...Our govt went to the High Court against the arbitration order and the government had to deposit Rs 64 crore in arbitration. I have taken information regarding the same and we will study about this type of order.» The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday passed an order to attach the Himachal Bhavan in Delhi's Mandi House after the Congress-led Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government failed to clear overdue electricity bills.

He said the district administration has implemented several measures to engage voters and improve the overall turnout, including introducing a QR code system, which will guide voters across 18 assembly constituencies. The official said the QR codes will direct voters to their designated polling booths, providing them with critical information such as the exact location and address.

The family of a worker killed in an explosion at a Louisville manufacturing plant says they begged authorities to search the wreckage for his remains after they were told all employees were accounted for

A Mississippi Gulf Coast restaurant and its co-owner have been sentenced on federal charges of mislabeling inexpensive imported seafood as local premium fish

Just days after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall, the U.S. government unveiled two investigations into recalls that may not have worked or covered enough vehicles

These adjustments are mandatory under Indian law and ensure that your financial activities are legally compliant. Additionally, aligning your accounts and investments with NRI regulations simplifies fund management, enhances repatriation flexibility, and helps avoid penalties. By proactively updating your banking and investments, you can enjoy the benefits of seamless global financial management while meeting regulatory requirements.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Early this month, the seat of the Roman Catholic church--the Vatican, which has been blending tradition with science and cutting-edge tech for decades, unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital twin of St.

Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) released the results for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) on Monday at 11 am. The exam took place on November 9 and 11, 2024. The institute stated, “The Result of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) held on 9th November 2024 and 11th November 2024 will be declared on Monday, 18th November 2024, at 11:00 AM. The result along with individual candidates’ subject-wise break-up of marks will be made available on the Institute’s website at www.icsi.edu.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Sapna Prasad is in a dilemma. The 38-year-old wants to take a sabbatical for a year to take care of her ailing mother but believes it might affect her future job prospects.

Cochin Shipyard and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) along with Naukri-operator Info Edge among a host of other companies are likely to remain in focus today as they are approaching their ex-date, November 19, for the purpose of payment of the dividend to its eligible shareholders. This means today is the last day to buy shares of these companies to qualify for the announced dividends.

Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital Beirut killed Hezbollah's media relations chief Mohammed Afif on Sunday, Times of Israel reported. According to the Times of Israel, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Mohammad Afif. Afif was killed in an IDF strike on the headquarters of the Syrian Ba'ath Party in central Beirut, Times of Israel reported.

The conduct and ethics developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will be akin to “informal directive principles” for companies, especially those working to build their large language models (LLMs) or using data to train AI and machine learning models, an official said. “A law on AI is still some time away. We are talking to all stakeholders right now to see what can be included and trying to get the industry onboard on a common set of principles and guidelines,” the official said.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India’s (IBBI) proposed reforms to streamline the insolvency process for real estate companies. With the proposed changes, the biggest pain point for homebuyers—delayed possession—is slated to be taken care of. The amendments, aimed at addressing long-standing challenges under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), promise timely possession, fairer claim valuation and increased transparency. One of the key proposals empowers the insolvency professionals to transfer possession or ownership of units to homebuyers who have met their financial commitments, provided the committee of creditors (CoC) approves the same.