IT spending in India to reach $44 bn this year: IDC report

IT spending in India to reach $44 bn this year: IDC report

New Delhi, March 14 - IT spending in India for 2024 is expected to grow 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY), reaching $44 billion, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report said on Thursday.

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Over 235 mn Indian active users explore content on mobile lock screens: Report

Over 235 mn Indian active users explore content on mobile lock screens: Report

New Delhi, March 14 - More than 235 million active users explore trending content and experiences on their mobile lock screens in India, a new report revealed on Thursday.

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Centre bans 18 OTT platforms for obscene content

Centre bans 18 OTT platforms for obscene content

New Delhi, March 14 - The government on Thursday confirmed that it has blocked 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for obscene and vulgar content and, in some instances, pornographic content, after multiple warnings by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur.

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IIT Jodhpur’s 3D-printed hybrid UAV prototype can move in land, air & water

IIT Jodhpur’s 3D-printed hybrid UAV prototype can move in land, air & water

Jodhpur, March 14 - Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur on Thursday unveiled a 3D-printed prototype for a hybrid unmanned aerial-underwater vehicle (UAV) that can operate on land, air and in water.

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Indian businesses building more resilient supply chains globally: Report

Indian businesses building more resilient supply chains globally: Report

New Delhi, March 14 - Indian businesses are deploying innovation and technology in supply chains to capitalise on opportunities arising out of the shifting geopolitical and trade landscape, a new report showed on Thursday.

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Qualcomm opens new chip design centre, 6G research programme in India

Qualcomm opens new chip design centre, 6G research programme in India

Chennai, March 14 - Chip-maker Qualcomm on Thursday announced the inauguration of its new chip design centre in Chennai.

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Hyundai, Kia to recall 1.7 lakh EVs over charging software issue

Hyundai, Kia to recall 1.7 lakh EVs over charging software issue

Seoul, March 14 - Hyundai Motor and Kia will voluntarily recall nearly 170,000 electric vehicles (EV) to address a software error in the charging system, the government said on Thursday.

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Musk explains why did he cancel ex-CNN host Don Lemon’s show on X

Musk explains why did he cancel ex-CNN host Don Lemon’s show on X

New Delhi, March 14 - Elon Musk, who abruptly cancelled former CNN host Don Lemon's show on X, said on Thursday that all the host wanted to do is rehash the dying CNN business model "on social media".

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Chinese giant Alibaba plans to invest $1.1 billion in S. Korea

Chinese giant Alibaba plans to invest $1.1 billion in S. Korea

Seoul, March 14 - China's Alibaba Group plans to invest $1.1 billion in South Korea over the next three years, as it seeks to build a logistics centre and expand businesses.

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Ministry of Heavy Industries ropes in IIT Roorkee to boost startups in EV sector

Ministry of Heavy Industries ropes in IIT Roorkee to boost startups in EV sector

New Delhi, March 13 - The Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to work together to encourage innovation and advance the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sector.

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‘Murugappa Group’s CG Semi to start production in 2.5 to 3 years’

‘Murugappa Group’s CG Semi to start production in 2.5 to 3 years’

Chennai, March 13 - Industrial conglomerate Murugappa Group's semiconductor company CG Semi Pvt Ltd will start manufacturing in 2.5 to 3 years at its factory in Gujarat, a top official of its parent company said on Wednesday.

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AdaniConneX’s Hyderabad data centre 1st in India to get 5-star grading from British Safety Council

AdaniConneX’s Hyderabad data centre 1st in India to get 5-star grading from British Safety Council

Ahmedabad, March 13 - In a first for the country, the Hyderabad data centre of AdaniConneX – the joint venture between the Adani Group and leading data centre operator EdgeConneX – has received five-star grading in the occupational health and safety audit conducted

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It was India that first banned Chinese app TikTok over security concerns

It was India that first banned Chinese app TikTok over security concerns

New Delhi, March 14 - As the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok that is being used by over 170 million Americans, it was the Indian government which first took the decision to block the

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US House passes TikTok crackdown law

US House passes TikTok crackdown law

Washington, March 13 - The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation with an overwhelming bipartisan vote that could lead to the banning of the popular social media platform TikTok.

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From charkha to chips: Industry leaders hail PM Modi’s semiconductor initiative

From charkha to chips: Industry leaders hail PM Modi’s semiconductor initiative

New Delhi, March 13 - Industry leaders on Wednesday said that the groundbreaking endeavour under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership to make India a global semiconductor hub will drive innovation and economic growth, while securing our technological sovereignty.

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Court gives Byju’s time till March 28 to file rejoinder to investors’ response

Court gives Byju’s time till March 28 to file rejoinder to investors’ response

Bengaluru, March 13 - The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted time to Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent company of edtech major Byju’s, to file a rejoinder to the response filed by some of the investors.

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Switch to other banks before March 15, NHAI advises Paytm FASTag users

Switch to other banks before March 15, NHAI advises Paytm FASTag users

New Delhi, March 13 - The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday advised Paytm FASTag users to procure a new FASTag issued by another bank before March 15.

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Yoga can help in women empowerment: Ayush Secy

Yoga can help in women empowerment: Ayush Secy

New Delhi, March 13 - Yoga is a comprehensive tool to empower women, said Ministry of Ayush Secretary Rajesh Kotecha here on Wednesday.

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Fintech firm Perfios becomes India’s second unicorn of this year

Fintech firm Perfios becomes India’s second unicorn of this year

New Delhi, March 13 - B2B SaaS fintech company Perfios has become India's second unicorn of 2024 as it raised $80 million in a new funding round from Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), a late-stage venture and growth investment arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension

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New chip manufacturing hubs to have a lasting impact on entire nation: Tata Sons Chairman

New chip manufacturing hubs to have a lasting impact on entire nation: Tata Sons Chairman

Ahmedabad, March 13 - The new semiconductor manufacturing plants will have a lasting impact on the entire nation and the ecosystem from across the globe will mobilise to have India as their preferred semiconductor destination, N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd,

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