US-based Invesco raises Swiggy’s valuation to $8.3 bn

US-based Invesco raises Swiggy’s valuation to $8.3 bn

New Delhi, Jan 4 - US-based investment company Invesco has raised IPO-bound food delivery platform Swiggy's valuation to about $8.3 billion.

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US labour agency accuses SpaceX of illegally firing workers who criticised Musk

US labour agency accuses SpaceX of illegally firing workers who criticised Musk

San Francisco, Jan 4 - The US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against SpaceX, saying it illegally fired eight employees for criticising its CEO Elon Musk.

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India saw highest private equity, venture capital exits in 2023: Report

India saw highest private equity, venture capital exits in 2023: Report

New Delhi, Jan 3 - India saw the highest number of private equity and venture capital exits in 2023, according to a report on Wednesday.

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Tech Mahindra appoints ex-Infosys veteran Richard Lobo as chief people officer

Tech Mahindra appoints ex-Infosys veteran Richard Lobo as chief people officer

New Delhi, Jan 3 - Tech Mahindra on Wednesday announced the appointment of Richard Lobo, former Infosys executive vice-president and head of human resources, as its chief people officer.

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SpaceX launches 1st batch of satellites for mobile phone connectivity anywhere on Earth

SpaceX launches 1st batch of satellites for mobile phone connectivity anywhere on Earth

New Delhi, Jan 3 -Elon Musk-run aerospace company SpaceX has launched the first batch satellites to connect mobile phone users anywhere on the planet.

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itel launches A70, India’s 1st smartphone with 256GB storage and 12GB (4+8) RAM at just Rs 7,299

itel launches A70, India’s 1st smartphone with 256GB storage and 12GB (4+8) RAM at just Rs 7,299

New Delhi, Jan 3 - itel, the most popular sub-Rs 10,000 smartphone brand in India, on Wednesday launched the country's first phone with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM through memory fusion at just Rs 7,299, marking a significant leap into 2024.

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India to use US rocket to launch GSAT-20, as ISRO’s heavy lift rocket is work in progress

India to use US rocket to launch GSAT-20, as ISRO’s heavy lift rocket is work in progress

Chennai, Jan 3 - With the development of a rocket that can lift above four ton still a work in progress for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India will be using a US rocket for the launch of communication satellite GSAT-20 (renamed as

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Samsung opens pre-reserve for Galaxy S24 series in India

Samsung opens pre-reserve for Galaxy S24 series in India

New Delhi, Jan 3 - Samsung on Wednesday announced the pre-reserve of its next flagship Galaxy smartphones in India which will be unveiled globally on January 17.

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Hyundai Motor, Kia sales rise to record levels in 2023

Hyundai Motor, Kia sales rise to record levels in 2023

Seoul, Jan 3 - Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest carmaker, said on Wednesday that its 2023 sales rose 6.9 per cent from a year earlier, helped by the release of new sport utility vehicle models and eco-friendly cars.

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Electric 2-wheeler sales up 17% in India as electrification improves

Electric 2-wheeler sales up 17% in India as electrification improves

New Delhi, Jan 3 - Electric two-wheeler (E2W) sales volume in India rose 17 per cent year-on-year in December as electrification improved after a recent hiatus, a report showed on Wednesday.

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realme’s new mantra for youth in 2024: ‘Make it real’

realme’s new mantra for youth in 2024: ‘Make it real’

New Delhi, Jan 3 - The year 2023 marked a series of remarkable achievements for realme. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the brand also reached the significant milestone of shipping 200 million smartphones globally.

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Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora becomes a rare non-founder billionaire

Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora becomes a rare non-founder billionaire

San Francisco, Jan 3 - Nikesh Arora, a SoftBank veteran and now the CEO of cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, has entered the billionaires’ club after a hefty paycheck he received from the firm.

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Indian-origin MIT engineer develops vibrating pill to help treat obesity

Indian-origin MIT engineer develops vibrating pill to help treat obesity

New York, Jan 3 - An Indian-origin engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new vibrating and ingestible capsule that could create a sense of fullness, tricking the brain into thinking it's time to stop eating, and one day

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AI will be at the forefront of smartphone tech transformation: Industry

AI will be at the forefront of smartphone tech transformation: Industry

New Delhi, Jan 3 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly transform the IT and technology sector, including upcoming smartphones, in India and will play a crucial role in enhancing battery life, improving camera quality and boosting voice assistant capabilities in future devices, industry

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Musk’s X launches paid basic tier for verified organisations

Musk’s X launches paid basic tier for verified organisations

New Delhi, Jan 3 - Elon Musk-run X on Wednesday announced a new basic paid tier for verified organizations that is now available for $200 per month or $2,000 per year.

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Telegram announces colorful calls, largest bot update

Telegram announces colorful calls, largest bot update

New Delhi, Jan 2 - Encrypted messaging platform Telegram on Tuesday unveiled new updates, featuring a range of exciting enhancements aimed at elevating user experience.

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Motorola appoints TM Narasimhan to lead its India business

Motorola appoints TM Narasimhan to lead its India business

New Delhi, Jan 3 - Motorola Mobility India on Wednesday announced the appointment of T.M Narasimhan as the Managing Director for its Mobile Business Group in the country.

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Samsung to unveil flagship Galaxy S24 series in heart of Silicon Valley

Samsung to unveil flagship Galaxy S24 series in heart of Silicon Valley

San Francisco, Jan 3 - Samsung on Wednesday announced to launch its next flagship Galaxy S24 series, powered by AI, during the ‘Unpacked’ event in the heart of Silicon Valley in the US this month.

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Tesla delivers 1.81 mn cars in 2023, stays behind China’s BYD

Tesla delivers 1.81 mn cars in 2023, stays behind China’s BYD

San Francisco, Jan 2 - Elon Musk-run electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla on Tuesday said it delivered 1.81 million cars in 2023, which is a 38 per cent growth (year-on-year).

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Transactions via UPI cross 100 bn mark in 2023: NPCI

Transactions via UPI cross 100 bn mark in 2023: NPCI

New Delhi, Jan 2 - Transactions via the unified payments interface (UPI) platform surpassed the 100 billion-mark in 2023 to close at around 118 billion, representing 60 per cent growth as compared to 74 billion transactions recorded in 2022.

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