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The country’s 5G telephone service was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ushering in a time of extremely fast mobile internet. At the IMC 2022 conference, the Prime Minister introduced 5G services in a few localities. Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the entire nation. The fifth generation, or 5G, service, which can handle ultra-high-speed internet, is anticipated to unleash new economic prospects and societal advantages, acting as a transformative force for Indian society. Following the launch, one use case was showcased by each of India’s three major telecom companies to highlight the possibilities of 5G…
In order to advance its budding EV industry and mitigate climate risks, India has partnered with California for research and innovation in the field of zero-emission vehicles. The most cutting-edge zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations are found in California. By 2035, a strict 100% ZEV requirement will be in place. A new India ZEV Research Centre was developed as part of the collaboration with the University of California’s Davis Institute of Transportation Studies. The California-India ZEV Policy programme aims to encourage the use of ZEVs in India, promote the formation of an EV sector there, and boost India’s industrial development. It…
The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it is presenting a new data protection measure to protect citizens’ rights, emphasising that citizens’ rights are sacred and must be protected. Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi, two students, challenged WhatsApp’s agreement with Meta to give access to calls, texts, photos, videos, and documents shared by users in a petition that was being heard by the Supreme Court. The measure, according to the petitioners, violates their right to privacy and free speech. WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy is the subject of a hearing before a five-judge constitution bench, presided over by…
A video of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan lights up Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The video marked the launch of an integrated brand campaign by Burjeel Holdings. Burjeel Holdings is one of the largest healthcare service providers in the UAE. It owns hospitals and medical centres under the Burjeel, Medeor, LLH, Lifecare and Tajmeel brands. The hospitals are spread across the UAE and Oman. Shah Rukh Khan is the face of the group.
GitHub, an open-source software development platform, announced on Tuesday that it has opened up its developer platform to Indian developers in order to support the country’s startup environment. Up to 20 free seats of GitHub Enterprise, along with help and direction from GitHub technical experts, will be provided to qualified entrepreneurs in India and throughout the world for one year. GitHub, which is owned by Microsoft, has more than 7.2 million developers in India and more than 83 million worldwide. GitHub for Startups, which was introduced earlier this year, has been assisting hundreds of startups—including a few in India—in the…
According to deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, the Delhi government has urged the Centre that the country’s retail commerce sector be improved by streamlining registration requirements and enacting cutting-edge business practises. Regarding the future national retail trade policy, the government has issued a letter with five recommendations to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) of the central government. The implementation of a single ID system for easier business registration and the creation of a stringent monitoring and evaluation framework in the Central Inspection System (CIS) are two recommendations. The latter aims to reduce inspection duplication. The…
Investment firm ‘Further’ launches $200 Mn startup fund. The fund is for startups in the fintech, supply chain, and digital assets spaces. The Abu Dhabi firm will invest alongside startup founders. It will help entrepreneurs from ‘ideation to exit’. Further is supported by Abu Dhabi’s investment giant ADQ. Further will help with other areas such as legal and regulatory support, too.
RBI’s card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation norms come into effect from October 1. The credit and debit card rules will change with this. The new rules expect to improve the payment experience of cardholders. The shopper will have to enter entire card details when shopping. Once the purchase begins, the merchant will start tokenisation. It will ask for consent to tokenise the card. Once it is approved, the merchant will put a request to the card network. The network will create a token which will act as a proxy card number. RBI says the feature will prevent platforms from storing customer data.…
According to the most recent assessment from renowned brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, the UAE has the greatest overall brand performance rating with a score of 80.5 out of 100. A scorecard of criteria analysing brand investment, brand perceptions, and brand performance helps the report determine the relative strength of nation brands in addition to brand value. Nation brand value is significantly influenced by nation brand strength in addition to GDP projections. Global brand performance is still below pre-pandemic levels as global relations deteriorate, but the UAE positive stands out as the world’s best performer with a score of 80.5/100.…
IIMK LIVE is now accepting applicants for the LIFE Program (LIVE Innovation Fellowship For Entrepreneurship) The LIFE program’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurship driven by innovation. What LIFE Support will offer is: The laureate of the LIFE award will be qualified for a grant in the form of a monthly stipend with a maximum of Rs. 30,000 and a minimum of Rs. 10,000 for a term of 12 months.The recipient of LIFE receives pre-incubation support, including discounted coworking space, professional services support, and guidance to establish/make the most of their ideas and develop ground-breaking innovations into a commercial endeavour.Access to…