Facing economic uncertainty, many IT leaders are looking to become more efficient while also investing in the latest technology. 1 of 10 Improving efficiency is a perennial goal for IT leaders. But this objective is particularly important to many for 2020. With concerns about economic uncertainly, potential recession, and tariffs weighing on their minds, many […]
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Future’s ‘sabse saste din’ sale to debut on Amazon
Future Group’s ‘Sabse Saste Din’ sale, centred around Republic Day, will also feature on Amazon.in, reflecting a broadening of the alliance between the two sides, said two persons with knowledge of the matter. Items are offered at a discount during the sale that runs for five-six days at Future Group stores such as Big Bazaar […]
EC launches online system to let new parties track status of registration applications
The salient features of the Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System is that applicants, applying for the party registration from January 1, will be able to track the progress of his/her application and will get the status update through SMS and e-mail.PTI | Updated: January 02, 2020, 01:14 IST
Google to end "Double Irish, Dutch sandwich" tax scheme
Google parent Alphabet will no longer use an intellectual property licensing scheme, known as the “Double Irish, Dutch sandwich“, which allowed it to delay paying U.S. taxes, 2018 tax filings show. A Google spokesman on Tuesday confirmed it would scrap the licensing structure, saying this was in line with international rules and followed changes to […]
Route Mobile gets Sebi nod for IPO
Cloud communication platform provider Route Mobile has received market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) nod to raise an estimated Rs 600 crore through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) route, markets sources said. The company had earlier received Sebi nod for the IPO in 2018 as well, which had expired. The offer comprises […]
Uber, Postmates sue to block California gig worker law, claiming it’s unconstitutional
Image Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth Ride-hailing company Uber and courier services provider Postmates asked a U.S. court to block a California labor law set to go into effect on Wednesday, arguing the bill violates the U.S. Constitution. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles federal court on Monday, the companies and two app-based drivers said the […]
Beware of the smart device: Ways to stay private and safe
Did someone invite a spy into your home over the holidays? Maybe so, if a friend or family member gave you a voice-controlled speaker or some other smart device. It’s easy to forget, but everything from internet-connected speakers with voice assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa to television sets with built-in Netflix can be always listening […]
From Feb 1, Rs 5,000 fine if firms don’t offer digital payment facilities
Businesses with turnover of Rs 50 crore and above that do not provide digital payment facilities to their customers will be fined Rs 5,000 per day from February 2019, according to a government notification. In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said that with effect from January 1, 2020, […]