A World Resource Institute study suggested that 80 percent of charging points in the city should be installed at residential complexes to enhance electric vehicle (EV) mobility. EV owners fail to get the permission to install charging points in residential complexes in the city. Most of them have to go to Bangalore Electricity Supply Company […]
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Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) across the globe are using cryptocurrencies for remittance to avoid expensive cross-border payment transfer charges. Recently, all of the major cryptocurrency exchanges have seen at least a 100 percent rise in trade and investment. A World Bank committee has suggested the benefits of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in cross-border payments. The process of […]
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The three-day event was held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre on Tumkur Road. The second international Green Vehicle Expo 2021 was marked by low sellers’ participation and almost no presence of foreign companies. This year, the expo has 80 sellers and only two German companies, said Ram Saundilkar, Managing Director of the event. In […]
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Despite the court’s decision, newspaper PDFs are still circulating online, causing the sector to lose money. Bengaluru: Hundreds of Telegram channels and websites offer free and paid newspapers in Portable Document Formats (PDFs). Indian Newspaper Society (INS) states, the circulation of newspaper PDFs through social media organizations is unlawful. The practice, which has gained traction […]
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With complete disregard for rules, petrol is being illegally sold on roadsides in the outskirts of the city. Despite laws being in place, the trade of illegal fuel in Kumbalgodu, Golahalli, Devgere and Manchanbele has spread its roots. Vendors can be seen selling fuel in plastic bottles from their retail shops. Bhaskaran,a delivery agent, regularly […]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports, smoking makes people more vulnerable to Covid19, but still people are not quitting the habit finds Crisil report. Bengaluru: Crisil Ratings says cigarette sales have risen seven to nine percent equating to 83 billion sticks this fiscal year. A study from Lancelet says people saw the pandemic as an opportunity […]
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To avoid duplication of identity e-KYC is implemented; however, fake SIM cards are still sold in the market. SIM cards are still sold in the market without e-KYC verification for a higher price. This is despite the Aadhar Act 2016 mandating telecom companies to come up with the new Electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) authentication […]
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Multiple Electric Vehicle (EV) charging standards are causing confusion, as owners have to constantly find acceptable chargers for their EV. EV owners are confused about not having universal charging standards. Charging infrastructure companies are developing their own set of chargers and apps to navigate charging stations and make payments. Preshit Deorukhkar, Ather-scooter owner says, “The […]
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