Apple and Samsung have taken legal action against Xiaomi in India. The dispute involves advertisements where Xiaomi compared its phones unfavorably to Apple and Samsung models. These companies aim to protect their brand value in the competitive Indian market. Xiaomi's ads targeted the iPhone and some Samsung models. Experts say this is ambush marketing.| The Economic Times
India's sales job market is shifting, with tele-calling and business development roles rising by 22% and 80%, respectively, while traditional field sales declined by 4%. The surge in remote sales models and digital strategies has led to more job postings in metro cities. Female participation has increased in tele-calling, while salaries in this area rose by 7%.| The Economic Times
India emerged as the top smartphone supplier to the US in Q2, driven by tariff uncertainties impacting China and Vietnam. This surge is primarily for inventory building ahead of potential tariffs, not reflecting increased demand. While India gains manufacturing resilience, core value addition remains diversified across countries specializing in design, components, and software.| The Economic Times
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Ms Aparna recently bought a 29" TV and all the family members seemed happy with the new-technology sound system and crispier graphics.| The Economic Times
The government in March ordered porn sites based in the European Union, but not in France, to check the ages of their visitors based on a French law from 2024, to prevent underage users from accessing them. Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube, all owned by the same parent company, made themselves unavailable in France in early June in protest.| The Economic Times
The Reserve Bank of India has pegged the economic growth rate for 2022-23 at 7.8 per cent, down from 9.2 per cent expected in 2021-22, in view of uncertainties on account of the pandemic and elevated global commodity prices, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday.| The Economic Times
The Finance Ministry has said that businesses with a turnover of more than Rs 5 crore have to show a six digit HSN number.| The Economic Times
Iranian missile strikes targeted multiple Israeli locations, including Tel Aviv and Beer Sheva, causing significant damage. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building sustained extensive damage, and a main hospital in southern Israel was also hit. Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service reported at least 32 people injured as a result of the attacks.| The Economic Times
While Tesla navigates this supply chain challenge, other robot manufacturers like Agility Robotics are adapting designs to minimize reliance on these rare earth magnets.| The Economic Times
The possession of e-cigarettes and similar devices is a violation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarette Act (PECA) 2019, according to the Union Health Ministry in India. While the law does not explicitly mention the prohibition of individual use of e-cigarettes, it prohibits their production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, and advertisement.| The Economic Times
Addressing a public meeting attended by people who have tested negative for COVID-19, Patnaik recalled his father and former chief minister Biju Patnaik's emotional attachment with Kalahandi.| The Economic Times
A State Department-ordered pause on US student visa interviews enters its third week, impacting international students during peak issuance season. This follows a new travel ban affecting 12 countries and legal battles, including a proclamation targeting Harvard University's foreign students. These actions signal a potential shift in US openness to international students, raising concerns about enrollment numbers.| The Economic Times
A new survey reveals that 59% of Indian companies faced economic fraud in the last two years, a significant increase from previous years. Procurement fraud has overtaken customer fraud as the primary concern, while globally, cybercrime remains the top threat. Although companies are leveraging data analytics, more robust preventative measures are needed to combat these rising fraud risks.| The Economic Times
Delhi faces a severe water crisis as the CGWB reports a significant decline in groundwater recharge and availability for extraction. In 2023, only 0.34 bcm of 0.38 bcm recharged groundwater was accessible, with 99.1% already extracted. Despite efforts, groundwater extraction rose from 98.16% in 2022 to 99.13% in 2023. While some areas saw improvement, critical zones expanded to cover 35% of Delhi. CGWB calls for urgent measures, including mandatory rainwater harvesting and enhanced water cons...| The Economic Times
