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Generative AI could soon decimate the call center industry, says CEO: The grim prediction comes from K Krithivasan, head of Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy ...
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Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
In Vizhinjam, fear of Hindutva bubbles over anger towards parties backing the Adani Port
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India receives oil cargo in Russian SCF tanker after brief halt, sources say: A ship controlled by U.S.-sanctioned Russian shipping giant Sovcomflot (SCF) ...
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Water shortages, traffic aggravate India's Bengaluru as it votes: Dire water shortages, flooding, gridlocked roads and poor civic facilities have become major ...
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Dommaraju Gukesh Wins The Candidates’ Tournament: Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, is the youngest player ever to win the Candidates ...
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Sanjay Manjrekar drops Virat Kohli, picks Krunal Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad
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Lok Sabha election 2024: India votes in phase 2 as PM Modi pushes BJP's pro-Hindu line
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India's IndiGo places first-ever widebody order for 30 Airbus A350 jets: IndiGo, India's top airline by market share, placed an order with Airbus for 30 A350-900 ...
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Joya Chatterji’s ‘Shadows at Noon’ wins best history book at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Awards
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India aims new Crystal Maze missile at Pakistan’s nukes: India has just tested an Israeli air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), reflecting a move away from ...
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At least 20 injured in India: Hotel burns down after gas explosion - several deaths
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Weather Modification And Geo-Engineering Will Increase Environmental Problems, Not Reduce Them| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/weather-modification-and-geo-engineering-will-increase-environmental-problems-not-reduce-them/
Ambani's JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India's streaming war heats up: JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India's Reliance Industries ...
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1994 Jewish centre bombing: Iran rejects Argentina's request to arrest minister Ahmad Vahidi
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2024 LS polls pegged as costliest ever, expenditure may touch Rs 1.35 lakh crore: Expert
deccanchronicle.com/nation/2024-ls-polls-pegged-as-costliest-ever-expenditure-may-touch-rs-135-lakh-crore-expert-891097
In run-up to LS polls on TV, 52% primetime segments against Oppn, around 1% on jobs, education
newslaundry.com/2024/04/23/in-run-up-to-ls-polls-on-tv-52-primetime-segments-against-oppn-around-1-on-jobs-education
Bollywood stares at Rs 250 cr loss with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan bombing; ‘worst week’ in Hindi films’ history spotlights stars charging over Rs 100 ...
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Dalai Lama emphasises on Indian link to Tibetan Buddhism : The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, reaffirmed his deep-rooted connection to ...
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Made in India: DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat level
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How Modi failed his promises on cooperative federalism in last decade: Report: PM Modi’s emphasis that cooperation with states are important for a nation’s ...
newslaundry.com/2024/04/25/how-modi-failed-his-promises-on-cooperative-federalism-in-last-decade-report
Goldman Sachs taps BofA bankers for India dealmaking roles, sources say: Goldman Sachs has hired two senior bankers in India to cash in on growing dealmaking and ...
reuters.com/business/finance/goldman-sachs-taps-bofa-bankers-india-dealmaking-roles-sources-say-2024-04-24/
‘We don’t go to poor countries’: Virender Sehwag on why Indians will not feature in foreign T20 leagues
indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/virender-sehwag-overseas-t20-leagues-poor-countires-bbl-offer-ipl-salary-9288828/
Nasdaq’s (NDAQ) Profit Falls With IPO Revival Elusive Amid Shaky Economy: Nasdaq Inc.’s profit fell for the first time in a year as firms continue to wait for ...
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Here's what happened when India banned TikTok: The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival: Indentured Indian workers brought the Shiite ritual of Muharram from overseas ...
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India Elections: Modi’s BJP Faces Tough Challenge in Coaching Capital Kota: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as ...
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Vote bank-hungry Congress wants to implement quota on basis of religion, impose inheritance tax: Modi
deccanherald.com/elections/india/vote-bank-hungry-congress-wants-to-implement-quota-on-basis-of-religion-impose-inheritance-tax-modi-2992428
What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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Congress promised Sharia law in India in its poll manifesto: Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of planning to implement Sharia ...
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"Need Little Bit More Of That In US": JP Morgan CEO Praises PM Modi: Jamie Dimon praised the economic reforms implemented by the Narendra Modi ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
- Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.
- However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
- Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’: The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/asia/india-modi-muslims.html
Willkommen! You are added to a meeting: OnPoint with TRC: Disinformation and Hate Speech on WhatsApp and Other Encrypted Platforms ...
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Sanju Samson should be groomed as India’s next T20 captain after Rohit Sharma, says Harbhajan Singh
indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/sanju-samson-t20-captain-rohit-sharma-harbhajan-singh-9287828/
Reporting in India ‘too difficult’ under Modi, says departing Australian journalist
theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/23/abc-south-asia-correspondent-avani-dias-narendra-modi-government
China develops superfast, stealthy submarine technology : Scientists developing China’s next-generation nuclear submarine technology say they have found a way to ...
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977: Authoritarianism crushes the spirit. Majoritarianism poisons the mind and the heart ...
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US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
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Vodafone’s India unit staves off collapse after record $2.2bn fundraising: Country’s largest share sale draws investors including GQG Partners and Fidelity
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Quick Glance: Vodafone’s Survival in India Secured by Record Fundraising
- Vodafone's Indian business raised $2.2 billion through an equity issue to avoid collapsing under a debt burden.
- Investors like GQG Partners and Fidelity participated in India's largest ever follow-on share sale.
- The 2018 merger failed to turn the business around, but with government support and new equity, a potential rescue is on the horizon.
- Despite planning to raise about Rs450 billion in equity and debt, doubts persist over whether this will be sufficient to secure the company's future.
Hundreds Of Bodies Discovered In Mass Graves At Gaza’s Nasser Hospital| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/hundreds-of-bodies-discovered-in-mass-graves-at-gazas-nasser-hospital/
Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
The Ascent Of Ukrainian Rap As The Soundtrack To War: A genre in its infancy at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, hip hop has flourished amid a cultural ...
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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Mariupol Mayor Presents City Revival Plan to EU Advisory Body: During a meeting in Brussels, the mayor of Mariupol presented plans for the reconstruction of the ...
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Modi accused of ‘hate speech’ toward India’s Muslims in election rally: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of “infiltrators” who could steal the ...
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Quick Glance: India's Modi Attacks Pro-Muslim Rivals in Election Shift
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, claiming they favor minority Muslims, in an effort to energize their hardline base after the start of general elections last week.
- Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' who have 'more children', linking it to an alleged election plan by the main opposition Congress party to redistribute Hindu wealth among Muslims, a claim denied by the Congress.
- Modi's government has faced accusations of discrimination against India's 200 million Muslims, but has denied them, emphasizing its work for the welfare of all citizens.
- Modi initially focused on development, welfare, and national pride in his campaign, but shifted focus back to core voters after the first phase, addressing issues of joblessness and rural distress.
India’s ‘Godawan 100’ Becomes the World’s Best Single Malt: An Indian single malt whiskey, named Godawan Century, has claimed the top score at the 2024 London ...
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Vodafone Idea fetches bids worth $10.6 bln in India's largest-ever follow-on share sale
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A vegatarian since childhood, Manushi Chhillar started eating meat for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: ‘My father would forcefully make me finish my food’
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“Raising voices against the clampdown on the media has been muffled, then abandoned, because major media bodies no longer seem to care for journalists’ ... Show more @MrinalPande1 @PressCouncil_IN
The Taming Of India’s Regional Media: Why Hindi Dailies, TV Channels Present Handouts From Ministries As News
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--Large corporate debt write-offs
--Escalating NPAs
--Sluggish economic growth
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
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Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election: In fake videos that have gone viral online, two of India's A-lister Bollywood actors ...
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Former PMs worked to make new India, the incumbent one only criticises others: Sharad Pawar
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Modi on fire after 'Islamophobic' remarks: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of Islamophobic remarks by the opposition after claiming that his ...
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‘Not the first time’: Cong writes to EC seeking action against Amish Devgan over Ram temple ‘monologue’
newslaundry.com/2024/04/22/not-the-first-time-cong-writes-to-ec-seeking-action-against-amish-devgan-over-ram-temple-monologue
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at work
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-malaysian-cops-accused-of-extortion-at-sultan-iskandar-checkpoint-back-to-work
Vinesh Phogat, the fighter: She didn’t flinch in her fight against wrestling association supremo, Brij Bhushan Singh. Her toughness will be on display at Paris ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/vinesh-phogat-the-fighter-9285183/
Deceitful Gaslighting: Labeling Pro-Palestine Students As Anti-Semitic| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/04/deceitful-gaslighting-labeling-pro-palestine-students-as-anti-semitic/
Virat Kohli fined 50 percent of match fees for ‘showing dissent at umpire’s decision’
indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/virat-kohli-fined-50-percent-match-fees-kkr-vs-rcb-umpire-9284793/
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UP Board Class 10 topper Prachi Nigam, trolled over facial hair, gets support from online community
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India to Repeat Voting at Polling Sites Hit by Violence: The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/india-voting-violence-manipur.html
Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
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UPSC exam: Father failed 4 times, son cracks in 2nd attempt, gets 14th rank: Shaurya’s father had done BTech in instrumentation engineering from IIT-Kharagpur ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/upsc-exam-father-failed-4-times-son-cracks-in-2nd-attempt-gets-14th-rank-9283668/
Gruesome: 400 Bodies Found In Mass Graves In Gaza| Countercurrents: As the Israeli army left Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis they executed people and dumped them ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/gruesome-400-bodies-found-in-mass-graves-in-gaza/
India delivers first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines
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Lok Sabha elections: Voters cast their vote amid tight security in Manipur repoll
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#LokSabhaElections2024 | How the BJP weaponised dominant-caste interests in its Coimbatore campaign@sujajourno reports:
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TikTok ban in US: Legislation expected to pass in Senate next week : The US House on Saturday put legislation forcing TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to ...
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Elon Musk cancels trip to India over 'heavy Tesla obligations': Elon Musk shared the announcement in an X post on Saturday, just three days before Tesla's Q1 ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-cancels-trip-to-india-tesla-layoffs-struggles-2024-4
Quick Glance: Elon Musk postpones India trip due to Tesla issues
- Elon Musk has delayed his planned trip to India due to Tesla facing challenges.
- The Tesla CEO was set to travel to India next week to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- While not revealing many specifics about the trip, Musk reportedly intends to announce an investment of $2 to $3 billion in India. He aims to establish a new factory in India, where the electric vehicle market is small but growing.
- Musk's decision to delay the trip coincides with Tesla's earnings release on April 23, where Musk and investors will address the company's tumultuous start to 2024.
Empty Vessels Make More Noise| Countercurrents: In a recent monologue morphed as an interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for more than an hour with ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/empty-vessels-make-more-noise/
"Teleprompter Faded Away": TV Anchor Faints While Reading Heatwave Updates
ndtv.com/india-news/doordarshan-anchor-faints-during-live-news-reading-of-heatwave-updates-5490762
Crazy fan encounter! Fan refuses to leave Atif Aslam on stage; escorted by security
wionews.com/entertainment/crazy-fan-encounter-fan-refuses-to-leave-atif-aslam-on-stage-escorted-by-security-713583
In extremely rare case, Pakistani woman gives birth to 6 babies within an hour in Rawalpindi
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Ram Gopal Varma calls film institutes a ‘sham,’ says classics like Citizen Kane is ‘irrelevant’: ‘Teach them how to make Kantara and KGF 2’
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ram-gopal-varma-calls-film-institutes-a-sham-says-classics-like-citizen-kane-is-irrelevant-teach-them-how-to-make-kantara-and-kgf-2-9282528/
Agency action, BJP’s share: Here’s why Modi’s claims on electoral bonds don’t add up
newslaundry.com/2024/04/20/agency-action-bjps-share-heres-why-modis-claims-on-electoral-bonds-dont-add-up
Cricket, a big business in India, brings star power to the U.S. with the country's first world cup
cnbc.com/2024/04/21/cricket-big-business-in-india-brings-star-power-to-us-with-world-cup.html
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