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₹2,999, Clink VoiceBuds take a bold step by focusing on features like six HD microphones for clear calls, Active Noise Cancellation, and a remarkable 60-hour battery life. To deliver a thorough review, we tested these earbuds across various scenarios—watching movies indoors, streaming podcasts on a beach, enjoying music during a drive, and even fielding calls on a train and flight.

Supreme Court is likely to consider on December 3 the sealed cover report allegedly on unsatisfactory performance and other materials against two women civil judges terminated from services by the Madhya Pradesh government. The top court, on November 11, 2023, had taken a suo motu (on its own) cognisance of the termination of services of six women civil judges by the state government for their alleged unsatisfactory performance. A bench headed by Justice B V Nagarathna, on July 23, asked the Madhya Pradesh High Court to reconsider its decision of terminating the services of judicial officers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Cognitive scientist, author and entrepreneur Gary Marcus was an early and vocal critic of large language models, arguing their limitations were far greater than many people thought. Lately, he has been making the case that LLMs are far riskier, too—and must be regulated.

Do air purifiers actually work? Separating fact from fiction with expert insights and top air purifier recommendationsHumidifiers come in various types, each functioning differently. For instance, ultrasonic humidifiers use high-frequency vibrations to produce a fine mist, while evaporative models rely on a fan to blow air through a wet wick.

Best Honeywell car air purifiers: Top 5 picks to keep your vehicle fresh and clean from unwanted pollutantsUV-C Light: Some purifiers use UV-C light to kill bacteria and viruses. Although this sounds impressive, its effectiveness depends heavily on how long particles are exposed to the light and how close they are to the UV source.Check out desk air purifiers on AmazonPortable air purifiers come with their fair share of pros and cons, and it’s important to weigh them out before deciding if they’re worth your money.

Design and display: In terms of design, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the slimmest iPhone model with just 6mm of thickness. However, note that with a slimmer profile, the company may have to go through several compromises. On the other hand, the Galaxy S25 slim dimensions are still unknown, however, rumours suggest that it may fall between 7.2mm to 7.5mm in thickness.

But there could be exceptions to this under the new Telecommunications Act to serve public interest, or to perform government function or where auction of spectrum is not the preferred mode of assignment due to technical or economic reasons, minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said Wednesday in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Towards this, the telecom department has sent a reference to the telecom regulator for recommendations on the terms and conditions of spectrum assignment, including spectrum pricing, for licensees who want to provide satcom services, while factoring in a level playing field with terrestrial access services, the minister said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Internal audit has evolved significantly over the decades as a business process, transitioning from being just a compliance-driven function to a strategic partner focused on managing risks, enhancing governance and improving business efficiency. In recent years, advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), have been crucial in transforming the internal audit (IA) landscape.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Niva Bupa Health Insurance Co. Ltd’s first earnings post listing show its performance is significantly better than that of the Indian health insurance industry in the first half of FY25 (H1FY25).

ICRA. This marks a notable adjustment from the earlier projection of 7-8% growth made in July 2024. The revision reflects a slower-than-expected recovery in construction activity across the housing and infrastructure sectors post-General Elections. The muted growth trend was evident in the first half of FY2025 (H1 FY2025), where cement volumes increased by only 2% YoY to 212 million MT. Election-related disruptions in Q1 FY2025 and heavy monsoon rains in Q2 FY2025 were significant contributors to this slowdown. However, the industry is optimistic about a stronger second half (H2 FY2025), driven by an anticipated boost in rural and urban housing demand, alongside a pick-up in infrastructure spending. “The operating performance of the cement companies to improve from Q3 FY2025 onwards, supported by the likely price hikes, uptick in cement volumes aided by increased Government spending on infrastructure projects, pick-up in construction activities, and stable input cost pressures – primarily pertaining to power and fuel,” said Tushar Bharambe, Assistant Vice President and Sector Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA.

Amnish Aggarwal, Head of Research, Prabhudas Lilladher, says capital goods is perhaps the best performing sector in terms of numbers, because the profit growth of all the capital goods companies and even the order books have been looking quite decent. In the capital goods space, play the entire automation and electrification theme this year. Companies like Siemens, ABB, and to some extent even GE T&D, Schneider stack up there. Among these ABB and Siemens seem to be the largest and very formidable players. The markets may have taken a bit of a breather yesterday after two days of a stupendous rally. The IT sector definitely stood out, hitting record highs. How much further can this rally sustain within IT? Amnish Aggarwal: As far as the IT sector is concerned, there are two things. First of all, with the US elections getting over, now people are getting more comfortable that the IT spending will likely start and they will get more clarity. Secondly, the kind of fear people had earlier that once the Trump administration comes, there would be much more embargo on H-1B visa and I think that, that is not going to be there. So, there are pockets within IT where there will be stress in some European markets and ER&D is not doing well across segments.

Subbaraju has added his name to the list of newlyweds. The popular character artist recently announced his marriage with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing a charming picture of himself and his bride in traditional wedding attire. Alongside the image, he captioned it simply, “Hitched finally,” leaving fans delighted. Hailing from Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh, Subbaraju has built a remarkable career in the Indian film industry. He began his journey with a serendipitous entry into cinema, a chance encounter with director Krishna Vamsi that led to his debut in Khadgam. His breakthrough came with Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, where he shared the screen with Ravi Teja under the direction of Puri Jagannadh. Subbaraju then carved a niche for himself with memorable roles in Arya, Pokiri, Billa, Khaleja, and the blockbuster Baahubali: The Conclusion in which he played the role of Kumar Verma.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday, widely regarded as indicators of consumer sentiment and economic vitality, the BSE Sensex — India's benchmark stock index — reflects a mixed reaction to these events over the years. While Thanksgiving Day has shown a tendency to uplift Indian equities, Black Friday often tells a different story, marked by heightened volatility and caution.

Queen Camilla's beloved Jack Russell terrier named Beth, reported In Style. During his appearance at the Royal Variety Performance pretty recently, the Monarch shared his desire to become a pet parent again while conversing with hosts Alan Carr and Amanda Holden. According to In Style, King Charles eventually expressed hope for a new puppy just days after the palace confirmed Queen Camilla's mourning over Beth’s death. Queen Camilla, who has been recovering from a chest infection, was eventually unable to attend the event while prompting King Charles to apologize for her absence, asserted In Style. Alan Carr and Amanda Holden conveyed their deepest condolences regarding Beth's passing and wished Queen Camilla a pretty swift recovery.

When questioned on the report at Defaqto's Future of Advice conference today (26 November), FCA head of department for advisers, wealth and pensions Nick Hulme said that he does «not agree with the characterisation of the MPs statement». This comes after MPs claimed that the FCA is failing to perform its functions properly and its integrity was questioned. FCA urged to adopt reforms as MPs warn watchdog's 'integrity is called into question' According to the All-Party Parliamentary Group, the FCA «too often fails to perform its functions to a reasonable standard», with particular ga...

Mate 70 series is designed to rival high-end devices such as Apple's iPhone, with prices starting at 5,499 yuan (£636), undercutting the base iPhone 16, which retails at 5,999 yuan (£682).Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, introduced the Mate 70 at an event in Shenzhen, asserting that it is “the most powerful Mate phone ever". The new series boasts several innovations, including an improved processor and the world’s first mainstream smartphone featuring a satellite paging system, a notable leap in technology.

Best PC monitors: Top 7 options from LG, Samsung, Acer and others for stunning clarity and reliable performanceThe Samsung 27-Inch FHD Curved Monitor merges sophisticated design with immersive visual performance. Its 1800R curved VA panel produces vivid colors and deep contrasts, while the 75Hz refresh rate ensures a seamless experience.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Large language models (LLMs) work so well because they compress human knowledge. They are trained on massive data-sets and convert the words they scan into tokens.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Investing with a focus on the quality factor involves identifying companies that demonstrate strong financial health, sustainable competitive advantages, and consistent earnings growth. Quality and value are two of the oldest and most widely recognised factors in investing.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's economic growth likely slowed to 6.5% in the September quarter, which would be its slowest pace in six quarters, according to the median estimate of 25 economists in a Mint poll. This marks a decline from 6.7% in the preceding quarter.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Vodafone Idea's plan to raise ₹35,000 crore may get a shot in the arm from the Union Cabinet's decision to waive bank guarantees from telecom operators for airwaves bought in auctions till 2022. The company had indicated earlier this month that the demand for bank guarantees had acted as a deterrent to raising funds.