Boosting business efficiency: PhonePe’s PG Solutions help SMEs, MSMEs to scale

Boosting business efficiency: PhonePe’s PG Solutions help SMEs, MSMEs to scale

New Delhi, June 27 - On the occasion of World MSME Day, demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting the backbone of the Indian economy, PhonePe Payment Gateway (PG) on Thursday shared that it is already working with more than half of MSMEs (Micro,

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Sensex trades flat on negative global cues

Sensex trades flat on negative global cues

Mumbai, June 27 - India equity indices opened flat on Thursday following negative cues from global markets.

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Hyundai debuts Casper Electric SUV, showcases Genesis concepts

Hyundai debuts Casper Electric SUV, showcases Genesis concepts

New Delhi, June 27 - Hyundai Motor on Thursday unveiled its Casper Electric sub-compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), the latest in the automaker's strengthening electric vehicle (EV) lineup.

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South Korea to create $3.5 billion fund for supply chain resilience, economic security

South Korea to create $3.5 billion fund for supply chain resilience, economic security

Seoul, June 27 - The government will create a 5 trillion-won ($3.59 billion) fund to extend low-interest rate loans for companies playing a major role in ensuring stable supply chains and will provide tax incentives for corporate development of key technologies, the finance

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Google brings 5 new tools to Chrome mobile app to boost search experience

Google brings 5 new tools to Chrome mobile app to boost search experience

New Delhi, June 27 - Google has announced five new features in its Chrome browser on Android and iOS mobile devices to boost the search experience.

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Mumbai Metro 3 first phase to be operational by September

Mumbai Metro 3 first phase to be operational by September

Mumbai, June 26 - The first phase of Colaba-SEEPZ Mumbai Metro 3 between SEEPZ and Bandra Kurla Complex will be commissioned by September and the entire project by December end.

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Rs 11,340 crore revenue received via auction of 141.4 MHz spectrum: Centre

Rs 11,340 crore revenue received via auction of 141.4 MHz spectrum: Centre

New Delhi, June 26 - The government on Wednesday said it received Rs 11,340 crore through auction of a total quantum of 141.4 MHz spectrum.

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Jio consolidates its leadership position by acquiring right to use spectrum in 1800 MHz band in 2 circles

Jio consolidates its leadership position by acquiring right to use spectrum in 1800 MHz band in 2 circles

Mumbai, June 26 - In the Spectrum Auction conducted by the Department of Telecommunications which concluded on Wednesday, Jio, India’s largest digital services provider, acquired additional spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in Bihar and West Bengal.

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SBI raises Rs 10,00 crore via infrastructure bonds

SBI raises Rs 10,00 crore via infrastructure bonds

Mumbai, June 26 - The country’s biggest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has raised Rs 10,000 crore through 15-year infrastructure bonds at a coupon rate of 7.36 per cent that is payable annually.

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Flipkart rolling out own payments app ‘Super.money’

Flipkart rolling out own payments app ‘Super.money’

New Delhi, June 24 - E-commerce giant Flipkart has started rolling out its own payments app Super.money, in a fintech push, over a year and a half after separating from PhonePe.

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Centre seeks report from TN govt on claims that Foxconn doesn’t hire married women at its iPhone plant

Centre seeks report from TN govt on claims that Foxconn doesn’t hire married women at its iPhone plant

New Delhi, June 26 - The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has requested a detailed report from the Labour Department of Tamil Nadu government over media reports claiming that married women are not being allowed to work at Foxconn India’s factory that

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Bihar commerce body urges state govt to review non-residential taxes

Bihar commerce body urges state govt to review non-residential taxes

Patna, June 26 - The Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries on Wednesday asked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Urban Development and Housing Minister Nitin Naveen to review unexpected non-residential taxes in the state.

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SpaceX bags $843 million NASA contract to de-orbit ISS in 2030

SpaceX bags $843 million NASA contract to de-orbit ISS in 2030

New Delhi, June 27 - Elon Musk’s SpaceX has won a $843 million NASA contract to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS) in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030.

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North Korea says successfully conducted multiple warhead missile capability test

North Korea says successfully conducted multiple warhead missile capability test

Seoul, June 27 - North Korea has successfully conducted a missile test aimed at securing multiple warhead capability, state media reported on Thursday, contradicting South Korea's assessment that the test is believed to have ended in failure.

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Philippine troops kill 7 suspected rebels in clash

Philippine troops kill 7 suspected rebels in clash

Manila, June 27 - Seven suspected rebels have been killed in a clash in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, the Philippine military said on Thursday.

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Passenger train derailment in Russia leaves 70 injured

Passenger train derailment in Russia leaves 70 injured

Moscow, June 27 - At least 70 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's northwestern Komi region, local media reported, citing authorities.

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SL thanks India, key bilateral creditors for finalising $10 billion debt deal

SL thanks India, key bilateral creditors for finalising $10 billion debt deal

Colombo, June 26 - With a major move to turn around the country's worst-ever financial crisis, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe thanked India and other key bilateral creditors for finalising a debt restructuring deal valued at a combined $10 billion.

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Kenyan President urged to reconsider financial bill after violent protests

Kenyan President urged to reconsider financial bill after violent protests

New Delhi, June 26 - Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Wednesday urged President William Ruto to reconsider signing the finance bill, as violent protests broke out in Kenya killing at least 22 protesters and injuring over 160 others.

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India likely to see 5 times rise in data centre capacity expansion: Report

India likely to see 5 times rise in data centre capacity expansion: Report

New Delhi, June 27 - Driven by steep data usage and digital adoption, India is likely to see a five times rise in data centre capacity expansion in years to come, a new report said on Thursday.

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First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to reach Kashmir on Friday

First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to reach Kashmir on Friday

Jammu, June 27 - First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims will be flagged off for Kashmir on Friday from here as this year’s Yatra begins on June 29.

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