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Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation
In a submission to Britain's Competition and Markets Authority, the iPhone maker said proposed "steering" requirements would go beyond promoting competition and give the regulator a "highly intrusive" role in managing its business.
Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata Roy
A TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely wrong.' The textbook lauded India's electoral process as 'unparalleled' and highlighted the ECI's efforts to ensure impartiality despite challenges like misinformation and intimidation. The MP's objection stems from alleged voter disenfranchisement during recent elections in West Bengal.
Maharashtra Transport Strike today: Autos, buses, taxis, and cab services to be affected on Thursday? Check full list here
Maharashtra Transport Strike news: Transport unions across Maharashtra have announced a strike on March 5 and autos, tempos, school buses, taxis, cabs and autorickshaws will go off roads from midnight today. The transport unions in the state are protesting the alleged misuse of the e-challan system and arbitrary penalties. School and college students are likely to be the worst-hit.
App developers urge EU action on Apple fee practices
A group of app makers and consumer bodies has urged EU regulators to act against Apple, arguing that its revised fees still breach digital competition rules. They say European developers face higher costs than US rivals, despite a recent American court ruling limiting Apple’s charges.
Reclaiming Dharavi project from Adani, restoring OPS, and more in Shiv Sena UBT's manifesto
The Shiv Sena (UBT) released its manifesto for the Maharashtra assembly elections, promising to scrap the Dharavi redevelopment project and replace it with an International Financial Services Centre. The party also pledged to restore the Old Pension Scheme, increase reservation limits, and focus on job creation, affordable housing, and women's empowerment.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's letter to shareholders: We were founded in 1975 with a belief ...
In his annual letter marking Microsoft's 50th year, CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes the company's reinvention amid the AI shift, highlights significant achievements across industries, underscores record financial performance, and outlines priorities like cybersecurity, trustworthy AI innovation, and operational excellence to ensure sustained relevance and empowerment globally.
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Is it the best of times, or the worst of times, or a bit of both, for India’s enthused marketwalas?
India is experiencing a significant phase of equity inflation, with stock valuations outpacing corporate earnings. Despite this, there is widespread optimism among investors. However, experts caution that the current market conditions may not be sustainable in the long term, given the rapid rise in valuations and economic assumptions.
One year in, EU turning up heat in big tech fight
Since August 2023, the world's biggest digital platforms have faced the toughest ever tech regulations in the European Union -- which shows no sign of slowing down in enforcing them. Brussels scored its first major victory after forcing TikTok to permanently remove an "addictive" feature from a spinoff app in Europe in August, a year after content moderation rules under the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA) started to apply.
New migrants get work permits in the US. Other immigrants who are here illegally want them, too.
Chicago restaurateur Sam Sanchez criticized President Biden's decision to extend work eligibility to half a million Venezuelans, expressing concerns about the impact on his employees Ruben and Juan from Moe's Cantina. The immigration policy debate intensifies among business leaders and immigrant advocates.
Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay
Workers say the rideshare and food delivery platforms are taking disproportionate sums from their fares as fees, hurting their earnings. The protest comes just as Uber, the largest ride-share company, saw its shares hit a record high after announcing a $7 billion share buyback.
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay
The strike call is the first since Uber and Lyft went public in 2019. Drivers will picket outside airports and Uber offices, two of the groups said. The strikes are set to take place about a week after Lyft said it would pay the difference if drivers made less than 70% of what riders paid after external fees each week.
Aide of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says party aims to form government, wants election results released
Interim party chief Gohar Ali Khan called on all institutions in Pakistan to respect the party's mandate, telling a press conference in Islamabad that if complete results were not released by Saturday night, the party would hold a peaceful protest on Sunday. Khan and rival ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have both claimed victory. Independent candidates backed by Khan won the most seats, despite him being in jail and his party barred from the polls.
Disproportionate regulations will hit OTT growth, warns industry
In its submission to Trai, Nasscom says move may hamper consumers’ right to choose as well as raise cost of service, create entry barriers and scuttle innovation in the OTT market.
App store avalanche forecast as Apple bows to EU demands
Apple's rivals are positioning themselves as the go-to alternative to its dominant App Store as the iPhone maker prepares to allow others on its devices in the European Union.
View: Retro tax move may not be enough to repair India's reputation
Is this a fresh start, the beginning of an open, predictable, and fair relationship between New Delhi and global capital? It’ll require a lot more evidence to answer that question in the affirmative.
App Store would be 'toxic' mess without control: Apple CEO Tim Cook
Cook's testimony caps a high-profile trial which opened earlier this month in which Apple is accused of abusing a monopoly on its marketplace by creating a "walled garden" that squeezes app makers.
Apple vs Epic court clash over app market to begin
Epic, maker of the popular "battle royal" game Fortnite, is aiming to break the grip of the iPhone maker on its App Store, in the latest assault on Apple's tightly controlled empire
How to and what to write in your essay while applying for colleges in US
College Admission Officers typically read between the lines to discover who you really are and what you will bring to the campus. Your essay has the ability to communicate to be your voice; to tell the college your values, your preferences and your attitudes.
Four ways India can start making Big Tech pay for news
Some reports suggest an international coalition of Australia, India, UK and France may be an option for taking on Big Tech. However, India is the only country where no official effort has been made so far to tackle this issue.
Facebook breakup would demolish Mark Zuckerberg’s social media global empire
US competition watchdog Federal Trade Commission wants Facebook to divest the two businesses -- an idea that poses an existential threat to the empire built by Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg.
Indian Startup Association to ping US group resisting Google, Apple
The Indian group is still an informal gathering and may soon take a more formal shape. As of now, the founders are bouncing off ideas on an old WhatsApp group named ‘India Startup Connect’.
Google makes Play Billings mandatory for in-app purchases from September 2021
This would mean that developers will have to start using Google's billing system that charges a 30 per cent cut of the payment made within the app, starting September 2021. Any app that chooses to offer in-app purchase of digital goods like unlocking additional features or buying tokens to power up a game character or paying for songs, will be required to use Google Play's billing system.
Epic Games continues fight against Apple, urges iPhone-maker to restore Fortnite on App Store
Apple pulled Fortnite from its mobile apps marketplace on August 13.
TikTok troubles narrow gap between Beijing and ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming
A year ago, ByteDance was approached by the Chinese government with offers of help when TikTok, a short-video app with a huge following among young people globally, faced political heat in India, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters.
View: BJP underlines its status as the master of backroom manouevring
Questions, though, will arise and linger: It will be asked if the system has been subverted once again.
Lok Sabha 2019: A Sunny day for Deol Jr? Will the ‘Rangeela’ girl shine? Can Gambhir score on debut?
Thursday will see the seasoned and the newbies trying their luck.
How Congress can win: Here’s a 10 point programme that can power Congress to victory in 2019
“Does Congress actually have a chance in 2019?” To be fair, even now the odds of Modi losing are low. However, the answer to the question is yes.
Win for Net Neutrality: Trai bans differential data pricing, prohibits Facebook's Free Basics
Trai cited licence conditions and said service providers can’t enter into any pact that has effect of discriminatory tariffs for data services being offered on basis of content.
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Nine days that could shape or shake India
This election will be different as it will see Facebook, Twitter and various apps being used to mobilize the tech savvy among 149.5 million new voters.
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