India’s security market expected to exceed $15 bn by 2029: Industry experts
New Delhi, July 7 - India's security market, with biometrics and surveillance emerging as major segments, is predicted to surpass $15 billion by 2029, industry officials said.
Unionised workers at Samsung to stage 3-day strike in S. Korea this week
Seoul, July 7 - Unionised workers of Samsung Electronics are set to stage a three-day general strike this week in South Korea as their negotiations with the management over wages and working conditions fell through.
Small firms record sharp rise in digital transactions
New Delhi, July 7 - The use of internet for entrepreneurial purposes such as taking and placing orders online, carrying out transactions online or using UPIs by unincorporated enterprises has increased to 13.5 per cent from 7.7 in rural and to 30.2 per
India has talent, expertise to be a global leader in semiconductor industry: MeitY Secy
New Delhi, July 7 - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S Krishnan said that India has the talent and deep expertise to be a global player in the semiconductor industry, an important sector for the country.
Centre calls for Quantum Lab proposals to boost local R&D, benefit all citizens
New Delhi, July 7 - The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which comes under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, on Sunday announced a call for Quantum Lab proposals to boost local R&D.
Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region see housing prices surge 49 pc in 5 years
Mumbai, July 7 - Delhi-NCR and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), the country's two top realty hotspots, have seen average residential prices soar by about 49 per cent in the last five years, a report showed on Sunday.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar to address key UK conference, highlight India’s digital leadership
New Delhi, July 7 - As India sets the global discourse on democratising artificial intelligence (AI), former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the ‘Future of Britain Conference’ next week.
Union Budget: Infra push, structural reforms for sustainable growth key industry wish-list
New Delhi, July 7 - With the government set to present the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, industry leaders and experts have reiterated the importance of structural reforms to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth, especially the critical role of infrastructure development
Hyundai Motor’s sales in India hit record ahead of planned IPO
Seoul, July 7 - Hyundai Motor, South Korea's leading automaker, saw its sales hit a record in India in the first half of this year, according to industry data on Sunday, as it has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs
South Korea clocks record $37 bn in car exports in first half of 2024
Seoul, July 7 - South Korea's car exports are estimated to have reached a record $37 billion for the first half of the year, according to industry data on Sunday.
Sensex, Nifty end flat as markets turn to consolidation phase
Mumbai, July 8 - The Indian benchmark indices ended flat on Monday as the stock markets turned to a consolidation phase due to the absence of major triggers to support the current premium valuation in the near term, prompting investors to book some
South Korea’s regulator set to take steps against Google over YouTube bundling allegations
Seoul, July 8 - South Korea's antitrust regulator is expected to take punitive steps against Google regarding allegations that it has unfairly bundled YouTube's music service with its premium subscription programme, officials said on Monday.
Tata Motors Group clocks 2 pc growth in global wholesales in April-June quarter
Mumbai, July 8 - The global wholesales of Tata Motors Group, including Jaguar Land Rover, reached 3,29,847 vehicles in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal (FY25), up 2 per cent compared to Q1 FY24, the company said on Monday.
Amarnath Yatra gets telecom infra boost, new SIM distribution centres opened: Centre
New Delhi, July 8 - To ensure seamless mobile connectivity for pilgrims participating in the Amarnath Yatra, the government on Monday announced significant improvements in telecom infrastructure.
73 pc Indian firms plan to use GenAI to enhance security measures: Report
New Delhi, July 8 - About 73 per cent of Indian organisations plan to harness generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) within the next 12 months to enhance security measures and align IT objectives with broader business goals, a new report said on Monday.
This symptomless herpes virus can harm newborns, organ transplant & HIV patients
New Delhi, July 6 - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common and symptomless herpes virus that can cause serious harm to newborn babies and people with impaired immune systems like organ transplant and HIV patients, said experts here on Saturday.
Pak’s macroeconomic environment was challenging in 2023: Central bank
Islamabad, July 6 - Pakistan's macroeconomic environment in the calendar year 2023 remained challenging amid rising inflation, weak foreign exchange inflows, pressures on external account and local currency, and low business confidence, particularly in the first half, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget on July 23
New Delhi, July 6 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 23, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday.
Govt tells auto firms to liberalise repair services for consumers’ benefit
New Delhi, July 7 - The Centre’s Department of Consumer Affairs has asked automobile manufacturers to enhance efforts towards democratisation of repair manuals and videos accessible to all, fostering a robust ecosystem for third-party repair services and upholding consumer rights.
Indian startups raised nearly $176 million across 16 deals in July 1st week
New Delhi, July 6 - The Indian startup ecosystem raised nearly $176 million in funding across 16 deals in the first week of this month.