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TVS Electronics' Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka that became operational ten months ago has been classified as a class one supplier of electronic components that allows them to get orders from the government and its agencies. Sathya Doraisamy, chief business officer of EMS at the company told ET, “We have been classified as a class one supplier. If you are a class one manufacturer, this means we will be able to get more orders from the government and other agencies.” The Chennai-headquartered company's facility in Tumakuru has an advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line and offers solutions like printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, product testing, box building, and supply chain management.

festive season, Swiggy Instamart has rolled out 24x7 free delivery services across Delhi-NCR, TOI reported. The quick commerce platform will now offer rapid delivery of tens of thousands of products within 10-15 minutes, providing consumers in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida with round-the-clock access to groceries, snacks, and other essentials. This new service comes as the festive season kicks into high gear, with a surge in late-night and last-minute orders expected as consumers prepare for celebrations like Diwali.

Rajesh Kumar made headlines a few days ago when he revealed how he had left his flourishing career on the small screen to pursue a career in farming. The ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’ actor also stated how he once resorted to selling vegetables in front of his son’s school. In the same interview, Kumar talked about his several failed attempts as an entrepreneur. He also revealed that he had once tried to be on ‘Shark Tank India’, but couldn’t make it. “I had applied for Shark Tank India. I had cleared two out of three rounds. You also had to submit your videos, so I thought, I might get a favour because I am a known face. That there is an actor, who is a social entrepreneur talking about agriculture. My presentation was in Kolkata and it was wrapped within a day. My father paid for the tickets,” he said. The actor claimed that at that time, he was «so shaken» that he didn't think he could get offers for movies without going to auditions. Fortunately, when the opportunity to work on Nawazuddin Siddiqui's movie ‘Haddi’ arose, he was ready for it.

James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has addressed recent rumors circulating about potential films centered on Batman villains. With Robert Pattinson's The Batman franchise running separately from the new DC Universe, there has been increasing speculation about various projects involving the Dark Knight's rogues' gallery. Gunn, who is set to debut his version of Batman in the upcoming film The Brave and the Bold, took to social media to respond directly to these rumors. In particular, a rumor had surfaced suggesting that Matt Reeves, the director behind The Batman, was developing a solo film for the iconic Batman villain, Mr. Freeze, as mentioned in a report by Screenrant. Fans of the DC Universe were eager to hear more, prompting Gunn to weigh in and clear up the situation.

Internships have increasingly become a preferred mode of candidate selection for many corporations and most students and corporates prefer 4 to 6 months (one semester) of internships as an appropriate time for learning, says a report. According to a report by AI-powered recruitment automation firm HirePro students (53 per cent), colleges (40 per cent) and corporates (57 per cent) prefer internships that last for 4-6 months (one semester) as it is neither too long nor too short. Students see internships as an opportunity to learn the real-world nuances of what they study in classrooms, while being mentored by a knowledgeable expert, said the report. For corporations, it found that it is a great way to closely observe a candidate and see how quickly they can learn and start delivering on tasks. However, colleges endorse 10-12 months long internships for students to be industry-ready, it added.

Rescue operations sought to find survivors and deliver supplies across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee in areas where torrential rains brought by Hurricane Helene caused havoc. Residents face power cuts, supply shortages, blocked roads and broken communication lines in often mountainous terrain.

IPF) on Monday announced plans to develop at least two additional poly parks in West Bengal, alongside its existing Sankrail polypark, in response to rising demand and fresh capex in the sector amid anti-plastic rhetoric by certain groups. The plastics lobby also revealed that, due to a shortage of skilled manpower, it is set to launch a sector skill centre at Sankrail in Howrah district, which is pending approval from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). «Approximately Rs 3,000 crore worth of capital expenditure is already planned over the next few years, which could potentially generate around 2 lakh new jobs in the state. Given this scenario, more poly parks are needed. One is planned for Uluberia on a 50-acre land parcel, while we are scouting for a suitable site along the Durgapur Highway for the other,» said IPF President Lalit Agarwal on the sidelines of the 65th AGM. Agarwal added that the IPF is ready with the infrastructure for the skill development centre at the Sankrail poly park and is awaiting NSDC approval.

Shibasish Sarkar has been unanimously re-elected as the president of the Producers Guild of India (PGI) for the third consecutive term at its 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on September 27, 2024. The AGM also witnessed the re-election of Manish Goswami and Madhu Bhojwani as Vice Presidents, while Ashim Samanta and Fazila Allana were re-elected as Treasurers. Additionally, Aashish Singh, Dipti Kotak, and Ankur Garg were elected as Vice Presidents, fortifying the leadership team.

UP government has sought explanations from various district administrations for their poor performance in the disposal of the people's complaints received through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS), CM Helpline, and “Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas”. According to a press release, CM Yogi Adityanath has been receiving reports regarding delays and inaction in the matter relating to the people’s grievances for the past several days. The government has identified such districts and asked the DMs and SSPs concerned to give explanation in all such matters. The government may act against the officers who failed to ensure proper disposal of the people’s grievances received through different means. The matter relating to the delay in the disposal of people’s grievances came to the light during a review meeting held recently by the CM Yogi Adityanath. At the meeting, CM Yogi asked about the performance of different districts in addressing the people’s grievances which were received through IGRS, CM Helpline and Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas.

Port Talbot plant in South Wales hit a significant milestone on Monday when its Blast Furnace 4 ceased operations after over 100 years, marking an end of «legacy» steelmaking as the UK's largest steelworks transitions towards greener steelmaking. Steelmaking at the site is now set to resume in 2027-2028 as part of a British government-backed investment programme of around GBP 1.25 billion in Electric Arc Furnace-based steelmaking, using UK-sourced scrap steel. The Mumbai-headquartered steel giant said it is looking ahead to a «brighter, greener future» for the historic site and sustaining more than 5,000 jobs. «I am deeply conscious how difficult today is for everyone associated with our business. Throughout this transition, we are doing everything possible to minimise the impact on all those who are affected by the changes we are making,» Rajesh Nair, CEO of Tata Steel UK, said in a statement.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden set an ambitious goal to improve and expedite the visa process and I am proud to say that we have delivered on that promise. Our consular teams at the embassy and four consulates work tirelessly to ensure that we meet the surging demand," said US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti. More than 1.2 million Indians have travelled to the United States in 2024, a 35 per cent increase over the same period in 2023. 

current account deficit widened marginally to 1.1 percent of GDP in the June quarter compared to 1 percent of GDP in the same period a year ago due to widening trade deficit according to the figures released by the Reserve Bank of India. Overall balance of payments ended in a lower surplus of $5.2 billion compared to $24 billion in the previous comparable quarter as capital flows slowed during the quarter. Current account which record the country's imports and exports of goods and services ended in a deficit of $ 9.7 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP for the quarter ended June 2024-25 compared to $ 8.9 billion or1.0 percent of GDP in June 2023 quarter and against a surplus of $ 4.6 billion or 0.5 per cent of GDP in the March 2024 quarter.

AFSPA) by another six months in Manipur excluding 19 police station areas falling under the Imphal valley and a region that shares its boundary with Assam. In a notification, the state government's Home Department said the extension will come into effect from October 1. «The state government is of the opinion after analysing the prevailing law and order situation in the state that it is not expedient to have a detailed assessment on the ground as security agencies are preoccupied with maintenance of law and order,» the notification said. The issue of declaration of Disturbed Area status is very sensitive and may likely attract public criticism and resistance if proper care is not taken, it said.

Antoine Griezmann, a key player for France over the past decade, announced on Monday that he is ending his international career with the French national team. The 33-year-old forward from Atletico Madrid, known as «Grizou» by fans, has played 137 matches for France and scored 44 goals in his 10-year career with the team.

critical minerals this week, two Indian government sources said, as the two countries try to bolster trade ties despite diplomatic hiccups. They are expected to sign an agreement to partner and cooperate in the area of critical minerals during Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Washington, the sources said. Goyal is scheduled to be in the U.S. this week to discuss ways to deepen overall bilateral trade ties, according to one of the sources, weeks before the White House's preparation for a leadership change following the presidential election later this year.

Miss Universe Korea pageant, making headlines globally. Choi Soon-hwa, standing alongside much younger contestants, is determined to challenge societal perceptions of age. Her participation highlights a significant shift in the pageant world.

Ram Bilas Sharma, who is credited with establishing the BJP in Haryana and is now being called the state unit's «vat-vriksha», says he holds no grudges against anybody for being denied a ticket for the assembly polls and will continue to serve the party. The 74-year-old five-time MLA from Mahendragarh and a three-time state minister had filed his nomination for the poll as the BJP delayed the announcement of its nominee till the eleventh hour. But the party convinced him to back out in support of official candidate Kanvar Singh. «I have given more than five decades to the party. (Former prime minister Atal Bihari) Vajpayee ji used to tell me that I have to stick to Haryana and establish the party's base in the state and I continue to do so,» Sharma told PTI in an interview. «Many of my fellow politicians have switched sides but I stayed and will continue to do so. The party might have some reasons to deny me a ticket but I have no grudges,» he said.

hiring. This system, intended to improve the recruitment process, was automatically rejecting all job candidates, including the manager's own application.