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Exxon Mobil issued its first public statement that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change in 2006, following years of denial. In public forums, the company argued that the risk of serious impact on the environment justified global action. Yet behind closed doors, Exxon took a very different tack: Its executives strategized over how to diminish concerns about warming temperatures, and they sought to muddle scientific findings that might hurt its oil-and-gas business, according to internal Exxon documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal and interviews with former executives.

Mining tech startup Torqn is seeking fresh capital as it races to become an ‘everything app’ for industry, tapping MST Financial to kick off a $5 million Series A funding round, Street Talk can reveal.

Huawei Technologies said on Thursday it will launch new products on Sept. 25 without elaborating. The company will be releasing information about new mobile phones at the event, according to Chinese business daily Yicai which cited sources.

The pensioner has to provide Aadhaar number, name, mobile number and self declared pension related information like PPO Number, pension account number, bank details, name of pension sanctioning authority, Pension Disbursing Authority, etc.Pension Payment Order (PPO) is very important for all pensioners. It is a unique 12-digit number provided to every pensioner who is covered by EPS (Employee Pension Scheme) under the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). A Pension Payment Order number is essential if you want to track the status of your pension.How to find your PPO number Step 1: Log on to www.epfindia.gov.in Step 2: Under Online service, click on the Pensioner's portal Step 3: You will be redirected to the 'Welcome to Pensioners Portal. 'Click 'Know your PPO number' which is mentioned on the right side of the page Step 4: Enter either your bank account number or PF number. You will receive your PPO number, as well as your Member ID and type of pension, after entering the relevant information. The PPO number is required when applying for a pension and when submitting one's annual life certificate. Transferring a PF account from one bank branch to another can be problematic if one does not know their PPO number

Note that employer’s approval is not required to change nomination details, members can use Aadhaar based e-sign to file the nominations. Nomination cannot be changed after the death of the EPF member. Nominees are important to get their share of PF accumulations/EDLI and the Pension benefits in case of any calamity i.e., after the death of Member.Pre-requisites for EPF Nominee Update

PARIS (Reuters) — Belgium's junior minister for the digital economy said he would ask the telecoms regulator to analyse potential health risks linked to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s iPhone 12 after France ordered a halt to sales citing breaches of radiation exposure limits.

By Echo Wang and Anirban Sen

gold imports in the second biggest consumer of the precious metal has risen to the tune of 40 per cent in August 2023. This may blow out India's trade deficit, which is already at threatening levels on soaring crude oil prices. As per the provisional numbers of India's gold imports in India in August 2023, a person familiary with the developments said on the condition of annynimity that India's gold imports grew to $4.9 billion, which stood at $3.5 billion in August 2022.

Edited excerpts: What is Infosys’ AI-first approach? We have been working on AI for some time, with a lot of our initial investments in technologies like machine learning and deep learning. So, while a lot of work or the building blocks for AI were already in place, last year, we saw the potential of the foundational models. The AI-first strategy simply means that we are reimagining everything that we do from a business standpoint to incorporate AI.

By Diane Bartz

French regulators have ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure

Fyn on Wednesday said it has formed a strategic partnership with Euler Motors to procure 2,000 fast charging 3-wheeler EVs. The order will fuel the company's plans to expand to new geographies within the domestic market, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Coimbatore. Fyn also said it has secured funding from Malaysian energy group Petronas-backed Gentari for the entire order from Euler. Euler Motors is all set to deliver 2,000 units of its flagship electric three-wheeler HiLoad over the next 18 months, the company said in a statement. Gentari aims to establish a Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) fleet in India, Malaysia and APAC to drive sustainable mobility switch and adoption, and is looking to have a 10 per cent market share of charging points and EVaaS across key markets in APAC, including India, Fyn said.

Gulab Chand Kataria unveiled ‘Sarpanch Samvaad’, a mobile application app of Quality Council of India (QCI) in Raj Bhavan. QCI launched the Sarpanch Samvaad is an initiative aimed at connecting approximately 2.5 lakh Sarpanchs across India, which serves as a holistic platform for networking, knowledge dissemination, and collaboration. Through this initiative, Sarpanchs can spotlight developmental activities in their villages, learn about best practices, and foster connections nationwide. The Governor said, «I am delighted to see the app which is a great initiative for the Sarpanchs.

air conditioner emerges as the perfect solution, providing respite from the relentless heat. Choosing the right air conditioner, however, is no breeze, pun intended. The market is flooded with options, from split ACs to window units, inverter technology to energy-efficient models, and a host of features that promise to transform your living space into an oasis of comfort.

Pakistan government fears an oil crisis as retail outlets of some oil marketing companies (OMCs) were reportedly found dry at a few locations in the country, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. The Express Tribune is an English-language newspaper in Pakistan. The country's Petroleum Division called upon the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman to take regulatory action against those companies operating dry retail outlets. Oil Director General Imran Ahmed in a letter dated September 12, informed the Ogra chairman that the energy minister had taken serious notice of the development, and directed that the regulatory authority may mobilize its enforcement team to ensure that all OMCs keep their retail outlets wet and well-supplied with the petroleum products. Referring to the Ogra/Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) daily reports, the DG oil's letter also highlighted that the country currently possessed sufficient stocks of petrol (MS) and high-speed diesel (HSD), stressing that any attempt to hoard petroleum products must be strongly discouraged and curbed, as per The Express Tribune. The letter emphasized that regulatory action may be taken against any OMC maintaining stocks lower than the mandatory requirement to stave off any potential countrywide shortage of petroleum products. The DG Oil also forwarded the critical directive to the OCAC secretary general and the Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) chairman. Due to the expected hike in oil prices, some of the petrol pumps in a bid to gain more inventory benefits, at the end of every fortnight, are used to the practice of seeking additional quantity of petroleum products when the oil prices are estimated to go up, as per the Express Tribue.

Watching pornographic photos or videos in private without showing it to others does not attract the offence of obscenity under Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code, the Kerala high court has ruled. The high court observed that declaring such an act as an offence would amount to intrusion of a person's privacy and interference with his personal choice, PTI reported Wednesday. The high court gave the ruling while considering a plea by a man who was arrested in July 2016 near Aluva municipality by Kerala police for watching obscene videos on his mobile phone while standing by the side of a road.

With a 150-year legacy of developing and applying next-generation technologies to meet the world’s growing energy needs, Exxon Mobil has signed actor Hrithik Roshan as the new brand ambassador for its lubrication brand Mobil™. Roshan, who is known for his confidence and unrivalled energy, was an obvious choice for the brand’s face as he echoes the core brand values of building confidence, driving human progress and enabling customers to unlock their true potential.

electric vehicle subsidies will end, a high-level official was quoted as saying by the ET Auto. «India will be a global giant in all sectors of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.

China has not issued a ban on the purchase and use of foreign phone brands, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday, in response to media reports that said some government agencies and firms had told staff to stop using Apple's iPhones at work. «China has not issued laws, regulations or policy documents that prohibit the purchase and use of foreign brand phones such as Apple's,» foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular press briefing when asked about the reports.

You can now make payments through UPI even if your account lacks sufficient money.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently given the green light to banks to offer a credit line facility to UPI users, allowing users to spend from a pre-sanctioned credit line and settle the dues later.

Sometimes you have to travel 3,000 miles just to see an 8mm hole. Yes, I’m talking about my trip to Cupertino to see the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro’s new USB-C port. After 11 years Apple has retired the Lightning port and swapped in the same port you can find on most Android phones, Windows laptops, even iPads and MacBooks.