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.
Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024: Nagaland adjudged best in horticulture
Kohima, July 11 - Nagaland has been adjudged as the best state in horticulture, officials said here on Thursday.
India IT spending expected to see close to 19 pc growth this year: Report
New Delhi, July 11 - IT spending in India is expected to witness close to 19 per cent growth in 2024, whereas, globally, it is expected to see about 8 per cent growth, a new report said on Thursday.
Kerala set to emerge as AI nerve centre of India: CM Vijayan
Kochi, July 11 - Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said Kerala is set to emerge as India’s nerve centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by leveraging AI tools and systems in all sectors, besides making indigenous contributions in the domain.
TCS posts 9 pc jump in Q1, net profit at Rs 12,040 crore
Mumbai, July 11 - Leading IT software services exporter Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) posted a net profit of Rs 12,040 crore for the April-June quarter of the current financial year (2024-25) which represents a 9 per cent increase over the same quarter of
Indian companies keen to explore investment opportunities in Austria: Industry
Vienna, July 11 - Indian companies are keen to explore investment opportunities in Austria across areas such as Research and Development, artificial intelligence (AI) and software in sustainability areas for addressing the European market, industry experts as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his
TCS hires 5,452 employees in Q1, reverses drop in headcounts
Bengaluru, July 11 - IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) hired 5,452 employees in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal (FY25), reversing three-quarters of the drop in headcount.
PM Modi holds discussion with economists, NITI Aayog officials in run-up to Budget
New Delhi, July 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with senior NITI Aayog officials and leading economists as part of the wider consultations in the run-up to the Union Budget 2024-25.
EU accepts Apple’s offer to open up contactless payments
London, July 11 - The European Union (EU) on Thursday accepted commitments offered by Apple over how it operates Apple Pay to end a long-running competition investigation.
Possible to revive Vizag Steel Plant, PM will take decision: Kumaraswamy
Visakhapatnam, July 11 - Ruling out the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday said that there is a possibility of reviving the plant and a final decision would be taken by Prime Minister
Punjab explores opportunity to export litchi to Britain
Chandigarh, July 11 - After the maiden export of Punjab's litchi to Britain, UK Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett on Thursday called upon Punjab Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra to discuss strategies for future litchi consignments and sharing agro-allied technologies.
OECD calls for South Korea to adopt tighter fiscal rules amid deficit, rapid aging
Seoul, July 11 - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) called on South Korea on Thursday to introduce tighter fiscal rules and maintain a restrictive policy as its budget is projected to remain in deficit through next year and rapid aging