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Generative AI, cloud-based technologies to revolutionise logistics in 2024: Report – Times of India

Amidst global disruptions, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, logistics and technology played pivotal roles in stabilising the situation. Now, businesses are re-engineering their supply chains for resilience and growth. According to a report by global logistics technology company Locus, a pivotal shift in the business landscape while embracing generative AI and cloud-based technologieswill revolutionise the global logistics landscape.Global research indicates a shift in the generative AI logistics market. This is poised to surge from its current valuation of $412 million to $13,948 million by 2032, which demonstrated a CAGR of 43.5%.How these technologies will improve logisticsGenerative AI promises a transformative impact on logistics, from minimising stockouts to optimisin...
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RBI Assistant Prelims Result 2023 expected soon on rbi.org.in – Times of India

RBI Assistant Result 2023: The Reserve Bank of India is all set to release the RBI Assistant Exam 2023 Result soon, as per multiple media reports. The official website - https://rbi.org.in/ - is expected to host the result in the first week of December 2023. The roll numbers of candidates who have successfully passed the Online Examination will be published on the Bank's website.Following the publication of the RBI Assistant prelims results, the Bank will subsequently issue admit cards for the main examination.Successful candidates from the preliminary examination will be eligible to download the admit card for the RBI Assistant Mains examination. The specific dates for the main examination will be declared by the RBI shortly, and candidates are advised to consistently monitor the offic...
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Elon Musk’s X faces ‘more problems’ after advertisers quit platform – Times of India

Troubles for the Elon Musk-owned social media platform X are reportedly continuing as the company is now dealing with mass resignations. According to a report, over the past month, the Linda Yaccarino-led micro-blogging company has seen a wave of resignations from its sales team. The report by Business Insider claims that X has been facing a series of resignations from its staff, which includes both senior and junior employees.As per the report, the company’s sales staff began leaving soon after X handed out bonus checks earlier in November.It also notes that the social media company is currently operating with a skeleton staff at its office while its advertising division continues to lose money. X has yet to offer a comment regarding this issue. X facing troubles with advertisersLast m...
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Croma employee scam: Tata-owned electronics company has a ‘warning’ for you – Times of India

At a time when scamsters are using sophisticated techniques to fool people, there is a new type of scam wherein individuals impersonate as employees from a reputed company to deceive their customers. In a communication to its customers, Croma has raised an alarm about this emerging threat. The Tata-owned consumer electronics retail chain said that individuals posing as Croma employees, agents, or representatives are attempting to deceive customers, prompting it to issue a cautionary message.Croma emphasised that customers should stay vigilant and it also outlined key details to help customers differentiate between genuine and fraudulent interactions. No affiliationThe company asserted that its official presence is limited to www.croma.com, the Tata Neu app, and 440+ physical stores acro...
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Delhi Police Head Constable Admit Card 2023 released for Computer Formatting Test at ssc.nic.in – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Staff Selection Commission has released the Delhi Police Head Constable Admit Card 2023 today, December 1. Candidates who are going to appear for the Computer (Formatting) Test for the post of Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2022 can download their hall tickets from the official website at ssc.nic.in.The Computer (Formatting) Test of candidates qualified in typing test on the computer to the post of Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2022 is scheduled to be conducted on December 4, 2023.Candidates will be required to enter their Registration ID and Date of Birth to download their Delhi Police Admit Card 2023 online. A step-by-step guide is shared to download the hall ticket and a direct link is also provided below for candi...
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How to use Secret Code for Chat Lock in WhatsApp – Times of India

Earlier this year, WhatsApp introduced a new feature called "Chat Lock" that lets users lock their chats behind a passcode. Now, WhatsApp has implemented the "Secret Code" feature, which provides an additional layer of protection for chats that makes it more difficult for others to access your conversations, particularly if they gain access to your phone or if you share your phone with someone else.Users can set a unique password for their locked chats, providing extra security. The chats hidden in the Locked Chats folder will only be discoverable only by entering a secret code.How to set Secret Code for Chat LockOpen the Chat Lock folder by swiping down on chats.Now tap the three dots at the top right corner to open Chat Lock settings.Tap Secret Code to set a code. The Secret code can ...
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JEE Mains 2024 registration deadline extended till Dec 4, apply at jeemain.nta.ac.in – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday extended the registration deadline for JEE Mains 2024. Candidates who are interested and haven't yet applied for the Joint Entrance Examination – Main 2024 can now apply till 9 PM on December 4, 2023, by visiting the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in."Online submission of applications for the above-mentioned examination is in progress at https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/ from 01.11.2023 onwards.It has been decided to extend the last date for submission of online application form for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) – 2024, enabling the aspiring candidate(s) to apply for the said exam," reads the official notice.The application correction window for JEE Main 2024 session 1 will open on the official website starting December 6, 20...
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Google Messages getting new features as RCS users cross 1 billion mark – Times of India

Google has announced that Rich Communication Services (RCS), the new standard in messaging, has crossed a billion mark and to celebrate the milestone, it is launching multiple features on Messages.RCS, replaces the outdated SMS and MMS protocols, and enables users to experience a modern and secure messaging experience with typing indicators, read receipts, threaded replies, high-quality media sharing, improved group chats, better privacy like end-to-end encryption and more with RCS.Google praises Apple for adopting RCSGoogle said there are more than one billion monthly active users with RCS enabled in Google Messages. It also praised its partners for advocating for RCS and said that it is “pleased that Apple also took their first step two weeks ago in announcing that they’re embracing R...
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IAF AFCAT 2024 registration begins at afcat.cdac.in, direct link to apply – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force has commenced the IAF AFCAT 2024 registration process today, December 1, 2024. Candidates who wish to apply for the Air Force Common Admission Test 2024 can visit the official website at afcat.cdac.in and apply for the same.The last date to apply for AFCAT 2024is December 30, 2023, till 11 PM. Indian Air Force has invited Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group 'A' Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches.Online AFCAT 2024 exam will be conducted on February 16, 17 & 18, 2024 (tentatively)."Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2025 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. ...
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Google Maps’ former designer is ‘unhappy’ with the changes to the app, here’s why – Times of India

A few days back Google changed the look of its widely popular Maps app. Like with most changes, there were people who appreciated it and there were some who didn’t really care much for it. In the latter camp was Elizabeth Laraki, a former designer, who worked at Google on Maps. Laraki took to X and posted quiet a detailed critique of all that is wrong with the new design of Google Maps. Laraki said that she helped design Google Maps 15 years ago and still uses it everyday but the dramatically different visual design didn’t impress her. “I don’t love it. It feels colder, less accurate and less human. But more importantly, they missed a key opportunity to simplify and scale,” she said in her post. Google Maps looks ‘crowded’One of the criticism Laraki has the amount of stuff that “has acc...
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IGNOU term end exams for December 2023 begin today; Check date sheet here | – Times of India

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the term-end exam (TEE) dates for various UG, PG and Diploma courses, 2023 December session.The exams are scheduled to commence today i.e December 01, 2023, and will go on till January 9, 2024.The term end examination will be conducted in two shifts, from 10AM to 1PM and from 2PM to 5PM.Students enrolled in the University's UG, PG Diploma, and Certificate programs are eligible to take the examination, given that they have registered for the exam and have fulfilled the minimum time requirements for their respective courses, in accordance with the program's provisions.How to Download IGNOU Date Sheet December 2023Step 1: Go to the official website at ignou.ac.in.Step 2: On the home page, locate and click on the link that says...
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Meta’s Threads could make its Europe debut this month – Times of India

Earlier this year, in July, Meta launched its text-based social media platform, Threads, but the app has been unavailable in the EU due to compliance issues with the region's regulations. However, the wait for users in Europe may be over soon, as Meta’s Threads could be launched in the EU this month.The Wall Street Journal has reported that Meta could launch Threads in the EU in December.To comply with EU regulations, Meta may offer a view-only mode of its app to users in the region. This means users will not be required to create a profile to view posts, but they may need to create one if they want to post content. It remains unclear how personalised recommendations will be built for view-only users.Previously, user accounts on Threads were directly linked to Instagram accounts. This m...
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Dixon Noida facility to manufacture Xiaomi phones; here’s IT minister’s ‘special message’ on the factory – Times of India

Homegrown Dixon Technologies’ subsidiary Padget Electronics will manufacture Xiaomi smartphones at its new Noida factory. The facility has been set up with Rs 256 crore investment. Inaugurated by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the facility is expected to generate around 5,000 new jobs. The manufacturing facility has an annual production capacity of 25 million units.The factory is answer to those who say that India only assembles phones“We have seen complex manufacturing at the new Dixon facility which is an answer to those who say India is only assembling phones and not manufacturing them,” said the minister.The IT minister further acknowledged India's emergence as an smartphone export hub.Dixon Technologies Executive Chairman Sunil Vachani said that it is a “momentous step towards our c...
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Tata Technologies valued at $6.4 billion: IT companies whose record it beat – Times of India

Shares of India's Tata Technologies settled nearly three-fold higher on their trading debut on Thursday, November 30. Tata Technologies is the first Tata Group company to go public in nearly two decades. Tata Technologies is Tata Motors' unit, which provides engineering and technology services to auto, aero and heavy machinery makers. IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services, which listed in 2004, was the last Tata Group company to go public.Tech IPOs that the listing beatTata Technologies' valuation has topped that of its peers KPIT Technologies, L&T Technology Services and sister Tata Group company Tata Elxsi, which are valued between 409 billion rupees and 514 billion rupees.The company is valued at $6.4 billion.201 IPOs and countingThe Tata Technologies IPO comes as India ...
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What ChatGPT? ‘AI has been a part of Google search for years’ – Times of India

Internet search means Google for most of us. And so has been the case since over two decades now. However, the advent of AI-powered chat botChatGPT in December 2022 has made many belive that search game has changed. However, the company's global policy chief Kent Walker told news agency AFP that Google still retains its position as king of the search engines and that the company had the edge over its AI competitors.Walker played down the idea that viral AI chatbots like ChatGPT could challenge Google's crown. "It's important to realise that AI is far more than just a chatbot," he reportedly said in an interview in Malaga, southern Spain. Google is opening its biggest European cybersecurity centre in the country.He said that anyone who had used Google Maps, Translate, Gmail or search rec...
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Apple announces new partnership to boost its ‘made in USA’ plans – Times of India

Apple has announced that it will be the first and biggest customer of the new Amkor manufacturing and packaging facility, which is being developed in Peoria, Arizona. The facility will package Apple silicon that is produced at the nearby TSMC fab, where Apple is also the largest customer.Amkor is set to build a $2B advanced packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona.The facility will be the US's largest outsourced advanced packaging facility, covering 55 acres with over 500,000 square feet of cleanroom space.Apple and Amkor have been collaborating for over a decade, packaging chips that are extensively used in all Apple products. Both companies share a desire to manufacture in the U.S., and they have developed plans to build the largest outsourced advanced packaging facility in Amer...
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RPSC Junior Legal Officer result out at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in: Check direct here – Times of India

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the result for the Junior Legal Officer (JLO) recruitment exam held on 4 th and 5 th November. The official announcement regarding these results and cut-offs is available on RPSC's authorized website, www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Those who have successfully passed the RPSCJLO written exam will progress to the subsequent stage of the selection procedure, which involves the Interview phase.This recruitment drive aims to fill 140 vacancies.Steps to download RPSC JLO ResultStep 1: Navigate to the official RPSC website by visiting www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.Step 2: Locate and click on the 'News and Events' section on the homepage.Step 3: Look for the specific link labeled ‘Result for Junior Legal Officer’ within this section.Step 4: L...
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Apple’s short film showcases accessibility features and how they help users with disabilities communicate – Times of India

December 3 is commemorated as International Day for People with Disabilities. To mark the day, Apple has released an ad film titled Lost Voice. The short film showcases two accessibility features — Personal Voice and Live Speech — that were introduced earlier this year with iOS 17. Personal Voice is a feature that uses secure on-device machine learning to sample and recreate a user’s own voice, which means if they ever subsequently lose the ability to speak, they can continue to communicate through iPhone, iPad or Mac and still sound like themselves.Personal Voice also uses another new feature called Live Speech.What is the ad film about?The ad film tells the story of a young girl and her pink, floppy-eared furry friend, as they search high and low for his missing voice, before revealin...
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CBSE Board Exam 2024: No overall division or aggregate marks will be awarded for 10th & 12th exams, Date sheet soon – Times of India

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released a notice clarifying the criteria of percentage calculation for Class Xand XII board examinations. Referring to examination bye-laws, the notice emphasizes that no overall division/distinction/aggregate will be awarded. If a candidate has taken more than five subjects, the decision to determine the best five subjects lies with the admitting institution or employer.TheCBSE does not calculate or declare percentages; institutions or employers handle this for higher education or employment purposes.In response to numerous requests seeking clarification on the criteria for calculating the percentage of students in the Board's examinations, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a notice addressing the matter. According t...
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CEOs of TikTok, Meta, X, Snapchat to testify before US Senate, here’s why – Times of India

A bunch of high-profile names in the tech industry will testify at a US Senate hearing on January 31, on online child sexual exploitation. The hearing is a part of Washington’s efforts to address the issue of social media's negative impact on children's and young adults' mental health. Who all will testifyThe Senate Judiciary Committee will hear from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Discord CEO Jason Citron, according to a statement.While the chief executives of Meta and TikTok agreed to willingly participate, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, Discord CEO Jason Citron and X CEO Linda Yaccarino will be testifying after being subpoenaed.Senator Dick Durbin, the panel's Democratic chairman and the ranking Republican...