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UIDAI) has announced modifications to the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Rules, introducing separate forms for residents and non-resident individuals. The circular, dated January 16, 2024, outlines key changes and requirements for Aadhaar enrolment and updates. NRIs, whether minors or adults, holding a valid Indian Passport, are now eligible to apply for Aadhaar from any Aadhaar Kendra. The latest circular specifies that for NRI children, a valid Indian passport is the only accepted Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA). Additionally, for both resident Indians and NRIs born on or after October 1, 2023, a birth certificate is now mandatory. The revised Form 1 will be used for Aadhaar enrollment for those aged 18 and above, whether residents or non-residents with proof of address in India. NRIs must provide an email address as part of their Aadhaar details, and according to Form 1 standards, no SMS or text messages will be sent to non-Indian cellphone numbers provided by NRIs. A valid Indian passport is the sole accepted POI for NRIs, and Form 2 is designated for NRIs enrolling or updating with an address outside of India. Forms 3, 4, 5, and 6 are specified for enrolling children with varying age categories and addresses, distinguishing between residents and NRIs. For resident foreign nationals above 18 years, Form 7 is to be used, requiring details of foreign passports, OCI cards, valid long-term visas, or Indian visas for enrolment. The inclusion of an email ID is mandatory in this category. Form 8 is designed for resident foreign nationals below 18 years, requiring parental or guardian authentication and consent.

₹370 were higher compared to ₹357 in the previous quarter and ₹359 in the year ago quarter. The quarter also saw some moderation in raw material costs. Though demand in certain pockets and regions saw temporary impact due to state elections, labor availability in festive season, rains and floods in the South India, and construction bans in Delhi NCR and some other regions to curb pollution.

Stock market today: Infosys shares have been in uptrend after the announcement of Q3 results 2024 on 11th January 2024. Extending its bull trend for yet another session during Friday morning deals, Infosys share price today opened upside and went on to touch an intraday high of ₹1,665.50 per share on the NSE, which turned out its new 52-week high.

Shree Cements Ltd. traded 0.52 per cent up at Rs 26576.35 on Friday at around 12:02PM (IST), while the benchmark BSE Sensex advanced 495.25 points to 71682.11. As many as 383 shares changed hands on the counter with a total value of Rs 1.02 crore.

‘Scary part of artificial intelligence is…’: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells Bill Gates Speaking at the session, Altman said, “I have a lot of empathy for the general nervousness and discomfort of the world towards companies like us... We have our own nervousness, but we believe that we can manage through it and the only way to do that is to put the technology in the hands of people." The 38-year-old entrepreneur also proposed a possible solution in Davos saying: "Let society and the technology co-evolve and sort of step by step with a very tight feedback loop and course correction, build these systems that deliver tremendous value while meeting safety requirements." Speaking on the possibility of artificial intelligence impacting jobs, Altman said, "We will all operate at a little bit higher of a level of abstraction.

BSE also jumped about a per cent. Around 10:15 am, the Nifty 50 was 0.83 per cent up at 21,639.40 while the Sensex was also 0.84 per cent up at 71,785.22. Here are five key reasons that appear to have given a boost to the market: Positive global cues gave a boost to the domestic market sentiment.

Reliance Industries is scheduled to release its December quarter earnings after market hours on Friday. In the run-up to the earnings, some bit of caution in the market is set to prevail, as investors wouldn’t want to keep open positions ahead of the weekend. So far in January, shares of the index major have gained nearly 6%. The earnings and the outlook that RIL will offer will decide the sustainability of the gains in the counter. Let’s look at the major things to watch out for in the earnings scorecard of the toy-to-telecom conglomerate.

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Sensex declined 313.90 points, or 0.44%, to close at 71,186.86, while the Nifty 50 settled 109.70 points, or 0.51%, lower at 21,462.25. Nifty 50 formed a small positive candle on the daily chart with upper and lower shadow. Technically, this pattern indicates a formation of high wave type candle pattern at the lows, which signals high volatility in the market.

TORONTO — Toronto-Dominion Bank Group says it expects to earn about US$141 million in equity net income in its first quarter of 2024 from its holdings in Charles Schwab Corp. as U.S. banks report earnings.

In the dynamic cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) maintains stability around $42,500, despite the 1.20% downturn in the overall crypto market, now valued at $1.68 trillion. This steadiness is partly due to the excitement around the newly approved Bitcoin spot ETF, which has brought a fresh wave of investor interest, although Bitcoin’s price has experienced only marginal changes.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) confirmed on Thursday is reducing its workforce in the Buy with Prime unit as part of its ongoing efforts to cut costs.

Omega Family Office's Leon Cooperman analyzes the rate cut outlook and the response to antisemitism on campuses on 'The Claman Countdown.'

₹20,384.2 crore of cash shares, turning net sellers of ₹3,852 crore so far this month. The National Stock Exchange’s Nifty marked a life high of 22,124.15 points on Tuesday, when FPIs held a cumulative net bullish position of 79,599 contracts in index futures (Nifty and Bank Nifty). However, they unwound all their bullish bets and turned net short by 4,659 contracts on Thursday, coinciding with the market pulling back almost 3% from the high to close at 21,462.25, thanks to a bloodbath in HDFC Bank Ltd shares.

BENGALURU, NEW DELHI : Extreme caution among clients in the global market has sparked a slowdown across verticals in the IT industry, Debashis Chatterjee, managing director and chief executive officer of LTIMindtree said. The trend is reflected in LTIMindtree’s quarterly earnings as well. The company’s target of achieving 17-18% operating margin by this quarter is being pushed back due to the slowdown, and this could also impact its long-term $10-billion revenue goal, Chatterjee said in a post-earnings interview.

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Netflix has pleasantly surprised us with an upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release for Wednesday. The anticipation for the series on these formats won't be a prolonged one, indicating a positive sign for the confirmed second season. This suggests a potential trend for future seasons to be released in physical formats, although a Digital release is not on the horizon. While specific details about bonus features remain scarce, it's not expected to include an abundance of extras. Netflix typically focuses on making their streaming platform the primary destination for series content. However, occasional inclusions like a gag reel or deleted scenes aim to entice viewers into purchasing physical copies.

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The growing trend of tokenizing traditional assets has caught the attention of legacy financial institutions.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), the Taiwan-based chipmaker, has announced quarterly net profit figures surpassing market expectations in its Q4 financial results unveiled today.

Macro Trends Advisors founding partner Mitch Roschelle joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the housing market under the Biden administration as monthly mortgage payments continue to soar.