Govt’s focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari

Govt’s focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari

New Delhi, July 3 - As pollution has become a huge issue in India, the focus of the government is on promoting the use of non-polluting sources to power personal and public transportation, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has

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We got mandate to make India third largest economy: PM Modi

We got mandate to make India third largest economy: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined the thrust of the BJP-led government’s economic policy.

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Koo announces to shut down after partnership talks fell through

Koo announces to shut down after partnership talks fell through

New Delhi, July 3 - Homegrown micro-blogging platform Koo on Wednesday announced to discontinue its services to the public after partnership talks fell through.

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India, Japan to work together towards building safe & trustworthy AI: Hiroshi Yoshida

India, Japan to work together towards building safe & trustworthy AI: Hiroshi Yoshida

New Delhi, July 3 - As the world leaders aim to control artificial intelligence (AI) and the user harms associated with it, India and Japan will work together in order to achieve safe, secure and trustworthy AI, said Japanese Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination

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PE, VC investments reached $6.9 billion in May: Report

PE, VC investments reached $6.9 billion in May: Report

Mumbai, July 3 - Investors are bullish on India as the economic growth rate is the fastest in the world. Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds invested $6.9 billion in May 2024 which is 54 per cent more on a year-on-year

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BMW posts strong performance in H1, sees over 21 pc boost in car sales in India

BMW posts strong performance in H1, sees over 21 pc boost in car sales in India

New Delhi, July 3 - BMW Group India has posted a strong performance in the first half (H1) of 2024 (January-June) as it witnessed a boost of over 21 per cent in car sales (BMW+MINI), fuelled by high demand for its sports activity

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Indian real estate registers $2.5 bn in investments in Q2: Report

Indian real estate registers $2.5 bn in investments in Q2: Report

New Delhi, July 3 - After a steady start in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, Indian real estate saw accelerated momentum in the second quarter (Q2), registering $2.5 billion of inflows -- the highest in any quarter since 2021, a new report

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We aim to make AI work for India via skilled talent pool, innovative startups: Jitin Prasada

We aim to make AI work for India via skilled talent pool, innovative startups: Jitin Prasada

New Delhi, July 3 - India stands at the forefront of global Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation and the government’s commitment is to foster an inclusive and robust AI ecosystem via skill penetration and substantial investments in nurturing AI startups, Jitin Prasada, Union Minister

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India records robust services sector growth in June, hiring at 2-year high: HSBC

India records robust services sector growth in June, hiring at 2-year high: HSBC

New Delhi, July 3 - Growth in India's services sector accelerated in June on the back of robust domestic demand and a record rise in export orders, according to an HSBC survey released on Wednesday.

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Japan launches new banknotes

Japan launches new banknotes

Tokyo, July 3 - Japan on Wednesday started issuing new 10,000 yen (61.9 U.S. dollars), 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes, which marked the first redesign since 2004.

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Kim Jong-un inspects munitions factory after key party meeting

Kim Jong-un inspects munitions factory after key party meeting

Seoul, July 3 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited major munitions and machinery factories, calling for efforts to expand production in the overall economic sector, according to state media.

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India’s coal production surges by 14.5 pc to 84.6 million tonnes in June

India’s coal production surges by 14.5 pc to 84.6 million tonnes in June

New Delhi, July 3 - India’s coal production registered a robust 14.5 per cent growth in June this year to touch the 84.63 million tonnes mark compared to 73.92 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to the latest figures released

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Collective effort must to harness AI’s potential while limiting user harms: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Collective effort must to harness AI’s potential while limiting user harms: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, July 3 - Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a very big tool to solve many socio-economic problems but we need to contain the risks associated with AI and the solution has to come via a global thought process as it cannot

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Indian firm Persistent Systems acquires US-based Starfish Associates

Indian firm Persistent Systems acquires US-based Starfish Associates

Pune, July 3 - Digital engineering and enterprise modernisation company Persistent Systems on Wednesday said it had acquired New Jersey-based Starfish Associates for an undisclosed sum.

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Hyundai Motor, LGES complete building EV battery plant in Indonesia

Hyundai Motor, LGES complete building EV battery plant in Indonesia

Seoul, July 3 - Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it has completed construction of an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant built jointly with LG Energy Solution Ltd. in Indonesia, allowing the South Korean automotive giant a fully-integrated EV production system in the

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Daily milk production crosses 1 crore litre in K’taka

Daily milk production crosses 1 crore litre in K’taka

Bengaluru, July 2 - The Karnataka government on Tuesday celebrated a milestone of producing 1 crore litres of milk daily by performing a special worship ceremony for the cow (gomata) and its calf in Bengaluru.

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Coal Ministry draws up strict norms to limit environmental impact of mining ops

Coal Ministry draws up strict norms to limit environmental impact of mining ops

New Delhi, July 2 - The Coal Ministry on Tuesday held discussions with stakeholders on the more stringent guidelines that it plans to introduce for fostering a sustainable approach to coal mining that includes mandatory measures to preserve the environment.

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UP govt expects defence corridor to create 40,000 jobs as investments flow in

UP govt expects defence corridor to create 40,000 jobs as investments flow in

Lucknow, July 2 - With investments to the tune of Rs 25,000 crore already being committed for the six nodes of the ambitious Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) project, the state government expects to create 40,000 jobs.

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Sensex crosses 80,000 for first time, banking stocks lead rally

Sensex crosses 80,000 for first time, banking stocks lead rally

Mumbai, July 3 - Indian equity indices opened at record high on Wednesday following a rally in the banking stocks. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,039 and 24,292 respectively.

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Railway freight earnings shoot up by 11.1 pc to Rs 14,798 crore in June

Railway freight earnings shoot up by 11.1 pc to Rs 14,798 crore in June

New Delhi, July 2 - Indian Railways has achieved a freight loading of 135.46 million tonnes in June this year which represents a robust 10.07 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 123.06 million tonnes in the same month last year, according

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