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You may soon be able to convert your UPI payments into EMIs

NEW DELHI: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is reportedly developing a new feature that will enable users to convert their Unified Payments...

Navratri debut of GST 2.0 sparks record sales across autos, e-comm & electronics

NEW DELHI: The GST 2.0 rollout ignited an unprecedented consumer frenzy on its first day, coinciding with the commencement of Navratri festivities. With simplified slabs...

Microsoft launches Windows AI Labs for testing experimental AI features

NEW DELHI: Microsoft has quietly launched Windows AI Labs, a new pilot program designed to give select users early access to experimental artificial intelligence...

IIT Madras Director calls H-1B fee hike a blessing in disguise

Says craze for going to US gone NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump recently announced an increase in the hike of H-1B visa fees. As...

GST 2.0 to benefit poor, middle class: FM Sitharaman

Slams Congress for spreading ‘negativity’ NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the GST reforms will benefit the poor, the middle...

H-1B visa fee hike: Musk, Nadella, other tech leaders who once benefited from H-1B visa prog

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump last week announced his decision to increase the fees for H-1B visa. As per the revised regulation the...

Minister Sharma flags off fruit-laden trucks of JKRTC to national markets

SRINAGAR: In a major step to strengthen the horticulture sector and ensure smooth transportation of fruit produce from Jammu & Kashmir to different parts...

JKEDI empowers 164 entrepreneurs, with 147 women leading the way under RAMP scheme

3rd batch of MDPs concludes across 8 districts of J&K JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has successfully concluded its third batch...

‘H-1B visa fee hike, trade talks with US, GST cut key drivers for markets this week’

NEW DELHI: The decision to hike US H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000, trade talks and the GST rate cut will be the...

OpenAI’s hardware push may include a Humane-like pin and smart wearables

NEW DELHI: A few months ago, OpenAI acquired io Products, the AI hardware startup led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, and was...

Scientists create world’s 1st functioning AI-designed viral genome

NEW DELHI: Artificial intelligence is making rapid strides in computational biology. Recently, researchers at Stanford and the Arc Institute created the world’s first entirely...

CS releases podcast series of DIPR Baramulla

Inaugurates new meeting Hall at DC Office BARAMULLA: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Saturday released a podcast series prepared by the Department of Information and...

Javid Dar participates in Buyer-Seller Meet at Kolkata

KOLKATA: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department, and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Saturday attended the Buyer-Seller...

Centre enables GST grievance redressal on National Consumer helpline

NEW DELHI: The Centre has taken steps to align the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) with the Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025 approved during the 56th...

After Microsoft, Amazon issues deadline for its Indian, foreign employees

‘Return to US before Trump’s $100,000 fee takes effect’ NEW DELHI: Amazon has advised its employees with H-1B and H-4 visas to avoid international travel...

Elon Musk to build spaceports running like airports to handle multiple launches

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for a major operational overhaul as it ramps up the launch of Falcon-9 and Starship Super Heavy...

KU hosts India Skills 2025 orientation, donation drive under Seva Parv- 2025

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU), through its Directorate of Lifelong Learning (DLL), organised an Awareness-cum-Orientation programme on India Skills 2025. The event was held...

JKEDI organizes Startup Idea Challenge Boot Camps at Sgr, Katra, Kathua, Banihal

Innovative ideas shortlisted JAMMU/SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) continued its mission of fostering innovation and empowering youth through entrepreneurship by organizing...

Google Discover adds social media posts from X and Instagram, new follow feature

NEW DELHI: Google is expanding its Discover feed to include social media posts from X and Instagram alongside YouTube Shorts, marking a significant shift...

SKUAST-K to host national symposium on entomological advancements

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir’s Division of Entomology in collaboration with the Entomological Society of India (ESI), is holding...

Google, Paypal to deploy AI-powered solutions across platforms

NEW DELHI: In a strategic move Google has partnered with PayPal. As reported by Reuters, as part of this association the company will offer...

How Tata became Apple’s biggest Indian ‘weapon’ against China

NEW DELHI: Tata Electronics has positioned itself as Apple's most significant manufacturing partner in India, capitalising on the iPhone maker's efforts to reduce dependence...

India launches Rs 5,000cr scheme to push green steel, cut emissions in small firms

NEW DELHI: India plans to roll out a Rs 5,000-crore programme to encourage steel producers to cut emissions, steel secretary Sandeep Poundrik said. The plan...

Dy CM reviews progress on Boulevard road widening project

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, along-with Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, convened a meeting to review the progress on the widening...

Minister Dar urges public to maintain cleanliness, promote env sustainability

Addresses ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ event at Gulmarg BARAMULLA: Directorate of Rural Sanitation on Wednesday organized the ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ event at picturesque Gulmarg here, with...

SKUAST-K hosts IFS officers for climate mitigation training

SRINAGAR: A first for a J&K institution, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir is holding capacity building training for all-India service...

Congress alleges Forest Rights Act violation in Adani coal mine project

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Wednesday accused the Modi government of violating the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in the Dhirauli coal mining project...

Electricity to be more affordable, farmers to save Rs 1,750 cr on solar pumps

NEW DELHI: With the new GST rate cut coming into play from September 22, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Wednesday highlighted...

TRAI IDT report: Jio leads in speed & latency, Airtel shines in voice quality, BSNL lags behind

NEW DELHI: In a bid to crack the code for seamless mobile connectivity, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted real-world tests to...

Mark Zuckerberg to introduce Meta’s smart glasses – ‘Celeste’

New device has built-in display, AI-driven features, and premium pricing NEW DELHI: Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is preparing to introduce...

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