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labour reforms as part of efforts to further improve the ease of doing business and provide social security for the unorganised labour, particularly gig and platform workers, in 2024. Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav told PTI that his ministry will soon launch the «advanced version, namely NCS 2.0, to facilitate better job matching and search facility for jobseekers along with a recommendation engine for skilling by the use of latest technologies and leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning».

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the consecration of Lord Ram's idol on January 22 and the beginning of India's 'Amrit Kaal' are not a mere coincidence but a sign that the country will rise to prominence on the world stage in the next 25 years. Amrit Kaal, which roughly translates to 'golden era', refers to the 25-year period from 75 years to 100 years of India's independence.

Generative Edit" feature. Described by Samsung as a tool to effortlessly remove unwanted elements from photos, it draws immediate comparisons to Google's Magic Eraser tool introduced in the Pixel 8 series. The Magic Eraser, known for its ability to erase unwanted objects from photos, requires Google Photos backup and an internet connection.

ANI reported. A video of the conversation between the two went viral on social media on Saturday. In the video, Irani can be heard telling the DIOS, "Whatever pendency you have on your desk, clear it today itself...Display some humanity.

For those who missed the July 31 deadline to file their income tax return (ITR) for the financial year 2022-23, the Income Tax Department has issued a warning. They’ve given a final chance, setting December 31, 2023, as the last date to file the belated or revised ITR. The department emphasized the difference between the two types of returns. In a post on social media, the department urged taxpayers to act promptly and provided a website link for necessary information.

Having established their presence in the holiday home market of Goa and Lonavala, ALYF has now forayed into Alibaug as their next destination. They commenced their journey in this new location by initiating an apartment project alongside four luxury villas in the initial phase. Additionally, they have signed an MoU valued at Rs 100 crore for projects in the second phase, scheduled for completion within 18 to 24 months.

Salaar Box Office collection Day 8: Prabhas' 'Salaar: Part One- Ceasefire' has been earning big numbers at the Box Office and collected ₹318.23 crore net in India within eight days of its release. Salaar was released on December 22 before a long weekend that included Christmas but its collection dropped to the lowest on Friday ahead of the New Year period. As per reports of industry tracker Sacnilk, Salaar minted ₹10.23 crore net in the domestic market at the Indian Box Office on its eighth day of release.

Bollywood has made a financial comeback this year worthy of one of its traditional singing-on-top-of-the-hills moments. India's Hindi language movie industry made an impressive recovery after a pandemic-driven slowdown, audience fatigue with big studio productions and Bollywood megastars, and streaming platforms taking away a large chunk of viewership. According to consultancy firm Ormax Media, the cumulative box office in 2023 pulled in $1.3 billion, making it one of the best-grossing years of all time. Indian moviegoers — both the masses and niche film lovers — are back in theaters and the massive commercial success of big-ticket Bollywood films has set at ease fears that Mumbai's glitzy dream factory was losing its shine. As one of the largest film producers in the world, India rolls out more than 1,500 movies yearly, its diverse storytelling traditions reflected in its prolific cinematic entertainers. The films that made the cut this year were a mixed bag of visual delights.

digital era, a seismic shift has occurred in the realm of celebrity endorsements. The traditional luminaries of Bollywood industry are now sharing the limelight with a new breed of influencers — the creators.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and his deputies, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, the state is set to witness a cabinet expansion scheduled for today at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur, as reported by ANI citing sources. As reported by ANI citing sources, "Around 18 to 20 MLAs will take oaths as ministers.

Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and holder of the closed-course land speed record, died Friday while racing with his son at The Concourse Club in Florida, multiple former colleagues confirmed to The Associated Press. He was 56. Fellow Brazilian driver Tony Kanaan said de Ferran was with his son, Luke, at the private course in Opa-Locka, Florida, when he pulled over and said he wasn't feeling well.

A study from Harvard says social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year

Labour Codes and align them with the ones notified by the union labour ministry to minimise divergence and any possible legal issues after the roll out of codes. A senior government official told ET that the Centre will reach out to all states and deliberate with them about their rules under each code to ensure they are not in conflict with central rules. The move follows a recent study by the VV Giri National Labour Institute, an autonomous body under the ministry of labour and employment, which highlighted wide divergence in the rules, not only between the central and states and union territories but also among the states. For example, the central rule provides for the spread over of 12 hours a day while Assam and Kerala restrict the spread over to ten-and-a-half hours a day.

Taylor Swift might make a special appearance on NFL star Travis Kelce's podcast, «New Heights.» Travis, who co-hosts the podcast with his brother Jason, recently hinted at a family edition of their show, fueling speculation that the pop sensation could join the holiday spectacular. Let's delve into the details surrounding this potential collaboration and the anticipation building among fans.

Elon Musk's X lost its effort in court to block a California law that seeks to control toxic posts on social media by requiring companies to disclose their content-moderation polices. In an eight-page ruling Thursday, a federal judge in Sacramento rejected arguments by the company formerly known as Twitter that the measure violates the free-speech rights of social media platforms. The ruling comes after Musk ignited a firestorm in November by endorsing antisemitic posts on his platform.

climate action echoes louder than ever, and it is crucial to recognise that governments alone cannot bring forth the change. Private financing underpins all aspects of climate action. Despite the COP28 deliberations, financing for climate adaptation remains insufficient. According to the latest estimates, the price tag for climate change hovers between $1.2-1.7 trillion per year by 2030.

Bihar is going to be different this time because of the sheer weight of the caste census politics unleashed and the Domino-effect it is likely to have on the fates of CM Nitish Kumar, the RJD, Left and Congress. The 'Mahagathbandhan' of RJD, JD(U), Congress and the Left is trying to recreate Mandal politics through the census data, with the state government hiking the quota for OBCs, SC and STs up to 65%. Whether the backward castes will bite this bait and vote for the mahagathbandan is still a hazy proposition.

Tata Steel, on Friday said it will invest Rs 1,787 crore for setting up a 3-lakh-tonnes-per-annum manufacturing facility in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur. The facility, an expansion project, is scheduled for commissioning in 2026, and is likely to generate about 600 direct and indirect employment opportunities, TCIL said.

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday apologized for the incorrect translation of a verse from Bhagavad Gita on his social media post. Opposition parties including Congress, CPI(M) and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi attacked the post. Congress party questioned if the government of India subscribed to Sarma's view to the post which read that serving the Brahmins, Ksatriyas and Vaishyas is the natural duty of the Shudras. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sarma wrote, “As a routine I upload one sloka of Bhagavad Gita every morning on my social media handles.

Mineral Resources, Excise and General Administration Department with himself while giving home to deputy CM Vijay Sharma and finance ministry to IAS-officer-turned MLA O P Choudhary. The strength of the state cabinet is 12. Sai will also handle Energy, Public Relations, Commercial Tax (Excise) and Transport departments and all other departments not specifically assigned to any minister, said the gazette notification issued by the General Administration Department.

McKinsey report, supply chain impacts account for more than 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and more than 90% of the impact on air, land, water, biodiversity and geological resources. In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, companies are assuming heightened social responsibilities, often compelled by evolving regulations that advocate for sustainable transformations.