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Consumer Durables stocks edge lower

Business Standard 

Consumer Durables stocks were trading in red, with the BSE Consumer Durables index decreasing 40.42 points or 0.07% at 61415.17 at 13:42 IST.

FMCG shares fall

Business Standard 

FMCG stocks were trading in the negative zone, with the BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods index falling 46.89 points or 0.21% at 22611.82 at 13:42 IST.

Iran learns fate at 2024 Asian Youth Handball C’ship

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The draw for the 10th Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship took place at the Jordan Handball Federation headquarters, located at Princess Sumaya Hall, Amman, Jordan.

Trai directs telcos to migrate 140-series calls to blockchain platform to curb spam

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Trai has instructed telecom operators to shift telemarketing calls to a blockchain-based DLT platform by September 30. Starting November 1, 2024, all messages need to be traceable. The regulator will suspend traffic for unauthorized headers and templates, requiring telemarketers to report misuse within two business days. This aims to curb spam and enhance message traceability.

In Uganda's chaotic capital, motorcycle taxis are a source of life and death

Voice of America 

KAMPALA, Uganda — The young men perched on motorcycles looked dazed in the morning heat. But at the sight of a potential passenger, they furiously kick-started their machines and tried to outrace each other for the business. For tens of thousands of men in Uganda's capital, Kampala, this is how to make a living. For others, the speeding motorcycles embody the city's chaos as an essential but menacing means of transport. The motorcycle taxis, known locally as boda-bodas, are ubiquitous in East African capitals like Nairobi and Kigali. Читать дальше...

Investments made in space programme have benefited society: ISRO Chairman Dr S Somnath

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

ISRO Chairman Dr. S Somnath emphasized the societal benefits of investments in the space program, including employment generation. A recent EOS-08 satellite launch marks progress in satellite technology. National Space Day on August 23 will celebrate the Vikram Lander's lunar landing, aiming to inspire interest in Space Science among the youth.

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MODELS.com 

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93% of large companies view AI as essential to success, but more than three-quarters face severe talent shortage: UST survey

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

A UST-commissioned survey of 600 IT leaders in large companies highlighted widespread AI integration challenges, including a lack of skilled personnel and regulatory complexities. Despite recognizing AI's strategic importance, most firms struggle with implementation and foresee the need for increased spending and external guidance to stay competitive.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Popatlal fights with Bhide

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

In the latest Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah episode, Popatlal was upset due to a sudden water supply cut during his shower. Bhide explained it was due to maintenance work. The residents enjoyed snacks brought by Tapu Sena but grew concerned when they noticed Abdul's shop closed for an unusually long time, ending the episode with suspense regarding Abdul’s whereabouts.