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OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 12R comparison: Is the ₹25,000 price gap worth it? Sharing the teaser image for the new product via its X account, OnePlus wrote, “It’s about time". Although OnePlus hasn't officially confirmed the name of the upcoming product, it is highly anticipated that the latest product from the company will be the OnePlus Watch 2.

NEW DELHI : Bosch Ltd is looking to boost investments in R&D and increasing local production of components such as hub motors used in electric two-wheelers (e2w), a top company official said, as adoption of green mobility widens in the world’s fifth-largest economy. The local arm of Germany’s Bosch GmbH also aims to expand its research and development efforts for passenger car electrification in India. “We are looking at continued investments in the passenger car segment.

Mumbai Metropolis Metaverse which will offer an immersive virtual representation of Mumbai. In this 3D map, the government aims to give the people an idea of how Mumbai (MMR) will look in the coming years and the sort of new amenities the city is going to provide to the Mumbaikars.

The head of BMW Group Designworks steered his car into a rest stop, highway traffic whizzing by in the background, and then dialed into his meeting. “I can’t concentrate on driving if I’m talking," says Holger Hampf, whose unit is internally known as “architects of the future." This pit stop, he says, happens to be an excellent example of what will change in the future. One day when cars can eventually drive themselves, executives will be able to sit back and work just as if they were in the office.

When you need funds, you can choose from credit options like a personal loan or an overdraft. The choice between the two can be based on how long you need the money, how the interest is charged, how you will repay, etc. So, let us discuss what is a personal loan and an overdraft, the differences between them, and which one is better for you.

TVS Mobility on Monday said it has formed a joint venture with the Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation to establish a comprehensive vehicle mobility ecosystem in India. As part of the collaboration, Mitsubishi Corporation will initially invest Rs 300 crore with both parties committed to support the growth of the joint venture. This investment is intended to propel both the parties' vision in relation to vehicle ownership in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and material handling equipment (MHE), TVS Mobility said in a statement. The business model will have the potential to achieve USD 2 billion revenue in the next 3-5 years' time, it added.

Japan’s SoftBank has a prime perch at the artificial intelligence table thanks to its 90% stake in chip designer Arm, which is raking in cash from the AI boom. Monetizing that good luck could be surprisingly challenging. But if the past is prologue, SoftBank will find a way.

One should properly diversify the portfolio, but over or under-diversification will not work. Reasonable diversification is important, says Mukesh Kochar, National Head of Wealth, AUM Capital.

Indian Army, with a strength of 12 lakhs, is preparing for a significant upgrade of its current tanks and the induction of new-generation tanks for future battles. In a TOI report, senior officers have stated that the extensive destruction of Russian tanks in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, primarily in the initial days, was more due to «poor tactics» than anything else. They noted that Russia deployed tanks without adequate logistics support and failed to provide sufficient backup from infantry, artillery, electronic warfare, and close-air support units. According to a senior officer, "Combined-arms operations" were critical and missing in the conflict. Tanks remain essential for both offensive and defensive operations, offering mobility, firepower, and armored protection crucial for large-scale ground battles.

telecom sector revenues are expected to surge 63% between FY16 and FY25 despite a broader consolidation that shrank the field from more than 10 private mobile operators to just three. Revenues stood at ₹1.7 lakh crore in FY16 with the sector having more than 10 private companies. This was before Reliance Jio made its debut the following year. Revenues are expected to touch ₹2.78 lakh crore in FY25 in an industry comprising only three private operators — Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi). The strong revenue growth will be driven by expected tariff hikes, a pick-up in conversions from 2G to higher revenue-yielding 4G/5G customers and users upgrading to higher value data plans. Even in the absence of rate hikes, telecom sector revenues this financial year are expected to touch ₹2.46 lakh crore, far exceeding the FY16 levels, amid strong appetite for 4G services and an improving subscriber mix, showed an analysis of Trai data by global brokerage, CLSA. The estimated jump in sectoral revenues (in absolute terms) is even more spectacular at 68% between FY17, when Jio entered the fray, and FY25.

Mint explains: Bike-taxis offer a cost-effective mode of transportation, particularly for lower and middle-income groups. With fares of ₹8-10 per km, they compete well with traditional auto-rickshaws, catering to first- and last-mile connectivity needs. Their affordability and accessibility make them useful for urban mobility, especially in congested areas where other modes of transport may be scarce.

France on the top. India slipped one rank down from last year to 85th even as the countries with visa-free access to its citizens increased to 62 from 60 in 2023. The rank of crisis hit Pakistan stood the same as last year on 106 while Bangladesh's slipped from 101 in 2023 to 102 this year.

India very soon entailing multi-billion dollar investment besides several chip assembly and packaging units, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In an interview with PTI, the minister confirmed that the two projects include a USD 8 billion proposal submitted by Israel-based Tower Semiconductors and the other from Tata Group. «I am happy to share this with you and you are probably the first one I'm sharing this with. In the near term, two full-blown fabs are going to come up in India. These are going to be multi-billion-dollar fabs in the 65, 40 and 28-nanometer technology and there are going to be a host of other packaging proposals that we are evaluating,» Chandrasekhar said. He was responding to a question on USD 8 billion investment proposal submitted by Tower Semiconductors and the status of India's semiconductor roadmap.

'Delhi Chalo' march. According to the ministry's February 16 order, internet services will remain suspended in areas falling under Shambhu, Julkan, Passian, Patran, Shatrana, Samana, Ghanaur, Devigarh and Balbhera police stations in Patiala; Lalru police station in Mohali; Sangat police station in Bathinda; Killianwali police station in Muktsar; Sardulgarh and Boha police stations in Mansa; and Khanauri, Moonak, Lehra, Sunam and Chajli police stations in Sangrur; and areas under Fatehgarh Sahib police station.

Ola Electric last week cut the price of its entry-level scooter by ₹25,000. That brought down the price of the Ola S1X+, with a 3kwh electric motor, in line with that of the top-selling petrol-powered scooter, Honda's Activa. Steep price cuts and the launch of affordable models by companies like Ola Electric, Ather Energy and Bajaj Auto-owned Chetak Technology have helped narrow, or even bridge, the gap between the prices of battery-powered and petrol-run two-wheelers. Industry experts expect the increasing affordability to quicken the adoption of electric two-wheelers in India. While sales have been surging and are expected to be around 850,000 units in fiscal 2024, electric two-wheelers still account for just 4.5% of the market. The main challenges to adoption of this cleaner mode of mobility have been higher acquisition cost compared with petrol-powered models and inadequate charging infrastructure.

protesters have stayed put at the two border points since then. Besides a legal guarantee for MSP, the farmers are demanding implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pension for farmers and farm labourers, farm debt waiver, and withdrawal of police cases, among others. 1.

Deadline The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for Paytm Payments Bank from February 29 to March 15. Therefore, you can use your Paytm Fastag until that date, after which it might become inactive if not permitted by RBI. Note that after March 15, 2024 you will not be able to top-up or recharge your FASTag issued by Paytm Payments Bank. Why do you have to deactivate it? ' You must deactivate your Paytm Fastag due to the 'One Vehicle, One Fastag' rule, which mandates a single Fastag per vehicle. If you have funds remaining in your Paytm accounts, you can request refunds before the deadline.

«Bengaluru, a city that stands proudly as one of the top technology hubs globally, deserves our utmost attention and priority in terms of development. It is not merely a city; it is a symbol of innovation, diversity, and progress,» he said. In his address, Siddaramaiah said as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, he is committed to ensuring that Bengaluru continues to thrive and scale global heights by focusing on critical aspects such as infrastructure, quality of living, and citizen amenities.

By Aroon Kumar

Farmers are blocking highways and holding demonstrations in many rural areas in northern India to protest over a range of grievances that have also led tens and thousands to march toward the capital