Tata Technologies appoints Sukanya Sadasivan as Chief Operating Officer
Pune, March 14 - Global engineering and digital services company Tata Technologies on Thursday announced the appointment of Sukanya Sadasivan as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), who will focus on strengthening delivery, practice and internal digital and IT systems.
IT spending in India to reach $44 bn this year: IDC report
New Delhi, March 14 - IT spending in India for 2024 is expected to grow 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY), reaching $44 billion, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report said on Thursday.
Northeast witnessed rapid development during PM Modi’s tenure: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Guwahati, March 14 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the entire northeast, a region which earlier lacked development, has drawn immense attention and bagged projects in just 10 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule.
South Korea says it does not recognise North Korea as nuclear state
Seoul, March 14 - South Korea on Thursday renewed its stance that it does not recognise North Korea as a nuclear state.
Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar appointed election commissioners, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
New Delhi, March 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led three-member committee on Thursday picked bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury shared this information with the media after the meeting.
Lahiru Thirimanne hospitalized after car accident: report
New Delhi, March 14 - Former captain of Sri Lanka, Lahiru Thirimanne was hospitalized on Thursday morning following a catastrophic head-on collision involving the car he was traveling in close to the country's north-central city of Anuradhapura, say a report.
Shami returns to India post successful Achilles surgery
New Delhi, March 14 - Pace bowler Mohammad Shami has returned to India after undergoing successful surgery on his heel to repair his Achilles tendon at the United Kingdom (UK).
Room for broader market to correct more as valuations continue to be elevated: Analyst
New Delhi, March 14 - The Nifty Smallcap index is down 13.5 per cent and the midcap index is down 6.8 per cent from their respective peaks, but the Nifty is stable with a minor cut of only 2.1 per cent, says V.
Over 235 mn Indian active users explore content on mobile lock screens: Report
New Delhi, March 14 - More than 235 million active users explore trending content and experiences on their mobile lock screens in India, a new report revealed on Thursday.
Mrunal Thakur to speak at UN panel on human cost of conflict-related sexual violence
Mumbai, March 14 - Actress Mrunal Thakur, who is known for ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘Hi Nanna’, ‘Dhamaka’, and others, is set to participate in a panel discussion titled ‘Human Cost of Conflict Related Sexual Violence’.
NTPC crosses record 400 billion units electricity generation mark in 2023-24
New Delhi, March 14 - The giant NTPC Group crossed the record 400 billion units (BU) of electricity generation in the current financial year, on March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Power announced on Thursday.
Belarusian FM talks trade, economy, SCO cooperation in India
New Delhi, March 14 - Global issues of mutual interest, economic partnership and cooperation in multilateral groupings came up for discussions as Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik met top ministers here to strengthen bilateral ties.
Sudha Murty takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP
New Delhi, March 14 - Engineer-turned philanthropist and author Sudha Murty on Thursday took oath as Rajya Sabha MP in the presence of her husband and Infosys founder N. R. Narayana Murthy.
SC bars Ajit Pawar from using Sharad Pawar’s name, iconic ‘Clock’ symbol
New Delhi/Mumbai, March 14 - In a huge jolt, the Supreme Court on Thursday banned the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) of Ajit Pawar from using the name of his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party(SP) President Sharad Pawar as also the ‘Clock’ symbol of
New demat accounts surged to 4.3 million in February
New Delhi, March 14 - The total number of demat accounts increased to 148 million in February 2024, as per Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
India second-largest region for VC investments in Asia-Pacific: Report
New Delhi, March 14 - India retained its position as the second-largest destination for venture capital and growth funding within the Asia-Pacific region last year, a report showed on Thursday.
Reliance Industries to acquire Paramount Global’s 13 pc stake in Viacom 18 Media for Rs 4286 cr
New Delhi, March 14 - Reliance Industries has signed an agreement to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited (Viacom18) held by Paramount Global through its two subsidiaries for an aggregate consideration of Rs 4,286 crore.
CAA implementation: CM Kejriwal warns of potential migration crisis
New Delhi, March 14 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the implementation of CAA may lead to migration crisis.
Centre bans 18 OTT platforms for obscene content
New Delhi, March 14 - The government on Thursday confirmed that it has blocked 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for obscene and vulgar content and, in some instances, pornographic content, after multiple warnings by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur.
Aamir Khan celebrates 59th b’day with ‘Laapataa Ladies’ team
Mumbai, March 14 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is celebrating his 59th birthday on Thursday with the 'Laapataa Ladies' team.