Want to make your existing TV smart? Three tips to know before you upgrade 

It has also become imperative for technology creators to offer an "content-plus" ecosystem — Internet, apps and more Television technology has seen a sea of change in the past decade. The world has moved on from standard definition content to HD content, and some players have even started offering Ultra HD or 4K videos. Apart from this, televisions have moved from analog to digital interface and with each day passing, consumers want to view videos, hear music that's being streamed online. It has also become imperative for technology creators to offer an "content-plus" ecosystem — Internet, apps and more — to woo consumers. With technological advances, it is now possible to turn your plain-Jane television set into a smart one capable of offering the aforementioned services. The best way to upgrade your exisiting television in to a smart TV is to use wireless streaming device — Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Amkette Evo TV and Apple TV, to name a few. Before you purchase such a device, it will be worth your while to know keep these three important To stream videos, music or play web-based games, you need a stable Internet connection — at least 2Mbps. Needless to say the connection should be WiFi. The higher your Internet speeds, the lesser would you witness video/audio lags/buffers while playing multimedia content.

Fodder scam: RJD chief Lalu Prasad to stand trial for conspiracy 

The charges are in connection with the case pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 96 lakh during Lalu’s tenure as chief minister of Bihar.Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav suffered a major setback on Monday as the Supreme Court ruled that the former Bihar chief minister would stand trial for conspiracy charges in the fodder scam case. The top court overturned an order of the Jharkhand High Court to allow a plea by the CBI which had opposed the dropping of the conspiracy charge. The former Bihar chief minister was convicted in the fodder scam case and awarded five-year sentence in October 2013, disbarring him from electoral politics. Lalu is currently out on bail. The Jharkhand High Court had, however, dropped the conspiracy charge against him in one of the cases in 2014, following which the CBI appealed against the move. The charges are in connection with the case pertaining to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 96 lakh during Lalu’s chief ministerial tenure. 

Indian citizen held in US, charged with insider trading Acting Manhattan

 US Attorney Joon Kim said Avaneesh Krishnamoorthy made approximately USD 48,000 in illicit profits through the insider trading scheme. A 41-year-old Indian citizen has been arrested on charges of insider trading and making thousands of dollars using confidential information of a private equity firm's acquisition of a technology company. Avaneesh Krishnamoorthy, who lives in New Jersey, served as a vice president and risk management specialist for a Manhattan-based investment bank from 2015 till this month. He is charged with one count of securities fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of USD 5 million. Acting Manhattan US Attorney Joon Kim said Krishnamoorthy made approximately USD 48,000 in illicit profits through the insider trading scheme. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a parallel civil complaint alleging that the accused learned that Golden Gate Capital planned to acquire publicly traded advertising technology company Neustar Inc.

DoT may set up task force to implement right of way rules in state

 ‘Right of way’ rules pertain to regulatory clearances needed by a telecom and infrastructure service provider to lay out infrastructure like telecom towers and optic fibre cables. The Department of Telecommunications may set up a task force to facilitate and oversee implementation of 'right of way' for erecting towers and laying optic fibre cable in states, according to an official familiar with the development ‘Right of way’ rules pertain to regulatory clearances needed by a telecom and infrastructure service provider to lay out infrastructure like telecom towers and optic fibre cables. The task force will be entrusted with the task of visiting every state and ensuring that the government there brings into force the right of way rules. "Industry associations and DoT have brainstormed over the solutions needed to remove the bottlenecks in implementation of the rules. DoT agrees with the idea of setting up a task force that will go to every state to talk to officials there and thrash out the problems in implementing the policy," the official said. The right of way rules were notified on November 15, 2016 but most states are yet to implement them.

NITI's 3-year agenda suggests key reforms to bolster economy 

Niti Aayog in its three-year draft action agenda today suggested a host of reforms in taxation, agriculture and energy sectors with the objective of accelerating growth and increasing employment opportunities Niti Aayog in its three-year draft action agenda today suggested a host of reforms in taxation, agriculture and energy sectors with the objective of accelerating growth and increasing employment opportunities. The draft agenda, released by Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya today, also underlined the need for recalibrating the role of the government by limiting its involvement in activities that do not serve a public purpose. Among other things, the Aayog has also suggested the closure of loss-making CPSEs and strategic disinvestment in 20 state-owned companies The three-year agenda (2017-18 to 2019-20) called for steps to check tax evasion, expand tax base and simplify taxation system through reforms. It suggested the government could consider consolidating existing custom duty rates to a unified rate.

Double-decker overnight AC train to be launched in July 

Equipped with comfortable reclining chairs, the 120- seater AC coach will have large automatic food and tea/cold drink vending machines for passengers. The Indian Railways will launch in July the Utkrisht Double-Decker AC Yatri (Uday) Express, a special class service for overnight journey that will ply on high-demand routes. Equipped with comfortable reclining chairs, the 120- seater AC coach will have large automatic food and tea/cold drink vending machines for passengers. Uday service will ply on high-demand routes like Delhi- Lucknow and the fare will be lower than that of 3AC class in regular mail/express trains. There will be large LCD screens in every coach with Wi- Fi speaker system. 

Reducing inequality necessary to ensure long term growth:

 World Bank The bank said further improvements in the global outlook will require policies that foster inclusive and sustainable growth, address financial vulnerabilities, said the communique issued by the Development Committee at the finance ministers and central bank governors who met here for the annual Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Reducing inequality is necessary to ensure long-term and sustainable growth, the World Bank has said, asserting that while the global economy is gaining momentum, risks remain tilted to the downside. The bank said further improvements in the global outlook will require policies that foster inclusive and sustainable growth, address financial vulnerabilities, said the communique issued by the Development Committee at the finance ministers and central bank governors who met here for the annual Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. "The global economy is gaining momentum, but risks remain tilted to the downside. Further improvements in the global outlook will require policies that foster inclusive and sustainable growth, address financial vulnerabilities, and create jobs and economic opportunities for all,"