Ad spending in India to reach $17 bn in FY24, consumption to rebound: Report
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Overall ad spending in India is estimated to reach $16-17 billion in FY24, growing at 6 per cent in the fiscal year, a report showed on Thursday.
White House refuses to comment on whether S. Korea should send artillery shells to Ukraine
Washington/Seoul, Feb 29 - The White House has declined to comment on whether South Korea should provide 155-mm artillery shells to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks, saying it is a military decision for Seoul to speak to.
Nuclear power to be ‘game-changer’ in Net-Zero: Nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar
Mumbai, Feb 29 - Eminent nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has said that nuclear power can be a ‘game-changer’ in achieving the aspirations of being a developed country and ‘Net-Zero’ as the world grapples with dual challenges of progress and climate change.
HP introduces new range of printers for SMBs in India
New Delhi, Feb 29 - PC and printer major HP on Thursday introduced a new range of 'OfficeJet Pro' printers, tailored to meet the printing needs of SMBs in India.
Airtel to lead tariff hikes for healthy valuations, UK award recognises India’s rise: Sunil Mittal
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Sunil Bharti Mittal, who became the first Indian to be knighted by Britain's King Charles III, said on Thursday that Airtel will take the lead in raising telecom tariffs if market signals are perfect to keep valuations healthy,
PPBL demonstrates efficient resolution of customer issues within days
New Delhi, Feb 29 - In the ever-evolving financial sector, Paytm Payments Bank Ltd. (PPBL) has shown a noteworthy commitment to customer satisfaction through the swift resolution of customer complaints.
S. Korean President, Meta CEO Zuckerberg discuss cooperation on AI
Seoul, Feb 29 - South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol and Meta Platforms CEO, Mark Zuckerberg met in Seoul on Thursday and discussed ways to expand cooperation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) sectors, a presidential official said.
ONDC wins ‘Start-up of the Year’ award at 14th India Digital Awards
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Thursday said that it has been awarded the "Start-up of the Year'' at the 14th India Digital Awards.
Ex-Intel India chief Avtar Saini dies after speeding cab hits his cycle in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 29 - The former head of software giant Intel, Avtar Saini died after he was knocked down by a speeding cab when he was out cycling in Navi Mumbai, officials said.
Veer Savarkar on Times Square: Randeep Hooda’s film gets prime billing
Mumbai, Feb 29 - The upcoming film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', which marks the directorial debut of actor Randeep Hooda, recently got its promotional video featured at the iconic Times Square in the Midtown Manhattan area of New York City.
Over 36 mn AI, gaming credentials compromised by infostealers in 3 yrs: Report
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Investigating the dark web market for credential theft from popular AI and gaming websites, the researchers on Thursday said that more than 36 million credentials (logins and passwords) were compromised by infostealers in the past three years.
Out-of-control wildfire in Texas Panhandle prompts evacuation orders, nuclear facility closure
Washington, Feb 28 - An out-of-control wildfire in the Texas Panhandle, fueled by high winds and dry air, prompted evacuation orders in small towns and shut down of a nuclear facility, according to media reports.
Actor Akshay Kumar visits hostel for tribal children in Rajasthan’s Udaipur
Jaipur, Feb 29 - Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Wednesday visited a hostel built for tribal children by the Rajasthan Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad located at Kherwara in Udaipur for which he had contributed Rs 1 crore.
Sheikh Shahjahan arrested 55 days after attack on ED sleuths
Kolkata, Feb 29 - Fifty-five days after the orchestrated attack on the Enforcement Directorate and Central Armed Police Forces personnel in Sandeshkhali, the absconding mastermind of the attack and local Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan has been arrested by the state police.
Centre fixes 320 lakh tonnes wheat procurement target, 6 lakh tonnes for millets
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The Centre has fixed the estimates for wheat procurement during the ensuing rabi marketing season 2024-25 in the range of 300-320 lakh metric tonnes after carrying out consultations with the states, the Food Ministry said on Thursday.
Samsung Semiconductor India expands R&D footprint
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) on Thursday announced the opening of its new research and development (R&D) facility in the country.
Deepika, Ranveer announce date of first child’s arrival: It’s going to be September
Mumbai, Feb 29 - Bollywood star couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have confirmed that they are all set to welcome their first bundle of joy in September.
All your followers will soon see pinned posts on X: Elon Musk
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Elon Musk on Thursday announced that X users will soon have the feature that allows their followers to see pinned posts.
7 in 10 digital devices people use saw ownership drop globally in 2023: Report
New Delhi, Feb 28 - About seven out of ten digital devices people use have seen an ownership drop globally in 2023, a new report said on Wednesday.
Indian scientists ace 1st human clinical trial of haemophilia A gene therapy
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Scientists at the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore have successfully conducted the country's first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. He said this while addressing