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The Lok Sabha elections 2024 have witnessed a significant voter turnout, with polling stations registering approximately 66.95 per cent participation during the four phases of the ongoing general polls. This marks a substantial engagement from the populace, with an estimated 451 million individuals exercising their voting rights.

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Kartik Gupta, chief financial officer (CFO) of ride-hailing major Ola Cabs, has exited the firm, just over two weeks after chief executive Hemant Bakshi stepped down. His exit is part of an ongoing restructuring at Ola Mobility, a company spokesperson told ET. “The restructuring will allow Ola to strengthen cost structures, focus on growth and increase its bottom line,” the person said.

Bharti Airtel has said that the full-scale impact of its deployment of fixed wireless access (FWA) services, which has been deployed across 25 cities so far, will start to show in the second quarter of the current fiscal year which started in April. Airtel’s FWA deployment will happen over standalone architecture (SA), similar to larger rival Reliance Jio, unlike its cellular 5G deployment which happened over non-standalone architecture (NSA), managing director Gopal Vittal said during its recent earnings call. Fixed wireless access (FWA) is being seen as the crucial first use case in 5G that will enable telcos like Airtel and Jio to monetise the huge investments made on deployment of the technology, amidst telcos offering unlimited 5G speeds to mobile phone users.

Software plays a pivotal role in enhancing the driving experience in electric vehicles (EVs) by enabling various features and functionalities that improve convenience, efficiency, and overall user satisfaction. While software is not being as extensively utilized in smaller and more cost-effective three-wheelers (3Ws) compared to high-end electric vehicles, Altigreen strongly believes it can still play a significant role in improving their functionality, efficiency, and user experience. Here are some ways in which Altigreen is using software to enhance the humble 3Ws: Battery management: Even in entry-level electric 3Ws, a basic battery management system (BMS) software can help monitor and optimize battery performance, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Altigreen’s proprietary BMS extends battery life and improves overall vehicle range. Motor control: Software algorithms are used to control the electric motor in Altigreen 3Ws, providing smooth acceleration, efficient power delivery, and regenerative braking capabilities. This enhances the driving experience and energy efficiency.

offers a smart lock screen platform for Android-based smartphones. Tewari, who refers to the lock screens as "surfaces", is "aiming to build a 'surface economy' by promoting consumption of the internet in a very different way", which he describes as 'app-less' consumption".

₹209, China Mobile's Arpu is about ₹550. However, before investors get excited about Airtel’s Arpu catching up, they should note the significant difference in per capita income. In 2023, China’s per capita income stands at $12,500, nearly five times that of India, driven by the size of its economy.

Catch all LIVE updates here on TS TET Hall Ticket 2024The TS TET exam will take place from May 20 to June 2 this year in two shifts for each paper, that is, Paper 1, from 9 am to 11:30 am for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2, from 2 PM to 4:30 PM, is for those aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8. Candidates interested in teaching Classes 1 to 8 must take both exams.

MUMBAI : Sebi has relaxed the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for mutual fund (MF) investors, residents, and non-resident Indians (NRIs) following consumer feedback. Mint has seen a copy of a mail sent by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to industry participants. NRIs have been given a breather of one year for completing KYC requirements following representations from them about difficulty in passport validation.

HDFC Bank has launched a new virtual credit card called ‘PIXEL’. The card will come in two variants – PIXEL Play and PIXEL Go. PIXEL signifies HDFC Bank’s debut in an end-to-end mobile app-based customizable credit card range.

Bharti Airtel managing director Gopal Vittal said rival Vodafone Idea’s recent Rs 18,000 crore capital raise will increase competition but is good for India’s telecom sector, which requires three strong players. He added that the telecom industry urgently needs substantial tariff repair, ideally via multiple rounds of price hikes to boost average revenue per user (ARPU) to the Rs 300 level as the current returns are way too low. Vittal did not specifically comment on when Airtel would start charging a premium for its 5G services, but conceded that the current high levels of data consumption — in the present 5G at 4G rates scenario — would automatically decline once 5G services are priced in. Airtel’s 5G user base was at 72 million in the quarter ended March 2024, and the telco is adding around 2-2.5 million 5G users a month amid rising device shipments, he added.

₹1,600–1,800 crore in advertising revenue for Disney Star, the official media rights holder this season, similar to the previous tournament in Australia two years ago. Multiple media planners told Mint that the revenue figure will likely stay unchanged from the 2022 season despite the number of matches and teams being higher this time. This is because for the Indian audiences, some matches will start early in the morning, which could make it difficult for the broadcaster to grab eyeballs.

TIVOLT Electric Vehicles, a joint venture between the diversified conglomerate the Murugappa Group and TI Clean Mobility, has drawn up plans to launch e-small commercial vehicles under the 'Montra Electric' brand, the company said. The launch of the e-SCV is expected to bring about a significant change in mid-mile and last-mile mobility sectors. The development of the e-SCV would be a culmination of extensive research and rigorous testing, a company statement said here on Tuesday. «Montra Electric represents our commitment to enhancing life through eco-friendly mobility solutions, ushering in a new era of growth and innovation for us. The electric vehicle industry is experiencing an exciting phase of development, not only in India but globally. We have dedicated our top resources and time to develop this product and are looking forward to the customer response upon its launch in coming months,» said Tube Investments of India (TII), Executive Vice-Chairman Vellayan Subbiah.

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inflation is that theirs is driven by wages and over-employment whereas ours is driven by supply-side shortages. So for us, the answer is very clear," Nayar said, arguing for more measures by the government to boost production. He said India’s economic growth now is quite robust in spite of global shocks but in the next phase of growth, the government cannot keep spending from the balance sheet.

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a 31% fall in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,072 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. This compares with Rs 3,006 crore profit in the previous year's quarter. The profit missed the Street estimates by a wide margin, which saw the figure around Rs 3,274 crore.

Times of India report, the accused allegedly took about 200 flights in a year and stole jewellery and cash. Not just this, the report also mentioned that with his frequent flights, the accused was able to purchase a hotel in central Delhi's Paharganj area using his "frequent flyer miles." As per the report, the man, identified as Rajesh Kapoor, used his deceased brother Rishi's identity, fake mobile number, forged documents to book tickets. While speaking to TOI, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), IGI Airport Usha Rangnani said that he mostly targeted elderly women and would often stalk passengers on connecting flights.

Wildfires continue to rage across parts of western Canada and this past weekend, some communities were left without a way to communicate through internet or phone after fibre optic lines were damaged by the flames.

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Japanese technology company SoftBank Group says it trimmed its losses for the fiscal year through March to about a quarter of the red ink it racked up a year earlier, as investment losses declined

₹10 lakh bracket, but the product has to be right." Banerjee said Maruti has "made significant investments" in the entry-segment too, like upgrading the K10B engine to K10C, which powers the Alto K10 and Celerio models. “If many of our competitors feel SUVs is the bigger segment, we feel there is an opportunity in hatchbacks also as India's economy grows", he said. Hatchbacks fetched 45% to Maruti's overall sales in FY24, and nearly 50% in April this year.