S.Korean conglomerate workers earn more than Japanese: Report

S.Korean conglomerate workers earn more than Japanese: Report

Seoul, March 17 - The average wage of South Korean workers at conglomerates surpassed that of Japanese workers for the first time in 2022, according to a report on Sunday.

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Number Games: Total voters in India outnumber many continents’ electorate put together, says CEC

Number Games: Total voters in India outnumber many continents’ electorate put together, says CEC

New Delhi, March 16 - Announcing the Lok Sabha election schedule here on Saturday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) provided details on the country's voter list, polling booths, the number of EVMs to be used, and the security protocols to be implemented

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18th Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, counting on June 4

18th Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, counting on June 4

New Delhi, March 16 - The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the schedule for the 543 parliamentary constituencies for 18th Lok Sabha elections, the biggest democratic exercise in the world involving 96.8 crore voters, including 21.5 crore young voters between age

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30 Indian startups secure $287 million in funding this week

30 Indian startups secure $287 million in funding this week

New Delhi, March 16 - The Indian startups continued to raise funds at a normal pace, and this week, 30 startups secured around $287 million in the country.

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Google adds input numbers to slider controls on Docs, Slides

Google adds input numbers to slider controls on Docs, Slides

New Delhi, March 16 - Google has said that it has added a number input next to all slider controls used for image and shape adjustments on Docs, Slides and Drawings.

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Corrupt will not be spared, warns PM Modi at Telangana rally

Corrupt will not be spared, warns PM Modi at Telangana rally

Nagarkurnool (Telangana), March 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the corrupt will not be spared and sought support of the people of Telangana in punishing them.

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India awaits Musk’s response as Centre clears road for Tesla’s entry

India awaits Musk’s response as Centre clears road for Tesla’s entry

New Delhi, March 16 - Tesla lovers in the country are anxiously waiting for the first response from Elon Musk after the government approved a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that is designed to attract investments in the EV space by global manufacturers

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Glaucoma cases rising in India, more common among young: Doctors

Glaucoma cases rising in India, more common among young: Doctors

New Delhi, March 16 - Glaucoma, the third most common cause of blindness in India is rising significantly, especially among young adults, said doctors here on Saturday.

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CCI orders probe into Google Play Store, company responds

CCI orders probe into Google Play Store, company responds

New Delhi, March 15 - The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into the Google Play Store, accusing the tech giant of exploiting its dominant position in the country's online market.

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PM Modi’s road show in Congress chief Kharge’s home turf in Karnataka

PM Modi’s road show in Congress chief Kharge’s home turf in Karnataka

Bengaluru, March 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday hold a road show and address a public rally in Kalaburagi city, the home turf of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

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Former Navy chief Admiral L. Ramdas, a hero of 1971 war, passes away at 91

Former Navy chief Admiral L. Ramdas, a hero of 1971 war, passes away at 91

Hyderabad/Mumbai, March 15 - Former India Navy chief, Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas, who played a heroic role during the 1971 India-Pakistan War which led to the birth of Bangladesh, passed away in a military hospital in Telangana on Friday morning. He was 91.

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India vs AI risks: Breather for big digital platforms, albeit with a rider

India vs AI risks: Breather for big digital platforms, albeit with a rider

New Delhi, March 16 - In a breather or big social media subsidiaries and internet platforms, the government has said that they no longer require approval before launching or deploying their AI models in the country. Let us find out what it means

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India likely to extend partnership with German research centre on synchrotron facilities

India likely to extend partnership with German research centre on synchrotron facilities

New Delhi, March 15 - Indian scientists are planning to extend the existing partnership with renowned German research centre Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) on advanced synchrotron facilities, an official statement said on Friday.

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This is how new Crime GPT tool will help UP Police

This is how new Crime GPT tool will help UP Police

New Delhi, March 15 - As part of the ongoing collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government and Special Task Force, Staqu Technologies, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation enabler in India, on Friday launched its latest AI-powered tool, Crime GPT, that will help the

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Play not just to win but for passion: Kapil Dev tells Mamaearth’s Gazal Alagh

Play not just to win but for passion: Kapil Dev tells Mamaearth’s Gazal Alagh

New Delhi, March 15 - One must play for passion, and not just to win, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev told Mamaearth co-founder Gazal Alagh.

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Starship rocket will be on Mars in next 5 years: Elon Musk

Starship rocket will be on Mars in next 5 years: Elon Musk

San Francisco, March 16 - Elon Musk on Saturday said that the huge starship Starship rocket, that aims to help land astronauts on the Moon in 2026, will be on Mars within five years.

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G7 industry ministers commit to ‘safe and reliable’ AI

G7 industry ministers commit to ‘safe and reliable’ AI

Rome, March 16 - Industry ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have said that artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development, but needs to be implemented in a balanced and safe way.

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UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia

UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia

United Nations, March 16 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out social media for the spread of Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry.

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New pact between Nasscom, NSW to allow faster access to each other’s markets

New pact between Nasscom, NSW to allow faster access to each other’s markets

New Delhi, March 15 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the IT industry's apex body Nasscom and Business NSW (an Australian not-for-profit membership organisation) was signed in Sydney, leveraging the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) and positioning NSW at the

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How to close Paytm Payments Bank FASTag?

How to close Paytm Payments Bank FASTag?

New Delhi, March 15 - As per the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank, users of Paytm FASTag will not be able to top up or add to their balance after midnight on Friday.

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