Paytm denies being in talks with Jio Financial Services to sell wallet business
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Jio Financial Services has clarified that the company has not been in discussions to acquire Paytm wallet.
Bengaluru-based EV startup River raises Rs 335 cr led by Yamaha Motor
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Bengaluru-based EV startup River on Tuesday said it has raised $40 million (about Rs 335 crore) in a Series B round led by Yamaha Motor Co.
Fresh US-British airstrikes hit Yemen
Sanaa, Feb 6 - The US-British coalition launched three airstrikes on Yemen's northern province of Saada before dawn on Tuesday, media reported.
HDFC gets RBI nod to acquire 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank
Mumbai, Feb 6 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved HDFC Bank's proposal to acquire an up to 9.5 per cent stake in IndusInd Bank.
Microsoft partners news website Semafor for AI-assisted stories
San Francisco, Feb 6 - Microsoft has announced its partnership with media platform Semafor and other news organisations to help journalists work with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content.
Google to face antitrust trial over ad tech monopoly in US
San Francisco, Feb 6 - Google will face another antitrust trial in the US, this time over its ad tech policies. The ad tech trial will begin in the US state of Virginia from September 9.
Snapchat’s parent company lays off 10% of global full-time workforce
New Delhi, Feb 5 - Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, on Monday announced to lay off approximately 10 per cent of its global full-time employees.
Zuckerberg overtakes Bill Gates, becomes fourth richest person in the world
New York, Feb 5 - Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is now the fourth richest person in the world following a surge in Meta’s share price that has increased his net worth more than any other individual this year, a report said.
Ashok Leyland posts 60% rise in Q3 net profit at Rs 580 crore
New Delhi, Feb 5 - Heavy vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland on Monday reported a 60 per cent increase in its standalone net profit at Rs 580 crore for the October-December quarter of the current financial year (FY 2023-24).
OECD raises India’s growth outlook for 2024 to 6.2%
New Delhi, Feb 5 - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised India's growth outlook for 2024 to 6.2 per cent in its latest interim economic outlook released on Monday.
Adani Total Gas inks pact with INOXCVA to strengthen LNG ecosystem in India
Ahmedabad, Feb 5 - Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL), India's leading city gas distribution company and INOX India Ltd (INOXCVA), one of the world's leading cryogenic liquid storage, have joined hands for boosting the LNG ecosystem in the country.
Govt moving to one regulator system for food safety certification
New Delhi, Feb 5 - In a move that would facilitate ease of doing business through the concept of 'One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator', the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved various amendments to streamline food safety and
Vice Prez Dhankhar to inaugurate World Sustainable Development Summit
New Delhi, Feb 5 - The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) will be inaugurated by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday here, an official said on Monday.
Snowfall in eastern Canada causes state of emergency
Ottawa, Feb 6 - A historic multi-day snowstorm in eastern Canada has caused a local state of emergency, leaving many schools, universities and government offices closed.
Democratic forces gaining ground against junta, says Myanmar envoy at UN
United Nations, Feb 6 - The democratic forces are gaining ground and the military junta is "losing", Myanmar's Permanent Representative Kyaw Moe Tun, who represents the democratically-elected government overthrown in a coup three years ago, has said while appealing for effective UN Security
Yogi govt to bring bill for safety of elevators in high rise buildings
Lucknow, Feb 6 - The Yogi Adityanath government will introduce a bill to ensure safety of lift occupants in Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday.
Min temp in Delhi dips to 7.2 degrees Celsius
New Delhi, Feb 6 - The national capital on Tuesday recorded a minimum temperature at 7.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Cold wave returns to Kashmir with freeze & frost
Srinagar, Feb 6 - Cold wave blowing from snow-clad mountains into Kashmir on Tuesday resulted in freeze and frost affecting normal life activities.
Arunachal CM to visit Ayodhya today
Lucknow, Feb 6 - Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and his cabinet colleagues will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to offer prayers at the newly opened Ram temple.
Manipur education officials tender apology over CBSE affiliation row
Imphal, Feb 6 - Three senior officers from Manipur Education Department, who were suspended on January 12, have reportedly furnished written apologies for "irregularity in issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs)" to schools in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts seeking CBSE affiliation, officials said on Monday.