‘Byju’s to shut 200 tuition centres in cost-cutting move’

‘Byju’s to shut 200 tuition centres in cost-cutting move’

New Delhi, March 21 - Embattled edtech company Byju’s is reportedly planning to shut down about 200 offline tuition centres out of its 300 centres across the country as part of its latest cost-cutting move.

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1st edition of Myntra Birthday Blast clocked over 290 mn visits as emerging categories were at centre of customer demand

1st edition of Myntra Birthday Blast clocked over 290 mn visits as emerging categories were at centre of customer demand

New Delhi, March 21 - Myntra Birthday Blast (MBB), a fashion spectacle that commemorated the 17th birthday of one of India's preferred fashion, beauty, and lifestyle destinations, concluded on March 10, having recorded more than 290 million visits.

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TCS inks 7-year deal to transform Denmark-based Ramboll’s IT infrastructure

TCS inks 7-year deal to transform Denmark-based Ramboll’s IT infrastructure

New Delhi, March 21 - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it has signed a multimillion-dollar strategic partnership to transform the global IT infrastructure of Ramboll, an architecture, engineering and consultancy company.

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24,275 weekly domestic flights in summer schedule, says DGCA

24,275 weekly domestic flights in summer schedule, says DGCA

New Delhi, March 21 - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday said the Indian operators will conduct a total of 24,275 weekly domestic flights during the upcoming summer schedule, commencing from March 31.

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Global cellular IoT module shipments drop 2 pc in 2023: Report

Global cellular IoT module shipments drop 2 pc in 2023: Report

New Delhi, March 21 - The global cellular IoT (Internet of Things) module shipments have witnessed their first-ever annual decline in 2023, falling two per cent (year-over-year), a new report showed on Thursday.

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Young Indian founders beat rich global startups in creating AI use cases: Kunal Bahl

Young Indian founders beat rich global startups in creating AI use cases: Kunal Bahl

New Delhi, March 21 - Artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new doors for Indian startups and young entrepreneurs who have raised just $1-2 million are way ahead of deep-pocketed startups from the US and Europe when it comes to creating world-class products, Kunal

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Concerned at high fee imposed by Google Play Store, have trust in judicial process: ADIF

Concerned at high fee imposed by Google Play Store, have trust in judicial process: ADIF

New Delhi, March 21 - The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), that represents thousands of homegrown startups, on Thursday said that it remains concerned about the high commission being imposed during in-app purchases on Google Play Store, adding that these charges are

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Polycab targeted by ransomware attack

Polycab targeted by ransomware attack

New Delhi, March 21 - Polycab India was targeted by a ransomware attack but the incident has not impacted the core systems and operations of the company.

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Startup Mahakumbh: Rise of entrepreneurs from tier 2, 3 cities big boost to ecosystem

Startup Mahakumbh: Rise of entrepreneurs from tier 2, 3 cities big boost to ecosystem

New Delhi, March 21 - India's startup ecosystem is on a journey of unprecedented innovation and growth and the rise of entrepreneurs from tier-2 and 3 cities are shining examples of how inclusive growth can lead to sustainable development, industry experts said on

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Ransomware emerged as top cyber threat in India: Report

Ransomware emerged as top cyber threat in India: Report

New Delhi, March 21 - Ransomware and malware have emerged as the topmost cyber threat of 2024 in India, with 42 per cent IT and security professionals identifying them as the fastest-growing type of threat, a new report said on Thursday.

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Business models for transporting hydrogen discussed at global meet in Delhi

Business models for transporting hydrogen discussed at global meet in Delhi

New Delhi, March 21 - The five-day global hydrogen partnership meeting being hosted by India, held deliberations on business models for transportation, production and storage of Hydrogen and possibilities of international collaborations and partnerships in the areas of finance, policy and regulations, according

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Sensex up more than 700 points

Sensex up more than 700 points

New Delhi, March 21 - The BSE Sensex on Thursday climbed 743.95 points or 1.03 per cent to 72,845.64 in early trade.

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Indian climate-tech sector sees $2.8 billion investment as mobility, energy lead

Indian climate-tech sector sees $2.8 billion investment as mobility, energy lead

New Delhi, March 21 - The Indian climate-tech sector attracted $2.8 billion investment till November 30, 2023, representing 57 per cent of the total investment garnered in the previous year, a report showed on Thursday.

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Gold prices soar to historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 gms

Gold prices soar to historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 gms

Mumbai, March 21 - Gold prices jumped to a historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 grams on the MCX in morning trade on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve maintaining its outlook for a soft money policy with at least three rate

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MeitY-supported startups interact with potential investors

MeitY-supported startups interact with potential investors

New Delhi, March 20 - Emerging entrepreneurs supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) funding programme on Wednesday interacted with established investors and explored potential collaboration opportunities.

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S. Korea aims $120 bn worth chip export as India joins global semiconductor map

S. Korea aims $120 bn worth chip export as India joins global semiconductor map

Seoul, March 21 - South Korea will proactively support the semiconductor industry, and accelerate the development of high-bandwidth memory and artificial intelligence chips to achieve the annual export target of $120 billion, said Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Thursday.

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ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt

ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt

Lucknow, March 21 - The ODOP Scheme has immensely benefited the handicraft traders and is also enhancing the innovative skills of the artisans in Uttar Pradesh, said a government spokesman.

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RBI directs all Agency Banks to remain open on March 31

RBI directs all Agency Banks to remain open on March 31

Mumbai, March 20 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued an order for all branches of banks dealing with government receipts and payments to remain open on March 31, which is a Sunday.

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GRID-INDIA makes the grade as a Miniratna company

GRID-INDIA makes the grade as a Miniratna company

New Delhi, March 20 - Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has achieved a significant milestone as it has been conferred the status of a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), the Ministry of Power said on Wednesday.

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Income Tax Dept tightens vigil to curb use of black money ahead of LS polls

Income Tax Dept tightens vigil to curb use of black money ahead of LS polls

New Delhi, March 12 - Income Tax Department said on Wednesday that it has put in place several arrangements to keep a vigil on the movement of unaccounted cash, bullion and other valuables that are likely or suspected to be used for electoral

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