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Aadhaar or Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a 12-digit unique identity number obtained voluntarily by all residents of India, based on their biometrics to enable a more streamlined and transparent method of allocating certain government benefits and subsidies to citizens. It can be used as proof of identity and address, whereas APAAR is a lifelong ID for students to track their educational journey and achievements, from pre-primary to higher education. It will not replace the Aadhaar but complement it for educational tracking purposes.

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NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland — Allbirds, Inc., the eco-conscious footwear and apparel brand, has seen significant enhancements to its inventory management and customer experience through a collaboration with Sensormatic Solutions, a global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI). The partnership, which utilizes Sensormatic's RFID technology, has reportedly achieved up to 99% inventory accuracy in U.S. retail stores.

Expo Bazaar, a cross-border B2B platform for sourcing Indian home and lifestyle products, has setup a showroom in Dallas, US that would aid American buyers to source handicrafts made in India. “Expo Bazaar is dedicated to fostering a direct connection between buyers and small producers in the remote clusters of India.

Daredevil: Born Again," the first solo outing for Charlie Cox’s Daredevil in the MCU, has fans eagerly anticipating its release on Disney+. Here's a breakdown of all the key details surrounding the show.

Terrence McDermott barely has a finger to spare. Each day, the 26-year-old cigar shop assistant manager in Phoenix plops silver rings onto nine of his 10 fingers. His clinky assortment includes a turquoise signet, a ring inspired by late rapper MF Doom and a pinkie ring that he tried on and couldn’t pry off, so he bought it.

Odisha) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Saturday inaugurated the 18 km stretch of Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore passenger railway line and flagged off a newly introduced MEMU train. The MEMU train between Gopinathpur Nilgiri to Balasore in South Eastern Railway division will operate thrice in a day, railway official said. Flagging off the train at Gopinathpur Nilgiri railway station, Vaishnaw said that Odisha on an average gets Rs 10,000 crore each year for the development of railway infrastructure under the NDA government of Narendra Modi.

Personal loans and credit card loans are both high-interest debts. If there is any delay in paying off an equated monthly instalment (EMI), you will end up paying penalties and it will also have an impact on your credit score. So, Namrata, it is very positive that you're taking proactive steps to manage your credit card debt and personal loans.

Apurva Prasad, VP-Institutional Equity Research, HDFC Securities, says “what is important is some line of path in terms of the operational performance. Most of the companies, including the larger ones, have real prospects of margin improvement. Many of them have held onto margins despite losing the revenue, companies that have lost 10%, 12%, a quarterly run rate basis, they managed to hold on for different set of reasons. But the fact is with some growth that is expected to normalize, prospects on margins continue to look fairly good.” You belong to the bull case but I want to understand that in the last two months, from the peak of pessimism, the IT pack in various proportions, depending on which stock we are talking about, has moved up. How much of the positivity in your view or improved outlook is in the price and do you see more discounting going forward? Apurva Prasad: I think a lot of it is in the price, especially the last few months with the multiples, the rate at which it has gone up, means PE multiples are up almost 20-25%.

While the overall trajectory for markets remains positive in the coming week, there are several factors that will decide the sustainability of gains. “The Q3FY24 earnings season will be the biggest factor in driving the market movement,” said Arvinder Singh Nanda, senior vice president, Master Capital Services. Some of the major companies like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries are scheduled to release their earnings in the week ahead. Besides earnings, global markets, corporate actions, and fund flows will also decide the course of action for Dalal Street.

India has also flagged its concerns about problems being faced by domestic businesses in getting timely visas for the US and has urged America to fast track the process, an official statement said on Saturday. These concerns were raised during the 14th India-US Trade Policy Forum held in New Delhi on Friday. It was co-chaired by the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. “For H1B renewal visas, stamping has begun in the US on a pilot basis and we have asked them to make it permanent and for family members also,” an official told ET, adding that by April, tourist and business visa times to the US are expected to get normalised. The commerce ministry said that the two ministers noted that the movement of professional and skilled workers, students, investors and business visitors between the countries contributes immensely to enhancing bilateral economic and technological partnership.

Indian economy is warming up to booming economic activity all around. One could hardly miss the crowded stations and airports, hotels going full, and streets bustling with people. Economic activity has been gaining momentum for over a few quarters, with questions on whether this year’s global economic headwinds are strong enough to impact the domestic buoyancy or whether they too will have bottomed out by the end of 2024.

U.S. wholesale inflation fell for a third straight month in December, further evidence that price pressures in the economy are easing

DSP Asset Mutual Fund announced the launch of the DSP Nifty Healthcare ETF, an open-ended exchange-traded fund scheme replicating/ tracking the Nifty Healthcare index. The scheme opened for public subscription on January 11, 2024, and will close on January 25, 2024. The scheme re-opens for continuous sale and repurchase within five business days from the date of allotment.

Merry Christmas’. The Vijay Sethupathy-Katrina Kaif’s film has had a slow start at the box-office so far. As per a report by the Indian box-office tracking portalSacnilk.com, the Sriram Raghavan film earned just over Rs 2.5 crore on opening day. The mystery drama is expected to earn Rs 0.41 crore on day two. However, the performances of the cast have been more or less unanimously praised. The plot and the cinematography — an unconditional love letter penned by Raghavan to the ‘80s decade have also been appreciated so far. Helmed by Raghavan (of ‘Johnny Gadar’, ‘Andhadhun’ and ‘Ek Hasina Thi’ fame), ‘Merry Christmas’ is a neo-noir romance. It revolves around two strangers — Albert and Mary who chance upon each other on a Christmas evening. However, their budding romance is interrupted rudely by a gruesome murder. The plot of the film is loosely based on the mystery novel ‘Bird In A Cage’ by French author Frederic Dard.

BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices have jumped 21 per cent each. Some small-cap stocks such as Gallantt Ispat, GTL Infrastructure, Kesoram Industries, Inox Green, Wockhardt, Praveg, Inox Wind and Navkar Corporation have jumped over 100 per cent since November. In the midcap space, stocks such as HPCL, Power Fin Corp, BHEL, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, IRFC, YES Bank, New India Assurance Company, GMR Airports and Macrotech Developers have jumped over 50 per cent each in the same period.

(Reuters) — A massive winter storm moving across the eastern half of the U.S. on Friday knocked out power to more than 100,000 customers in Michigan ahead of a brutal freeze expected to blanket the region starting this weekend.

smartwatches have emerged as a symbol of modern efficiency and fashion, making them a sought-after accessory for many. The sale promises an array of smartwatches from renowned brands, each boasting features that cater to various lifestyles and preferences. The Amazon Republic Day Sale offers the perfect opportunity to own a smartwatch that aligns with your needs.

“Brought to you by TIAA” is not a concept hip-hop fans might expect, but the company has sponsored a song about financial freedom, generational wealth and retirement savings that’s performed by Pusha T, Wyclef Jean, Lola Brooke, Capella Grey and Flau’jae.

smartwatch just got easier with Amazon's Republic Day sale around the corner. With crazy discounts on the best performance smartwatches, you can add a layer of style and functionality to your everyday attires. Amazon's Republic Day sale is the perfect opportunity to gift a smartwatch to yourself or to your loved ones.

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