US makes first lunar landing in over 50 years

US makes first lunar landing in over 50 years

Los Angeles, Feb 23 - US company Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander has touched down on the moon, marking the first American spacecraft to land on the lunar surface in more than 50 years.

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Salem-based college students power ISRO’s new INSAT-3DS with precision equipment

Salem-based college students power ISRO’s new INSAT-3DS with precision equipment

Salem, Feb 22 - After successfully developing stepper motor for Chandrayaan-3 moon mission, students at the Sona College of Technology here have now powered Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) latest weather satellite with precision equipment.

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Investors to go ahead with Friday meet to oust Byju’s CEO amid court order

Investors to go ahead with Friday meet to oust Byju’s CEO amid court order

New Delhi, Feb 22 - Key investors in edtech major Byju's will go ahead with the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Friday for a vote to remove Byju Raveendran as the company's CEO, despite a court order that any decision, taken during the

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Meta expands Instagram’s creator marketplace to new markets, including India

Meta expands Instagram’s creator marketplace to new markets, including India

New Delhi, Feb 22 - Meta (formerly Facebook) on Thursday said that it is expanding Instagram's creator marketplace to eight new markets, including India, to help more brands and creators work together on partnerships.

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India’s DPI holds incredible promise, says Uber CEO as company partners ONDC

India’s DPI holds incredible promise, says Uber CEO as company partners ONDC

Bengaluru, Feb 22 - Ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday signed an agreement with the government’s e-commerce platform Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to explore an integration with the network to expand the range of mobility offerings on the Uber app.

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PM Modi 3.0 to further bolster $300 bn electronics manufacturing goal: Industry body

PM Modi 3.0 to further bolster $300 bn electronics manufacturing goal: Industry body

New Delhi, Feb 22 - The industry and the government are working to scale electronics manufacturing in India towards meeting the $300 billion goal in the next few years and Prime Minister Narendra Modi 3.0 will cement this vision in the next five

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57% Indian consumers prefer AI-enabled tools over human interactions: Report

57% Indian consumers prefer AI-enabled tools over human interactions: Report

New Delhi, Feb 22 - In the rapidly growing landscape of consumer preferences, about 57 per cent of Indian consumers said they would choose an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tool or service over human interaction, far more than the global and APAC average of

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Space industry welcomes new FDI norms, expects $25 bn fresh investment in 10 years

Space industry welcomes new FDI norms, expects $25 bn fresh investment in 10 years

Chennai, Feb 22 - India’s decision to revise its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms for the space sector is expected to bring in fresh foreign investments up to $25 billion over the next decade and result in a wave of collaborations between Indian

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Robotic surgery devices market to hit $10 bn in 2024: Report

Robotic surgery devices market to hit $10 bn in 2024: Report

New Delhi, Feb 22 - Robotic surgery and devices is expected to experience unprecedented growth in 2024, driven by a surge in demand for minimally invasive procedures and advancements in robotic technologies, according to a report on Thursday.

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AI adoption will be widespread but slow in risk and compliance: Moody’s

AI adoption will be widespread but slow in risk and compliance: Moody’s

Chennai, Feb 22 - Even as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is deepening its reach into everyday risk and compliance, the transition will not happen overnight, finds a survey by Moody’s.

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IIT Kanpur, Conlis Global sign MoU for new indigenously developed bone regeneration tech

IIT Kanpur, Conlis Global sign MoU for new indigenously developed bone regeneration tech

Kanpur, Feb 22 - The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Conlis Global for licensing of an innovative and indigenously developed technology that promotes bone healing and regeneration.

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Indus Appstore a historic moment for India in global digital economy: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indus Appstore a historic moment for India in global digital economy: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Feb 22 - The launch of indigenously-developed Indus Appstore is a historic moment for India which will help the country leapfrog in the global digital economy, Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stressed.

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Nothing announces Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as new brand ambassador

Nothing announces Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as new brand ambassador

New Delhi, Feb 22 - London-based consumer technology brand Nothing on Thursday announced Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its new brand ambassador.

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Google set to ramp up Pixel phone production in India from Q2: Report

Google set to ramp up Pixel phone production in India from Q2: Report

New Delhi, Feb 22 - Google is set to start manufacturing its Pixel smartphones in India and to do that it has asked suppliers to begin production by the next quarter, or Q2, at the earliest, a media report said on Thursday.

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HCLTech, Intel Foundry expand partnership to boost global semiconductor innovation

HCLTech, Intel Foundry expand partnership to boost global semiconductor innovation

New Delhi, Feb 22 - Global technology company HCLTech on Thursday announced that it is expanding its longstanding collaboration with Intel Foundry to co-develop customised silicon solutions for semiconductor manufacturers, system OEMs (original equipment manufacturer) and cloud services providers to enhance foundry services.

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Meta testing cross-posting feature from FB to Threads

Meta testing cross-posting feature from FB to Threads

San Francisco, Feb 22 - Meta has started testing a cross-posting feature that would allow users to post from Facebook to Threads.

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Samsung brings Galaxy AI to more devices with new update

Samsung brings Galaxy AI to more devices with new update

New Delhi, Feb 22 - Samsung Electronics on Thursday announced the availability of Galaxy AI features on more devices through a new ‘One UI 6.1’ software update.

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Cabinet gives go-ahead for up to 100% FDI in space sector

Cabinet gives go-ahead for up to 100% FDI in space sector

New Delhi, Feb 21 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the amendment in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy for the space sector to allow up to 100 per cent FDI in the space sector.

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Merchants across India continue to use Paytm & its pioneering devices

Merchants across India continue to use Paytm & its pioneering devices

New Delhi, Feb 22 - One 97 Communications Limited (OCL), that owns financial services major Paytm, has received immense support from the merchant community across the country.

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India to have 3 to 4 chip fab plants in next 5 years: IT Minister at PhonePe event

India to have 3 to 4 chip fab plants in next 5 years: IT Minister at PhonePe event

New Delhi, Feb 21 - The government is planning to have at least three to four semiconductor fabrication plants in the next five years, as the country gears up for the first indigenous chip roll-out in December this year, Union IT and Railways

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