RBI banned Paytm Payment Bank, TCS' policy, Zuckerberg blames Apple & Google and more
In a significant move, India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has imposed restrictions on fintech giant Paytm, prohibiting it from providing any forms of banking services to its customers. The RBI cited non-compliance and ongoing material supervisory concerns at One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, as the reasons behind this decision.This new restriction imposed by the RBI could result in the disruption of several services offered by the Paytm platform. It is important to note the services that will remain functional and those that will be affected by this decision:Click here to read the full article Key Points
Times of India'Army will wipe out terrorism from J&K. Have full faith,' says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Singh was addressing troops in Rajouri Wednesday. He was reviewing security situation in wake of recent terrorist ambush in Poonch that left four soldiers dead. Key Points
ThePrintFebruary full Moon: 'Snow Moon' and 'Hunger Moon' Show | See these 15 stunning images
Skywatchers can enjoy the special treat of the February full moon, known as the Snow Moon or Hunger Moon, which will appear slightly smaller than usual due to its position in orbit. The nicknames reflect the heavy snowfall and scarcity of food resources during harsh winter months. Key Points
mintThe full Monty series: Where to watch, release date, time and other details
The full Monty TV series, based on the 1997 movie of the same name, is set to premiere on June 14. Here are the details. Key Points
Economic Timesfull Swing Season 2: Golf's drama unveils on the green – Premiere date announced
Within the domain of spectator sports, golf is commonly associated with tranquility, standing apart from the uproarious arenas of tennis, football, or basketball. However, full Swing Season 2 challenges this perception by thrusting viewers into the epicenter of the high-stakes and intensely competitive realm of professional golf. Key Points
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PM Modi presents National Creators Award; new launches from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi; Anant Ambani’s ‘impressive watch’ and other top tech news of the week
Samsung, Xiaomi, Nothing, and Realme launched smartphones. HP and Apple introduced AI-powered laptops and printers. Google Gemini AI, Facebook, and In Key Points
Times Of Indiafull Moon in December 23: Christmas presence is on the way. Date, time to see full Cold Moon
Year's full moon will happen during Boxing Day on December 26, a day after Christmas. This will be known as full Cold Moon. Key Points
Economic Times40-inch LED TV at affordable prices: Explore top 8 options for perfect viewing
Looking for a 40-inch LED TV? Check out our top 8 recommendations with numerous features and a lower price tag. Choose from multiple brands and bring home a new watching companion. Key Points
mintFive key charts to watch in global commodity markets this week
Gasoline consumption in the US continues to increase as the summer driving season gets underway. Elsewhere, stockpiles of thermal coal at Chinese ports are on the rise, while surging copper inventories signal a softening market. Here are five charts to consider in global commodities this week. Key Points
mintToday’s Cache: Twitter and Microsoft lock horns; Tesla plans full self-drive technology; and Meta begins layoffs again
News snippets on Twitter and Microsoft feud, Tesla planning self-drive technology, and Meta starting a fresh round of layoffs. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
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Summer Rush: Consumer companies' production in top gear
White goods makers are increasing production and running their cooling product line of air conditioners, refrigerators, coolers and chest freezers at 90-100% capacity compared with 60-70% in January-February. Even fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and beer companies are running their assembly lines at full steam. Key Points
Economic TimesIt was full budget for some: 7 mid and smallcap stocks from fisheries, animal husbandry sector
While it was an interim budget with no change in taxation laws and many other parts, for some sectors it was literally a full budget. The reason, the announcements made for them were pretty similar to what has been done in the past when a full budget is presented. So, when an announcement about fisheries, animal husbandry or rural housing is made, the companies in the whole chain will get impacted in a similar manner had these announcements been made in a full budget. From an perspective of investing what needs to be realized is that in the last couple of years, there has been an effort on the policy level that other parts of the rural economy which are not agricultural related get the boost. Given the fact that it is not an easy task to change the rural income matrix, it might take some time for them to get reflected in the bottomline and not every company in the chain would be able to do it also. Key Points
Economic TimesA CES Cheat Sheet: 16 Gadgets to Put on Your Radar
“Smart” became “AI-powered,” but cool is still cool. Here are our favorite innovations from the show in Las Vegas. Key Points
mintMeteor Shower in August 2023: From blue moon to a meteor shower, sky has many shiny surprises for you this
This month's sky is quite eventful as there will be two full moons in August, and both are supermoons. Plus, there's a meteor shower to look forward to. Key Points
Economic TimesUN Assembly backs Palestine’s request for full membership
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending... Key Points
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Royal Challengers Bangalore full squad after IPL 2024 auction: RCB buy Joseph
IPL 2024 Auction: Royal Challengers Bangalore bought Alzarri Joseph, on Tuesday. Here is RCB's full list of players acquired. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesAI comes to Gmail: What is ‘Help me write’ in Gmail and how it helps
‘Help me write’ in Gmail enables one to generate a full draft of the email within seconds. The feature uses Google’s advanced machine learning algorithms to generate improved results. Key Points
mintThere’s no silver bullet to leadership; live by values!
India Business News: Learn about the importance of values in leadership and how they can guide your path. Find out why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership. Key Points
Times Of IndiaMonitors for work under ₹8000: Best 8 options for stellar displays
Take your productivity to the next level with our top 8 picks for monitors that may be used for work. We’ve compiled the top options for an exceptional viewing experience. Key Points
mintPadma Awards 2024: full list of winners to be conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri
Padma Awards 2024: The Padma Awards for 2024 are set to honor 132 distinguished individuals with India's highest civilian honors. The prestigious awards, conferred by the Government of India, recognize exceptional contributions in various fields. Key Points
Economic Times
Christmas full Moon, winter solstice, year's final full moon dates: Check time, key details
Christmas full Moon, winter solstice will occur in the month of December. There will be year's final full moon too. Key Points
Economic TimesAlia Bhatt's grandfather dies at 94: ‘My heart is full of sorrow’
Alia Bhatt's grandfather and Soni Razdan's father Narendra Nath Razdan has died at 94. Alia shared a message on his death. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesCentre's fiscal deficit crosses a third of full year target in July
The central government collected ₹5.8 trillion in tax revenue up to July, accounting for a quarter of the ₹23.3 trillion full year target Key Points
mintAd filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar recalls shooting with Amitabh Bachchan, calls it 'the most traumatic' experience
Kakkar revealed in a recent interview, 'Our most traumatic moments were with Mr Bachchan. He has a habit of coming five minutes early, with full makeup.' Key Points
Firstpostfull Monty fame Tom Wilkinson dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the two-time Oscar-nominated British actor, passed away on Saturday. He was 75. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan Times
'Deeply disturbed': US on Indian student stabbed in Indiana
Indian student Varun Raj Pucha was stabbed at a gym in Indiana. The US State Department has also wished full recovery to Varun and said that it defers to local law enforcement for any questions about this ongoing case. Key Points
Economic TimesWipro CEO Thierry Delaporte has my full support, board’s backing: Rishad Premji
Experts have expressed concerns over Wipro's underperformance in terms of growth and operating margins compared to its peers under Delaporte. Last month, Delaporte told ET that he had the full support of the board. Key Points
Economic TimesInvestors in Aster DM look to pare their stake in hospital biz
The UAE-based promoters own 41.88% and FIIs 38.63% in the company. Key Points
Economic TimesBest CCTV camera brand: Choose from top 10 options to maintain safety at home
Best CCTV camera brand: CCTV cameras are important to ensure safety of your home or office when you are not around. Check out the best options from top CCTV camera brands and never worry about break-ins or safety compromises. Key Points
mintNext generation reforms to avoid middle-income trap: Suman Bery
In an interview, NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery discusses the impact of staying on the fiscal glide path on India's credit ratings and private investment. He praises the finance minister for staying the course on fiscal consolidation, which provides headroom for the Reserve Bank of India and impacts the credit ratings of corporates and banks. Bery notes that the timing is right for a huge capex cycle in the private sector and emphasizes the need for regulatory reforms, decentralization, and freeing up sectors like agriculture and energy. He also mentions the importance of transparency in land markets, digitization, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, Bery highlights the challenge of a growing population and the progress made in reducing multidimensional poverty, but suggests that more significant measures may be included in the full budget. Key Points
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Chennai Super Kings full squad after IPL 2024 auction: Ravindra joins CSK
IPL 2024 Auction: New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra joined Chennai Super Kings for ₹1.8 crore. Here is the full list of players acquired by CSK. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow Delhi is fighting pollution: Steps taken so far & whether or not these are enough
While the critical stage has already been reached in Delhi, the full suite of mandated emergency measures have yet to be initiated. The CAQM has not yet asked Delhi/NCR authorities to invoke all the mandated emergency steps. The city awaits a decisive move by the authorities even as its residents gasp for breath. Key Points
Economic TimesByju's firing employees over phone calls without giving notice period: Report
The report mentioned that Byju's is using phone calls followed by emails to inform employees about their termination. The email states that their last working day with the company will be March 31, 2024, and their full settlement will be as per the exit policy. Key Points
Business TodayBrentford 2-1 Nottingham Forest, Brighton 6-0 Wolves: clockwatch – as it happened
Nottingham Forest suffered late heartbreak against Brentford, while Brighton thrashed tame Wolves. Scott Murray was watching. Key Points
the GuardianWomen’s share in regular and salaried jobs declined
Female labour participation rate and employment numbers are rising, but womens share in regular and salaried jobs has declined. More women are now self-employed. Key Points
Economic Times
10 best-budget TVs under ₹20,000: Top picks for you
Want the best budget TV under Rs. 20,000 that combines quality and affordability? Our guide features top budget TVs, offering the best value and economical TV choices without sacrificing quality. Dive into our selection of affordable quality TVs to find your ideal match. Key Points
mintKing Charles cancer diagnosis: full statement of Buckingham Palace
King Charles assumed the throne on September 8, 2022, following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth. His official coronation took place on May 6, 2023. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesAyodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha: What remains open and shut on 22 January | 5 key points to know
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha: Preparations are in full swing for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The consecration ceremony will be held tomorrow. PM Modi will be performing the rituals with several known personalities in attendance. Key Points
mintHD TVs for good viewing in a budget? Choose from top 8 options for your family
HD TVs are affordable and come with a promise of good picture quality and all the important features. Choose from multiple offerings from different brands for your next television upgrade. Key Points
mintAmit Shah from Gandhinagar, Smriti Irani from Amethi: Check BJP’s first list
BJP has announced its first list of 195 candidates from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with PM Modi contesting from Varanasi, Amit Shah from Gandhi Nagar and Rajnath Singh from Lucknow. Check full list here. Key Points
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