Communication, analytical most in-demand soft skills in India’s BFSI sector: Report
New Delhi, June 12 - Communication skills (27 per cent), English proficiency (10 per cent), and analytical skills (8 per cent) are the most in-demand soft skills in India's Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
Indian tyre exports bounce back in second half of 2023-24
New Delhi, June 12 - India’s tyre exports surged in the second half of 2023-24 to touch the Rs 23,073 crore mark for the full financial year, to match the figure for the previous year, according to a statement issued by the Automotive
Domestic auto industry optimistic of steady growth in FY25: SIAM
New Delhi, June 12 - With emphasis on economic development amid policy continuity by the new government, the auto industry is optimistic of steady growth in 2024-25,” according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
SBI to raise $3 billion through long-term debt
Mumbai, June 12 - State Bank of India (SBI) plans to raise up to $3 billion through long-term debt in the current financial year (2024-25), according to a stock exchange filing by the country’s largest bank.
Starlink is now present in 100 countries, says Elon Musk
New Delhi, June 12 - Starlink, the satellite internet service, is now present in 100 countries, said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday.
Apple exports iPhones worth over Rs 16,500 crore from India in April-May
New Delhi, June 12 - Buoyed by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Apple has managed to export iPhones worth more than Rs 16,500 crore (nearly $2 billion) in the first two months of the ongoing financial
Regulator opens review of Synopsys’ $35 billion acquisition of Ansys
Seoul, June 12 - South Korea's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday that it has launched a review of chip design software giant Synopsys’ proposed acquisition of engineering software firm Ansys.
Dozens, including several Indian workers, dead in Kuwait building fire
New Delhi, June 12 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed deep shock over the tragic fire incident in Kuwait city which has resulted in dozens of deaths, including of many Indian nationals.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu heaps praise on BJP, says party promotes hard work
New Delhi, June 12 - Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu took oath as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Wednesday amid the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a host of Central leaders and also a galaxy of South superstars including
Over 100 pilgrims from Haryana leave for Ayodhya under Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana
Karnal (Haryana), June 12 - Under the 'Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana Haryana', more than 100 pilgrims from Karnal left for Ayodhya in two AC buses for pilgrimage to the Ram Mandir.
Karnataka’s Min for IT/BT Kharge launches new scale-up programme for startups in California
Bengaluru, June 12 - Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister for IT/BT, announced ‘Hypergrowth Global Karnataka’, a global late-stage scaling programme at London Tech Week, stated an official release on Wednesday. Minister Kharge made the announcement at the event in San Francisco, California, last evening.
Elon Musk’s X begins hiding all likes for users
New Delhi, June 12 - Elon Musk on Wednesday confirmed the roll out of a new feature that will hide all likes by default for X users.
Piyush Goyal looks to build on PLI scheme, boost exports in 2nd term as Commerce Minister
New Delhi, June 11 - Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday told officials of his ministry that the government needs to build on the success of the past initiatives such as the productivity-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and the recent foreign
Electronics & IT industry welcomes Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, MoS Jitin Prasada
New Delhi, June 11 - The IT and electronics industry on Tuesday welcomed Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Jitin Prasada assuming charge of their ministries, saying it will accelerate India's journey towards becoming a global leader in semiconductors and electronics.
COAI announces new leadership, Abhijit Kishore appointed Chairperson
New Delhi, June 11 - Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI), the apex industry association representing leading telecom, internet, technology, and digital services companies, on Tuesday announced its new leadership for the term 2024-25, effective June 2024.
TCS launches new Internet of Things engineering lab in the US
New Delhi, June 11 - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday announced the launch of a new Internet of Things (IoT) engineering lab in the US to assist clients in developing innovative solutions more efficiently.
Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee announces ‘short hiatus’ from political activities
Kolkata, June 12 - Trinamool Congress’ General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, on Wednesday afternoon, announced his decision to take a “short hiatus” from political and organisational activities.
CM-designate Mohan Charan Majhi pays floral tributes to eminent personalities of Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 12 - Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, Odisha's Chief Minister-designate Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday paid floral tributes at the statutes of eminent personalities of the state in Bhubaneswar.
Rahul Gandhi in dilemma on whether to retain Wayanad or Raebareli
Kozhikode, June 12 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that he was in a dilemma as to which constituency he should relinquish -- Wayanad or Raebareli.
More than 35 killed in fire in Kuwait
Kuwait City, June 12 - More than 35 people died when a fire broke out in a building housing workers in Kuwait early on Wednesday, officials said.