The United States recently sent a large group of illegal Indian immigrants back to India on a chartered flight. This action is part of ongoing efforts to work with India to reduce illegal migration and tackle human smuggling. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stressed its commitment to enforcing immigration laws and encouraging legal ways to migrate.
Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, asked for more help from international financial institutions at the G7 African Ministerial Roundtable. She stressed the importance of boosting lending from Multilateral Development Banks to meet Sustainable Development Goals and improve development finance in Africa.
No more OTPs may be delivered after November 1 due to new TRAI rules requiring traceability of transactional messages. Telecom companies warn that many service providers are unprepared, leading to potential disruptions. A two-month extension is requested for compliance.
Nvidia has taken the lead from Apple to become the world's most valuable company, thanks to high demand for its AI supercomputing chips. Nvidia's market value hit $3.53 trillion, just ahead of Apple's $3.52 trillion. This shift highlights Nvidia's key role in the AI industry.
Essar Group has brought on Manu Kapoor as the Group Chief of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs. With more than 30 years of experience, Kapoor will help strengthen Essar's connections with various stakeholders, supporting the company’s goals in energy transition and innovation.
Swiggy is teaming up with PharmEasy to bring 10-minute medicine deliveries to Bengaluru. This move aims to boost average order values and profits as competition in quick deliveries heats up. While Swiggy used to focus on basic over-the-counter medicines, it's now expanding its online pharmacy services.
Anup Rau, the CEO of Future Generali India Insurance, says the government needs to step in to improve health insurance in India. He believes waiving the GST on health premiums would make them more affordable and increase their use. He also mentions that it’s time to update the motor third-party rates, which have stayed the same for years. With healthcare costs going up, focusing more on private insurance could help the government while creating competition in the market.
A popular Reddit post reveals that a company has suddenly ended its work-from-home policy, leading to several employees resigning. The anonymous poster shares their disappointment, mentioning health issues and the benefits of working remotely. This post has sparked conversations about possible legal actions and concerns about keeping employees happy and engaged.
A former Nvidia employee, Luke Durant, found the largest known prime number, 2^31,636,281 - 1, using thousands of GPUs and free software. This discovery was made through GIMPS, a platform focused on finding Mersenne primes, showing a big change in how these numbers are calculated.
Twitter India's ad revenue has dropped significantly, causing a 90% decline in profits. The platform is having a tough time staying financially stable due to rising competition and regulatory hurdles.