Ambuja Cements acquires My Home Group’s 1.5 MTPA cement unit in TN for Rs 413.75 cr
Ahmedabad, April 15 - In a bid to enhance coastal footprint across southern markets, the Adani Group’s building material company Ambuja Cements on Monday announced to acquire My Home Group's 1.5 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) cement grinding unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu,
Rising global risks could delay RBI rate cuts, say analysts
New Delhi, April 15 - Rising global risks, including the rise in crude oil prices, may delay RBI’s rate cuts, analysts said.
TRAI recommendations to help startups develop India-made products: Industry body
New Delhi, April 15 - The latest recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on ‘Regulatory Sandbox’ would assist startups and entrepreneurs in building indigenous solutions and products, facilitate the development of new original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and boost investments, the
Hiring for AI, ML roles in India continued to grow in March: Report
New Delhi, April 15 - Hiring for artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) job roles in India continued to witness momentum, with a 12 per cent increase in new job creation reported in March this year when compared to the same month
Gold price rises amid escalating Middle East tensions
New Delhi, April 15 - Gold price rose on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday tracking the global market for the precious metal which firmed up amid the worsening geopolitical crisis in the Middle East region following Iran’s drone and missile attack
Byju’s CEO Arjun Mohan quits, company to consolidate biz in 3 units
New Delhi, April 15 - In an abrupt move, Arjun Mohan, who was elevated as the embattled edtech firm Byju's CEO just about seven months back, has quit to pursue other opportunities, the company confirmed on Monday.
Global smartphone sales up 7.8 pc, Samsung clinches top spot from Apple
San Francisco, April 15 - Samsung clinched the top spot in the smartphone market from Apple in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, preliminary data from global research firm IDC said on Monday.
Liquidity from global equity markets fuelling fresh investment in gold
New Delhi, April 14 - The risk on trade in global markets is witnessing a huge rally in equities as well as gold.
Hyundai Motor & Kia set to top $72 billion in combined market cap
Seoul, April 14 - The combined market capitalisation of Hyundai Motor and Kia is widely expected to surpass the 100 trillion-won ($72.2 billion) mark this year, according to industry watchers.
HD Hyundai, AI firm Palantir to develop unmanned surface vessel
Seoul, April 14 - South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said on Sunday it has partnered with US artificial intelligence (AI) company Palantir Technologies to co-develop an unmanned surface vessel (USV) for maritime surveillance.
Iran will face consequences of its action, says IDF chief
Tel Aviv, April 16 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt Gen Herzi Halevi has said that Iran will face the consequences of its action.
Israeli Defence Minister discusses next steps in Rafah
Tel Aviv, April 16 - Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has discussed further action in Rafah with representatives of his ministry and the Israeli COGAT authority which oversees contacts with the Palestinians and aid.
Stabbing at Sydney church a ‘terrorist act’: Australian police
Sydney, April 16 - Australian police are treating a stabbing at a Sydney church as a terrorist attack, New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb said on Tuesday.
Biden reiterates US commitment to Israel’s security
Washington, April 16 - US President Joe Biden has reiterated his country's commitment to Israel's security, underscoring as well the need to contain the conflict from further spreading.
Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official
Gaza, April 16 - Israel is seeking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to secure the release of its hostages before resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas' political bureau, has said.
Netanyahu says smart response needed to Iranian attack
Tel Aviv, April 16 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly said at a private meeting with ministers from his Likud party that Iran's missile attack must be followed by a smart response.
As trial of first US ex-President to face criminal charges opens, Trump under cloud ahead of election
New York, April 15 - The historic trial of Donald Trump started on Monday, making him the first former President in US history to face a criminal case, throwing several questions over the November elections.
Bilateral ties on tenterhooks, Iran President Raisi to visit Pakistan on April 22
Islamabad, April 15 - Amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel after Tehran’s major and unprecedented missile and drone attack, bringing the region on the edge, Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi is set to land in Pakistan on April 22.
Germany summons Iranian ambassador over attack on Israel
Berlin, April 15 - The German Foreign Office has summoned Iran's ambassador following Tehran's attack on Israel, a spokesman said on Monday afternoon.
British PM braces for fresh wrangling over Rwanda deportation bill
London, April 15 - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is braced for a fresh round of parliamentary wrangling over his bill to save his government’s stalled Rwanda deportation scheme, as lawmakers head back to Westminster this week.