PayU gets RBI’s in-principle nod to operate as payments aggregator

PayU gets RBI’s in-principle nod to operate as payments aggregator

New Delhi, April 23 - Digital financial services provider PayU on Tuesday announced that it has received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payments Aggregator (PA) under the Payment Settlements Act, 2007.

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India showcasing innovative technologies at World Energy Congress

India showcasing innovative technologies at World Energy Congress

Rotterdam, April 23 - India is showcasing its innovative technologies and power generation practices at the 26th World Energy Congress, being held in the Netherlands from April 22 to 25.

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Apple’s phone sales in China fell by over 19 per cent in Q1: Report

Apple’s phone sales in China fell by over 19 per cent in Q1: Report

New Delhi, April 23 - Apple smartphone sales have dropped by 19.9 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 in China, a new report showed on Tuesday.

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Byju’s vs investors: NCLT defers hearing to June 6

Byju’s vs investors: NCLT defers hearing to June 6

New Delhi, April 23 - The Bengaluru Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday deferred the hearing of the ongoing matter between embattled edtech company Byju's and some of its key investors to June 6.

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Internet subscribers reach 936.16 million in India, telephone subscribers cross 1.19 billion: TRAI

Internet subscribers reach 936.16 million in India, telephone subscribers cross 1.19 billion: TRAI

New Delhi, April 23 - The number of Internet subscribers reached 936.16 million at the end of December 2023, registering a quarterly rate of growth 1.96 per cent from 918.19 million at the end of September, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

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South Korea to launch 1st homegrown nanosatellite on Wednesday

South Korea to launch 1st homegrown nanosatellite on Wednesday

Seoul, April 23 - South Korea is set to launch a homegrown earth observation nanosatellite into space this week, as part of its plan to create the country's satellite constellation by 2027, the country's science ministry said on Tuesday.

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54 pc Indian workers predict key shift in their roles in next 5 yrs: Report

54 pc Indian workers predict key shift in their roles in next 5 yrs: Report

New Delhi, April 23 - About 54 per cent of employees in India predict a substantial shift in their roles within the next five years, with 95 per cent expressing confidence in their ability to adapt to these changes, a report revealed on

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India’s first all-in-one payment device launched

India’s first all-in-one payment device launched

New Delhi, April 23 - Fintech company BharatPe on Tuesday launched India's first all-in-one payment product that incorporates POS (point of sale), QR, and speaker into a single device.

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Aston Martin launches new sports car ‘Vantage’ at Rs 3.99 cr in India

Aston Martin launches new sports car ‘Vantage’ at Rs 3.99 cr in India

New Delhi, April 23 - Aston Martin on Tuesday launched the new sports car 'Vantage' at Rs 3.99 crore (ex-showroom) in India.

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More than one in five cars sold worldwide is expected to be electric: IEA

More than one in five cars sold worldwide is expected to be electric: IEA

New Delhi, April 23 - More than one in five cars sold worldwide this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade set to remake the global auto industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport,

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94 pc of Indian IT leaders expect higher budget allocation for GenAI initiatives: Report

94 pc of Indian IT leaders expect higher budget allocation for GenAI initiatives: Report

New Delhi, April 23 - About 94 per cent of Indian IT leaders anticipate increased budget allocations towards generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) initiatives within the next 12-24 months, a new report revealed on Tuesday.

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SERA, Blue Origin to launch common citizens on next space mission

SERA, Blue Origin to launch common citizens on next space mission

New Delhi, April 23 - The Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Blue Origin to develop a human spaceflight programme that will provide the opportunity for "everyday citizens from around the world to become astronauts and participate

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AI framework ready, to be made open for public as soon as new govt is formed: Ashwini Vaishnaw

AI framework ready, to be made open for public as soon as new govt is formed: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, April 23 - As artificial intelligence (AI)-based synthetic content becomes a key concern during global elections, including in India, Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that a robust framework on AI is ready to deal with its

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WeWork India strengthens footprint in country, adds two new buildings

WeWork India strengthens footprint in country, adds two new buildings

New Delhi, April 23 - Flexible workspace provider WeWork India on Tuesday announced the expansion of their operations in the country by signing lease agreements for two new buildings.

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Elon Musk hits out at Australia over ruling to hide stabbing videos

Elon Musk hits out at Australia over ruling to hide stabbing videos

Sydney, April 23 - Tech billionaire Elon Musk has hit out at Australia over the country's attempts to ban footage of a Sydney church stabbing on his social media platform X.

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AI models by Google, Nvidia can predict path, intensity of major storms: Study

AI models by Google, Nvidia can predict path, intensity of major storms: Study

New Delhi, April 22 - Artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Huawei, can quickly and accurately predict the path and intensity of major storms, a new study said on Monday.

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Apple showcases iPhone 15’s durability in an auto rickshaw in India

Apple showcases iPhone 15’s durability in an auto rickshaw in India

New Delhi, April 23 - Apple has released a new campaign in India that puts iPhone 15 through a durability test -- tossing, turning, and tumbling around at the back of an auto rickshaw -- to demonstrate its tough build quality.

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Cognizant, Microsoft join hands to expand adoption of GenAI in enterprise

Cognizant, Microsoft join hands to expand adoption of GenAI in enterprise

New Delhi, April 22 - Cognizant and Microsoft on Monday announced an expanded partnership with the aim of making the tech giant's generative AI (GenAI) and Copilots available to millions of users to transform enterprise business operations, enhance employee experiences, and accelerate cross-industry

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Ola becomes 1st to launch ride-hailing operations at Ayodhya Airport

Ola becomes 1st to launch ride-hailing operations at Ayodhya Airport

New Delhi, April 22 - Ride-hailing company Ola on Monday launched cab operations at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya.

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AI-enabled SaaS platform Accacia raises funds led by Illuminate Financial, others

AI-enabled SaaS platform Accacia raises funds led by Illuminate Financial, others

New Delhi, April 22 - AI-enabled real-estate decarbonisation platform Accacia on Monday said that it raised $6.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by VC firm Illuminate Financial.

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