Record usage of X during US presidential debate: Elon Musk
New Delhi, June 29 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said his social media platform X saw record usage as US President Joe Biden and his challenger, former President Donald Trump, attended their first presidential debate on TV.
WB approves $1.5 bn more to aid India’s low-carbon emission reforms
New Delhi, June 29 - The World Bank on Saturday approved $1.5 billion in financing for a second operation to help India — which is the fastest-growing large economy in the world — accelerate the development of low-carbon energy.
TN to come out with policies for space technology, toy industries: Minister TRB Rajaa
Chennai, June 28 - Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T. R. B. Rajaa on Friday said the government will come out with policies for the space technology industry, toy manufacturing and circular economy investment promotion.
Where is your cash?
By YBB Personal Finance With the Fed in higher-rates-for-longer mode, many investors are also staying in “cash” for longer. “Cash” includes anything with less than 1-yr maturity that can be liquidated without concerns about large losses – short-term CDs (at banks or brokerages),
India’s forex reserves rise by $816 million to scale 653.7 billion mark
Mumbai, June 28 - India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $816 million to $653.71 billion in the week ended June 21, according to figures released by the RBI on Friday.
India’s eight core industries post 6.3 per cent growth in May
New Delhi, June 28 - The eight core industries that include sectors such as coal, cement, steel and electricity posted a 6.3 per cent growth in May this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by
ADB approves $41 mn for Pacific Disaster Resilience Programme
Manila, June 28 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said it has approved $41 million in contingent disaster financing to help the Cook Islands, Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Tuvalu, and Vanuatu respond to disasters triggered by natural
Sensex, Nifty snap four-day winning streak amid profit booking in financial stocks
Mumbai, June 28 - The Indian equity benchmarks closed in red on Friday following profit booking in financial and banking stocks.
Apple launches Vision Pro in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore
New Delhi, June 28 - Apple on Friday launched its virtual reality (VR) headset Vision Pro in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
Maha Budget: Ahead of Assembly polls, govt announces freebies & sops worth over Rs 1 lakh cr
Mumbai, June 28 - Months before the Assembly elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also holds the finance and planning portfolios, presented a full budget for 2024-25 in the state Assembly on Friday with freebies and sops worth over Rs 1
IT firm Corporate Infotech secures Rs 240 cr contract under govt’s ‘GovDrive’ project
New Delhi, June 28 - IT solutions provider Corporate Infotech on Friday said it has secured a contract worth Rs 240 crore under the government's 'GovDrive' project to streamline the operations of nearly 50 lakh government officials.
Byju Raveendran failed because he didn’t listen to anyone: Unacademy CEO
New Delhi, June 28 - Byju Raveendran, Founder and Group CEO of embattled edtech firm Byju's, faced setbacks as he put himself on a pedestal and stopped listening to anyone, said Gaurav Munjal, Co-founder and CEO of Unacademy on Friday.
Nothing to launch CMF Phone 1 with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip
New Delhi, June 28 - London-based consumer tech brand Nothing on Friday announced that CMF Phone 1 will be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G processor.
RBI is using AI for real-time data analysis: Shaktikanta Das
Mumbai, June 28 - The Reserve Bank has ventured into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) analytics in multiple areas in order to develop cutting-edge systems for high frequency and real-time data monitoring and analysis, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday.
Indian healthcare sector faced 6,935 cyberattacks per week in last 6 months: Report
New Delhi, June 28 - The Indian healthcare sector has become a major target for cybercriminals, experiencing an average of 6,935 cyberattacks per week over the last six months, compared to 1,821 attacks per organisation globally, a new report revealed on Friday.
ITC scaling up ‘Food Safe Spices’ and other value-added agri products to accelerate growth
New Delhi, June 28 - The scope and scale of operations of ITC’s Agri Business have grown manifold over the years and currently encompasses nearly 3 million tonnes of annual volume in 22 states and over 20 agri-value chains, according to the ITC
Mobile tariff hike may result in Rs 20,000 cr additional operating profits for telcos: Experts
New Delhi, June 28 - The latest round of 15-20 per cent mobile tariff hikes for prepaid and postpaid plans by telecom service providers (TSPs) can result in additional operating profits of around Rs 20,000 crore for the industry once these hikes are
Centre unveils new draft rules for breath analysers used by cops, workplace testers
New Delhi, June 28 - The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, has unveiled new draft rules for Evidential Breath Analysers which aim to ensure the accuracy and reliability of breath analysers used by law enforcement agencies and workplaces so
Hyundai Motor, labour union agree to hire 1,100 new plant workers by 2026
Seoul, June 28 - Hyundai Motor and its labour union on Friday reached an agreement to hire 1,100 new manufacturing workers by 2026.
CSIR develops compact, affordable utility tractor for marginal and small farmers
New Delhi, June 28 - The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact, affordable and easily manoeuvrable tractor of low horsepower range to meet the requirement of the marginal and small farmers, the Ministry of