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
6 out of 10 German firms plan new investments in India in FY25 over positive economic outlook
New Delhi, June 28 - Driven by political stability and a skilled workforce, India's importance as an investment location for global companies is growing sustainably and at least six out of 10 (59 per cent) of German companies plan to increase their investments
India is now world’s 3rd largest domestic aviation market, next to US & China
New Delhi, June 28 - India has now become the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market after the U.S. and China, as airlines such as IndiGo and Air India have expanded their fleet size to cater to the surge in air passengers, according to
NODWIN Gaming to acquire esports firm Freaks 4U Gaming for Rs 271 crore
New Delhi, June 28 - E-sports and gaming company NODWIN Gaming on Friday said that it will be acquiring Berlin-based global full-service gaming and esports agency Freaks 4U Gaming for Rs 271 crore.
Maruti Suzuki Swift surpasses 3 mn sales mark in India
New Delhi, June 28 - The Maruti Suzuki Swift has achieved a new milestone of three million sales in India, the company said on Friday.
India’s inclusion in global bond index effective from today
Mumbai, June 28 - India government bonds or government securities are set for inclusion in the global bond index from Friday.
Govt forms working group to explore new ways to finance Agri Value Chain
New Delhi, June 27 - The Centre has decided to form a working group to explore innovative banking products for Agri Value Chain Financing to integrate the country’s agriculture sector with global markets and enhance farmers’ income.