Organisers expecting biggest-ever turnout at Kerala Travel Mart 2024
Kochi, May 21 - Kerala is gearing up to hold the 12th edition of its premier tourism event -- Kerala Travel Mart (KTM-2024) -- starting September 26 with the organisers expecting the biggest-ever turnout.
BHEL Q4 net profit declines 25 pc at Rs 484 crore
New Delhi, May 21 - Government-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Tuesday reported a 25 per cent decline in net profit at Rs 484 crore for the January-March quarter of 2023-2024 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 645 crore in the
Baggage delivery time improved significantly at major airports: BCAS
New Delhi, May 21 - The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on Tuesday claimed substantial enhancement in baggage delivery systems at the major airports across the country.
Vodafone Idea to raise Rs 2,075 crore via preferential share allotment to AB Group
Mumbai, May 21 - Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday announced it will raise up to Rs 2,075 crore from Oriana Investments (Aditya Birla Group entity) via a preferential share issue.
Clocked 1.6 times growth in grocery biz, over half deliveries via EVs: Flipkart
Bengaluru, May 21 - As online grocery delivery market surges in the country, e-commerce platform Flipkart on Tuesday said it has clocked 1.6 times growth (year-on-year) in its grocery business, with more than half of deliveries being carried out using electric vehicles (EVs).
Sensex closes on flat note, Nifty holds 22,500 level
Mumbai, May 21 - Indian equity benchmarks closed on a flat note on Tuesday following sideways trading in the market.
BMW launches new motorcycle in India at Rs 22.5 lakh
New Delhi, May 21 - German luxury vehicle manufacturer BMW on Tuesday launched a new motorcycle -- S 1000 XR, in India at Rs 22,50,000 (ex-showroom price).
EU agrees to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defence
Brussels, May 21 - The Council of the European Union (EU) announced on Tuesday that ministers from EU member states have agreed to use proceeds from frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to support Ukraine's military efforts, reports Xinhua News
AICTE, Skillible’s new tech programme to upskill & reskill 1 mn Indian students
New Delhi, May 21 - The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Ministry of Education, on Tuesday joined hands with Skillible, a technology platform for experiential learning, to launch a novel initiative SAMBAV (Skillible's Academic Model for Business-To-Academic Ventures) to
Audi India launches new car under Bold Edition at Rs 97.84 lakh
New Delhi, May 21 - German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Tuesday launched a new car -- Q7, under its Bold Edition, in India at Rs 97,84,000 (ex-showroom).
BSE-listed cos’ market cap hits $5 trillion mark for first time
Mumbai, May 21 - For the first time, BSE-listed companies' total market capitalisation crossed the $5 trillion mark on May 21, following a run-up in midcap and small-cap stocks.
AVPL International, IFFCO partner for drone spraying on 50 lakhs acre of farmland
New Delhi, May 21 - Drone company AVPL International on Tuesday announced a collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to begin drone spray operations across an expansive 50 lakh acres, spanning eight states including Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana,
Drugmaker Sanofi partners OpenAI, Formation Bio on AI-powered drug development
New Delhi, May 21 - French drugmaker Sanofi on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI and tech-driven pharmaceutical firm Formation Bio to build AI-powered software to boost drug development and bring new medicines to patients more efficiently.
SpaceX may exceed 90 pc of all Earth payloads to orbit this year: Musk
New Delhi, May 21 - Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said that his space venture SpaceX is likely to exceed 90 per cent of all Earth’s payload to low-Earth orbit later this year.
South Korea to monitor impact of US tariff hikes on Chinese imports
Seoul, May 21 - South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday the government will closely monitor the impact of Washington's recent decision to raise tariffs on some Chinese imports.
Sensex slips 139 points on negative global cues
Mumbai, May 21 - Indian frontline indices Sensex and Nifty opened in the red, following negative global cues from US and Asian peers.
Samsung names new chief for its semiconductor business
Seoul, May 21 - Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday it has appointed Jun Young-hyun as the new head of its semiconductor business in an apparent move to strengthen its market competitiveness.
Microsoft introduces ‘Copilot+ PCs’ for AI era, available from June 18
New Delhi, May 21 - Tech giant Microsoft has introduced a new category of Windows PCs designed for the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
Next 10 years going to be even more exciting for India’s tech journey: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
New Delhi, May 20 - After a robust decade of innovation and digital growth, the next 10 years will see India on the global map for emerging technologies, be it artificial intelligence (AI) or high-performance computing, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said here on
We can become ‘Viksit Bharat’ even before 2047 with robust startup ecosystem: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, May 20 - Riding on the overall economic growth across the spectrum, especially in the vibrant startup and unicorn ecosystem, India can achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' status even before 2047, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.