Bill only advisory; interests of locals, industries will be protected: K’taka minister
Bengaluru, July 17 - Karnataka government under fire from industrialists following the announcement of the proposed Bill reserving jobs for Kannadigas in the private sector, assured on Wednesday that the interests of both locals and industries would be protected.
Working closely with component partners in India to boost infra, supply chain: Samsung’s TM Roh
New Delhi, July 17 - As India doubles down on local electronics manufacturing and the entire ecosystem around it, Samsung, which has been operating its manufacturing facility in the country since 1996, is working closely with component partners in the domestic market to
Nasscom seeks withdrawal of contentious Karnataka quota Bill
New Delhi, July 17 - Nasscom, representing India’s $250 billion technology industry, on Wednesday said it is seriously concerned about the provisions of a Bill providing for reservation for Kannadigas in private companies in Karnataka.
Vietnamese hackers fuelling WhatsApp e-challan scam in India: Report
Bengaluru, July 17 - A highly technical Android malware campaign by Vietnamese hackers is targeting Indian users through fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp, according to a report on Wednesday.
Naidu to meet FM Sitharaman to seek more funds for Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi, July 17 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be meeting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday to press his case for a bigger allocation of funds for the state in the Union Budget which will be presented in
Meta rolls out ‘verified subscription’ plans for businesses in India
Mumbai, July 17 - Meta on Wednesday introduced verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India.
Google to empower 10,000 Indian startups in AI, unveils new tools
Bengaluru, July 17 - Google on Wednesday said it is working with MeitY ‘Startup Hub’ to train 10,000 startups in artificial intelligence (AI), as the tech giant expanded access to its AI models and introduced new language tools for the developers in the
Three new airports planned in Andhra Pradesh: Purandeswari
Amaravati, July 17 - Three new airports are planned in Andhra Pradesh, said MP and state BJP president Daggubati Purandeswari.
Indian exports remain resilient in Q1 FY25, core goods show positive growth
New Delhi, July 17 - Indian exports remained resilient in the first quarter of current fiscal (FY25), as core export goods such as drugs and pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, organic and inorganic chemicals and readymade garments exhibited positive growth, a report showed on Wednesday.
How Apple Safari browser is safeguarding users’ personal data from misuse
New Delhi, July 17 - As millions of people remain concerned about the safety of their data when they browse the web, Apple has revealed how data tracking is still all-pervasive and browsers can expose users to it without their permission — tracking
Why Elon Musk is shifting X and SpaceX headquarters from California
San Francisco, July 17 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said he will move the headquarters of its aerospace company as well as social media platform X from the US state of California.
Samsung launches energy management service for Tesla vehicles
Seoul, July 17 - Samsung has launched an energy management service for Tesla electric vehicles in the United States as part of their strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity at home, industry sources said on Wednesday.
Rajasthan’s GDP increased to 12.58 pc in 2024: Dy CM
Jaipur, July 16 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, who also holds the Finance portfolio, on Tuesday said that Rajasthan's GDP rate in December 2023 was 11.58 per cent while in March 2024, it increased to 12.58 per cent.
CSMIA Mumbai notches 7 per cent passenger traffic growth in Q1 2024-2025
Mumbai, July 16 - Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) recorded an impressive 7 per cent growth in passenger traffic in the first quarter of FY 2024-2025, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony kicks off final phase of Budget preparations
New Delhi, July 16 - The traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage of the preparation process for Union Budget 2024-25, was held at North Block on Tuesday in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary,
IMF raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 7 pc for 2024-25
New Delhi, July 16 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised India's GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 to 7 per cent from 6.8 per cent projected earlier on the back of “improving private consumption, particularly in rural India".
Russian Army marches on ‘Made in Bihar’ boots manufactured in Hajipur
Hajipur (Bihar), July 16 - In a commendable testament to global collaboration and local enterprise, the Russian Army is now marching on boots manufactured in the heart of Bihar.
Union Budget likely to focus on agriculture, welfare schemes & job creation: CareEdge
Mumbai, July 16 - The Union Budget will focus on supporting consumption via higher allocation for the rural economy, welfare schemes and agriculture with higher allocations for schemes like PMAY and MNREGA, according to a CareEdge Ratings report released on Tuesday.
Global PC market reach 62.5 million PC units ahead of upcoming AI boom
New Delhi, July 16 - Global PC shipments grew 3.1 per cent in the second quarter this year to reach 62.5 million PC device units, the second consecutive quarterly growth in shipments (year-on-year), a report said on Tuesday.
Quaker releases findings of ‘Bowl of Growth’ initiative in building a healthier India
New Delhi, July 16 - The PepsiCo Foundation, in collaboration with PepsiCo R&D and Quaker, on Tuesday released the ‘Building A Healthier Tomorrow’ report, highlighting the success of the Quaker ‘Bowl of Growth’ program.