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Paytm Solar Soundbox has been launched by One97 Communications, which owns the brand Paytm, on Thursday. The merchant-focused device supports solar energy and offers a green alternative to standard electricity-powered devices. The payments solutions giant said the device is aimed at the small shop owners and merchants. The device features a dual battery system and comes with a solar panel on top. The second battery supports electricity and is likely provided as a backup option for when the solar charge gets discharged.Paytm Solar Soundbox LaunchedIn a press release, the company stated that the device was being introduced as an environment-friendly…

HG Infra Engineering Ltd has completed the sale of its entire 100% equity stake in Rewari Bypass Private Ltd to Highways Infrastructure Trust for a total consideration of ₹133.03 crore.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe transaction, first announced in May 2023, was executed on February 20, 2025, following shareholder approval at the company’s 22nd AGM in August 2024.The divested entity, Rewari Bypass Private Ltd, contributed ₹60.92 crore in revenue during the financial year ending March 31, 2024, representing just 0.12% of HG Infra’s consolidated revenue. Its net worth stood at ₹105.82 crore, accounting for 4.56% of the company’s consolidated net worth. The buyer, Highways Infrastructure…

Lights, camera, action! Welcome to your daily spotlight on all things glitz and glamour. From Arjun Kapoor talks about love and relationships after breakup with Malaika Arora, Jaya Bachchan winning hearts with her sweet interaction with paps at Aadar Jain’s Mehndi to Aadar Jain facing backlash after calling his past relationships ‘time pass’; here are the top five news highlights of the day that you don’t want to miss.Arjun Kapoor on love and relationships after breakup with Malaika AroraArjun Kapoor, reflecting on relationships post his split with Malaika Arora, emphasized the value of shared silences and mutual understanding over constant…

Google Chrome and the Google app for iOS are getting a new visual lookup feature. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature uses Google Lens to let users run visual queries on whatever is visible on the screen. The new search feature works similarly to Circle to Search which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to let users perform several actions such as looking up elements on the screen, translating text, and even identifying a song playing on the device. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that the new feature will also support AI Overviews.Google Chrome Will Now Support Visual Lookup via LensIn…

New Delhi: The finance ministry has called a meeting of heads of public sector banks (PSBs) on March 4 to review financial performance of banks and progress of financial inclusion schemes, among others.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe meeting is scheduled to be chaired by Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju.According to sources, the meeting would also discuss and review the progress of various financial inclusion schemes including PM SVANidhi Schemes. This is going to be the first meeting after presentation of Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament.PSBs have posted highest-ever net profit of ₹1.29 lakh crore in the April-December period of the current fiscal year, marking…

The Marathi film industry has long been known for its rich storytelling and diverse genres. Among these, comedy-horror films once enjoyed significant popularity when actor-director Mahesh Kothare released his blockbuster film ‘Zapatlela’ in 1993, blending spine-chilling elements with humorous narratives that entertained audiences.However, in recent years, this genre has seen a decline, leaving fans yearning for more. Given the evolving tastes of moviegoers and the potential for creative storytelling, the Marathi comedy-horror genre is ripe for a revival.The appeal of comedy-horror filmsComedy-horror films hold a unique place in cinema, offering a mix of laughter and suspense. The ability to create…

Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e on Wednesday as the newest entry-level iPhone. The latest iPhone packs a 6.1-inch display and A18 chip similar to the standard iPhone 16 but the new model lacks a few key photography features. Apple’s new dedicated Camera Control button is also not available on the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e arrived with upgrades over 2022’s iPhone SE. The handset offers Face ID and has a USB Type-C port.As per Apple’s iPhone comparison page that differentiates the specifications and features of different iPhone models, the iPhone 16e does not boast the “latest generation” Photographic Styles. The iPhone 16, iPhone…

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has confirmed that Indian students must clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) as a mandatory requirement for pursuing MBBS degrees from foreign medical institutions. The decision backs the regulation introduced by the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India (MCI), which requires students to clear NEET-UG before gaining admission to medical colleges abroad.NEET-UG Mandate for Medical Education OverseasThe Supreme Court ruling comes after a petition challenging the validity of the NMC’s regulation, which was introduced in 2018. This rule stipulates that Indian students who wish to…

From a small-town dreamer to winning hearts with Bada Naam Karenge, Ritik Ghanshani is on cloud nine! With glowing reviews and overwhelming love pouring in, he sits down with ETimes to share his journey, on-set memories, and the special bond he shares with his co-stars. Excerpts…‘Bada Naam Karenge’ has received positive reviews from all sides. How does it feel?Of course, it’s overwhelming, and I am extremely happy. When you make something with honesty and hard work, you want it to be received well. Looking at the numbers and the reviews, it is extremely overwhelming for me, especially because I come…

Google unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system on Wednesday that can assist scientists in the scientific discovery process. Dubbed AI co-scientist, the tool is powered by the Gemini 2.0 AI model and includes a multi-agent system that specialises in different tasks in the discovery process. The Mountain View-based tech giant stated that the AI system is designed to be a collaborative tool and not replace the human scientist. It is currently not available in the public domain, with Google planning to further test the system before releasing it.Google Unveils AI Co-ScientistIn a blog post, the tech giant detailed the…