Zepto becomes first quick-commerce firm to levy platform fee of Rs 2
New Delhi, March 13 - Zepto has become the first quick-commerce company to introduce a platform fee of Rs 2 per order.
Battery-tech startup Lohum secures $54 million to expand footprint
New Delhi, March 13 - Lithium-ion battery pack maker Lohum on Wednesday said it has raised $54 million (Rs 450 crore) in series B funding from Singularity Growth, Baring Private Equity, Cactus Venture Partners and Venture East, among others.
IIT Kanpur study finds how cholesterol-lowering drug Niacin works
Kanpur, March 13 -Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in a new study detailed how cholesterol-lowering drugs like Niacin work at a molecular level.
Semiconductor initiative opens a door filled with boundless potential for India’s youth: PM Modi
Ahmedabad, March 13 - Semiconductor is not just an industry but it opens a door filled with boundless potential for the youth who are capable and need an opportunity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.
Nazara Tech pledges $100 mn to propel global expansion via strategic M&A
New Delhi, March 13 - Online gaming major Nazara Technologies on Wednesday said that it has pledged $100 million (around Rs 830 crore) to propel global expansion through strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the next 24 months.
TAC Security appoints Altaf Halde as Chief Business Officer
New Delhi, March 13 - Cybersecurity firm TAC Security on Wednesday said it appointed Altaf Halde as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of the company.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 chip projects in big leap to become a global hub
Ahmedabad, March 13 - In a huge boost to India’s dream of becoming a global semiconductor hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which took just 15 days to
PM Modi to participate in ‘India’s Techade’, lay foundation stone of three semiconductor projects
New Delhi, March 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will take part virtually in 'India's Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat' and lay the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore through video conferencing.
AI will be smarter than any single human by next year: Musk
New Delhi, March 13 - Elon Musk who is currently locked in a battle with ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will probably be smarter than any single human by next year.
‘Common Fellowship Portal’ will save energy, time of students & startups: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 12 - Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday launched the 'Common Fellowship Portal' and said that this will save "the energy and time of aspiring students and startups, besides bringing ease of applying will
Look forward to expanding our collaboration with Adani Group: Qualcomm CEO
New Delhi, March 12 - The President and CEO of chip-maker Qualcomm, Cristiano Amon, said on Tuesday that he looks forward to expanding the company's collaboration with the Adani Group.
Industry hails abolition of wireless operating license for ease of doing biz
New Delhi, March 12 - The industry on Tuesday welcomed the government’s progressive approach towards technological advancement of the nation, including the abolition of the wireless operating license (WOL).
Japan’s Space One rocket explodes after lift-off
Tokyo, March 13 - The inaugural rocket launch of Japanese company Space One failed on Wednesday as the Kairos rocket exploded seconds after lifting off, marking the first attempt from the country's private sector to put a satellite into orbit.
US Rocket Lab launches Japanese radar-imaging satellite into orbit
New Delhi, March 12 - American aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider Rocket Lab on Tuesday carried a commercial radar-imaging satellite by Japanese company Synspective into the low Earth orbit.
Vodafone Idea secures $1 billion in equity in ‘soft commitment’ from investors
New Delhi, March 12 - Facing a cash crunch, Vodafone Idea has secured an equity commitment of $1 billion (around Rs 8,300 crore) from investors.
NASA’s Crew 7 returns to Earth after spending 197 days in space station
New Delhi, March 12 - NASA’s Crew 7 astronauts, from four different space agencies, have returned safely after spending 197 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the US space agency has said.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of 3 chip plants, address youth on job creation
New Delhi, March 12 - Giving a push to his vision to position India as a global hub for semiconductor design, manufacturing and technology development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth about Rs 1.25 lakh
Musk’s X banned over 5 lakh accounts for policy violations in India in Feb
New Delhi, March 12 - Elon Musk-run X Corp banned a record 5,06,173 accounts in India between January 26 and February 25, mostly for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
Private equity investments continue upward trend in India: Report
New Delhi, March 12 - Continuing an upward trend in private equity (PE) investments, India Inc saw 154 deals at $2.5 billion in the month of February despite lower values, a new report showed on Tuesday.
Nothing Phone (2a) 60K units sold within 60 min of its launch
New Delhi, March 12 - London-based consumer tech brand, Nothing on Tuesday said it sold 60,000 units of its latest smartphone -- Phone (2a), across channels within just 60 minutes of its launch.