< Back New data law mandates age verification for all companies Ishita Nigam 16 Oct 2023 Not only social media or edtech platforms but all companies will have to deploy age gating mechanisms for website visitors. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) mandates that all companies besides social media and edtech platforms deploy age gating or verification mechanisms for all customers to ensure minors don’t browse online without parental consent. The law specifies that personal data of kids and persons with disabilities should be processed only with parental or guardian consent. The age gating clause stipulates that companies must know who visits them online and secure their verifiable consent. This has triggered a series of doubts among businesses. Industry experts translate this as all companies must deploy age gating measures involving a three-step verification of the child’s age, the parental identity, and proving that the two are related. Another popular question is whom to approach for parental consent – the father or the mother, as government IDs usually have the father’s name as the listed parent. Previous Next

On craint que plus de 500 produits fabriqués par TreeHouse Foods aux États-Unis et au Canada soient contaminées par la listeria. < Back Gaufres surgelées rappelées aux États-Unis et au Canada On craint que plus de 500 produits fabriqués par TreeHouse Foods aux États-Unis et au Canada soient contaminées par la listeria. Les gaufres congelées sont rappelées par de nombreuses marques telles que Walmart's Great Value, Target's Good & Gather, Aldi's, Food Lion, Dollar General, Tops, Hannaford, H-E-B, Publix, PriceChopper, Shnucks, Harris Teeter et Southeastern Grocers aux États-Unis et au Canada. Parmi ces produits, citons les gaufres au babeurre Clover Valley 12,3 oz, les gaufres Best Choice 12,3 oz aux pépites de chocolat, les gaufres maison Good and Gather 12,3 oz, les gaufres Good and Gather 12,3 oz au babeurre, et Tops 12,3 oz aux bleuets. TreeHouse Foods a publié une alerte demandant aux consommateurs de vérifier s’ils possèdent les produits concernes dans leur congélateur et de les jeter ou de les renvoyer au magasin pour obtenir un crédit. La Food and Drug Administration (FDA) des États-Unis et l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) sont impliquées dans ce rappel. Aucun cas d’infection par la listeria n’a encore été enregistré. Previous Next

< Back Bharat Taxi service to launch in Delhi on Jan 1st 23 Dec 2025 It will be India’s first cooperative taxi service, conceptualised and supported by the central government. To offer relief from peak-hour surcharges of ride-hailing apps, the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited will launch Bharat Taxi in Delhi on January 1 st . It is a multi-state cooperative project headed by Amul’s Managing Director, Jayen Mehta, and registered under the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 (MSCS Act). It will offer car, auto-rickshaw, and bike rides at fixed rates, which means no surge pricing during peak hours, late nights, or holidays. Over 51,000 drivers have registered on the app. Its safety features include integration with Delhi Police and other agencies, verified driver onboarding, and the option for users to share ride details with their contacts during the journey. It will run on a zero-commission, driver-owned cooperative model that will improve drivers’ working conditions. The drivers will receive around 80% of the fare directly through monthly credits. This is being touted as higher than what other cab aggregators pay their drivers. Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES , on Amazon Kindle. A gripping, high-stakes mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐.6 stars on Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Goodreads Previous Next

< Back Safran opens world’s largest LEAP engine MRO facility in Hyd 27 Nov 2025 It is a €200 million investment, expected to create 1,100 jobs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated French aerospace and defence major Safran’s CFM LEAP engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Safran invested €200 million in setting up the 45,000 sqm facility at GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park – SEZ. It will be able to serve 300 CFM LEAP engines for civil aircraft and will have a next-gen test bench, creating 1,100 highly skilled jobs at full capacity. Safran’s MRO setup will also power the M88 military engine MRO used in Rafale jets. This facility, built for ₹400 crore, will have a capacity of 600 engine modules per year and employ 150 people. This is the first global OEM deep-level servicing MRO facility, and the largest in the world. 85% of MRO work has always been done outside India, making it expensive and time-consuming and leaving aircraft grounded for prolonged periods. Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES , on Amazon Kindle. A gripping, high-stakes mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐.6 stars on Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Goodreads Previous Next

< Back Indians can now cancel, modify air tickets within 48-hour 2 Mar 2026 The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revised norms after rising complaints about delayed refunds and disruptions in late 2025. The Indian passengers now have a 48-hour “Look‑in” window to cancel or modify air tickets without extra charges, making air travel more flexible and consumer-friendly. The DGCA’s revised norms require airlines to allow free changes or cancellations within this period, except for fare differences when shifting to another flight. Airlines must also permit name corrections within 24 hours at no additional cost. This benefit applies only if the booking is made directly on an airline’s website and the flight is at least 7 days away for domestic or 15 days for international travel. Refund responsibility lies with airlines even when tickets are booked through travel agents, and all refunds must be processed within 14 working days . The rules also address medical emergencies , allowing refunds or credit shells when passengers or immediate family members are hospitalised during the travel period. Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES . A gripping, high-stakes mystery. Previous Next

< Back Crypto traders in tier 2,3 cities overtaking metros 20 Jan 2025 Kolkata and Botad (Gujarat) entered the list of top 10 cities for crypto traders in India. Over two-thirds of the Indian population is below 35 years (2022). Besides Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune, smaller cities like Jaipur, Thane, Lucknow, and new entrants Kolkata and Botad (Gujarat) have seen the number of cryptocurrency investors spike recently. While three-fourths of the investors fall below the age of 35, the generation from 36 years and above forms up to 28% of the investor base in India. Profit potential and blockchain technology combined with enhanced access to the internet and smartphones attract the younger generation to crypto trading. Also, cryptocurrencies allow users to transact without relying on a regulatory authority and are more secure. Indians invest mainly in Layer-1 tokens, Decentralised Finance or DeFi tokens, Meme and Gaming and Layer-2 tokens. As per a CryptoQuant survey, 60% of Crypto traders fall between 25-44, invest less than $10,000 annually, and Asia leads the global market with 40% of users. Never miss another post from SalestorrsNews150. Follow Salestorrs on WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram. Previous Next

< Back Tata Motors splits commercial and passenger vehicle businesses 5 Mar 2024 Its passenger vehicle business includes UK-based luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Tata Motors decided to split commercial and passenger vehicle businesses into separate entities to enhance focus and efficiency and leverage the different opportunities offered by each vertical. The demerger may take between 12 to 15 months to complete. After the split, one company will house all passenger(PV) and electric vehicles (EV), JLR businesses, and all related investments. The commercial vehicles and associated investments will be pulled under another brand name. On January 30th, 2024, Tata Motors overtook Maruti Suzuki to become the country’s most valuable vehicle manufacturer after seven years. It is also the market leader in the commercial vehicles (CV) domain, where it manufactures trucks, vans, and buses. JLR currently accounts for 70% of Tata Motor’s overall revenue. It helped the company report its first annual profit in the Financial Year 2022-2023 after five years. This demerger reflects Tata’s confidence in its PV vertical to thrive in that domain. Previous Next

< Back 81 Cr Indian's data hacked in nation's largest data breach Ishita Nigam 1 Nov 2023 Aadhaar and passport number, name, age and even address of 4 lakh Indians has been hacked and uploaded on the dark web. In what is being termed as probably India's largest data breach ever, personal records of around 81 crore Indians have been hacked room the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) servers. The breach was unearthed by American cyber security firm, Resecurity, on October 10th. The hacker named 'pwn0001' is auctioning up to 90 GB of data he extracted from the ICMR servers. Last year, AIIMS New Delhi had lost 4 crore records, i.e. 1.3 TB data in November 2022. Data was later retrieved in December. Hackers had demanded ₹200 crore from the hospital authorities in ransom. Experts believe this latest ransomware attack could demand above ₹1,000 crores. This breach can lead to identity theft for lakhs of Indians and culminate in other costs. The government could already be in negotiations with the hackers. Previous Next

< Back India, UK, EU stop postal deliveries to the US 28 Aug 2025 The US is suspending the de minimis exemption as of August 29th. The American de minimis exemption allowed duty-free entry of packages worth less than $800. With this, the US government aims to curb cheap imports. However, the US postal services have not welcomed this sudden change, as it has left them unprepared for the drop in imports. India, the UK, and several European nations have refused to send small parcels to the US in the absence of proper clarity on import duties. Airlines from these nations have also declined to carry packages to the US. The de minimis exemption was introduced in 1938, when the US allowed free entry for goods valued at $1 or less. In the 1990s, Congress considered it a trade facilitation tool instead of an efficiency booster. In 2016, the limit was raised from $200 to $800. de minimis shipments to the US jumped from 153 million in 2015 to over one billion in 2023. Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES, on Amazon Kindle. Previous Next

< Back New GDP series with 2022-23 base year to roll out in Feb 2 Dec 2025 India currently uses 2011-12 as the base year, which is missing digital transactions, gig work, and many new industries. India uses around 700 granular indicators, like digital transactions, transport and logistics data, sector-wise production figures, price indices, and employment and consumption surveys. These highly detailed, specific data points are the building blocks for National Account Statistics (NAS), which provide an overall picture of the economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) rated India’s NAS ‘C’, citing shortfalls hampering surveillance. The other datasets, like price indices, government finance, monetary statistics, and sector-wise production, received a ‘B’ rating. The Indian GDP surged to 8.2% in the July-September quarter, the highest in six months, and far surpassing the expected growth rate of 7.2%. Strong domestic demand, GST rate cuts, robust services exports, and stronger industrial output drove GDP growth. The US Bureau of Economic Analysis rebases every five years. In 2013, they included R&D and investments, thereby significantly raising the GDP and aligning it with the United Nations’ 2008 System of National Accounts. Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES , on Amazon Kindle. A gripping, high-stakes mystery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐.6 stars on Amazon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Goodreads Previous Next

< Back Coke, Pepsi planning to launch cheaper beverages 24 Oct 2024 To compete with Reliance Industries’ Campa, Coke and Pepsi may introduce 15-20% cheaper beverages in regional markets. Reliance Industries' consumer products division offers retailers disruptive pricing and higher margins for its beverage brand, Campa. This has pushed the two cola giants to prepare counter strategies like cheaper products through B-brands without diluting the brand image and trade margins of their flagship drinks, an ET report said. Coke also plans to improve the distribution of returnable glass bottles at ₹10, especially in tier-2 cities. One such brand at the ready for Coke is its local beverage RimZim Jeera, which was launched temporarily and has limited supply. Campa sells a 200ml bottle for ₹10 compared to 250ml bottles of Coke or Pepsi sold for ₹20. Campa’s 500ml bottle goes for ₹20 while Coke sells it for ₹30 and Pepsi for ₹40. Reliance Consumer offers its distributors a 6-8% margin, compared with 3.5-5% provided by its competitors. Coke and Pepsi are running tactical retail promotions without reducing the price. Previous Next

< Back Indian space tech startup to test Satellite Launch Vehicle with 3D printed engine 30 Nov 2023 Last month, Agnikul raised $26.7 million from Rocketship.vc and Celesta Capital. Its customers will be anyone building a small satellite and targeting a low Earth orbit. Chennai-based space tech startup Agnikul plans to test its first flight with the world’s first 3D printed engine before this year ends. The company was incubated in IIT Madras and specialises in building Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV). If the test is successful, Agnikul will become India’s second private manufacturer to build small SLVs. The first company to do it was Skyroot Aerospace, that launched Vikram S in November 2022. Agnikul plans its first commercial orbital launch next year. This final technology demonstrator test will be conducted on the IIT Madras campus. The launch vehicle is ready, and once the team receives the final nod from ISRO, the SLV will be all set to go. Their rocket, Agnibaan, will lift off vertically and follow a predetermined path. The world’s first 3D printed is patented. It was fully designed and built in India and successfully test fired in early 2021. Previous Next