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Mumbai has the largest share of electoral bonds sold since inception

Top four cities account for bulk of money coming in through the scheme

DoT to establish quantum certification lab, set computing standards: Secy

"We are working with TEC to create standards (for quantum computing). We are also working on setting up a quantum certification lab," he added

Centre extends 'public utility' deadline for iron and steel industries

A public utility service refers to an industry or service considered essential for the community's well-being and functioning

Expert panel suggests adoption of voluntary mediation in insolvency cases

The committee also noted that not all scenarios under the IBC are fit for resolution through mediation. For instance, issues such as avoidance transactions are excluded

Coaching centres with over 20 students to leave residential areas: Delhi HC

"There must be hundreds of students attending your classes. You should not be in a residential building. Move to a commercial building," the court orally remarked

Sebi considers mandatory registration of PMS distributors with APMI

Registration for distributors is not mandatory at present. However, they are required to have specific certification from the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

Nearly 59% of large firms have deployed AI in business: IBM report

Ongoing challenges for AI adoption include hiring employees with the right skill sets and ethical concerns, inhibiting businesses from adopting AI technologies into their operations

IAMAI bats for dynamic pricing, opposes Karnataka govt's flat cab rates

In IAMAI's view, the notification overlooks the demarcation between city taxis used for street ride-hailing and app-based operators

DGGI summons officials of foreign airlines over tax evasion: Report

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) was seeking clarification over payment of crew salaries and staff expenses at the offices of the international airlines, the report said

Exports up 3.12% to $36.92 bn in Jan, trade deficit at 17.49 bn: Govt data

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said despite global uncertainties, "we have" recorded positive growth

National coal index falls 5% in Dec, shows sufficient availability in mkt

NCI is a price index that combines coal prices from all sales channels, including auction and import prices

No longer the idiot box: How smart TV is changing consumption habits

Smart TV is changing the way programming is consumed and monetised, while making streaming more like regular broadcast television

Talks on CCUS policy in advanced stages: Dastur Energy CEO Atanu Mukherjee

IOCL working on capturing carbon dioxide, ONGC identifying storage locations

Army chief holds high-level professional discussions with US counterpart

Pande, who is on a four-day official visit to the US beginning February 13, is the first Indian Army chief to visit the country in several years

Netflix's monetisation model may just save India's online learning apps

The Physics Wallah app has 2 million users logging in daily and spending 80 minutes

Over 800,000 vehicles ply on Mumbai's Atal Setu link in over one month

The much-hyped sea bridge has also become a popular spot for people to take selfies by stopping their vehicles on the bridge, prompting police to take action

Medical groups raise concerns around India-EFTA after leaked documents

Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Public Eye, and Delhi Network of Positive People expressed concern that the deal, which is nearing completion, includes harmful intellectual property (IP) proposals

CAIT members meet FM, demand deferment of I-T Act clause related to MSMEs

In its memorandum, CAIT welcomed the government's decision, highlighting the significance of ensuring timely payments to the MSME sector within 45 days to maintain uninterrupted cash flow for traders

Supply chain delays impact investment in speciality steel PLI: Govt

Investments in the steel sector have a long gestation period and depend on the procurement of various equipment. Often some of these equipment are sourced from abroad.

Govt issues guidelines for transport pilot projects on green hydrogen use

The central government has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the transport sector