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OpenAI is rolling out a feature for its ChatGPT app that lets the chatbot respond to spoken questions and commands with speech of its own. Starting over the next two weeks, users will be able to choose a voice in the chatbot app, picking from five personas with names like “Juniper,” “Breeze” and “Ember.” ChatGPT will then produce audio of the text it generates in that voice — for example, reading an AI-generated bedtime story out loud. The feature will be available to people who subscribe to OpenAI’s $20-per-month ChatGPT Plus service and enterprise users.

room heaters a preferable choice for many households? Firstly, they are remarkably energy-efficient, converting nearly 100% of the electricity into heat. This efficiency translates to cost savings, as they consume less electricity compared to traditional heaters. Moreover, their energy efficiency contributes to a reduction in carbon footprint, aligning with the growing concern for environmental sustainability.

Lithium-ion cells. The company based in Kolkata is a producer and exporter of Aluminum foil for various industrial applications with an annual production capacity of 20,000 tons. For the production of 1GWh (Gigawatt-hour) of LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cells, which powers a wide variety of electric vehicles and energy storage systems, 350 tons of high purity and uniform-thickness aluminum foil is required that acts as a positive (cathode) current collector. The demand doubles for Sodium-ion batteries where both positive and negative current collectors is expected to be using aluminum foils. The customized battery aluminum foil from Shyam Metalics with thickness ranging from 12-micron to 20-micron has been tested and validated by third-party laboratories, according to the company. India spent $1.8bn to import 5,486.18 kWh lithium-ion batteries during April-November 2022 period as against the import of 6,167.68 lakh units of lithium-ion batteries for $1.83bn in 2021-22, indicating a growth in imports consequently to rising demand for electric vehicles and green energy solutions. “We are thrilled to foray into manufacturing battery foil and support the government to mobilize resources to indigenize battery cell manufacturing.

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₹40,000 (approx) per month, a study has found. A common gender norm is the “male breadwinner" norm, that is, husbands are considered the primary earners with wives contributing to household income only if necessary. However, the study showed that in households where the husband’s earnings are high, the probability of the wife being employed is low.

Visitors to China can now buy digital yuan tokens with overseas cards via the central bank’s official CBDC mobile app.

Narendra Modi on 24 September. These newly launched trains have a host of new features incorporated which were incorporate after taking passengers' feedback in order to make the train journey more comfortable for them. The launch of these nine trains will connect religious and tourist destinations across 11 states in the country.

BetterPlace. About 6.60 million frontline jobs — which include essential customer-facing roles such as sales and business development executives, call centre workers, delivery personnel, marketing executives, and housekeeping staff among others — were created in the country last fiscal year compared to eight million in FY22, according to BetterPlace's Frontline Index Report based on more than three million data points. «The decline in the overall number of frontline jobs during last fiscal can be attributed to cautious hiring by companies due to the macroeconomic headwinds,» said Pravin Agarwala, cofounder and group CEO of BetterPlace. Also, it comes after a year of aggressive hiring during FY22 when businesses opened up post-Covid, he said. The numbers may improve in the current year as the ongoing festive season is leading to a surge in demand for manpower with companies across all segments looking to hire a combination of on-roll, on third-party roll, and gig workers to meet the rise in consumption, Agarwala said. In FY23, the logistics and mobility sector replaced ecommerce as the highest employment industry for frontline workers with total demand increasing by more than 111% during the year, the BetterPlace survey showed. While demand created by ecommerce fell by 52% on year, it was still the second-largest employer, contributing to 33% of the total jobs.

national sample survey, people in the know told ET, amid an increasing focus on the quality of survey data. ET reported last month that the 79th round of the National Sample Survey was due to be completed this month, and that the results would likely be available by December-end. “Some of the indicators are likely to be repeated this year as well,” one of the people said. The 79th round of the survey, started in July last year, was termed a comprehensive annual modular survey to create a database of “high-frequency socioeconomic indicators”, which include those in line with sustainable development goals that are not captured by administrative statistics. The 79th survey asked questions on access to mobile phones, drinking water services, internet, computer and financial institutions, which the people said may be repeated in the next round as well. The 79th round also included the first comprehensive survey on Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) to gauge awareness and penetration of the Ayush systems besides the expenditure incurred on treatments. The new round will likely include a comprehensive survey suggested by a different ministry. Some of the ministries have already made requests. The survey will have to be approved by the newly reconstituted Standing Committee on Statistics.

NEW DELHI, MUMBAI : The race to dominate the electric vehicle (EV) market has triggered a dash for talent, as automakers and others in the ecosystem seek out experienced professionals to develop capabilities in green mobility. Industry executives said that companies are trying to attract and retain professionals skilled in battery management systems, fuel cells and core engineering with pay hikes, retention bonuses and counter-offers. Leading Indian automakers are introducing new EV models, and startups are coming up with innovative electric mobility solutions, even as the government works to reduce carbon emissions.

I wish to transfer ₹10 lakh to my wife’s account as a loan, and she wants to put ₹5 lakh in a fixed deposit and invest the remaining ₹5 lakh in mutual funds and stocks. In case my wife is unable to repay the loan and I decide to waive it off, will I be taxed for the interest income earned by my wife on all her investments? —Name withheld on request It is assumed that you have given an interest-free loan to your wife.

artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — posers on what kind of skills we should arm ourselves with.Coursera — one of the online platforms that provide learning modules across business, technology and analytics domains for working professionals across countries, domains and age groups — recently shared its analysis of learner interest and trends from India. What stood out from this data was that its Indian learners were more likely to be developing AI-related skills than learners in many other countries, over-indexing on learning about artificial neural networks (1.15x), applied machine learning (1.2x), and machine learning algorithms (1.2x). Over-indexing, in this context, refers to a higher percentage of people choosing the courses compared with the benchmark. The other areas that saw high indexing among Indian learners — beyond AI/machine learning — included data visualisation software, blockchain, supply chain systems, software architecture, investment management, people analysis, C programming, distributed computing, algorithms and data structures.

Chip startup Rivos is countersuing Apple Inc., claiming the tech giant forces employees to sign restrictive agreements that prevent them from working elsewhere and stifle up-and-coming companies that hire its staff. The countersuit filed Friday by Rivos and six ex-Apple employees in a San Jose federal court escalates an acrimonious trade secret feud that began when Apple last year sued Rivos and former employees who joined the startup. Rivos is pushing back by asking the court to rule that Apple’s “overbroad” non-disclosure and non-solicit agreements are unenforceable.

mobile shop employees and the video of the fight is doing rounds on social media. Delhi Police has also initiated legal action against the accused customers.

internet was lifted on Saturday in strife torn Manipur. Internet services were banned immediately after the ethnic violence broke out in the state on May 3 and were periodically extended considering the prevailing law and order situation. T.

Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus at Kartavya Path in Delhi on September 25. Green Hydrogen, produced using renewable energy sources, holds the potential to play a pivotal role in low-carbon and self-reliant economic pathways, read the Ministry Petroleum and Natural Gas press release. It offers the prospect of harnessing domestically abundant renewable energy resources year-round and across various sectors, either as a fuel or an industrial feedstock. Green Hydrogen has the capacity to replace fossil fuel-derived feedstocks in industries like petroleum refining, fertilizer production, and steel manufacturing, read the press release. Fuel cell technology, powered by hydrogen, is emerging as a significant component of the e-mobility landscape. The electrochemical reaction in a fuel cell converts hydrogen at the anode and oxygen from the air at the cathode into water, releasing electrical energy in the form of electrons, read the press release. Fuel cells boast remarkable efficiency compared to other mobility solutions and provide distinct advantages such as extended range and shorter refuelling times in comparison to battery-powered vehicles. Hydrogen gas is stored onboard in cylinders, typically at a pressure of 350 bar. IndianOil has embarked on a scientifically designed program to conduct operational trials of 15 Fuel Cell buses fueled by Green Hydrogen on specific routes in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, read the press release. The launch of the first set of two fuel cell buses from India Gate on September 25, 2023, marks a significant milestone in this endeavour. This program represents India's maiden initiative to dispense green hydrogen at 350 bar for operating fuel cell buses. Additionally, IndianOil has established

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asserted Saturday, as he extolled India's growing economic power which is attracting foreign investment like never before. Bharat, he said, is leading the world in terms of digital payment, and justice is being delivered to the litigants at their doorstep because of the government's initiative for digitisation. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Bar Council of India's (BCI) two-day 'International Lawyers Conference 2023' here, Mehta said there are 21,000 district courts, 25 high courts and the Supreme Court in the country, and now every document of every court is available in digitised format that anybody can access. «Bharat is the present and the future of the world.

Aadhaar by July 30, 2023, then your PAN must have been classified as 'inoperative'. You can link your PAN with your Aadhaar online by paying a late fee of Rs 1,000. However, many individuals are not able to link their PAN and Aadhaar online due to some reasons such as different dates of birth in PAN and Aadhaar. In such cases, they have to visit either the Aadhaar enrolment centre to update the Aadhaar or go to a PAN service centre to update the PAN. «PAN Aadhaar linking has failed due to DOB mismatch. To update your DOB in PAN, please contact Protean at…. Or UTIITSL at…. To update your DOB on your Aadhaar Card please contact UIDAI at…To link again, click here 'Link Aadhaar'. If the linking request still fails, you are advised to avail the option of biometric-based authentication at dedicated centres of PAN Service Providers (Protean and UTIITSL). You should carry your PAN, Aadhaar, Fee paid (of Rs 1000) challan copy and avail the facility after paying requisite biometric authentication charge at the centre ....» said the Income-tax Department in a communication to a taxpayer when his PAN-Aadhaar linking failed. To make the necessary changes in your PAN or Aadhaar, you have to pay a small fee, depending on the update that needs to be done. Do remember that you also have to pay a penalty of Rs 1,000 to link your PAN and your Aadhaar.

Indus Appstore Developer Platform for free in the first year, with a nominal annual fee applying afterward. Notably, there are no platform fees or commissions for In-App Payments, allowing developers to integrate their preferred payment gateways. Akash Dongre, CPO and Co-Founder of Indus Appstore, highlighted the potential of the Indian smartphone market, with over one billion expected users by 2026.

debit or credit card cannot be used for any online or offline transactions without first enabling the said option (card controls) in the bank's transaction control system through net banking, mobile app, or at the branch. «These changes (card controls) were designed to enhance the security of card transactions and give users more control over how their cards are used. Under the new guidelines, card users can now choose whether to opt in or out of payment modes such as international transactions, online purchases, and contactless payments, set spending limits for different types of transactions, and decide whether they want to allow their cards to be used for domestic or international transactions,» says Sajish Pillai, MD & Head — Assets and Strategic Alliances, Consumer Banking Group, DBS Bank India.

Canada, allegedly carried out under the directive of the Trudeau government. The Indian government is actively discussing these allegations following claims made by authorities in Ottawa to the Canadian media.