Peak XV Partners opens applications for 10th cohort of ‘Surge’ programme in India
New Delhi, July 12 - Venture capital and growth investing firm Peak XV Partners, on Friday, announced that the application is now open for the 10th cohort of its rapid scale-up programme for early-stage companies 'Surge', which will begin in October in India.
SC/ST welfare funds diverted for party’s poll promises, Union Minister slams K’taka govt
New Delhi, July 12 - Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka, accusing it of diverting the SC/ST dedicated funds for furthering its own political interests.
West Indies not harnessing present talent, Test cricket issues can’t be solved with money: Lara
New Delhi, July 12 - Legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara said he doesn't think the side’s issues in Test cricket would be resolved by money, adding it also comes down to them not harnessing the currently talented players in the ecosystem.
Kumaraswamy asks NMDC to commit to production target of 100 million tonnes
Hyderabad, July 12 - Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) officials to commit to their goal of 100 million tonnes of iron ore production by 2030, as a tribute to the Honourable
South Korea vows to strengthen solidarity with France
Seoul, July 12 - South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik vowed Friday to strengthen solidarity with France and other countries that share common values at an event commemorating France's national day, his office said.
PM’s vision of ‘Purvodaya’ for NE region to be gateway of India’s progress: DoNER Minister Scindia
Guwahati/Shillong, July 12 - Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Purvodaya’ for this region would be the gateway of India’s progress.
Shaheen Afridi is likely to miss Bangladesh Tests due to birth of his first child
New Delhi, July 12 - Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi is likely to miss the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh due to the birth of his first child with his wife Ansha Afridi.
Massive opportunity in India if you take a decade-long perspective: PepsiCo CEO
New Delhi, July 12 - As India strives to achieve the trillion-dollar economy sooner than expected, Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, has said that the country is a big growth space for them and "is an investment area for sure".
New AI model to speed up heart scans, save time, boost treatment
New Delhi, July 12 - Researchers have developed a very innovative method for analysing MRI heart scans with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology which could save valuable time and resources and improve patient care.
Divyanka’s money issues sorted, to get emergency certificate from embassy after theft in Europe
Mumbai, July 12 - Actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, who shared on July 11 that she and her actor husband Vivek Dahiya were robbed in Europe, has provided an update on their situation.
US strategic assets to be assigned to Korean Peninsula on ‘constant’ level: ministry
Seoul, July 12 - A joint nuclear deterrence guidelines document signed by South Korea and the United States will significantly expand the assignment of US strategic assets on the Korean Peninsula to a "constant" level, South Korea's defence ministry said Friday, as the
Swati Maliwal assault case: Delhi HC dismisses bail plea of CM Kejriwal’s aide
New Delhi, July 12 - The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the bail plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member and former DCW chief Swati Maliwal.
Airbnb sees 30% surge in bookings from Indian guests for Paris Olympics
New Delhi, July 12 - With the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games just weeks away, Airbnb has observed a significant surge in travel bookings across the world, indicating heightened global interest in the event.
India equity capital markets raise $29.5 bn in 2024 1st half, M&A activity hits $37.3 bn
New Delhi, July 12 - The India equity capital markets (ECM) hit a record high and raised $29.5 billion in the first half this year, up 144.9 per cent compared to a year ago, a report has said, as follow-on public offers (FPOs)
CAG on Maha PSUs: 41 accumulated huge losses, net worth of 31 eroded
Mumbai, July 12 - The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has observed that 41 state public sector undertakings in Maharashtra had accumulated losses of Rs 50,098.55 crore while the net worth of 31 SPSUs, including 13 inactive, had completely eroded.
Bengaluru Tech Summit: K’taka govt holds pre-event breakfast meet with industry leaders
Bengaluru, July 12 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday inaugurated a pre-event breakfast meeting related to the Bengaluru Tech Summit at a private hotel in the city.
‘Pill’ director Raj Kumar Gupta insists it’s not fair to label Riteish Deshmukh as ‘underrated’
Mumbai, July 12 - Filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta, who directed the investigative pharmaceutical thriller web series 'Pill', has opened up about casting actor Riteish Deshmukh, saying that it is not fair to label such a talented individual as 'underrated' and that his versatility
Singapore police investigate 528 for scam, illegal moneylending
Singapore, July 12 - Singaporean police are investigating 528 suspects for over 2,200 scam and unlicensed moneylending cases following an enforcement operation from July 1 to July 10, according to the latest statement from the police.
Nothing sells 1 lakh units of India-made CMF Phone 1 in 3 hours
New Delhi, July 12 - London-based technology company Nothing on Friday announced that 1 lakh units of its sub-brand's debut smartphone CMF Phone 1, which is being manufactured in India, was sold in just three hours across various channels.
Centre sanctions Rs 114 crore project for rural roads in Tripura
New Delhi, July 12 - The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 42 roads measuring 118.756 km with an estimated investment of Rs 114.32 crore to strengthen rural connectivity in Tripura.