Samsung partners Princeton University for 6G network tech
Seoul, Feb 13 - The South Korean giant said on Tuesday that Samsung Research America (SRA), its research and development organisation, has partnered with Princeton University in the US to jointly develop next-generation 6G network technologies.
Govt sets ball rolling for local manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cells in big push to green energy
New Delhi, Feb 13 - The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has set the stage for a second round under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cells (ACC) in the country.
Sensex gains 500 points led by private sector banks
New Delhi, Feb 13 - BSE Sensex is up more than 500 points in afternoon trade on Tuesday led by private sector banks.
Google Meet rolls out ‘companion mode’ on Android, iOS devices
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Google has rolled out its second screen “companion mode” to the Meet app on Android and iOS.
Aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney sets up new digital capability centre in Bengaluru
Chennai, Feb 13 - Global aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney on Tuesday said it has established its new India Digital Capability Centre (IDCC) in Bengaluru.
Norden Communication partners C-DAC to make thermal cameras used by security agencies
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Norden Communication on Tuesday announced it has tied up with the Centre for Development and Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to develop AI-based general purpose thermal cameras, which are for security purposes and other industrial applications.
Freshers’ hiring intent up 6 per cent in India, E-com & tech startups lead
New Delhi, Feb 13 - The intent for hiring freshers in India has increased to 68 per cent in the first half (HY1) of 2024 (January-June 2024), up six per cent from HY1 2023, with e-commerce and tech startups leading, a new report
Hindalco shares slump 13 per cent after Novelis results
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Hindalco Industries shares slumped 13 per cent on Tuesday after its subsidiary, Novelis reported a project escalation cost for its Bay Minette plant.
Shruti Gupta to head Visa’s commercial & money movement solutions in India, S. Asia
Mumbai, Feb 13 - Digital payments giant Visa on Tuesday announced the appointment of Shruti Gupta as Vice President and Head, commercial and money movement solutions (CMS), for India and South Asia.
India is Bangladesh’s largest export destination in Asia: Indian High Commissioner
Dhaka, Feb 13 - Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma said New Delhi was today Dhaka's largest export destination in Asia, and hoped that better connectivity links and new measures like trade in Indian Rupee will further enhance exports to India.
Tata Motors cuts prices of electric cars by up to Rs 1.2 lakh
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Tata Motors on Tuesday cut the prices of its electric cars by up to Rs 1.20 lakh as the company passed on to consumers the decline in the cost of battery cells of electric vehicles.
Cautious optimism for auto retail sector in Feb
Chennai, Feb 13 - The February outlook for the automobile industry leans toward cautious optimism with growth potential, said the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
RBI supports fintech sector, but customer interest is of prime importance: Guv Das
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, said on Monday that while the central bank is supportive of the fintech sector, it is also committed to protect the interests of the customers as well as
Adani Electricity unveils India’s First Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) in Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 13 - The Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd has launched the country’s first state-of-the-art Advanced Distribution Management System to fix power supply glitches within a short time for its 31.50 lakh consumers, officials said here.
US regulator seeks to probe Apple over Beeper Mini app shutdown
Washington, Feb 13 - US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner Brendan Carr on Tuesday sought a probe into Apple over the Beeper Mini app that briefly enabled message interoperability between iOS and Android.
UPI’s arrival in Sri Lanka, Mauritius to boost cross-border commerce, tourism: Industry
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a significant step in establishing India’s global leadership in fintech and payments innovation, the industry said on Monday.
Pak stocks sink by over 2,000 points amid uncertainty over govt formation
Karachi, Feb 12 - The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a steep decline during the early morning trading as the benchmark KSE-100 fell by over 2,200 points on Monday amid uncertainty over the formation of a new government, a media report said.
Chennai Airport to have 9 aerobridges by 2025 to cater to wide bodied long haul flights
Chennai, Feb 12 - The Chennai Airport terminal complex has 13 aerobridges, and one additional aerobridge for wide bodied long haul aircraft is under construction and will be operational by March 2024, said the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Sensex down more than 500 points
New Delhi, Feb 12 - BSE Sensex on Monday fell more than 500 points on broad based selling.
Spiritual-tech platform Astrotalk raises $20 mn, to expand global footprint
New Delhi, Feb 12 - Spiritual tech startup Astrotalk on Monday said it has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by Left Lane Capital, a US-based venture capital firm.