South Korean govt to increase admission quotas at medical schools by May

South Korean govt to increase admission quotas at medical schools by May

Seoul, March 26 - The South Korean government will complete follow-up measures for increased enrollment quotas at medical schools by May, a senior official said on Tuesday, in a fresh sign that it will not back down from the reform push despite a

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India’s Voltech Group seeks to expand in nuclear sector

India’s Voltech Group seeks to expand in nuclear sector

Sochi (Russia), March 25 - The Rs 1,000 crore Voltech Group, which is majorly into testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems in power and other plants, is looking to expand into the nuclear field in a major way, a top group official

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Tim Cook extends Holi wishes with colourful picture shot on iPhone

Tim Cook extends Holi wishes with colourful picture shot on iPhone

New Delhi, March 25 - Apple CEO, Tim Cook on Monday extended Holi wishes. Cook, who shared the greetings on X, added a picture showcasing the festival's vibrant colour and joy, shot on the iPhone.

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Samsung to further drive growth with premiumisation this year again in India: Raju Pullan

Samsung to further drive growth with premiumisation this year again in India: Raju Pullan

New Delhi, March 24 - With a focus on premiumisation, Samsung will be able to drive further growth this year again in India, Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President (VP) and Head of MX Business at Samsung India, said on Sunday.

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Elon Musk thought that OpenAI would fail: Sam Altman

Elon Musk thought that OpenAI would fail: Sam Altman

San Francisco, March 24 - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has said that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk thought that the ChatGPT-maker company would fail and "he chose to part ways".

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Card spending in S.Korea slow in 2023 amid slump in private spending: Report

Card spending in S.Korea slow in 2023 amid slump in private spending: Report

Seoul, March 25 - Daily card spending in South Korea gained 6.2 per cent last year, but its growth slowed from the previous year amid a slump in domestic demand, central bank data showed on Monday.

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South Korea-built nuclear reactor connected to UAE power grid

South Korea-built nuclear reactor connected to UAE power grid

Seoul, March 24 - The fourth unit of the South Korea-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been successfully connected to the Middle East nation's power transmission grid, South Korea's state-run utility company said on Sunday.

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South Korea: Healthcare standoff to deepen as med professors prepare to submit resignations

South Korea: Healthcare standoff to deepen as med professors prepare to submit resignations

Seoul, March 24 - The month-long confrontation between the South Korean government and doctors was feared to worsen further as medical school professors were to tender mass resignations and cut back on patient care starting March 25, while the government was to suspend

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Study shows how to track valuable ‘green’ metals from depths of Earth

Study shows how to track valuable ‘green’ metals from depths of Earth

Sydney, March 23 - Australian researchers have in a new study discussed how low temperature and carbon-rich melts can help bring concentrations of valuable metals, used in renewable energy technologies, from deep within the Earth's interior mantle.

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Maruti Suzuki acquires stake in homegrown AI startup Amlgo Labs

Maruti Suzuki acquires stake in homegrown AI startup Amlgo Labs

New Delhi, March 23 - Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday announced it has invested in Amlgo Labs Private Limited, an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML)-led startup.

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Rapid emergency response within ‘golden hour’ critical for survival: Dr Devi Shetty

Rapid emergency response within ‘golden hour’ critical for survival: Dr Devi Shetty

New Delhi, March 23 - Urging people to learn how to give CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in case of a medical emergency, top cardiologist Dr Devi Shetty on Saturday said rapid emergency response within a ‘golden hour’ can make the difference between life and

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Effective treatment of all HIV patients key to end AIDS in India: ASICON

Effective treatment of all HIV patients key to end AIDS in India: ASICON

New Delhi, March 23 - Treating all HIV-positive patients properly to suppress the virus can reduce the transmission of the deadly virus and help India to end AIDS, said Mumbai-based epidemiologist Ishwar Gilada.

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DoT workshop at IIT Gandhinagar focuses on 5G use cases across sectors

DoT workshop at IIT Gandhinagar focuses on 5G use cases across sectors

New Delhi, March 22 - In a bid to create awareness about 5G technology use cases across industries, the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Friday said that it hosted a two-day

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YouTube, Meta must act against online phishing scams: S. Korean celebrities

YouTube, Meta must act against online phishing scams: S. Korean celebrities

Seoul, March 22 - A group of South Korean television celebrities and media personalities on Friday called on major social media platforms like YouTube and Meta, which operate Facebook and Instagram, to take action against increasing online phishing scams exploiting their identities.

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Tata Power deploys EV charging points on key routes to Ayodhya

Tata Power deploys EV charging points on key routes to Ayodhya

New Delhi, March 23 - Tata Power on Saturday said it has collaborated with the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) to deploy charging points in and around the city on crucial routes to accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs).

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UK regulator to launch in-depth probe into $19 bn Vodafone-Three UK merger

UK regulator to launch in-depth probe into $19 bn Vodafone-Three UK merger

London, March 22 - The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK on Friday confirmed that it is launching an in-depth investigation into the proposed $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK, saying the deal could lead to higher prices for

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Tech Mahindra, IBM open Synergy Lounge to boost digital adoption in APAC

Tech Mahindra, IBM open Synergy Lounge to boost digital adoption in APAC

New Delhi, March 22 - Tech Mahindra in collaboration with tech major IBM on Friday announced the opening of a Synergy Lounge to accelerate digital adoption for enterprises in APAC (Asia-Pacific).

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India is the next big playground for AI: Samsung VC, CEO JH Han

India is the next big playground for AI: Samsung VC, CEO JH Han

New Delhi, March 22 - Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division Jaong-Hee (JH) Han, who visited Samsung BKC at Jio World Plaza, Mumbai for the first time since the store's opening, said on Friday that India

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Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu says ‘will work to create advanced chip design’ facility in TN’s Tenkasi

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu says ‘will work to create advanced chip design’ facility in TN’s Tenkasi

New Delhi, March 22 - Responding to the post of Ananthan Ayyasamy, a BJP leader from Tamil Nadu's (TN) Tenkasi, Zoho founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu on Friday said that they "will work together to create advanced chip design facility in this rural

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Byju’s says 262 tuition centres operational, a few to undergo ‘strategic restructuring’

Byju’s says 262 tuition centres operational, a few to undergo ‘strategic restructuring’

New Delhi, March 22 - Embattled edtech company Byju's on Friday said that its tuition centres have entered the third successful year with 262 offline locations currently operational across the country.

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