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Regulators' panel brainstorm on taking action on spammers making robo calls
The regulators deliberated on business entities making commercial voice calls using cloud-based telephony and fixed-line connection-based private exchanges
 "Regulators' panel brainstorm on taking action on spammers making robo calls")
Port, dock workers' unions defer indefinite strike scheduled from Wednesday
The decision came after an agreement between representatives of workers' unions and ports management on workers' demands at a marathon meeting in the national capital
 "Port, dock workers' unions defer indefinite strike scheduled from Wednesday")
Coal production increases by 7% to 370.67 mn tonne in April-August
The overall coal dispatch was 397.06 MT as on August 25, 2024, in the current financial year, registering year-on-year growth of 5.48 per cent
 "Coal production increases by 7% to 370.67 mn tonne in April-August")
Indian solar panels face US scrutiny for possible China forced labour links
The law bans goods made in China's Xinjiang region where Chinese authorities are reported to have established labour camps for ethnic Uyghur and other Muslim groups
 "Indian solar panels face US scrutiny for possible China forced labour links")
India's tier-1 real estate market becomes transparent for the first time
The market emerged to be the top global improver
 "India's tier-1 real estate market becomes transparent for the first time")
Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2024: India ranks 31; UK leads list
India's tier-I real estate markets have entered into the 'transparent' zone for the first time, driven by institutionalisation of commercial assets and improvement in access to diverse real estate dat
 "Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2024: India ranks 31; UK leads list")
India's design in every chip but no India-made chip yet: Ola founder
Aggarwal said the company would not be setting up a fab for its AI chip. Instead, it plans to work with global foundries, say, in Taiwan, Korea or even the American ecosystem
 "India's design in every chip but no India-made chip yet: Ola founder")
Nationwide 5G radio count crosses the 450,000 mark, shows DoT data
Officials said the 5-lakh mark would be optimal for nationwide 5G coverage
 "Nationwide 5G radio count crosses the 450,000 mark, shows DoT data")
Over 40% consumers use digital payment daily in Tier 3-6 cities: Report
The report identifies the key challenges faced by merchants and consumers in the adoption of digital payment services at the grassroots level
 "Over 40% consumers use digital payment daily in Tier 3-6 cities: Report")
NeoLiv ties up with Royal Green Realty to develop Rs 600 cr housing project
The residential project, located in Kundli-Sonipat Master Plan, will be spread over a 20-acre area
 "NeoLiv ties up with Royal Green Realty to develop Rs 600 cr housing project")
GCCs in India offer 12-20% higher tech salaries than IT services firms
Another 800 GCCs are expected in the next 5-6 years, boosting India's role as a global tech hub, with many in Tier-II cities like Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara, promoting local employment
 "GCCs in India offer 12-20% higher tech salaries than IT services firms")
Decoded: FSSAI takes U-turn on week-old notice on 'A1', 'A2' milk products
The regulator stated that the advisory dated August 21, 2024, issued regarding the subject cited, has been withdrawn for further consultation with stakeholders
 "Decoded: FSSAI takes U-turn on week-old notice on 'A1', 'A2' milk products")
From smart to short-lived: Why your TV might not last as long as you think
A survey has revealed that televisions are requiring repairs much sooner than expected, with one in three households reporting issues with their television sets within five years of purchase
 "From smart to short-lived: Why your TV might not last as long as you think")
C&I segment emerges as lucrative for energy companies and investors
Leading names in the energy sector Tata Power, JSW Energy, ReNew, Hero Future Energies, and Sterlite Power have announced plans for a dedicated C&I business vertical
 "C&I segment emerges as lucrative for energy companies and investors")
Avg housing prices in top 8 cities surge 12%; Delhi-NCR sees highest rise
Excluding MMR, unsold inventory levels declined by about 5 per cent QoQ across the eight cities
 "Avg housing prices in top 8 cities surge 12%; Delhi-NCR sees highest rise")
Industrials, energy conglomerates see double-digit churn in human capital
Flagship entities of groups such as L&T, Vedanta, Grasim & Adani reported double-digit employee turnover in FY24
 "Industrials, energy conglomerates see double-digit churn in human capital")
Call, messaging apps must comply with rules for nation's security: COAI
Telecom operators have been demanding that the government should provide a level playing field by applying the same rules on calling and messaging apps as it is applicable to them
 "Call, messaging apps must comply with rules for nation's security: COAI")
Private hospitals see revenue surge in Q1, driven by high-end specialties
Oncology, neurosciences help revenue rise in June quarter
 "Private hospitals see revenue surge in Q1, driven by high-end specialties")
Meity plans to deploy experts for streamlining internal govt data use
The said 'data expert' may be a single person or multiple people, depending on the requirements of a particular ministry
 "Meity plans to deploy experts for streamlining internal govt data use")
Airfares rise as competition fades on domestic routes, shows data
Competition present on only 31% of domestic routes in April 2024, data show
 "Airfares rise as competition fades on domestic routes, shows data")