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04.03 / 06:49

Provident Digital Platform Action Bill information Investigations New income tax bill provisions grant wide search powers to authorities, make privacy of taxpayers vulnerable

On 13 February, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the much-awaited bill to replace the existing Income-Tax Act, 1961. Among the changes proposed in the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, a significant one that cannot be overlooked is the extensive power granted to tax authorities to carry out searches of tax evaders.

04.03 / 00:37

CEO Platform security Enterprise reports Interviews International Zoho Corp plans to make public two foundational AI models this year

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Zoho Corp plans to make two artificial intelligence-based internal foundational models public by the end of the year, group chief executive officer Shailesh Davey said in an interview with Mint. The cloud software startup is also working on foundational models to support Indian languages, though it does not have a timeline on when they will be launched, Davey said.

04.03 / 00:37

markets Platform Apple Software Interface Experts country Apple’s India engineers push iPhones closer to hinterlands with local languages

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Last month, Apple announced that starting April, its iPhones will support 10 Indian languages.

03.03 / 23:33

markets UPS Platform Enterprise innovations Interviews Peak XV’s Surge now backing startups in US, UK, Australia, China

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Early-stage venture capital firm Peak XV’s seed platform Surge has seen its global footprint expand to markets such as Australia, China, the UK, and the US, according to a top company executive. Peak XV’s managing director Rajan Anandan told Mint in an interview that the program, which started off with focus on India and Southeast Asia, has now expanded to support companies in other markets.

03.03 / 21:35

markets Citi Platform Netflix Marvell Actor show Daredevil: Born Again: New Marvel series’ release date, time and where to watch

Daredevil: Born Again brings back the Marvel superhero in a new series on Disney+. The show continues the story of Matt Murdock, played by Charlie Cox. He faces new challenges as he battles Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, in New York.

03.03 / 19:53

markets Provident Digital CEO Platform security AMD Jio, Nokia, AMD & Cisco launch AI platform

Jio Platforms Limited, along with Nokia, AMD and Cisco announced Monday an open AI platform for telecommunications. The collaborative platform will offer real-world, AI-driven solutions to drive efficiency, security, capabilities, and new revenue opportunities for telecom service providers, the companies said in a joint statement Monday at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Open Telecom AI Platform will be built with Jio as the first customer, creating a replicable reference architecture and deployable solution for the broader global service provider industry.

03.03 / 19:17

markets UPS Target Digital Platform security It's game on: IPL Ad revenues may cross Rs 6,000 crore this year

For IPL 2025, the company has set a revenue target of ₹4,500 crore, up from an estimated ₹4,000 crore earned across TV and digital platforms last year. It has already secured 12 sponsors across multiple categories for the tournament. Media buyers also estimate that the 10 IPL teams could collectively earn up to ₹1,300 crore in team sponsorship revenues, with major franchises like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru potentially earning between ₹100 crore and ₹150 crore each.

03.03 / 17:25

markets Digital Platform Enterprise show International AI-ready workforce top priority for India Inc

India Inc is investing heavily in an artificial intelligence (AI)-ready workforce. Companies such as Wipro, Genpact and Ericsson are creating personalised AI training programmes for employees, partnering with universities, setting up skilling academies and enhancing internal learning platforms to build a future-ready workforce. At Wipro, more than 55,000 employees have become advanced AI practitioners, and at Genpact, 60,000-70,000 employees dedicate eight to nine learning hours each month on new-age skills like AI.

03.03 / 17:13

markets Platform Netflix awards Oscar show reports Disney-Hulu's Oscars 2025 live streaming fiasco resembles Netflix. What is wrong with OTT platforms?

Oscars live. But its academy awards debut ended on a chaotic and frustratingly premature note. Hulu's livestream cut off in the final moments of the show — with two major award categories, best actress and best picture, still to be announced. Those viewing the awards ceremony on Hulu instead saw an error code message that stated the event was over, as per a report. Hulu viewers missed Mikey Madison and “Anora” win the night's titles for both best actress and best picture in real time, AP reported. The Hulu stream also had a rough start, with a few users reporting issues logging on to the platform. For some, that meant missing the show’s musical intro performed by “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

03.03 / 13:07

Google Platform Apple Death pandemic President Videos Google’s new tech means video calls may not be the death of us after all

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Google and HP are scheduled to release this year a 3-D video communications platform that works without requiring users to wear glasses or a headset, an effort to infuse virtual meetings with a greater sense that people are together in the same space. Video calls famously turned heel in the past few years, transforming from a panacea of the early pandemic into a soul-sapping burden for workers.

03.03 / 12:49

markets FIVE Citizens Merit Platform show stage Why do regular plans dominate some types of mutual funds and not others?

Investors in direct mutual funds lean toward certain equity-fund categories, while regular-plan investors favour others. Direct plans are those that are bought directly from asset management companies, while regular plans flow through banks’ distribution arms, national distributors or individual distributors — or a mix of these.

03.03 / 11:19

Digital Platform Entertainment film Bill Freedom social Will govt use India's Got Latent row as pretext to tighten content control?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The government's recent advisory to social media and streaming platforms to strictly monitor and remove all content deemed obscene or vulgar, following a massive outrage over distasteful jokes on YouTube show India’s Got Latent featuring podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and comic Samay Raina, has sparked concerns about sweeping content regulations that could follow, potentially curbing freedom of expression.

03.03 / 10:33

markets IPO Digital Platform security RAI country Indian startups raise $1.65 billion in February; median valuation at $83.2 million

The February figure marks a 19.5% uptick from $1.38 billion in total funding in January 2025. On a year-on-year basis, the total amount of fundraise was down from $2.06 billion secured in February 2024.

03.03 / 09:31

markets Man Platform security Mobile Boxing Colleges South Delhi man paid ₹16,680 for a phone, got a biscuit instead: Online scam unfolds

02.03 / 22:35

Digital Platform awards film Oscar shock International Oscars movie nominations: Rules for the most prestigious cinema awards that will shock you

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) enforces a rigid framework that determines which movies make the cut for the coveted nominations. As the 97th Academy Awards approach, the stringent guidelines continue to spark heated debates, especially with the rise of streaming platforms.

02.03 / 19:11

Target Digital Platform audience innovations reports JioStar sets record ₹5,000 crore ad target for IPL 2025. Advertisers not that bullish

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: With just over two weeks to go for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, JioStar—the joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd’s Viacom18 and The Walt Disney Co.—has secured 12 sponsors and is targeting ₹5,000 crore in advertising revenue from this edition, according to two people aware of the matter. However, industry experts are not sure if this target is achievable.

02.03 / 15:31

markets Provident Platform awards Experts Oscar reports Oscars 2025 Date and Time: How to watch the 97th Academy Awards in USA, UK, UAE for free

For the first time, the Oscars will be streaming live on Hulu, alongside traditional broadcasting on ABC. Cord-cutters in the U.S., U.K., and UAE have several options to watch the 2025 Oscars online for free.

02.03 / 15:27

markets Platform Election Photos RAI Updates Duplication of voter card numbers: Election Commission to update system

Election Commission on Sunday said it will rectify the issue and also update its technology-driven platform. The poll authority also asserted that duplicate numbers do not necessarily imply fake voters. It said while the elector photo identity card (EPIC) numbers of some of the voters «may be identical», the other details, including demographic details, assembly constituency and polling booth, are different. «Irrespective of the EPIC number, any elector can cast a vote only at their designated polling station in their respective constituency in their state or Union territory where they are enrolled in the electoral roll and nowhere else,» the poll panel said.

02.03 / 07:09

markets Provident Digital Platform RAI inclusion reports Women investors account for over 25% of individual investors and hold 33% of total AUM: AMFI

mutual funds, according to AMFI Factbook 2024. AMFI, along with analytical inputs from Crisil, has prepared a comprehensive report that showcases the growth and development of the Indian mutual fund industry. Also Read | What does SIP, SWP, and STP in MFs mean? When to use them?

02.03 / 05:41

Platform President War show stage social shock Donald Trump vs Volodymyr Zelensky verbal showdown scripted reality show or real drama? Ex-White House speechwriter reacts

Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy escalated into open hostility in its final minutes recently. The confrontation began when Senator J.D. Vance criticized Zelenskyy for addressing U.S.

02.03 / 05:41

markets Platform security Instagram track social Videos Watch: Bihar YouTuber slaps train passenger for fame, arrested as Railway Police vow no compromise on security

Anugraha Narayan Road railway station in Bihar, a man was caught on camera slapping a random train passenger—all for social media fame. As a train passed by, Ritesh Kumar stood on the platform, reached out, and slapped a seated commuter while his friend filmed the act. The video went viral, sparking outrage online.

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