Target, one of the biggest retailers in the US, is bringing generative AI to its operations by introducing Store Companion, a chatbot trained on ChatGPT 4o to assist its store employees in daily operations. Target in India president Andrea Zimmerman said the country is a key market for the retailer in terms of talent.
Revenue from operations increased marginally to Rs 1,269 crore in the reporting period. It was Rs 1,257 crore a year ago.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, was remanded in police custody till July 20 in Maharashtra's Pune district for allegedly threatening individuals with a gun over a land dispute. She was arrested in Raigad district after being found hiding in a lodge. Puja Khedkar is also under scrutiny for issues related to her disability and OBC certificates during her UPSC candidature.
“This fiscal headroom could be used to increase the spend on social sector schemes especially to support the rural economy. Furthermore, subsidy estimates are anticipated to remain stable, reflecting a focus on targeted benefit delivery,” the survey states.
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said in a post on X, “The bill approved by the cabinet to provide reservation for Kannadigas in private sector organizations, industries and enterprises has been temporarily put on hold.”The industry criticised the bill, calling it a regressive move and shortsighted decision.
The Nifty Realty index closed 0.32 per cent down at 1122.7.
After a significant political realignment in Maharashtra, the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) outperformed the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the Lok Sabha elections. However, internal rifts within the NCP, particularly between factions led by Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, raise questions about the future political landscape ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) and NHPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NHPC-REL) have partnered to install rooftop solar projects on government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar Yojna Scheme, targeting complete solarisation by 2025. NHPC Ltd, appointed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will drive the projects through its subsidiary NHPC-REL across Central ministries, states, and Union Territories, as per a regulatory filing by Tata Power.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 626.91 points at 81343.46
In August, Central Railway will enhance efficiency by relocating trains from CSMT to Dadar, extending CSMT-Thane locals to Kalyan, and moving Dadar services to Parel, increasing Parel services to 46. Operating 894 services, including 623 slow, 271 fast, a senior official stated these strategic changes optimize infrastructure and improve punctuality without adding new services.
Budget 2024: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Budget on July 23, a survey by ET Online sheds light on the state of the Indian economy. The good is that inflation is under control, with over 34% of nearly 9,500 respondents highlighting it as a positive factor. However, global uncertainty and coalition pressures are seen as bad, while the biggest concern is jobless growth, with over 51% identifying it as the most significant risk.
The antitrust body said Google presented its request for users' consent in a way that could limit their freedom of choice, by inducing them to agree to a combined usage of personal data by different Google services.
In recent days, Dalal Street has been renewing its vows for old-favourite software stocks. The Nifty IT index jumped over 2%, with LTIMindtree, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Coforge, and HCL Tech rallying between 2-4% each. The results of Infosys today will give greater clarity to the movement in IT stocks.
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Held on July 15 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the reception was a testament to the Ambani family's appreciation for their dedicated team.
The Dibrugarh Express train derailed near Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. Six coaches of the 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express went off the tracks between Motiganj and Jhilahi stations. Army and railway rescue teams were dispatched. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief efforts and medical care for the injured.
The Nifty IT index closed 2.22 per cent up at 40010.4.
The NSE Nifty index closed 187.85 points up at 24800.85
Following violence over the job quota system, Bangladesh will hold talks with students, led by Law and Education Ministers. Border Guard Bangladesh was deployed. Seven deaths and police use of rubber bullets and tear gas were reported. The government plans a Supreme Court appeal and a judicial probe. Clashes began Monday over the 56 per cent quota system.
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi addressed concerns about increasing violent rhetoric in politics, referencing global incidents and past security breaches. He accused Rahul Gandhi of making derogatory remarks against PM Modi. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of responsible language in political discourse to maintain national security.
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The Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh around 2:35 pm on July 18, Indian Railways said in a statement.
Income tax due date extension latest news: Here is an overview of the technical issues on the e-filing ITR portal that the All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants and Income Tax Bar Association have highlighted in their letter to the FM.
