Kuku FM inks content licensing deal with Sweden-based Storytel
New Delhi, March 20 - In a push to the vernacular audiobook market, audio content platform Kuku FM on Wednesday said that it inked a content licensing deal with Sweden-based e-book and audiobook subscription service provider Storytel.
India records 5.9 pc mineral production increase in January
New Delhi, March 20 - The index of mineral production of the country’s mining and quarrying sector rose by 5.9 per cent in January this year compared to the level in Jan 2023, according to figures released by the Indian Bureau of Mines
Robust recycling of increasing solar waste critical for India’s energy security: CEEW
New Delhi, March 20 - As India expands its renewable capacity to go net-zero, cumulative waste from its existing and new solar energy capacity (deployed between FY24 and FY30) could reach up to 600 kilotonnes by 2030, equivalent to filling up 720 Olympic-size
IPL 2024: Top five teams and their analysis
New Delhi, March 20 - The 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, when the Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
India now home to over 150 two-wheeler EV startups
New Delhi, March 20 - Driven by conducive government policies and incentives towards a green future, India now has more than 150 two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) startups, a new report said on Wednesday.
Zomato uniform colour changes from green to red, sparks debate
Mumbai, March 20 - Ahead of the Holi colours bash, the food delivery major Zomato has ‘changed’ its colours from green to red even for rushing vegetarian deliveries to its customers across India, sparking a colourful debate on social media.
CSIR-NIIST and VSSC join hands for research on new materials for space programme
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 - The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has entered into a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to scale up research and delivery of strategically-advanced materials for India’s space programme.
In a first in Raj, home voting facility for eligible voters in LS polls
Jaipur, March 20 - The process for home voting has been initiated in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in the state as per the instructions of the Election Commission, confirmed officials on Wednesday.
‘Indian experience testament to transformative power of democracy’: EAM S. Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 20 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India's commitment to conducting free, fair, and inclusive elections underscores the resilience and adaptability of its democratic machinery, and illustrates that even amidst complexity, the voice of every citizen
Kiya.ai expands in South-East Asia, aims to onboard over 20 financial institutions
New Delhi, March 20 - Fintech company Kiya.ai on Wednesday said that it strengthened its global expansion in the South East Asia region and aims to onboard more than 20 Financial Institutions (FIs) in the next three years.
BJP slams CM Siddaramaiah for his comments on PM
Bengaluru, March 20 - The BJP in Karnataka on Wednesday attacked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and called him the "weakest" CM.
Modi govt better in fulfilling election manifesto compared to Congress: UBS
New Delhi, March 20 - An analysis by global brokerage UBS of the past four general election manifestos (2004-24) suggests that the Modi government was better in fulfilling their stated manifesto compared to Congress.
Union Minister plays ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ in Jodhpur
Jaipur, March 20 - Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday played ‘Phoolon Ki Holi’ during the ‘Holi Sneh Milan’ ceremony in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Wednesday.
India will become the world leader in AI, says PM Modi
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that he was convinced that India will become the world leader in AI with its young innovators emerging as a driving force to take the nation ahead.
5G data consumption 4 times faster than 4G in India: Report
New Delhi, March 20 - 5G users in India are using approximately 3.6 times as much mobile data traffic compared to 4G since its launch in October 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a report showed on Wednesday.
No notice from US Department of Justice: Adani Group
New Delhi, March 20 - After a JP Morgan report stated that the scope for bribery looks "highly unlikely" for the Adani Group given the high level of transparency involved in renewable energy sector in India, the Adani Group of companies said they
BJP will announce candidates for 5 seats on March 22: Yediyurappa
New Delhi, March 20 - Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Election Committee Member B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that the BJP will announce the list for five constituencies of Karnataka on March 22.
Tata Chemicals shares plunge more than 8 per cent
New Delhi, March 20 - Tata Chemicals shares were down more than 8 per cent on Wednesday leading the trend as most Tata group shares except TCS trended down.
J&K likely to witness rain, snow from March 21
March 20 - MeT office on Wednesday forecast widespread rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir from March 21.
West Indies women to tour Pakistan for white ball series in April
Lahore, March 20 - The West Indies women’s team will be touring Pakistan for a white-ball series, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is, in April, with all the matches to be played at National Stadium in Karachi.