al Coronavirus lockdown perfect opportunity to strengthen weak links in supply chain of essential goods By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:46:10+05:30 With the country remaining under a lockdown due to coronavirus, the supply chain of essential goods has been disrupted, but, the same has also presented the government with an opportunity to identify and plug those gaps. Full Article Industry
al UP resumes sale of ‘paan masala’ but with a condition By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T17:27:00+05:30 The Uttar Pradesh state government has lifted the ban on production and retail of nicotine and tobacco-less ‘paan masala’ products. Full Article Industry
al Tata Consumer Products ties up with Domino’s Pizza, Zomato to deliver essential goods By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T18:09:00+05:30 These channel partnerships have been done in a phased manner, with Flipkart being the first e-commerce platform to enable the availability of its essential products in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi. Full Article Industry
al Govt announces financial package to ramp up coir usage; signs MoU with IIT Madras By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T18:18:00+05:30 Credit and Finance for MSMEs: MSME Ministry on Thursday announced an MoU between the Coir Board and IIT Madras for setting up a Centre of Excellence to boost the use of coir “exclusively or in combination with other natural fibres". Full Article Industry SME
al Govt amends Income Tax rules for faster resolution of multinational corporations’ tax disputes under MAP By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T20:32:00+05:30 . Upon acceptance of the resolution, the assessee shall withdraw any appeal filed in this regard and pay the tax determined by the assessing officer after giving effect to the resolution. Full Article Industry
al Amazon, Future Group in talks over Future Retail stake sale By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T23:17:00+05:30 When contacted, the Future Group denied any such discussion saying that they are "speculative in nature". Full Article Industry SME
al Aviation industry to crash-land this fiscal By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T01:40:00+05:30 According to Crisil estimates, the aviation industry will crash-land this fiscal with revenue loss of Rs 24,000-25,000 crore during the April-June quarter. Full Article Industry
al ANRPC trims natural rubber estimates, sights green shoots in glove demand By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T04:30:00+05:30 In April, the NR consumption forecast for 2020 to 13.016 million tonne which is down 5.1% from the previous year. Full Article Industry
al Cognizant Q1 net falls 16.7% to $367 million; sees challenging demand environment in 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:47:00+05:30 Cognizant follows January-December as financial year. Its net profit was at USD 441 million in the March 2019 quarter. Full Article Industry
al IndiGo announces salary cuts for top management from May amid coronavirus lockdown By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:27:00+05:30 Budget carrier IndiGo has said that it will have to cut salaries of senior management from May as coronavirus lockdown continues its onslaught on the aviation industry. IndiGo paid full salaries in March and April but now we have to implement pay cuts for senior employees from May, Ronjoy Dutta, CEO, IndiGo, said on Friday, […] Full Article Industry
al Air India pilots plead govt to give money to pay 3 months’ pending salaries By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:12:00+05:30 "The management has completely given up saying there is no money and has no plans on when and how they can pay our wages without Government support," the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) and Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) said on Thursday in a joint communication to Puri. Full Article Industry
al Mi 10 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 108MP camera is Xiaomi’s answer to OnePlus 8 Pro By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:49:59+05:30 The Mi 10 5G is Xiaomi’s answer to the OnePlus 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Realme X50 Pro 5G, and every other high-end flagship that you can think of. Full Article Industry Technology
al Xiaomi Mi Box 4K launched in India to take on Amazon Fire TV Stick; here are all details By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T12:52:45+05:30 Xiaomi says the Mi Box 4K has been designed to turn any regular feature TV into a smart TV, sort of like the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. Full Article Industry Technology
al These 5 southern states consume half of India’s liquor; now, lockdown has dried up revenue By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:05:00+05:30 Five of India’s southern states which amount to about half of the country’s total liquor consumption are facing a revenue hit due to coronavirus lockdown. Full Article Industry
al OnePlus announces OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z India availability details, gets Flipkart on-board for sales By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T15:04:00+05:30 OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z price in India is Rs 1,999 and the product will be available in three options, black, blue and oat. Full Article Industry Technology
al Force Majeure: Coronavirus pandemic is crucial time for businesses to review contracts By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:21:00+05:30 Force majeure in contracts typically allow parties to avoid performing their contractual obligations when inevitable, unforeseen, and uncontrollable circumstances arise, rendering the performance of the contract impossible. Full Article Industry
al Air India unions challenge in Bombay HC pay cut due to coronavirus pandemic By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:45:05+05:30 The plea pointed out that on the same day the Union government issued an advisory asking all private and public firms not to reduce salaries or sack employees due to the pandemic. Full Article Industry
al CIL turns down power producers’ request to extend timelines of coal auction for supply contracts By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:03:00+05:30 The Association of Power Producers (APP) had requested Coal India Ltd (CIL) to extend the timelines for the auction as well as reassess the eligibility for participation in the third round of auction under the SHAKTI B (ii) scheme. Full Article Industry
al GAIL says DoT’s Rs 1.83 lakh crore demand notice not material event By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:51:00+05:30 The DoT sent a notice to GAIL soon after the February 14 hearing in the Supreme Court on dues owned by telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Full Article Industry
al MIUI 12 to go global on May 19 By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:07:01 +0200 MIUI 12 officially announced in late April alongside the Mi 10 Youth smartphone. It was initially introduced to the Chinese audience, but now Xiaomi has scheduled a global launch which will take place on May 19. The date was revealed by the Twitter account of MIUI with a cheeky teaser - there was a math problem that is apparently still trending around the marketing office of Xiaomi. The answer is obviously 19, even if Xiaomi has decided to use two different pictures for the very same number, which is a common mistake third-grade students make in math class. The date might be... Full Article news
al Meizu 17 series go official with 6.6" AMOLED displays, quad cameras and Snapdragon 865 By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:36:01 +0200 After a lengthy teaser campaign, Meizu finally unveiled its latest flagships with the Meizu 17 and 17 Pro. Spec-wise the two are nearly identical with the Pro featuring better auxiliary cameras, wireless charging and faster RAM. Visually the two are also almost indistinguishable with the only difference being the 17 Pro comes with a ceramic back. These are also the first 5G entries in Meizu's lineup. The Meizu 17 duo is built around 6.6-inch Super AMOLED displays with 90Hz refresh rate and a first for Meizu punch-hole cutout for the 20MP selfie camera. The panels come with an... Full Article news
al CEO shares Realme X3 SuperZoom photo, confirms 60x zoom By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:22:01 +0200 CEO Madhav Sheth officially confirmed that the Realme X3 SuperZoom is coming - and that it will have a 60x zoom camera. He shared a photo of the Milky Way taken with the phone's Starry Mode and challenges you to try and get a better shot with your current phone. So, this is clearly a periscope camera that we're talking about, likely with 6x optical zoom. Of course, the 60x magnification is achieved with digital processing, but astro-photography relies on a lot of computational skills anyway (astronomers have been doing image stacking for years before phones started doing it). The shared... Full Article news
al Samsung Galaxy A20s gets Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:09:03 +0200 Samsung rolled out the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 for the Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A20e last month, and now it's the Galaxy A20s that's receiving the latest version of Android with One UI 2.0. The new build requires a download of around 1.3GB and comes with the usual set of Android 10 and One UI 2.0 goodies along with the March 2020 Android security patch. The Android 10 update is rolling out over the air for units with model code SM-A207F and SM-A207M. If you own a Galaxy A20s with either of these model numbers, you'll receive the update in a few days. You can also head over... Full Article news
al Snapdragon 768G is real, specs leak online By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:32:02 +0200 The Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition appeared earlier today on JD.com with a chipset called Snapdragon 768G. It may have looked like a typo, but one leakster on Weibo revealed this is an actual platform by Qualcomm that will be unveiled with the new Redmi phone. While there were no specs in the initial leak, later a tweet revealed the internals of the SoC. Snapdragon 768G & Snapdragon 765G posters The CPU cluster contains one core at 2.8 GHz, another at 2.4 GHz, and a cluster of six at 1.8 GHz. The GPU will remain the same - Adreno 620 - but clocked at 750 MHz instead of 625... Full Article news
al Redmi 9 listed on Xiaomi's official site as launch nears By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:08:01 +0200 The Redmi 9 just popped up on Xiaomi's global RF certification page, confirming that the phone exists and its model number - M2004J19G. This number was also spotted in a batch of devices that were recently certified by the 3C. These certifications don't reveal much. A related model, the M2004J19C, is listed at the 3C with a 10W charger, though that would be a weird downgrade - both the Redmi 8 and the cheaper 8A support 18W charging. Anyway, these will be 4G phones, which probably comes as no surprise. Previous leaks showed a photo of the quad camera on the back of the phone, which... Full Article news
al LG Stylo 6 leaked render reveals notched display and triple rear cameras By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:51:01 +0200 LG announced the Stylo 5 last June and it seems the company will soon unveil its successor Stylo 6 that has appeared in a press render shared by reliable leakster Evan Blass. Unlike its predecessor, the LG Stylo 6 packs a notched display surrounded by slimmer bezels at the top and bottom. On the back, the Stylo 6 features a triple camera setup placed horizontally as opposed to the single camera on the Stylo 5. The back of the Stylo 6 also houses a fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. LG Stylo 6 LG Stylo 5 On the right side of the Stylo 6 is the power button... Full Article news
al Redmi Note 9 Pro Max sales begin on May 12 in India By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:30:02 +0200 Redmi announced the Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max in India back in March. The Note 9 Pro went on sale in the country on March 17, but the sales of the Max variant were postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown. However, the Chinese phone maker has now announced that Note 9 Pro Max will be available for purchase in India, starting from May 12 through Mi.com. This announcement from Redmi comes days after the Indian government eased lockdown restrictions in the country and allowed e-commerce companies to deliver non-essential goods in areas marked as orange and green zones. The Redmi Note... Full Article news
al Leaked Samsung Galaxy A21s render shows a familiar design By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:30:02 +0200 The Samsung Galaxy A21s has been popping-up in the rumor mill from time to time, over the last couple of months. Now, a new leak claims to showcase a render of its front side. It's a slightly odd, yet totally believable development, since the front of the phone, as shown here, looks nearly identical to a set of recent Galaxy A21 leaked renders. Not only that, but the Galaxy A11 and M11 appear to be in the exact same boat, as well. Interestingly enough, despite their lower standing in the lineup, the latter two sems to show slimmer chins and top bezels in their respective renders. Alongside... Full Article news
al Two new mystery Realme phones visit TENAA - could be the X3 and X50 Youth By www.gsmarena.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:30:01 +0200 The plot continues to thicken around Realme's seemingly never-ending stream of new devices. Last month, a certain RMX2142 appeared on Chinese certification authority TENAA's website. Now, the very numerically-similar RMX2141 and the RMX2052 have joined its ranks. RMX2142 There are more than a few similarities between these devices, as listed by TENAA. All of them seem to have the exact same dimensions of 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9mm, which, coincidentally, or rather not, match-up perfectly with the existing Realme X50m 5G. Same goes for the reported weight of the RMX2142 and the... Full Article news
al UK - Increase in Visa Applications for Exceptional IT Professionals By www.visareporter.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT Owing to the surge in IT visa applications there are no Fears that migrants are discouraged from settling in the UK. In fact they are keen to master their work and are also agreeable for the contract based work in the IT sector. In the past few… Full Article
al UK PM Aims to Attract Top Global Scientists through a Fast and New Visa By www.visareporter.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT The UK immigration rules are showing unexpected results but there is a positive side to them. There is a plan for the benefit of elite researchers and special professionals in engineering, science, and technology to immigrate and enjoy the fruits of… Full Article
al UK Home Secretary Says Post-Brexit Minimum Salary Threshold will be 36k Pounds By www.visareporter.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT The UK Home Secretary will be asked to raise the recommended £30,000 minimum salary threshold for all latest international workers to defend lower-paid British workers.At the moment, the limitation only appeals to non-EU migrants, but it's assumed… Full Article
al Your Money: Eight guiding principles when buying a health plan By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-17T01:45:00+05:30 Understanding your health coverage, getting familiar with the services covered and how much you will have to pay in case of an unfortunate eventuality is important. Full Article Insurance Money
al Your Queries: LTCG tax on sale of shares depends on holding period By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-18T04:30:00+05:30 Assuming that the shares are in the nature of ESOPs, they shall be taxed at two stages, once as perquisites in the hands of employees upon allotment and subsequently as capital gains upon sale of the shares. Full Article Money
al Embedded Value: Covid-19 not covered by accident insurance By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-20T01:30:00+05:30 Life insurance claims to the extent of basic sum assured if policyholder dies due to infection by the corona virus is admissible. Full Article Insurance Money
al Tax Talk: Know the benefits of creating HUF By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-20T01:45:00+05:30 HUF is taxable as separate person; hence one can save tax under basic exemption of Rs 2.5 lakh Full Article Income Tax Money
al Smart Investing: Asset allocation in times of coronavirus By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T01:00:00+05:30 Stick to asset allocation matrix, take regular profits and go for bottom fishing in select stocks/ MF schemes in these turbulent times Full Article Money
al Health Insurance: Know how a medical insurance claim is processed By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T09:06:27+05:30 Treatment expenses can be reimbursed by insurer or customer can opt for cashless facility Full Article Insurance Money
al Fixed Income: Want safety of capital? Check out liquid funds By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-24T01:15:00+05:30 You may park a portion of your funds in a high-rated liquid fund while you wait for the current volatility in the markets to play out Full Article Money
al Your Queries: Mutual Funds -Balanced funds, hybrid funds can switch between equity & debt By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-24T03:20:00+05:30 Gold ETFs investors can exit only by selling to secondary market participants on the stock exchange. Full Article Money
al Your Queries: Income Tax -You can offset long term capital loss on share sale against any LTCG By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T00:30:00+05:30 Once tax liability is calculated, you may claim a deduction of TDS/ taxes paid on such rental income, to arrive at net tax demand due. Full Article Income Tax Money
al Health insurance: Irdai for redefining sub-limit rules in policies By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T00:40:00+05:30 Draft exposure aims to restrict proportionate deduction which would lead to, in most cases, the insured being able to get a higher percentage of the bill reimbursed by insurer Full Article Insurance Money
al Your Money: Covid-19: Why health insurance is critical now By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T00:45:00+05:30 Group health insurance plus personal health insurance: Higher the number of family members, higher the insurance cover. Full Article Insurance Money
al Your Money: How asset allocation can help reduce risks By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-27T07:04:00+05:30 The objective of a good asset allocation plan is to develop an investment portfolio that helps you reach your financial goals with the degree of risk you find comfortable Full Article Money
al Life insurance: Calculating net return on your premiums By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-27T07:20:00+05:30 Actual return you get is not the ARR of 8% or 4% shown in the benefit illustration but net of various charges such as fund management, premium allocation, admin and mortality Full Article Insurance Money
al Your money: Term insurance is not just for death benefits but also for disability By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-31T01:50:00+05:30 The fundamental benefit of term insurance is the monetary benefit the dependents receive on the death of the insured. Full Article Money
al CBDT extends validity of lower withholding tax orders till June 30 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-01T00:01:00+05:30 CBDT said that assessees holding valid certificates for FY20 would get the benefit of extension, which otherwise would expire on March 31. Full Article Income Tax Money
al Your Queries: Continue SIP when markets are falling to benefit from lower price By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-01T03:45:00+05:30 More units are bought when the market price of shares is low and lesser units are bought when the price is high. Full Article Money Mutual Funds
al Fixed income: Falling interest rates? Ways to reduce re-investment risks By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-06T04:01:00+05:30 Investors should continue to invest in small savings schemes as the interest rates are still higher than that of bank FDs. They should look at tax-free bonds and avoid company deposits. Full Article Money
al Health insurance: No health cover? Go for Arogya Sanjeevani By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T01:25:00+05:30 This new standard health insurance policy available with every general and standalone health insurer takes care of basic health needs, and is a must for first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns Full Article Insurance Money