Fintech firm Partior raises over $60 million in funding
New Delhi, July 12 - Fintech company Partior on Friday announced the first close of over $60 million Series B round led by the venture capital and growth investing firm Peak XV Partners.
Essar Energy Transition launches EET Hydrogen Power
New Delhi, July 12 - Essar Energy Transition (EET), on Friday, announced the launch of EET Hydrogen Power, Europe’s first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant (CHP) to be built at its Stanlow refinery, with the aim of completing construction in 2027.
Users report losing lakhs due to glitch in Zerodha, firm says ‘issue now resolved’
New Delhi, July 12 - Several users on Friday reported losing lakhs of rupees while trading on brokerage firm Zerodha's trading platform Kite due to a glitch in the application.
Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong visits India: Report
Seoul, July 12 - Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been on a visit to India to review the company's local operations and meet with business partners, according to a report.
Vizhinjam Port a perfect example of PM Modi’s ‘Maritime Amrit Kaal 2047’ vision: Karan Adani
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 - Vizhinjam Port is a perfect example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's triple focus - Ports for Prosperity, Ports for Progress and Ports for Productivity -- Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) said on Friday,
Markets at new all-time high, Nifty trades above 24,500 for first time
Mumbai, July 12 - India equity benchmarks are trading at record highs on Friday following buying in the IT stocks.
Vizhinjam port: CM Vijayan applauds Adani Group for its sincere efforts to realise the dream
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 - Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Friday, applauded the efforts of Adani Group in realising the dream of a ‘mother port’ at Vizhinjam, which will turn Kerala into the hub of India's container business.
Zepto promotes Devendra Meel to Chief Business Officer
New Delhi, July 12 - Quick grocery delivery platform Zepto on Friday announced the elevation of Devendra Meel to the Chief Business Officer (CBO), effective July 2024.
Musk’s X developing ‘dislike’ button for downvoting replies
New Delhi, July 12 - Elon Musk-run X is developing a downvoting feature which will be used to improve the ranking of replies.
Budget to strengthen ‘Viksit Bharat’ narrative, focus on more job creation: Report
New Delhi, July 12 - The Union Budget 2024-2025 will strengthen the narrative of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 along with more job creation, following a transformation witnessed in the last 10 years across economic parameters, a report showed on Friday.
Historic moment: First mothership officially received at Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Port
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 - Marking a momentous occasion in the port history of India, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), on Friday officially
Climate disasters bring billions in losses to US in first half of 2024
Washington, July 12 - The United States was hit by 15 climate disasters in the first half of this year, each with losses exceeding $1 billion, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Sensex trades higher on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 12 - Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Friday following positive global cues.
Karan Adani reaches inauguration venue for ‘monumental’ moment in India’s port history
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 - Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), on Friday, arrived at the inauguration of Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port, the country’s first trans-shipment port near Kovalam Beach in Kerala.
Samsung participates in US biotech company’s $277 million investment
Seoul, July 12 - Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has participated in a Series D investment round for the US biotech company Element Biosciences as a strategic investor, expecting to create synergy in the potential medical and digital health care sectors.
Indians travelling to Qatar will soon be able to make UPI payments
New Delhi, July 11 - NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Thursday signed an agreement with QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, headquartered in Qatar, to launch
Union Agriculture Minister calls for concerted efforts to hike production of pulses
New Delhi, July 11 - Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday reviewed the progress in the sowing of the country’s kharif crops and directed officials to step up efforts to enhance the production of pulses.
CERT-In finds multiple bugs in Node.js that can be used to obtain sensitive info
New Delhi, July 11 - The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, on Thursday, warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Node.js, which could allow an attacker to compromise the targeted system.
Govt e-Marketplace turnover more than doubles in April-June quarter
New Delhi, July 11 - The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has clocked a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 1.25 lakh crore at the end of first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year (2024-25), representing a quarter-on-quarter growth of 136 per cent over
Thailand’s consumer confidence drops to 9-month low in June
Bangkok, July 11 - Thailand's consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month in June, hitting the lowest level in nine months, due to concerns over a slowing economy growth and political uncertainty, a survey showed on Thursday.