X users begin to lose followers as Musk cracks down on bots, trolls
New Delhi, April 5 - X users on Friday started losing followers as Elon Musk-run social media platform kicked off the exercise to remove bots.
LinkedIn introduces ‘Live Event Ads’ to help firms build brand awareness
New Delhi, April 4 - Professional networking platform LinkedIn on Thursday introduced a new global advertisement format 'Live Event Ads' to help companies increase event registrations, build brand awareness, and drive measurable results from investments in events.
EV sales drop 25 pc in S. Korea, hybrid car sales jump
Seoul, April 5 - Electric vehicle (EV) sales in South Korea plunged 25 per cent in the first quarter from a year earlier, while gasoline hybrid model sales jumped 46 per cent during the same period, according to a market report on Friday.
LG Electronics reports 11 pc decline in Q1 profit as costs rise
Seoul, April 5 - LG Electronics said on Friday that its operating profit for the first quarter of this year fell more than 10 per cent from a year earlier, due to rising costs and intensifying competition.
Samsung expects $4.9 billion in profit in Q1 as chip demand rebounds
Seoul, April 5 - Samsung Electronics said on Friday that its operating profit for the first quarter is estimated to have shot up more than 10-fold on rebounding demand for memory chips, beating market expectations.
Blinkit to sell Sony PlayStation 5 on its platform
New Delhi, April 4 - Zomato-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday said that they will be collaborating with Sony to sell PlayStation 5 on its platform.
PM Modi’s determination set to bring Tesla to Indian roads soon, company scouting for factory land
New Delhi, April 4 - It was in 2015 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Tesla facility in Palo Alto, California and Elon Musk took him for a tour of his electric car plant, convincing the PM that electric vehicles are going
When the going gets tough, Mahindra gets going: Chairman on rising stock
New Delhi, April 4 - Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Thursday hailed teams in his Group companies for charting a new course and getting them back on customary growth trajectory.
Taiwan earthquake won’t impact global electronics supply chain: ICEA
New Delhi, April 4 - A day after a massive earthquake rattled Taiwan, a key supplier of chips and displays to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), industry leaders said on Thursday there will not be any impact on the global supply chain serving mobile
Swiggy appoints Titan’s Suparna Mitra as independent director
New Delhi, April 4 - Online food delivery platform Swiggy on Thursday announced the appointment of Suparna Mitra as an independent director to its board.
World Bank, S. Korea to boost ties on digital ID systems for developing nations
Seoul, April 4 - South Korea and the World Bank have agreed to enhance partnership on digital identification initiatives to share expertise and technologies related to South Korea's advanced digital ID system with developing nations, the state-run minting agency said on Thursday.
How Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts are helping millions get quality healthcare
New Delhi, April 4 - The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday shared an explainer on how Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) are facilitating cashless transactions and managing financial aspects related to healthcare services under the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme.
President Droupadi Murmu unveils 1st ‘India-made’ affordable gene therapy for cancer
New Delhi, April 4 - In a ray of hope for millions suffering from cancer, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday unveiled the country’s first indigenously-made and affordable gene therapy for the deadly disease.
Sachin Bansal-led Navi in fundraising talks at $2 billion valuation: Report
New Delhi, April 4 - Sachin Bansal, who founded fintech startup Navi Technologies after leaving e-commerce major Flipkart he co-founded with Binny Bansal, is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise between $200 million and $400 million, at a valuation of $2 billion.
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer invests in healthtech startup Curelo
New Delhi, April 4 - Homegrown healthtech startup Curelo on Thursday said that it secured a significant boost with a strategic investment from Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer.
LG Chairman loses case filed to recover share of massive inheritance taxes
Seoul, April 4 - LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo on Thursday lost a lawsuit he filed together with his family members to recover part of the nearly $735.7 billion (1 trillion won) in inheritance taxes imposed following the death of former Chairman Koo
3AI Holding partners SML India to jointly own genAI platform ‘Hanooman’
New Delhi, April 4 - Abu Dhabi-based AI investment firm 3AI Holding Limited on Thursday announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) India, allowing them to jointly own the multilingual genAI platform 'Hanooman'.
Centre Court Capital launches Rs 350 cr gaming, sports tech fund
New Delhi, April 4 - Venture capital (VC) firm Centre Court Capital (CCC) on Thursday launched a Rs 350 crore fund to revolutionise the country's sports and gaming landscape.
Four carmakers to recall over 50,000 vehicles for faulty parts
Seoul, April 4 - Mercedes-Benz Korea, Stellantis Korea and two other carmakers will recall more than 50,000 vehicles due to faulty components, the Transport Ministry here said on Thursday.
Elon Musk activates Community Notes in India ahead of elections
New Delhi, April 4 - Elon Musk on Thursday said that his X platform has activated the Community Notes feature -- a user-based fact-checking programme -- in India, as the country prepares for general elections.