NEW DELHI: Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and state Congress leaders on Thursday traded barbs accusing each other of being afraid of the BJP. Vijayan said Congress and IUML flags were not used at Rahul Gandhi‘s road show in Wayanad yesterday as the grand old party was scared of the BJP. This evoked a sharp…
Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell are about to get a whole lot smarter, with artificial intelligence. Yum Brands, the parent company of these popular fast food chains, is going all-in on AI with plans to infuse it into virtually every aspect of restaurant operations.“Our vision of [quick-service restaurants] is that an AI-first mentality works…
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts predicting a mix of rainfall and heatwave conditions across several states in India.Some parts of India may experience light to moderate rainfall, while others could face high temperatures signaling heatwave conditions. The IMD had previously warned of “extreme heat” in multiple Indian states in the coming…
India’s industry secretary said the ball is now in Tesla Inc.’s court to lay down its investment plans for the South Asian nation after the government cut import duty on electric vehicles.The industry department last month released a comprehensive policy for boosting EV manufacturing in the world’s most-populous nation. Following that move, it’s up to…
Meta‘s AI-powered image generator consistently fails to create accurate images of interracial couples and friendships, according to a report by The Verge. The tool struggles to generate images for simple prompts such as “Asian man and Caucasian friend” or “Asian man and white wife,” instead of producing pictures of people of the same race, even…
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal…
NEW DELHI: When Hardik Pandya assumed the role of captain for the Mumbai Indians, replacing the experienced Rohit Sharma, the decision faced widespread criticism.Under Pandya’s leadership, the new Mumbai Indians struggled, finding themselves at the bottom of the points table with three consecutive defeats.Former India pacer S Sreesanth, a member of India’s victorious teams in…
HRA tax exemption rules: House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a common component of many employees’ salary packages. Unlike basic salary, HRA isn’t entirely taxable, subject to specific conditions outlined in Section 10(13A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.The exemption on HRA reduces the taxable portion of an employee’s income, thus offering a means to save on…
NEW DELHI: Robert Vadra, husband of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, on Thursday said people of Amethi expect him to contest from the constituency if he decides to take a plunge in electoral politics. Amethi was a traditional Gandhi bastion for a long time. However, in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP’s Smriti Irani defeated Rahul…
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana deposit deadline: Parents investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) for their daughters should deposit the money before April 5 to maximise returns for the current financial year, 2024-25. Early investments qualify for higher tax-exempt interest, ensuring greater savings for the future of the girl child.Investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for your daughter’s…
