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As the holiday season kicks off, the journey home could also mean that those who are more tech-savvy will be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family

After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time

Germany’s highest court has rejected complaints by renewable energy producers against a government decision to use their “excess profits” to help finance a cap on electricity prices

AI Retouch, which uses artificial intelligence to upscale and enhance the quality of cropped, distant, or low-resolution images. This is complemented by an Unblur feature, which aims to restore details, colours, and lighting to blurry photos, offering users a more refined photography experience.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media use by under-16s after the country’s Senate overwhelmingly voted in favor of strict new legislation. The ban, which will take at least 12 months to come into effect, could see technology companies fined up to 50 million Australian dollars, roughly $32.5 million, if they fail to bring in steps to prevent children from holding accounts.

Legislation to create a two-month-long GST holiday is expected to pass on Thursday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Shorn of negotiator parlance, the latest edition of the Conference of Parties (COP29) can be summed up with the one-liner from the movie Jerry Maguire: Show me the money. In Baku, Azerbaijan, ground zero of oil wells and an unlikely milieu for the pursuit of a cleaner planet, traditional negotiating blocs sparred and wrangled over a fortnight for a decision on climate finance. The quantum of money—and more so, its nature—was at the crux of the negotiations to mobilize capital to address climate change.

Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday ordered a probe against Google for an alleged breach of antitrust rules following a complaint by online gaming company Winzo. In an order, the regulator has asked its director general to wrap up the investigation and submit a consolidated report within 60 days. “On a holistic consideration of the facts and circumstances of the present case, the Commission is of the prima facie view that Google appears to be in violation of Sections 4(2)(a)(i), 4(2)(b), and 4(2)© of the (Competition) Act, as detailed in this order, which warrants detailed investigation,” the CCI said in the order.

“Work on the bullet train corridor in Maharashtra picked up pace after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government took charge. Entire land acquisition is complete and over 320-kilometres of the physical infrastructure work is ready,” the official said. Commenting on future bullet train corridors, he said experience from developing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor will come handy. “India is now capable to single-handedly take up this project in more corridors. We should have our own trains in future corridors as well," he said.

iPhone 16 (128GB Storage) is currently priced at ₹74,990 instead of ₹79,900 on Vijay Sales. Customers can expect an instant discount of up to ₹5,000 using an ICICI Bank Credit card, SBI credit card, or other credit card.The Vivo V40e 5G (8GB RAM and 256 ROM) variant is currently priced at ₹30,999 instead of ₹35,999 on Croma.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The template for political immunity from prosecution was set a year earlier, in June 2022, when the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) government in Maharashtra was toppled after a dramatic coup staged by Eknath Shinde, a close aide of the Shiv Sena chieftain. An energetic political go-getter, seen sporting a flaming red tilak on his forehead and a well-trimmed beard, the short-statured Shinde, a senior minister in the MVA government, was eyeing the chief minister’s chair while Uddhav Thackeray was convalescing in hospital after spinal surgery in December 2021.

1. Room size mattersThe size of your room is a critical determinant in choosing the appropriate heater. For example, a fan heater is ideal for compact spaces like a 10x10 ft bedroom, delivering quick heat without overburdening the space.

real estate sector in India, a major contributor to economic growth, has traditionally relied on manual processes and outdated systems, making asset management inefficient. However, the adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and drone technology is driving a paradigm shift. These innovations are addressing long-standing challenges, enhancing transparency, and opening up new opportunities for growth in a competitive market.

TRAI has intensified its efforts to combat the growing issue of cybercrime, particularly involving fake calls and fraudulent messages. To address these concerns, new rules were introduced on 1 October, requiring telecom providers to establish a system for tracking the origins of bulk messages.

Are portable air purifiers efficient or a gimmick? Here is what we found in our testing and experienceCheck out these best-selling masks with fanMasks with fans: These look like regular N95 masks but come with two small filter modules mounted on them. These modules have tiny fans that pull fresh air into the mask, filtering it through built-in filters. This design eliminates the struggle of breathing through traditional masks, especially in hot weather.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) has widened its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio with the launch of two new models – BE 6e and XEV 9e. Its first EV, the XUV 400, is still struggling almost two years after its launch in January 2023, with sales of about 1,000 units a month.

Mahindra and Mahindra launched two new electric SUVs, the BE 6e and XEV 9e, in India. The XEV 9e will compete with the Tata Curvv EV, which too comes in coupe SUV design. The XEV 9e's starting price is Rs 21.9 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory) for the base Pack One trim with a 59kWh battery. Deliveries begin in February 2025. Tata's Curvv EV offers two battery options (45kWh and 55kWh) across five variants, with prices ranging from Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 22 lakh (ex-showroom). The XEV 9e measures 4,790mm long, 1,905mm wide, and 1,690mm tall, with a 2,775mm wheelbase and 207mm ground clearance. It offers 665 liters of boot space and 150 liters of frunk space. The Curvv EV is smaller, measuring 4,310mm long, 1,810mm wide, and 1,637mm tall, with a 2,560mm wheelbase and 190mm ground clearance. It has 500 liters of boot space.

cooperative sector has the potential to generate up to 5.5 crore direct jobs and 5.6 crore self-employment opportunities by 2030, according to Primus Partners. Management consultancy firm Primus Partners on Thursday released a report on the cooperative sector. It highlighted that India's cooperative network, the largest in the world, represents nearly 30 per cent of the 30 lakh cooperative societies globally. «As India strides towards its ambitious goal of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2030, the cooperative sector stands as a beacon of hope and potential,» the report said.

India’s opposition has disrupted Parliament for a third day, protesting the government’s silence over allegations against billionaire Gautam Adani, who was recently indicted in the U.S. for alleged fraud and a scheme to pay bribes

A Vermont family who lost their home, cars, barn and most of their possessions in flooding in July will be getting a new start thanks to scores of donations to an online fundraising effort