Debt-ridden telecom operator #VodafoneIdea has paid Rs 1,700 crore to the government which includes the dues for the 5G spectrum and other spectrum acquired previously.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/industry/telecom/vodafone-idea-pays-rs-1-700-crore-to-the-indian-government-for-5g-and-other-spectrum-dues-11694976477649.html

#Foxconn has said that they are planning to double their investment and workforce in India within the next twelve months, according to V Lee's LinkedIn post on the occasion of PM Modi's 73rd birthday.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/foxconn-to-double-workforce-investment-in-india-by-this-time-next-year-11694969169602.html

#MintCharts | #Cyberattacks have seen an alarming rise in India. Between 2020 and 2022, India averaged 1.3 million #cybersecurity incidents a year, according to data presented in Parliament earlier this year, based on incidents reported to or tracked by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a government nodal agency.

#Biocon has appointed its Board of Director member, Peter Bains, as its new group Chief Executive Officer.

To takeover the position, Peter Bains, stepped down from his role as non-executive independent director from the Board of Biocon with with immediate effect.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/biocon-ropes-in-peter-bains-as-group-ceo-kiran-mazumdar-shaw-11695044341523.html

Bringing relief to companies, the government has extended the due date for filing #incometaxreturns by companies by one month till November 30.

Other than this, the due date for furnishing audit reports by companies who need to get their accounts audited has been extended by one month till October 31.


Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/government-extends-due-date-for-filing-itr-by-firms-till-november-30-11695052022688.html

#PersonalFinance | #Fintech companies like #NiyoSolutions are offering debit and credit cards in partnership with banks to provide a superior online banking experience.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/why-fintech-companies-want-you-to-opt-for-their-debit-and-credit-cards-a-superior-online-banking-experience-11695057466355.html

#BreakingNews | Hours after Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat over Khalistani terrorist #HardeepSinghNijjar's killing, India asked a senior Canadian diplomat ordered to leave the country, said the Ministry of External Affairs.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/in-a-tit-for-tat-india-expels-canadian-diplomat-details-here-11695100633090.html

#PersonalFinance | A house is probably the biggest spend for most Indians. And with urban population increasing manifold, buying a house in a large city, which is where most jobs are likely to be, has become difficult - the main obstacle being cost. Determining a property's value is difficult.

Our compilation of property prices of prominent localities in major cities & surrounding areas across India may help you compare & make an informed decision.

#DataRewind is an occasional Plain Facts feature that brings you interesting statistics and charts from the yesteryears.

The mail delivery system in 1865 British India was nothing like today. The long-distance postal system was heavily reliant on waterways & "runners". Nearly 80% of all distance covered to deliver mail was via sea, rivers, or mail runners, archival data showed.

To provide last-mile internet connectivity to every India, #RelianceJio today launched its #JioAirFiber services.

In its initial stage, the service will be live in 8 cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai & Pune

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/reliance-jio-launches-jio-airfiber-know-its-features-prices-other-details-ganesh-chaturthi-11695113753780.html

Today's Google Doodle honours German author Hedwig Dohm on her 192nd birthday. She was a pioneering feminist and a strong advocate for gender equality.

https://www.livemint.com/news/google-doodle-honours-german-author-feminist-gender-equality-advocate-hedwig-dohm-on-her-192nd-birthday-11695170505253.html

#MintCharts | Frosty diplomatic relations between India and Canada are in the news after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there are “credible allegations of a potential link” between Indian government agents and the killing of Khalistani leader #HardeepSinghNijjar in June this year.

While the impact of these allegations on trade and investment ties remains to be seen, a look at the data shows that India’s dependence on Canada for trade has been on a decline. The trade between the two countries has not seen a major increase in the last two decades. Canada’s share in India’s total trade stood at a mere 0.7% in 2022-23.

#Neuralink, a brain-chip startup founded by billionaire entrepreneur #ElonMusk, has obtained permission to kick off its first human trial.

The focus of the clinical study will be on patients suffering from paralysis caused by cervical spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/science/news/elon-musk-s-company-neuralink-gets-permission-to-implant-brain-chips-in-humans-see-details-of-clinical-trial-11695172508500.html

#PersonalFinance | Securitization helps reduce default risk on loans by repackaging them into securities. They are complex instruments meant for sophisticated investors.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/securitization-and-pass-through-certificates-reducing-risk-in-loan-investments-for-individual-investors-in-india-11695143737272.html#:~:text=It%20is%20considered%20risky%20because,offering%20them%20to%20individual%20investors.

#PersonalFinance | Bank fixed deposits (#FDs) continue to be popular investment products not just among senior citizens, who are looking for guaranteed income, but also among investors who can't stomach risk.

Here is a list of banks that offer the highest FD rates for deposits up to Rs 1 crore over various tenures.

Delhi High Court on 20 September restrained unauthorized use of actor #AnilKapoor's name, image, voice for commercial purposes.

As per the Delhi court order, using his name, voice and image in an illegal manner, that too for commercial purposes cannot be permitted.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/anil-kapoor-moves-delhi-hc-seeking-protection-of-his-name-voice-signature-image-11695187654065.html

In a top-deck change, edtech company #Byju’s has appointed Arjun Mohan as its India chief executive, replacing Mrinal Mohit.

Mohit is leaving after spending nearly 10 years at the company. He was a close lieutenant of founder Byju Raveendran.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/byjus-indias-mrinal-mohit-steps-down-arjun-mohan-to-succeed-as-ceo-report-11695207472135.html

#IndiaCanadaRow | India has issued an advisory for Indian nationals in Canada, urging them to exercise caution due to concerns about anti-India activities and hate crimes.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-issues-advisory-for-indian-nationals-and-students-in-canada-11695200840433.html?fbclid=IwAR0cvxDZamjZRx3-8Sj_4QIsBZtasXekFnDvM-sD2JOJbvl7-1CjRf-Orhw

A week after announcing a collaboration with billionaire #RelianceIndustries & #TataGroup, US-based chipmaker #NVIDIA is all set to collaborate with IT major #Infosys.

NVIDIA is planning to help enterprises drive productivity gains with generative AI applications and solutions with this latest collaboration.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/after-reliance-and-tata-group-nvidia-to-collaborate-with-infosys-to-help-firms-with-generative-ai-11695211147675.html

India Ratings and Research has revised India's #GDP growth estimate for FY24 to 6.2% from 5.9% projected earlier, citing sustained government capex, deleveraged balance sheet of corporates and banking sector, and the prospect of a new private corporate capex cycle.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-ratings-revises-indias-fy24-gdp-growth-estimates-to-62-11695214209374.html

The Lok Sabha passed the #WomensReservationBill with 454 votes today.

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will grant 33% seats to women in the Lower House of Parliament as well as state legislative assemblies.

Implementation of the proposed law can however take several more years – a fact that was vehemently underscored by Opposition leaders.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/centre-opposition-come-together-to-pass-womens-reservation-bill-with-454-votes-in-lok-sabha-11695219571994.html