Smart Cities India Expo in Delhi showcases impactful projects
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The 9th Smart Cities India Expo, being held at Pragati Maidan in the national capital from January 17 to 19 is showcasing the achievements of the Smart Cities Mission.
T-Hub selects 10 startups to drive AI, semiconductor innovation in India
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Leading startup incubator T-Hub on Thursday announced the selection of 10 startups in partnership with the UK Government's 'UK-India Emerging Tech Exchange Programme'.
ITC’s Mangaldeep to spread its fragrance in Ayodhya
New Delhi/Ayodhya, Jan 18 - On the occasion of momentous inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, Mangaldeep, ITC's Agarbatti brand, is spearheading a series of initiatives to actively be a part of the event, and enrich the celebrations of devotees
New Zealand records lowest annual food price increase in 2 years
Wellington, Jan 18 - New Zealand's food prices are 4.8 per cent higher than a year ago, the lowest annual increase since December 2021, the statistics department Stats NZ said on Thursday.
Sun Pharma jumps 3% on announcement of acquiring remaining stake in Taro for Rs 2,891 cr
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Sun Pharma has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Taro Pharmaceutical Industries pursuant to which Sun Pharma has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Taro not currently held by Sun Pharma.
Domestic air traffic to go up to 300 million by 20230: Scindia
Hyderabad, Jan 18 - India’s domestic air passenger traffic will grow to 300 million by 2030, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said here on Thursday.
UP govt raises sugarcane MSP by Rs 20 for all categories
Lucknow, Jan 18 - The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday raised the minimum support price (MSP) for sugarcane by Rs 20 per quintal for all three categories of the crop.
Indian equity valuations are now elevated across metrics, says brokerage
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Most sectors in India are currently trading at a premium to their respective last-decade averages (in terms of NTM P/E multiples), BNP Paribas said in a report on Indian equities.
Epic Games told to pay Apple over $73 mn in legal costs by court
San Francisco, Jan 18 - Apple has demanded that Fortnite creator Epic Games pay them more than $73 million for legal fees amid their ongoing dispute over App Store payment methods.
Jobs in S.Korean public sector hit record high in 2022 amid Covid
Seoul, Jan 18 - The number of jobs in the South Korean public sector reached an all-time high in 2022 as the government created more positions amid the Covid-19 pandemic, data showed on Thursday.
Airbus, Tata to set up pilot training centre in Gurugram
Hyderabad, Jan 18 - Airbus has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with the Tata-owned Air India to launch a world-class pilot training centre in Gurugram, Haryana.
Cabinet gives go-ahead for two CIL power projects worth Rs 21,547 cr
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved two proposals of Coal India Limited (CIL) to set up two pithead thermal power plants, through its subsidiaries, entailing a total investment of
Airbus awards manufacturing contracts to TASL, Mahindra
Hyderabad, Jan 18 - Airplane maker Airbus has signed contracts with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Mahindra Aerospace Structures Private Limited (MASPL) to procure commercial aircraft components.
Cabinet okays pact with EU on chip technology
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Centre and the European Commission on Working Arrangements on Semiconductors Ecosystems, its supply chain and innovation under the framework of EU-India Trade and Technology Council
DMI Group acquires troubled fintech startup ZestMoney
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The DMI Group has acquired the homegrown digital EMI financing platform ZestMoney (Zest) for an undisclosed sum, the company announced on Thursday.
Samsung India R&D team contributes significantly towards developing ‘AI phones’
San Jose, Jan 18 - As Samsung doubles down on infusing artificial intelligence (AI) into its flagship devices, its research and development team in India has been contributing significantly to create ‘AI phones’ of the future, a top company executive said here on
IREDA ropes in Indian Overseas Bank for co-lending to green projects
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Overseas Bank for co-lending and loan syndication in financing renewable energy projects across the nation, the Ministry for New and
NHPC shares down more than 4% on offer for sale by govt
New Delhi, Jan 18 - NHPC shares fell more than 4 per cent on Thursday after the central government announced an offer for sale of the company’s shares.
UK inflation rose in Dec 2023
London, Jan 18 - The UK's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4 per cent in the 12 months to December 2023, up from 3.9 per cent in November, according to official data.
Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Hyderabad, Jan 19 - In one of the largest aircraft orders in the history of civil aviation in India, the country's youngest airline Akasa Air has placed an order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets for expanding its domestic and international operations.