Indian tablet market surges over 128 pc in April-June: Report
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The Indian tablet market saw a shipment of 1.84 million units in the April-June period, up 128.8 per cent (year-over-year), a new report showed on Thursday. While the slate tablet market grew by 178.1 per cent YoY, the
Sensex, Nifty close at all-time high, Tata Motors and Bajaj Finance top gainers
Mumbai, Aug 29 – Indian equity indices closed at an all-time high on Thursday following a strong rally in the auto and IT stocks. During the trading hours, both Sensex and Nifty reached new all-time highs of 82,285 and 25,192 respectively. At closing,
New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The new and deadlier Mpox strain — Clade 1b — poses a notable risk to children, said experts on Thursday, amid an outbreak of the infectious disease in Africa. The ongoing outbreak of Mpox which has been declared
Most Indian firms progressing to mid-level maturity stage on AI: Report
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Majority of Indian organisations are progressing to the mid-level maturity stage on artificial intelligence (AI), with defined strategies and initial implementation of select use cases while aiming to scale these solutions further, a Nasscom report showed on Thursday.
Online Passport Portal shut for 5 days for maintenance
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The online portal for passport applications will be shut for the next five days for a maintenance exercise, the government said on Thursday. No new appointments will be scheduled during this period and appointments booked earlier will be
India’s fintech sector revenues to reach $190 billion by 2030: Report
Mumbai, Aug 29 – The Indian fintech sector continues to remain resilient and its revenues are projected to reach $190 billion by 2030, contributing to more than 20 per cent of all banking revenues, a new report has said. The Indian fintech sector
India should become ‘Repair Factory’ of the world: Consumer Affairs Secretary
New Delhi, Aug 29 – In a bid to address the current challenges in the repair and reuse of mobile and electronic products, the government on Thursday said India should become the ‘Repair Factory of the World’, enhancing consumer experiences in reusing the
PhonePe launches PG Bolt to revolutionise in-app payments for merchants
New Delhi, Aug 29 – PhonePe Payment Gateway on Thursday announced the launch of PhonePe PG Bolt — a groundbreaking solution that empowers merchants by offering the fastest in-app payment experience to customers with a 99 per cent success rate. PhonePe PG Bolt
From dignity to digital revolution: How Jan Dhan reshaped India’s economic landscape
New Delhi, Aug 28 – As India marks a decade of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on Wednesday, it would be interesting to examine the intricate planning of the economic framework that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned from the outset. Jan
Andhra Cabinet goes paperless as work with app begins
Amaravati, Aug 28 – After a gap of five years, Andhra Pradesh Cabinet meetings have become paperless with the implementation of work through the e-Cabinet application beginning on Wednesday. The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister N Chandrababu was conducted through the
Private US banks can embrace UPI for faster digital payments: Fed Reserve Governor
Mumbai, Aug 28 – As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) goes global, the US private banks might explore connecting with India’s unique digital payments solution, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said here on Wednesday, adding that cross-border payment interlinking is one of the
PMJDY world’s largest financial inclusion scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Aug 28 – The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, has become the world’s largest financial inclusion scheme — with more than 53.14 crore beneficiaries and total deposit balances at Rs
Car manufacturers agree to offer discounts to buyers who scrap old vehicles: Gadkari
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Tuesday that passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts for the purchase of new vehicles against the scrapping of older ones of buyers with
IASST’s smart sensor to help Parkinson’s patients manage drug dosage
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Tuesday revealed a low-cost and portable smartphone-based sensor system that can assist in managing symptoms
Research shows how online games can help people with autism
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Playing online games can help boost the social skills of people with autism — a neurodevelopmental disorder, according to a study on Tuesday. Researchers from the University of Plymouth in the UK in a small study engaged eight
Rural electrification, healthcare boost consumption at district level in India: Report
New Delhi, Aug 27 – As private consumption growth surges across sectors in India, especially in the rural economy, a report revealed on Tuesday that 60 per cent of households with annual income above Rs 5 lakh are in the top 20 per
Co-branded credit cards to grow at 35-40 pc CAGR in India by FY28: Report
Mumbai, Aug 27 – Driven by India’s booming economy and shifting consumer preferences, co-branded credit cards (CBCCs) are projected to grow at the 35-40 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), outpacing the traditional plastic money by two times in FY28, a report
Menopausal women face adverse changes in heart health: Study
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Women going through the menopause transition period are likely to experience changes that can be detrimental to their cardiovascular health, according to research on Tuesday. Despite the myth that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a “man’s disease,” it accounts
S. Korea, CEPI discuss ways to bolster investment in local bio firms
Cupertino (California), Aug 27 – Apple has appointed Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will also join the the executive team at the tech giant. Current CFO Luca Maestri will transition from his role on January 1, 2025,
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission delayed over helium leak, to attempt on Wednesday
New Delhi, Aug 27 – SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission aimed to conduct the first-ever ‘all-civilian’ spacewalk has been delayed over a helium leak, said the Elon-Musk-led company on Tuesday. The four-member mission was scheduled to launch today. It is now planned for liftoff