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2024 October


DPIIT relaxes mandatory quality control order for cookware for micro units

DPIIT relaxes mandatory quality control order for cookware for micro units

An exemption for 200 units of cookware, utensils and cans for food and beverages intended for research and development (R&D) by manufacturers of such goods and articles has also been introduced through a specific provision, it added.


Dow hits all-time high, soars over 400 points as investors cheer big bank earnings

Dow hits all-time high, soars over 400 points as investors cheer big bank earnings

The Dow and S&P 500 scored record closing highs on Friday, with the big boosts from financial stocks after banks reported strong quarterly results while the latest inflation data fueled expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in November.


MHI seeks ARAI’s comments on consumer grievances against Ola Electric

MHI seeks ARAI’s comments on consumer grievances against Ola Electric

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has requested the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to provide its views on the growing number of consumer grievances against Ola Electric.


Washington Post ‘lost faith’ in Taylor Lorenz after she ‘misled’ bosses about Biden ‘war criminal’ post: report

Washington Post ‘lost faith’ in Taylor Lorenz after she ‘misled’ bosses about Biden ‘war criminal’ post: report

Biden has been branded a “war criminal” primarily by pro-Palestinian supporters who are outraged over policies related to Israel amid its ongoing military action in Gaza, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries.


Nykaa, Licious pilot fast delivery services to meet growing consumer demand

Nykaa, Licious pilot fast delivery services to meet growing consumer demand

The report quoted a quick commerce executive as saying that low-cost beauty items, such as kajal and skincare products, are popular in rapid delivery formats, with similar trends emerging in fashion and home decor categories.


HBO filmmaker believes he found bitcoin’s creator, whose identity has been unknown

HBO filmmaker believes he found bitcoin’s creator, whose identity has been unknown

Todd told The Washington Post that due to Nakamoto’s potential wealth, Hoback’s claim that he is the bitcoin inventor could make him a target for kidnappers or other criminals.


Southeast Asia cyber scammers stole $37B in 2023 as AI-driven crimes soar: UN report

Southeast Asia cyber scammers stole $37B in 2023 as AI-driven crimes soar: UN report

While individuals with low levels of cyber literacy have typically been “easy prey” for scammers and digital natives have been able to identify scams, artificial intelligence has the potential to change this trend by creating more convincing schemes, Tsukerman said.


‘Shark Tank’ star says there’s ‘zero evidence’ that automation at ports ‘hurts wages at all’

‘Shark Tank’ star says there’s ‘zero evidence’ that automation at ports ‘hurts wages at all’

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which represents 45,000 striking workers, said the union and USMX have reached a “tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues.”


Clear laws, SOPs needed to protect workers, manufacturers’ interests: GTRI

Clear laws, SOPs needed to protect workers, manufacturers’ interests: GTRI

The government needs to focus on formulating clear laws, and standard operating procedures to protect workers and interests of companies to foster a more stable industrial environment in the country, economic think tank GTRI has suggested.


Govt okays National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds with Rs 10K cr outlay

Govt okays National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds with Rs 10K cr outlay

The Corridors of Phase-II connect North to South and East to the West of Chennai, passing through the major influence areas at Madhavaram, Perambur, Thirumayilai, Adyar, Sholinganallur, SIPCOT, Kodambakkam, Vadapalani, Porur, Villivakkam, Anna Nagar, and St. Thomas Mount, connecting large number of industrial, commercial, residential and institutional establishments, and also providing effective Public Transport for the work force engaged in these clusters and connectivity to various parts of the city.


‘Women bunk tech career for lack of support, higher education cost’

‘Women bunk tech career for lack of support, higher education cost’

"While the higher cost of education can sometimes be a factor, the bigger issue is a lack of encouragement from a young age, limited role models, and not enough support for women entering STEM related fields," workforce solutions provider NLB Services CEO Sachin Alug told PTI.


Digi Yatra’s international pilot project likely in June: CEO Khadakbhavi

Digi Yatra’s international pilot project likely in June: CEO Khadakbhavi

India has not yet launched e-passports, which contain an embedded microchip storing biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, for enhanced security and seamless travel.