Tech like AI to determine economic prosperity of nations, India takes the lead: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 2 - With artificial intelligence (AI) taking root in several spheres of economic activity, steering technological choices towards collective welfare is the key and employers owe it to themselves to strike a balance between deploying technology and labour, the Economic
Most Australian welders exposed to cancer-causing fumes, finds study
Sydney, July 21 - A team of researchers here on Sunday said at least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing fumes at work — and little is being done to protect them.
Labour union of Samsung holds rally ahead of talks
Seoul, July 22 - The striking labour union of Samsung Electronics held a rally on Monday, a day before resuming talks with the company to resolve the industrial action over a wage hike, union officials said.
Union Budget: Economic Survey 2023-2024 to be presented on Monday
New Delhi, July 21 - The government will present the Economic Survey 2023-2024 on Monday, ahead of the much-anticipated Union Budget 2024-25 a day later.
PhonePe Founder & CEO clarifies his stance on Karnataka job quota bill
Bengaluru, July 21 - PhonePe Founder and CEO Sameer Nigam on Sunday clarified his personal comment regarding Karnataka's draft job reservation bill, saying it was never his intention to insult the state or its people.
WazirX announces $23 mn bounty to recover $234 mn lost in cyber breach
New Delhi, July 21 - Crypto platform WazirX, which lost a staggering $234 million worth of digital assets in a cyber breach, on Sunday announced $23 million in bounty to recover the stolen funds.
EY likely to probe alleged assault charge against Vulcan Green Steel CEO
New Delhi, July 21 - After Vulcan Green Steel (VGS), a Jindal Group company, sent a senior executive, facing charges of alleged assault by a female flight passenger, on administrative leave, sources said on Sunday that leading consulting firm EY has likely been
India saw 54 land deals for 1,045 acres in 1st half of 2024, Bengaluru leads
Mumbai, July 21 - India saw more than 54 new land deals for over 1,045 acres in the real estate sector in the first half of this year, against 46 deals for nearly 950 acres in H1 2023, a report showed on Sunday.
DST, DPIIT recommend funds for Sona Incubation Foundation to nurture startups
New Delhi, July 21 - The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has recommended a grant of Rs 5 crore for the Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF) project, with a 20 per cent contribution by the Sona College of Technology, the SIF said on
Hyundai, Kia likely to post operating profit of $5.7 billion in Q2
Seoul, July 21 - Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia are set to post an operating profit exceeding 8 trillion won ($5.7 billion) in the second quarter on improved product mix and production adjustments, a survey showed on Sunday.
Vulcan Green Steel sends executive accused of harassment on administrative leave
New Delhi, July 20 - Vulcan Green Steel (VGS) on Saturday said that it has sent Dinesh Kumar Saraogi, accused of harassment by a woman passenger during an international flight, on administrative leave amid the investigation.
Elon Musk, Vinod Khosla trade barbs as Biden quits presidential race
San Francisco, July 22 - Elon Musk and ace venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Monday got engaged in a public spat on X social media platform after US President Joe Biden dropped out of the US Presidential race.
Stock markets see volatility as Biden drops out of US presidential race
New Delhi, July 22 - With US President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House, stock markets worldwide, including in Asia, may see a volatile period ahead, experts said on Monday.
Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled
New Delhi, July 21 - The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.
Union Budget: Investments in rural infrastructure key to boost new economy
New Delhi, July 21 - There is a need to infuse investments in districts and rural areas both for accelerating traditional economic activities as well as the new economy especially focused on circularity, experts have said.
CrowdStrike bug hit 8.5 mn Windows devices, says Microsoft
Washington, July 21 - Microsoft said on Saturday that the CrowdStrike update that grounded hundreds of fights around the world besides disrupting online services affected 8.5 million systems using the Windows operating software, which was less than 1 per cent of Windows devices,
Study shows how cancer cells evade drug treatments
New Delhi, July 20 - US researchers have found during a study how cancer cells manage to evade despite treatment. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study delves into the cellular processes that allow cancer cells to proliferate
FPIs infuse Rs 44,344 crore in stock markets this month ahead of Union Budget
Mumbai, July 20 - Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) continued the investment momentum in the stock markets in India, infusing around Rs 44,344 crore in equity and debt this month (till July 19).
Indian startups secured over $200 million in funding this week
New Delhi, July 20 - The Indian startup ecosystem saw more than $200 million in funding this week in 25 deals -- a significant surge from nearly $116.26 million last week.
Union Budget: Time to further modernise agri sector with corporate investments
New Delhi, July 20 - There is a further need to modernise agriculture and the private sector, especially in new research, post-harvest infrastructure and exports, industry experts said on Saturday.