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Have a hassle free GST filing with these simple tools
With the rollout of Goods and Services Tax (GST), corporates of varying size and proportions have been debating over the compliance reforms.In their bit to switch over from previously used software to ones that comply with GST, different organizations have come to find refuge in tech platforms, commissioned by tax software providers.While software companies have been rolling-out GST specific products, here's taking a look at top 4 online tools, easing out the GST filing and compliance woes for businesses:Tally Connector by ClearTaxImporting accounting data from Tally to GST network will no longer be a trouble for businesses, with the launch of Tally Connector by ClearTax. Previously, businesses using Tally had to manually download the accounting data from Tally and upload it to the GSTN to file their returns. In case of errors in data, the entire process of preparing, downloading and uploading had to be re-done. With the advent of Tally Connector that takes all of three minutes to ...
Apple approves iOS update of 'Telegram' app
Apple has reportedly approved to update the cloud-based instant messaging app "Telegram" on iOS after its CEO, a Russian internet entrepreneur, Pavel Durov complained about the iPhone-maker blocking the app updates in a public "Telegram" message.
Mobile Internet services suspended in Srinagar, Budgam
Authorities today suspended mobile Internet services in Srinagar and Budgam districts of the Valley and reduced network speeds in south Kashmir as a precautionary measure in the wake of the death of a youth who was allegedly hit by a security forces vehicle during clashes between forces and protestors here. A police official said that the high-speed mobile data services have been barred in four districts - Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian - of south Kashmir. Mobile Internet services have been suspended in Srinagar and Budgam districts, he said. In south Kashmir, 3G and 4G services have been barred, while 2G services were working, the official said. He said the mobile data services have been barred as a precautionary measure. The separatists had called a strike across Kashmir today to protest against the recent civilian killings. A youth Kasier Bhat who was injured after he was allegedly hit by a security forces vehicle during clashes between protestors and forces in the ...
Kumaraswamy bans mobile phones during official meetings
Karnataka Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy on Friday directed all officials and government staff to not use mobile phones during his meetings to avoid distraction.Kumaraswamy, in the order, stated that some officials use cell phones during the meeting, which affects discussions on important matters.The chief minister said that whenever he calls a meeting, all officials should not bring their mobile phones and hand it over to the coordination official till the meeting was over.Kumaraswamy's statement comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that mobile phones were banned from his meetings because he often found officers checking social media sites in the midst of meetings.
Facebook to pull plug on 'Trending' topics feature
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Friday it will remove the 'Trending' topics feature that compiles popular news from its social network, as it seeks to ensure users see news from trustworthy and quality sources.
IT Min asks NPCI to check compliance of WhatsApp payments, data safety: Sources
The ministry of electronics and IT is learnt to have asked National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) to check if WhatsApp payments service conforms with the RBI rules and data security of customers before the mobile messenger app scales up its services. "MeitY has asked NPCI to check if WhatsApp payments is working in conformation with RBI permissions, where is it storing transactions data and if that data is being shared by its parent firm Facebook before launching bigger version of the service," an official source told PTI. The Reserve Bank of India on April 5, 2018 had said that all payment system operators will have to ensure that data related to payments is stored only in India and firms would have six months to comply with it. The source said that WhatsApp has permission to run the beta-version of the payments service for up to 10 lakh subscribers and NPCI has been asked to check all compliances before the US-based messaging app scales up its services. "There are also issues
Facebook kills 'trending' topics, tests breaking news label
Facebook is shutting down its ill-fated "trending" news section after four years, a company executive has said. The company claims the tool is outdated and wasn't popular. But the trending section also proved problematic in ways that would presage Facebook's later problems with fake news, political balance and the limitations of artificial intelligence in managing the messy human world. When Facebook launched "trending" in 2014 as a list of headlines to the side of the main news feed, it was a straightforward move to steal users from Twitter by giving them a quick look at the most popular news of the moment. It fit nicely into CEO Mark Zuckerberg's pledge just a year earlier to make Facebook its users' "personal newspaper." But that was then. "Fake news" wasn't yet a popular term, and no foreign country had been accused of trying to influence the U.S. elections through social media. Trending news that year included the death of Robin Williams, Ebola and the World Cup. While Facebook ..
I&B Ministry floating tender for snooping software: Congress
Accusing the government of acting like a "Super Big Brother" to intrude into people's privacy, the Congress on Friday claimed that the Information and Broadcasting Ministry had floated tender for snooping tool/software to monitor social media.
I&B Ministry floats tender for snooping software: Congress
The Congress on Friday accused the government of acting like a "Super Big Brother" to intrude people's privacy and claimed that the Information and Broadcasting Ministry had floated tender for snooping tool/software to monitor the social media.
Indian activists ask messaging apps to amend group chat feature
Internet-based messaging service providers like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others need to make modifications to their platforms so that users can no longer be added to group chats without express consent, said a group of activists from India on Friday.
New AI-based 'privacy filter' to block facial recognition tech
Addressing the rising concerns over privacy and data security on social networks, researchers led by one of Indian-origin, have designed a new artificial intelligence(AI)-based algorithm that protects users' privacy by dynamically disrupting facial recognition tools designed to identify faces in photos.
4GB RAM Vivo Y83 launched in India for Rs 14,990
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on Friday launched its Y83 device with 6.22-inch 19:9 "FullView" display in India at Rs 14,990.
Samsung rolls out initiatives for Galaxy S9, S9+ users in India
Samsung on Friday said that it is rolling out three key initiatives for Galaxy S9 and S9+ users in an attempt to expand and offer its services in India.
Every disruption should not be seen as destruction:PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said every disruption should not be seen as destruction, as he underscored the importance of a technology driven society in bridging the social divide. Observing that technology is giving voice to millions around the world and helping in breaking social barriers, Modi also stressed the need for combining innovation with human values to resolve the challenges of the 21st century. Participating in a dialogue titled 'Transforming Asia through Innovation' at Singapore's prestigious Nanyang Technological University(NTU), Modi spoke about the biggest challenges before the world, in particular Asia. "The biggest challenge before us is that the 21st century belongs to Asia. But do we have this sentiment, I think that is the biggest challenge," he said. Modi said the notion that disruption makes destruction was not correct. "Every new innovation looks like a disruption in the beginning. Technology driven society helps in countering social divide," he ...
Allow admins to add users to online group chats only after permission: SFLC.in
SFLC.in -- a donor supported legal services organisation -- has written an open letter to messaging service providers like WhatsApp, Facebook and others, urging them to modify their platforms to ensure that users are not added to group chats without their permission. In its letter, Software Freedom Law Centre, India (SFLC.in) said any user with administrator rights can currently add another person to the group without the latter's permission. In the absence of a mechanism to prevent themselves from being added to groups that they would not like to participate in, users have no option but to manually exit the groups. "This is a troubling state of affairs because users may be forcefully exposed to a range of subjectively undesirable content that they would never have signed up for otherwise, which can be particularly damaging, especially in situations where malicious actors attempt to intimidate, disparage, harass or harm individuals in any way," the letter said. The letter has also ...
Samsung Galaxy J4 starting at Rs 9,990 launched in India
Aiming to strengthen its position in India's hot budget smartphone segment, Samsung on Friday introduced a new device in its Galaxy J series with the launch of Galaxy J4 at a starting price of Rs 9,990.
Every disruption not destruction, says Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that every disruption should not be seen as destruction as disruption can be linked to human talent and creativity.
Modi calls for combining innovation with human values to resolve challenges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said technology is giving voice to millions around the world and helping in breaking social barriers as he underlined the need of combining innovation with human values to resolve the challenges of the 21st century. Participating in a dialogue titled 'Transforming Asia through Innovation' at Singapore's prestigious Nanyang Technological University, Modi spoke about the biggest challenges before the world, in particular Asia. "The biggest challenge before us is that the 21st century belongs to Asia. But do we have this sentiment, I think that is the biggest challenge," he said. He said skills for the digital age, creating adequate jobs in the age of digital reception, agricultural productivity, water, pollution, rapid and mass urbanisation, climate change, building sustainable infrastructure and protecting the blue economy were some of the common challenges facing humankind. "These challenges require collaboration among governments, universities and ..
NASA's Dawn probe moving to lowest-ever orbit around Ceres
NASA's Dawn spacecraft is set to reach in early June its new, final orbit which will be less than 50 kilometres above the surface of the inner solar system's only dwarf planet -- 10 times closer than the spacecraft has ever been.
BIGO's LIKE announces million dollar talent hunt to train and foster young talent in India
With 600 million young people, India has the largest youth population in the world. The young generation is not only seen as large work force to uplift country's GDP but they are also approaching off beat work-lifestyle options, mostly to earn living through their talent.In August 2017, BIGO technologies developed LIKE App, a short video community that enables budding talent to combine their skills with magical effects (available in the app) and showcase their talent to gain global fan following. With the aim to tap the pulse of today's youth and provide global virtual platform along with proper guidance to foster unique talent BIGO's LIKE announces launch of Million Dollar Talent Hunt.The Talent Hunt is already on, and Bigo is processing profiles on its LIKE mobile app:-Profiles will be shortlisted by June 30th, basis likes and shares-Likers have a chance to get their videos published under "popular" category and earn USD 200 for each selected video-Selected candidates will earn job .