Newsletter | NDA to sweep Hindi heartland: Poll; Maharashtra makes mother’s name mandatory in state docs & more

#LokSabha2024👆

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections today. This comes as the government will finalise the names of two new election commissioners. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in an interview to ANI, speaks on a range of issues — CAA, politics over CAA, Opposition and much more. The TDP will announce a second list of candidates for Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls. Farmers will hold their 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' in New Delhi on Thursday, March 14, but with conditions. The gathering cannot exceed the limit of 5,000 people, no tractor trolleys, no march at the Ramlila Maidan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to sweep the Hindi heartland states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana and the National Capital Territory of Delhi, according to the News18 Lok Sabha Opinion Poll results revealed on Wednesday. The BJP-led NDA is set to win 77 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 38 seats in Bihar and 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh, according to the poll results. The BJP is expected to win all 10 and 7 seats in Haryana and Delhi, respectively. Not just that, the poll result suggests the BJP will open its account in southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra cabinet has made it mandatory to include the mother's name in all government documents. Based on this, an applicant's first name will be followed by his/her mother's first name, then the father's first name and surname, The Times of India reported.

At the state cabinet meeting on Monday, CM Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar held placards with their names on them.

#TechTalks📱

Epic Games, which makes the popular video game ”Fortnite”, on Wednesday urged a US federal judge to hold Apple in contempt for allegedly violating an injunction governing how its lucrative App Store operates, and demanded compliance.

The companies have been battling in court since 2020, when Epic accused Apple of violating antitrust law by requiring consumers to obtain apps through its App Store, where it charges up to 30% commissions on in-app purchases.

In response to the evolving landscape of work, companies worldwide are embracing remote and hybrid work models, fuelled by a need for flexibility and improved work-life balance, a shift accelerated by the recent pandemic. As organisations increasingly invest in cloud technology to facilitate remote work, digital workspaces are becoming pivotal in ensuring seamless connections and collaborations across various devices and locations.

When it comes to managing remote endpoints, selecting the right solution is crucial. Remote Endpoint Management Service by Tech Mahindra, powered by Intel® technologies, emerges as a user-friendly and versatile solution supporting servers, desktops, laptops, and phones.

#ExpertEdge💡

In a recent case — Ashok Chaganlal Thakkar VS National Faceless Assessment Centre —, the Bombay High Court rejected the contention of the department that the assessee had neither carried out any agricultural activity nor had any intention to do so as evident from the sale of small parcels of land from time to time. The High Court rejected this contention and held that the requirement was that the land should be agricultural and not necessarily the one where farming went on.

The global shortage of radiologists presents a significant and widespread challenge, affecting both developed and developing nations. Countries like Japan, the UK, and India, with a population of 1.3 billion and only 15,000 radiologists, grapple with delayed, costly, and often inaccessible medical imaging services. Addressing this crisis necessitates the integration of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), a transformation that is increasingly becoming a vital component of healthcare worldwide.

AI is no longer considered a luxury but rather a critical necessity in the healthcare sector. In India, several companies are at the forefront of integrating AI into clinical practice, making radiology more accessible, efficient, and accurate.

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#PersonalFinance💰

In adherence to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, the Punjab National Bank (PNB) has asked its customers to update their Know Your Customer (KYC) information by March 19, 2024 to ensure smooth functioning of their accounts.

This is applicable only for those customers whose accounts were due for KYC updation as of December 31, 2023, the bank said.

As part of the KYC compliance exercise, PNB customers should provide their updated information like identity proof, address proof, recent photo, PAN, income proof, mobile number (if not available) or any other KYC information to their base branch.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has announced a revision in the minimum instalment amount under its systematic investment plan (SIP) facility across 25 mutual fund schemes. Effective March 12, 2024, the minimum SIP instalment amount has been lowered to ₹100 and can be made in multiples of ₹1 thereafter.

This marks a reduction from the previous minimum instalment amounts, which ranged from ₹500-1,000 under different frequencies for the selected schemes. The revised minimum instalment amount applies to a diverse range of mutual fund schemes, including debt and equity funds.

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