Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer sees IPO going in the right direction

Honasa Consumer’s Rs 1,700 crore IPO opened for public subscription on Tuesday. It is offering the shares at a price band of Rs 308-324 each.

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Flipkart founder Binny Bansal may put $25-30 million more in Ankit Nagori’s Curefoods

Bansal, who made a complete exit from Flipkart in August by selling his remaining shares in the ecommerce firm he cofounded with Sachin Bansal in 2007, has accelerated his personal investments, writing significantly large cheques in startups such as PhonePe and Curefoods.

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ONDC seller apps seek unique ID for network’s vendors

Seeing the same store being listed multiple times on the buyer app is not a great experience from a user perspective, they say.

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Google's Sundar Pichai says tech giant has improved the web for all consumers

Testifying on Monday in Google's landmark antitrust trial, Pichai directly contradicted the Justice Department's claims that his company's huge payments to companies such as Apple to be the default internet search option on their popular devices represent its unchecked monopoly power.

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Investors rope in Deloitte at Groyyo to shut down its B2B trading business

New York-based investment fund Tiger Global is also believed to be engaging with another Big 4 audit firm for a potential forensic audit of Groyyo. However, it is not clear if that's been finalised yet.

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BPSC 67th Final Result 2023 declared at bpsc.bih.nic.in; check result, cutoff here

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the final result for the BPSC 67th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2023. A total of 799 candidates have been selected out of 2090 who appeared for the interview round. Aman Anand secured the first position, and four out of the top five candidates are women. The selected candidates will be appointed to various departments based on their merit ranking. The Commission has also announced the category-wise cutoff marks for the examination.

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Elon Musk says Starlink to provide connectivity in Gaza for aid organisations

Musk said in a post on social media platform X that it was not clear who has authority for ground links in Gaza, but we do know that "no terminal has requested a connection in that area".

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Mingle offline: Is online dating getting outdated?

Is online dating getting outdated? Six popular dating apps, including Tinder, Aisle, Truly Madly and OkCupid, have seen a drop in monthly active users in India

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VinFast begins shopping for land to drive into the EV market in India

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto is evaluating potential sites for its upcoming manufacturing facility and has already reviewed two locations in Tamil Nadu, people aware of the developments told ET.

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Elon Musk's X launches two new premium subscription plans

The Premium+ plan, priced at about $16 per month, includes all the tools and features offered by the platform, minus the ads, the company said in a post on the platform.

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Amidst a funding winter, large startups show healthier balance sheets; and other tech stories this week

While some startups have shown profits, even those who haven’t been able to get into the black yet reported strong revenue and Ebitda numbers.

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Churn on: Tata Digital loses another senior executive

Subramanian was formerly travel firm Cleartrip's head before joining Tata Digital in November 2021. He is considering setting up his own venture but it is not finalised yet.

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How Elon Musk changed the meaning of Twitter for users

It has been one year since Elon Musk bought Twitter. Since then, the meaning of the social media service has changed — sometimes drastically — for many of the people who use it.

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Google executive testifies innovation key to avoid becoming 'next road kill'

Google executive Prabhakar Raghavan testified at the ongoing antitrust trial in the suit brought by the US Justice Department and a coalition of state attorneys general, alleging Alphabet's Google unlawfully abused its dominance in the search-engine market to maintain monopoly power.

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Inside Google's plan to stop Apple from getting serious about search

Google quietly planned to put a lid on Apple's search ambitions. The company looked for ways to undercut Spotlight by producing its own version for iPhones and to persuade more iPhone users to use Google's Chrome web browser instead of Apple's Safari browser.

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Sam Bankman-Fried awaits chance to tell his side of story in epic cryptocurrency exchange collapse

After prosecutors rested Thursday, defense lawyers immediately asked Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to acquit Bankman-Fried on the grounds that prosecutors had failed to present sufficient evidence. The judge rejected the request.

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IBPS PO Prelims Scorecard 2023 released at ibps.in, direct link here

The Indian Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the scorecard for the IBPS PO Prelims 2023 exam. Candidates can check and download their scorecard from the official website until November 11. Selected candidates will proceed to the IBPS PO Mains 2023 exam, which will be held on November 5. The exam consists of 155 questions and candidates will have 3 hours to complete it. Regularly visiting the official IBPS website is advised for updates on the IBPS PO Mains 2023 exam.

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Debit cards losing out as UPI turns default mode on ecommerce

More and more consumers are using UPI or credit cards for online shopping, with debit card usage having more than halved in the last two years

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Making content more accessible for disabled: OTTs

The OTT service providers were responding to a letter sent by the ministry of information & broadcasting (MIB) last month. The ministry had written to two industry bodies that represent these companies after the Delhi High Court issued an order to make films and other content accessible to persons with disabilities.

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Amazon analysts expect same-day delivery to boost margins in Q3

Same-day delivery is now offered in at least 90 cities, free for Prime members while non-members pay $9.99. The retailer invested heavily in 2020 and 2021 in logistics to make same-day delivery, which it introduced in 2015, available in more places.

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EV company Exponent eyes $25 million at $100-120 million valuation

Exponent Energy had last raised $13 million in August 2022 in a Series A led by Lightspeed that valued the Bengaluru-based startup at around $45 million.

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US states say Meta's Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kids

In a complaint filed in the Oakland, California, federal court on Tuesday, 33 states including California and New York said Meta repeatedly misled the public about the dangers of its platforms, and knowingly induced young children and teenagers into addictive and compulsive social media use.

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Crypto lender BlockFi emerges from bankruptcy

The development closes one of many bankruptcies the crypto industry saw since last year, in what has been one of the most challenging periods for the sector.

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Top IT companies boost margins amidst market struggles

To be sure, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro have slashed their revenue guidance for the upcoming quarter and full fiscal amid a freeze on tech spends and delay in decision making.

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How to get a migration certificate for studying abroad

Obtaining a migration certificate for studying abroad involves several steps. You must first contact your previous educational institution to initiate the process. Then, request the application form, either online or in person, and complete it with personal details and academic records. Ensure you attach the required documents, submit the application, and pay the fee. Processing time may vary, so it's advisable to start early. Once ready, collect the migration certificate either in person or through a designated representative.

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Indian IT companies likely staring at slowest growth since start

For the country’s fourth-largest IT services provider Wipro, growth numbers are down to their FY99 levels.

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Foxconn subsidiaries faces tax audit, land use probe: report

China's natural resources department conducted on-site investigations on the land use of enterprises of Foxconn in Henan, Hubei provinces and other places

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JEECUP 2023 round 7 seat allotment result released at jeecup.admissions.nic.in; Seat acceptance by Oct 23

The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council has released the round 7 seat allotment results for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (JEECUP) 2023. Candidates can check the results on the official website and freeze their allotted seats by paying a fee of Rs. 3250. Seat acceptance must be done by October 23, 2023, and document verification will take place at designated help centers. Choice filling for round 8 of counseling is set to start on October 24.

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Web Summit CEO resigns after comments on Israel-Hamas conflict

Web Summit Chief Executive and founder Paddy Cosgrave resigned on Saturday after comments he made on the Israel-Hamas conflict prompted some technology companies and investors to withdraw plans to attend its conference in Portugal next month.

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Gaganyaan test vehicle launch unsuccessful, anomaly observed, will be investigated: ISRO chief

The Gaganyaan project aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability by launching a three-member crew to a low earth orbit of 400 km for three days, and bringing them back safely, with a planned splashdown in Indian Ocean waters.

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Bleak days ahead for IT firms as macro trends crimp spending; and other top, tech stories this week

Reluctance by clients to go for large spends on digital transformation over the past few quarters has taken a toll on big IT firms. Subdued macroeconomic trends have meant cutting down on discretionary spending and projects that do not immediately require investments.

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New playbook: Online gaming companies, brands target offline streaming in India

Gaming companies such as Krafton, Nodwin Gaming and Jio Games along with brands such as iQOO, Lenovo and Red Bull are investing large sums of money in offline streaming of popular esports leagues in physical arenas across India.

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New-age brokers ride on futures option to the bank

But the question remains with Sebi becoming careful about the sudden spurt in retail participation in this risky trading segment, how long will the party last?

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Google working to address antitrust fears, fake news: Sanjay Gupta

Country manager and vice president of Google India Sanjay Gupta said there is no 'anti-Google' sentiment in the country and users of an array of Google products, be it Search, Maps, Payments or YouTube 'love' the company.

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Want new generation with a fresh approach to lead Wipro: CEO Thierry Delaporte

Speaking to ET Thierry Delaporte says Wipro is focusing on weeding out unprofitable clients, strengthening teams to win large deals and attracting fresh talent with a new approach to transform profoundly for a long-term impact.

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'Prevented scams of Rs 12,000 cr via UPI...': GPay VP Ambarish Kenghe on fraud Detection Mechanism

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Celesta Capital to play on front foot on startup investments

India is the most interesting place after Silicon Valley and it is an exciting time for India’s startup ecosystem, Kumar said.

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Showroom B2B raises $6.5 million in funding led by Jungle Ventures

The latest round of funding will help scale the company’s experience store model across Tier II and III markets in India, as per a statement. These stores facilitate access to garment samples and catalogues for fashion retailers and wholesalers.

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AWS previews customisation ability of coding assistant CodeWhisperer

Amazon CodeWhisperer is an artificial intelligence (AI) coding companion that generates real-time single-line or full-function code suggestions for developers.

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Big banks take to large language models trained on internal data

Retail-focused HDFC Bank, India’s only lender with a market capitalization in excess of $100 billion, will roll out a private LLM-powered website in the next two quarters, Ramesh Lakshminarayanan, chief information officer and group head of IT, HDFC Bank, told ET

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UGC revises grant amount for fellowship programmes

As per the revised rates, the existing per month fellowship amount for JRF and SRF have been increased from Rs 31,000 and Rs 35,000 to Rs 37,000 and Rs 42,000 respectively. A similar increment has been approved by UGC for junior and senior Savitribai Jyotirao Phule fellowship for single girl child as well. The Dr DS Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship (DSKPDF) amount for the higher postdoctoral fellowship has been increased to Rs 67,000 per month for the entire tenure from the existing Rs 54,000.

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Qualcomm, Google partner to make RISC-V chip for wearable devices

RISC-V, pronounced as "risk five," is an open-source technology that competes with costly proprietary technology from British chip designer Arm Holdings.

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PM Modi, CEO Sundar Pichai discuss Google's plans of participating in country's manufacturing ecosystem

During the interaction on Monday, Pichai also informed PM Modi of Google’s plans to improve financial inclusion in India by leveraging the strength and reach of the unified payments interface (UPI) and the company’s UPI-based payment app GPay.

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Tether freezes $873,000 in crypto linked to 'terrorism and warfare' in Israel and Ukraine

Tether did not provide details of the owners of the addresses, when they were frozen, nor the nature of their activity. It also did not provide a breakdown of the split between Ukraine-related and Israel-related addresses.

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Ecommerce festive sales off to a bright start on deep discounts

Brands and ecommerce platform executives said they have seen a better-than-expected start to festive season sales at the end of the first week, with deep discounts, shaking off concerns around an impact from the ‘Shradh’ period, which lasted till October 15.

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Assam Police Registration 2023 begins for 5563 vacancies at slprbassam.in; eligibility criteria, direct link here

The online application process for Assam Police Recruitment 2023 has begun. The recruitment aims to fill 5563 vacancies for various posts including Sub Inspector, Constable, Assistant Deputy Controller, Nurse, and more. Candidates between the ages of 18 to 25 are eligible to apply. Educational qualifications vary depending on the post. Applicants must meet certain medical standards, including good vision and physical health. The application can be submitted for free through the official website.

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Global AI guidelines 'normative', unclear about implementation, say researchers

To determine if a global consensus existed regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the researchers identified and analysed 200 documents related to AI ethics and governance published between 2014 and 2022 from 37 countries and six continents and written or translated into five different languages - English, Portuguese, French, German and Spanish.

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NEET PG Counselling 2023: Stray round seat allotment result today at mcc.nic.in, check details here

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the seat allotment result for NEET UG Stray Vacancy Round Counselling 2023 today. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website. The registrations for the Online Stray Vacancy Round were open from October 09 to 11. The seat allotment result for NEET PG Stray Round Counselling will also be published today. Shortlisted candidates need to complete the admission formalities between October 15 and 20. Discrepancies in the result should be reported to the MCC for resolution.

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How UPI tips the scale against hotel staff

Guests widely shifting to online payments is threatening tip culture, hurting employees’ income

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HCLTech expects Q3, Q4 growth to lead industry numbers: CEO C Vijayakumar

Vijayakumar told ET that the lack of discretionary spending across clients through the past two quarters and limited resumption visibility on customer expenditures have been the key factors for slashing organic revenue growth guidance.

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EU warns Google over YouTube disinformation in wake of Hamas attack

In the latest in a series of messages to tech CEOs that has already seen him sparring with Elon Musk on X, formerly Twitter, the EU industry commissioner wrote to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.

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AI, gig economy pose challenges for competition law: MCA Secretary Manoj Govil

​​While delivering the valedictory address at the BRICS International Competition Conference in the national capital, Ministry of Corporate Affairs Secretary Manoj Govil also highlighted that various countries, including India, are looking at ex-ante regulations to deal with possible anti-competitive practices in the digital markets.

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Lens on payment firms seeking aggregator tag

In the payments business, access to sensitive data needs to be monitored and many payment companies do not have such access controls, or do not maintain proper audit checks. The regulator wants fintechs to be serious about these aspects of business before they are issued a licence.

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US judge questions Montana state TikTok ban

US District Judge Donald Molloy, considering a court challenge from TikTok and users, on Thursday questioned the state attorney general's office at a hearing of the state's ban approved by the legislature.

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Google to defend generative AI users from copyright claims

Major technology companies like Google have been investing heavily in generative AI and racing to incorporate it into their products. Prominent writers, illustrators and other copyright owners have said in several lawsuits that both the use of their work to train the AI systems and the content the systems create violate their rights.

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47% of Indians to surpass Rs 10,000 in festive spending this year: ShareChat & Moj festive report

This year, the platforms said home improvement has made a strong entry into the top three product categories that Indians are likely to spend on while clothing and mobile phones continue to dominate the purchase categories.

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GMAC NMAT 2023: Registrations end today at nmat.nmims.edu; here's how to apply

The Graduate Management Council (GMAC) is closing the registration process for the NMAT 2023 exam. This exam is for candidates interested in pursuing an MBA course from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. Eligibility criteria for various programs are listed, and candidates can apply through the official website. The article also provides steps for applying and a list of required documents. The number of available seats for admission in different campuses is also mentioned.

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Business payments firm PayMate’s revenue rises 12%

Ajay Adiseshan, founder of the company, said he is aiming to hit net profit in the current fiscal, as the company prepares to file its prospectus for a public offering in the next calendar year.

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TCS Q2 net profit up 9%, announces Rs 17,000 crore share buyback

Revenue rises 8% but remains flat QoQ; CEO Krithivasan underlines demand slump

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Manipal group's Ranjan Pai likely to invest $250-300 million in Byju's subsidiary Aakash Institute

The initial $170 million tranche will pay off Davidson Kempner debt; the Manipal chairman may rope in more PEs.

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IT hardware firms trip on ‘country of origin’ norms, ping government for clarity

IT hardware manufacturers such as HP, Dell, Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, Asus, and Acer have sought to know how to calculate the cost, insurance, and freight value of some of these products which are imported to India as completely built-up (CBU) units.

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Fintech startup Jiraaf raises $8.7 million in funding led by Accel, Harmony Partners

“We will be using this money to mainly build our team, improve customer service across categories of business and also for originating more customers,” said cofounder Saurav Ghosh.

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Internet companies Google, Amazon and Cloudflare report biggest-ever denial of service operation

Denial of service is among the web's most basic form of attack and it works by simply overwhelming targeted servers with a firehose of bogus requests for data, making it impossible for legitimate web traffic to get through.

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Rule curbing AI chip exports to China under final review

The regulation on controls on high-end chips, advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), and supercomputing was received for review on Oct. 10, according to the Office of Management and Budget website.

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Karnataka’s new procurement policy aims to give slice of government business to startups

The government has not decided on the share of procurement that should go to startups, but it’s speculated that the figure may be set at 5%.

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Jungle Ventures launches programme to invest $2 million or above in seed capital

Jungle Ventures invests in early- to growth-stage companies in Southeast Asia and India. Its portfolio includes Moglix, Livspace, Builder.ai and Atomberg among Indian startups.

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NIOS to offer Jain monks & nuns free education till Class 12

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced that it will provide free education up to Class 12 to Jain monks and nuns who migrate for religious work. NIOS plans to open new study centers in several states, including Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. The Jain Shwetambar Terapanthi Mahasabha (JSTM) has signed an MoU with NIOS to provide financial backing for the centers, which will offer courses and exams free of cost.

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Delhi Police MTS Recruitment 2023: Notification for 888 Civilian Positions shortly at ssc.nic.in

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is releasing a notification for Delhi Police MTS Recruitment 2023, commencing on October 10. Applications are accepted until October 31. The recruitment exam, scheduled for February 2024, offers positions in various roles like Cook and Gardener. Applicants must be 10th grade pass and aged 18-27. The selection process includes a written exam, trade test, medical examination, and document verification. The exam consists of three parts with no negative marking. There are 888 vacancies with specific category distributions and varying application fees.

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JKPSC CCE Prelims Admit Card 2023 released on jkpsc.nic.in, direct link to download

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the admit card for the JKPSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023. The exam is scheduled to be held on October 15, 2023. Candidates can download their admit card from the official website and must carry it to the exam center. The exam consists of three stages - Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.

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Kerala University UG, PG semester exam results announced at keralauniversity.ac.in; Direct link

Kerala University has released the results for UG and PG semester exams held between September and November 2022, available on their website. Students can access their scores through the student portal using their roll number and password. It's crucial to have paid fees and submitted eligibility certificates to receive results. The pass mark for PG exams is 50%, with distinctions awarded to those scoring 75% or more. Revaluation and supplementary exams are also scheduled. Established in 1937, the university offers various courses and ranks 110 in the QS Asian University Rankings 2023.

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Online bargains recede as festive sales outperform; Dunzo reviews expenses to conserve cash

Ecommerce discounts and promotional offers came down on the third day of the biggest annual online festive sales, as brands and online sellers over achieved their targets in sales by value compared to the year-ago period. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Plan to bring HEIs offering online courses under NIRF

The Centre is planning to rank higher education institutions offering online and education in distance mode as well as for those offering languages in NIRF rankings. The NBA is also reviewing the parameters to further strengthen the India rankings. At present universities, engineering, medical, law, management are some of the areas of study for which the HEIs are ranked annually under NIRF the list of which is released ahead of the admission season by the ministry of education (MoE).

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Ecommerce discounts shrink on day three on 30% surge in festive sales

Flipkart and Amazon started their first festive sales – christened Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival respectively – on October 8 with early access for member customers on October 7.

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Razorpay leans on existing customers on signup freeze

On Monday, Razorpay launched its latest solution, Optimizer, which will allow businesses with large transaction volumes to avoid failures by rerouting them in real time.

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India market to turn largest for Zoho in 10 years: founder Sridhar Vembu

Vembu, who operates out of his native town Tenkasi, said the prediction is driven by India's demographic advantage as it witnessed more than 20 million child births last year, which is higher than the US, China, Japan and South Korea combined.

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ET Startup Awards | Funding winter only in the mind, there is enough cash available for good ventures: Piyush Goyal

The minister urged industry to promote India-made goods and inform customers of the country of origin as they should be given a choice to be part of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

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Samanvaya 2023: IIM Kashipur holds annual HR conclave

The annual HR Conclave 'Samanvaya 2023' was hosted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur on Saturday. The event centered around the theme 'Human Renaissance: Harnessing the Potential of Automation' and showcased distinguished industry experts and thought leaders.

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OPSC OCS Admit Card 2023 released at opsc.gov.in, download OCS Prelims hall ticket here

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the admit card for the OPSC OCS Prelims 2023 exam. The exam will be held on October 15 in two shifts across five zones in Odisha. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website by logging in with their PPSAN number and date of birth. The exam pattern includes two papers with a total of 180 questions. Important instructions include bringing a pen, admission certificate with a photograph, and not using any electronic devices during the exam. Toilet breaks are restricted during the last 30 minutes of each sitting.

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Intel prepares for Windows 'refresh' amid likely Windows 12 launch

The company last month previewed the next generation of Intel Xeon processors, revealing that 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors will bring a combination of performance improvements and faster memory, while using the same amount of power, to the world's data centres when they launch on December 14.

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UKPSC Group C Recruitment 2023 begins for over 600 posts, apply now at ukpsc.net.in

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has opened online registration for UKPSC Group C Recruitment 2023. The application process will be open from October 07 to 27, 2023. There are a total of 645 Group C posts available in various departments. The age limit for applicants is 21 to 43 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories. The exam will be objective in nature, with a penalty for incorrect responses and multiple answers.

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Elon Musk's X now showing 'clickbait' ads that users can't block or report

According to a report from digital news platform Mashable, these new X ads don't allow users to like or retweet the ad posts and the new ad format also doesn't disclose who is behind the ad.

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Google shipped almost 40 million Pixel phones since 2016, 10 million in last 12 months

The all-new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones with next-gen AI capabilities, and Pixel Watch 2 are now available in India.

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SSC CPO Answer Key 2023 (Out): Check SI CAPF, Delhi Police answer keys at ssc.nic.in, direct link here

The Staff Selection Commission has released the tentative answer key for the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2023. Candidates can check the answer key on the official website and raise objections if any. The shortlisted candidates will proceed to the Physical Standard Test (PST)/ Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The exam included two papers, Paper I and Paper II, with negative marking for wrong answers. Marks scored by candidates were normalized.

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ET Startup Awards 2023 | Strong vote of confidence a boost for startups Inc

Optimism takes centre stage as entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers gather to celebrate the best of new economy

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Amazon launches first test satellites for Kuiper internet network

Amazon successfully launched its first pair of prototype satellites for its Kuiper internet network from Florida. The launch is the first step in Amazon's plan to deploy thousands more satellites to provide global internet service and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

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ABVP protests alleged irregularities in PSC exam selection in Chhattisgarh

Members of the ABVP in Chhattisgarh staged a protest against alleged irregularities in the selection of candidates through the state's Public Service Commission examination in 2021. They demanded an inquiry into the selection process and criticized the government for its failure to address crimes against women. The ABVP also highlighted corruption in the state, claiming that ministers ensure their associates are appointed to job vacancies.

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Winners of The ET Startup Awards 2023 to be feted today, and other top tech, startup stories this week

The Economic Times Startup Awards, honoring Indian entrepreneurs, will take place in Bengaluru. The winners across eight categories were announced, including OfBusiness as Startup of the Year and Jishnu Bhattacharjee of Nexus Venture Partners as Midas Touch winner. The event will also feature a panel discussion on sustainable businesses.

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All roads lead to The Economic Times Startup Awards 2023 in Bengaluru today

Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal and minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be the guests of honour at the high-octane event.

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Amazon launches test satellites for its planned internet service to compete with SpaceX

An Atlas 5 rocket from the Boeing-Lockheed joint venture United Launch Alliance lifted off from Florida shortly after 2 p.m. Eastern time (1800 GMT), carrying the two Kuiper test satellites.

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SEC tries to force Elon Musk to testify in Twitter takeover probe

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over his $44 billion takeover of Twitter. The SEC is investigating whether Musk violated federal securities laws in 2022 when he purchased stock in Twitter and made statements related to the deal.

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DU Law Admissions 2023: Last date to register extended; Apply at law.uod.ac.in

The University of Delhi (DU) has extended the registration deadline for its LLB programme. The new deadline to apply for the BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses is October 10, 5PM. Eligibility criteria include completion of Class XII with a minimum aggregate score of 45% for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The registration fee is Rs. 1500 for General Category, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates, and Rs. 1000 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. DU offers LLB courses at Campus Law Centre (CLC), Law Centre-I (LC-I), and Law Centre-II (LC-II).

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​All roads in Bengaluru lead to ETSA 2023; IT industry searches for greener pastures

The biggest names in India’s startup galaxy, top entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors will congregate to celebrate the country’s brightest entrepreneurs in Bengaluru on October 7 at the ninth edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch

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Red carpet awaits Indian startups as ETSA 2023 countdown begins

Union cabinet minister Piyush Goyal and minister for state Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be the guests of honour at the marquee event where the country’s most coveted prize for entrepreneurial excellence will be presented to the winners of the 2023 edition.

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Tesla engineer defends 'full self-driving' name at crash trial

The lawsuit, filed in a California state court, alleges the Autopilot system caused owner Micah Lee's Model 3 to suddenly veer off a highway east of Los Angeles at 65 miles per hour (105 kph), strike a palm tree and burst into flames, all in the span of seconds.

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TikTok shuts shopping feature in Indonesia following ban

TikTok, a hugely popular short-form video platform, shut down its Shop apparatus in Indonesia on Wednesday after the country banned commerce on social media platforms to protect local business owners, a setback for the app's new venture in a major market.

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EV ride-hailing startup BluSmart tweaks fare structure in Delhi-NCR to expand customer base

The company has reduced the range of its fare slabs from 5 km to 3 km to offer more fare choices to consumers. Further, BluSmart last increased its base fare to Rs 149 in December 2022, up from Rs 139 in August 2022, Rs 119 in April last year, and Rs 99 in December 2021.

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Ex-Tesla factory worker loses bid for new trial in race bias case

US District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco in a written order upheld a $3.2 million verdict that a jury awarded to plaintiff Owen Diaz in April, denying his motion for a new trial while also rejecting Tesla's bid to cut the award in half.

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NPCI to sign pact with Al Etihad Payments of UAE for cross-border transactions

​​The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to develop the domestic card scheme of the UAE based on India's RuPay debit and credit card stack.

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Gaming major Krafton launches incubator programme for Indian startups

The incubator programme will enrol between six to ten “teams” every year, and offer between $50,000 and $150,000 as funding support, with “exceptional” teams getting up to $250,000.

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Meta to lay off employees in metaverse silicon unit

Employees were informed of the layoffs in a post on Meta's internal discussion forum Workplace on Tuesday. The post said they would be notified about their status with the company by early Wednesday morning, one of the sources said.

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Ministry of education prepares guidelines to prevent self-harm by students

The ministry of education (MoE) on Tuesday has issued draft guidelines to schools for enhancing sensitivity, understanding, and providing support in case of reported self-harm. The draft for Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop (UMMEED) guidelines comes at a time when record students preparing for engineering and medical entrance exams in coaching hub Kota have committed suicide in 2023 so far.

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TikTok parent ByteDance's valuation slumps to $223.5 billion in stock buyback: report

Chinese company ByteDance is reportedly buying back shares from its U.S. employees at a valuation of $223.5 billion, down 26% from the previous year. The company aims to purchase at least $300 million worth of stock from current and former employees. This comes as the private investment market experiences a decline in valuations due to the waning effects of the pandemic-era exuberance.

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Kerala NEET PG 2023: Counselling application correction window closes today on cee.kerala.gov.in

The Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) Kerala is closing the Correction window for Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2023 today. Candidates can review and update their personal information, such as name, NEET-PG Roll Number, score, rank, reservations, and more. The eligibility criteria for Kerala NEET PG admission 2023 include being of Indian or Kerala origin, possessing an MBBS degree, and meeting the NEET PG 2023 cutoff. Various documents, including nativity proof and caste certificate, are required for the application process.

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Carpooling in Karnataka: No fines, but ride-sharing apps may need licence

Bengaluru has an estimated two million people employed in the technology, startup and BPO sectors for thousands of whom carpooling is a preferred option to get around in the traffic-laden city.

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IT companies nudge staff to work from office all five days

This push to return to office is being implemented by IT/BPM and some technology companies across the country through verbal and informal communication channels, the people cited earlier said, as the industry faces a client demand crunch due to the global macroeconomic crisis which is squeezing tech spending.

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NeoGrowth evaluates strategic deal as business becomes profitable

The Mumbai-based NBFC has reported a net profit in the last fiscal after two years of losses, now its stakeholders are evaluating if they can exit on a high.

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Elon Musk's X hit with trademark lawsuit from marketing agency

The lawsuit by X Social Media claims that X Corp, which owner Elon Musk began rebranding to X from Twitter in July, was likely to cause consumer confusion.

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Former SoftBank executive Akshay Naheta’s DeFi startup DTR launches UAE dirham-backed stablecoin

Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a decentralized finance startup founded by Akshay Naheta, has launched a UAE dirham-backed stablecoin called DRAM. DTR aims to establish a foothold in the $130 billion stablecoin market, which is currently dominated by US dollar-backed stablecoins.

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RPSC RAS answer key 2023 for civil services prelims exam released; download here

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the RPSC RAS Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023 Answer Key on their official website, https://ift.tt/IVexyCk. Candidates can access it through candidate login and also find model question papers. Online objections are allowed from October 2nd to 4th, with a fee of Rs 100 per question. The RPSC reported a 65.71% attendance rate in the exam, with varying attendance levels in different districts. Successful candidates will move on to the main exam, and detailed information can be found on the RPSC website.

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Japanese startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 million price tag

Tokyo-based start-up Tsubame Industries has developed a 4.5-meter-tall robot called ARCHAX, which resembles the popular Japanese animation series "Mobile Suit Gundam." Priced at $3 million, the robot has cockpit monitors that allow the pilot to control its movements using joysticks.

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Piyush Goyal, Rajeev Chandrasekhar to grace ET Startup Awards ceremony; Dunzo cofounder to exit

The awards ceremony of the Economic Times Startup Awards 2023, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on October 7, will see Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal and minister of state for information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar attending as guests of honour. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Neobanking company Fi’s revival hinges on its credit offerings

Internally, the Fi is experimenting with a new user onboarding flow called Fi Lite, where customers are not mandated to open a digital banking account anymore, rather can directly opt for credit products. Fi is also planning to rejig its one-time joining fee of Rs 2,000 for credit card customers to expand its card base.

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