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PlutoSwap (PLUTO) is making waves in the DeFi space with its launch of its AI-Powered DEX aggregator attracting significant attention from investors.

Karnataka is planning to establish a dedicated ministry for the well-being of Kannadigas living abroad. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday reiterated the state government's commitment to establishing a ministry for the well-being of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Kannadigas. This announcement aligns with the promises made in the Congress's 2023 assembly polls manifesto. NRIs hailed from Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Singapore, and Western Asian countries were invited by Speaker U T Khader to witness the assembly proceedings.

By Xie Yu

farmers’ protests bother you? Perhaps not, once you recognize the parallels between farming and investing, provided you take a closer look. Consider your approach to investments. Do you exhibit the same patience as a farmer does with their crops? Have you ever witnessed a farmer shouting at their crops? Contrastingly, you often find new investors expressing frustration when the market doesn’t align with their expectations.

The recent changes in tax regulations have spurred numerous investors and taxpayers to explore the potential tax-saving benefits of allocating a portion of their earnings to their Employee Provident Fund (EPF) accounts over the long term. Additionally, individuals holding Provident Fund (PF) are keen to understand post-retirement pension disbursement, highlighting the necessity of acquiring knowledge about essential concepts such as the Pension Payment Order (PPO) and related matters. Also Read: Nominee vs legal heirs: Who will have an upper hand in EPFO fund distribution?

Candidates are instructed to conduct a new One Time Registration (OTR) on the Commission's new website, https://ssc.gov.in/, as any previous OTR submissions on the earlier version of the website, https://ssc.nic.in/, are rendered null and void. Detailed instructions for the one-time registration process can be found under the section 'For Candidates > Special Instructions > Instructions for filling OTR'. All future examination applications must be exclusively submitted online via the new website, https://ssc.gov.in/.

Lynx Air says its final flights will take place on Sunday as the company files for creditor protection, less than two years after the low-cost airline took to the skies.

Security tokens are set for a boost in Japan, where business giants including Mitsubishi UFJ, Mizuho Bank, and Rakuten will launch an offering that pays interest in “electronic money.”

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regulatory challenges imposing higher governance costs, procedural delays and hurdles in establishing partnerships with banks for fintech firms, such actions serve as a runway for them to build a scalable platform in the long run, said senior partners at early-stage venture capital investor firm Elevation Capital. “I think getting a regulatory clarity might make your task tougher because it adds governance and governance cost and it may make your task longer. But I think it provides a nice runway for you to scale and become a scalable platform,” Mridul Arora, partner at Elevation Capital, said.

By Adriana Barrera

Customers of AT&T, the country’s largest wireless provider, are reporting widespread outages

A women's organization in Mumbai, India, is training a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence with the help of women like 32-year-old Komal Vilas Thatkare

A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers are working to boost funding for jails to provide medication used to treat opioid addiction

department of telecommunications (DoT) is not keen to intervene in the matter of shutting down of 2G networks, rejecting a call made by Reliance Jio, saying it is a commercial decision to be taken by telecom operators. «The government does not want to meddle in such affairs. The telcos are free to decide what is best for them,» an official told ET on condition of anonymity. There are around 250-300 million 2G customers in India. Experts feel that 2G technology is likely to remain mainstream in India at least for the next two-three years as a good number of people still use it, particularly those who can't afford a smartphone. As per industry data, around 50 million 2G phones are sold in a year while there are over 500,000 2G base tower stations in the country, majority owned by Bharti Airtel, followed by Vodafone Idea and state-run BSNL/MTNL.

Now there are even smart room fresheners that are very easy to use and offer great convenience through technology. From automatic air fresheners to manual aerosol sprays and gels, this list of the best room fresheners features the top choices from the top manufacturers in India.

Congress on Thursday escalated its attack on the BJP-led Centre over the farmers' protest and demanded that a special session of Parliament be convened to discuss the pressing issues of the tillers. The opposition party also urged the Punjab government to convene a similar session of the state assembly to deliberate on the issue. A farmer was killed and about 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border on Wednesday. The incident took place when some protesting farmers were trying to head towards barricades. Subhkaran Singh (21), hailing from Bathinda district, died at Khanauri on the Sangrur-Jind border.

₹100 crore by 2036—a momentous year for Odisha as it will complete 100 years of statehood. India ranks among the world’s top three countries assessed in terms of startup ecosystems, and is expected to see a consistent year-on-year growth of 12-15%. India’s youthful demographic advantage serves as a fertile ground for startups.

India’s decision to allow up to 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in space companies will help the industry in the long run, even though it may not offer an immediate boost, industry veterans and stakeholders said. Late on 21 February, the Union cabinet approved a new FDI policy for the space sector, which will allow FDI ranging from 49-100% in different areas.

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