February 2024 – Page 87

Paytm and Fintech: FM Sitharaman hailed the youths’ contribution to fintech; ‘Won’t comment on a particular company’

Earlier this week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed severe restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank, after noting material discrepancies and non-compliance issues.

“I wouldn’t want to comment on a particular company. But fintech is an area in which all of us are very enthusiastic,” the finance minister said in an exclusive interview with Rahul Joshi, Editor-in-Chief, Network18.

HMD Global to retire ‘Nokia’?; Introduces smartphones under HMD brand

In 2013, technology corporation Microsoft acquired Nokia’s devices and services business while Nokia shifted its full attention to Networks, stated a media report. (Representative image by Pawel Czerwinski via Unsplash)

On the official website of the company, it says “still makers of Nokia phones.”

Bombay High Court upholds music licensing authority; Phonographic Performance Ltd prevails

The verdict not only brings clarity to PPL's legitimate business operations but also sets a significant precedent in the Indian copyright landscape. (Representative Image: Wesley Tingey via Unsplash)

This win allows PPL to continue its licensing operations unhindered, preventing infringement and seeking remedies against unauthorized use of its vast catalog comprising more than 70 lakh songs from renowned labels like Aditya Music, Lahari Music, Sony Music, and T-Series.

We are all very enthusiastic about fintech: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Network18's managing director and editor in chief Rahul Joshi in conversation with FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

In an exclusive conversation with Network18’s managing director and editor in chief Rahul Joshi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about her hopes for the fintech sector.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Network18 Group’s Rahul Joshi: “This is secularism in action”

The impacts of digitisation and connectivity on the rural economy are not coming through in current economic indicators, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said in the interview with Joshi, Editor-in-Chief, Network18 on February 2. (Still from the interview)

Takeaways from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi.

Bimlendra Jha steps down as managing director from Jindal Steel and Power

Bimlendra Jha began his career at Tata Steel as chief ASPIRE and improvement groups. Then, he worked across Tata Growth Shop, Tata Steel and Ambuja Cements. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Sabyasachi Bandyopadhyay, who is the wholetime director, will be stepping into Bimlendra Jha’s shoes for the time-being.

AI is forcing job seekers to develop new skillsets: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Earlier this week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed severe restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank, after noting material discrepancies and non-compliance issues.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke to Rahul Joshi, managing director and editor in chief, Network18 about the employment and job market in India.

Layoffs: Zoom plans to cut 150 jobs; close to 2 percent of its workforce

The company confirmed the cuts amount to less than two percent of the company's workforce. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Zoom, however, will continue to recruit people this year in areas such as artificial intelligence, sales and engineering.

Budget 2024: What does “GDP” stand for on this government’s watch?, asks Shashi Tharoor

In the video, Shashi Tharoor went on to state that the ‘film was not yet finished’. “Votes can’t be counted until they are cast and the votes will be cast when the time comes. There is still time for the opposition to get its act together,” he said. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s hot-take on the Interim Budget.

Cadbury 5 Star invents time travel in collaboration with scientist Nambi Narayanan

Those disenchanted can skip Valentine's Day.

On the 14th of February three brave volunteers will embark on a mission to fast forward the day from their timelines, with the entire world invited to witness the spectacle through an event which will be live streamed for all.