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Swiggy launches ‘International Logins’ for NRIs from 27 countries

Introduced in response to demand from users who have previously enjoyed Swiggy while living in India or during visits, this feature enables them to send gifts and surprises, and even have groceries or essentials delivered to ageing parents back home.

Delhi HC demands deepfake clarity from central government

The Apps would considerably enhance the capability of the CCPA in taking suo moto action against dark patterns.

The Chief Justice also referenced the recent hoax bomb threats on Indian airplanes and emphasized the need for enhanced infrastructure to address such tech-enabled threats. The case will be heard again on November 21.

BFSI sector sees 10.4% increase in background check discrepancies for FY 23-24

Beyond employment and education checks, discrepancies in criminal record checks (CRC) and identity verification are also steadily rising. This increase in CRC discrepancies can be attributed to the overall crime rate in India, which has climbed from 422.2 crimes per million in 2022 to 445.9 per million in 2024, according to the latest report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

This uptick reflects the growing challenge of verifying candidate credentials in a highly competitive market, where individuals may resort to falsifying academic, professional, or personal information to secure positions.

Microsoft’s Alok Lall on how tech fuels sustainability efforts

While discussing Microsoft's commitment to renewable energy, Alok Lall, COO, Microsoft India and South Asia shares, "In order for us to become carbon negative by 2030, we have to move all our infrastructure to renewable energy by 2025. By next year, 100 percent of our infrastructure will be on renewable energy including solar."

Speaking at Storyboard18’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition, Alok Lall, COO, Microsoft India and South Asia, talks about how at Microsoft, the ambition is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

TVS Motor profits surge 23% in Q2

TVS Motor's operating revenue grew by 10 percent at Rs 9,097 crore in Q3 FY 25

The company’s total exports registered a growth of 11% with sales increasing from 100,294 units in September 2023 to 111,007 units in September 2024.

Gaming destinations inspire 57% of Indian travellers: Skyscanner

Gaming is a huge hit with Gen Z, with nearly two-thirds (62%) saying it's their go-to leisure activity and 57% feeling inspired to book a trip based on a location featured in a video game.

67% of Indian travellers take a video game console away with them on holiday.

Upstox revs up trading with TBT Engine

Ravi Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of Upstox, said, "As India’s retail trading landscape continues to evolve, the demand for precision and real-time data is more critical than ever. With the TBT Engine, we're reducing the gap between retail and institutional trading by equipping traders with the sophisticated tools they need to make smarter, more informed decisions.

Upstox has a customer base of over 1.4 crores with 75% of them being millennials. Nearly 70% of the total customer base comprises first time investors, from which 85% of them are from tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India.