Indian pharma, healthcare sector saw 55 deals worth $4.1 billion in Q2 2024
New Delhi, July 16 - The Indian pharma and healthcare sector witnessed significant activity in the April-June quarter (Q2) this year with 55 deals totalling $4.1 billion, marking an 8 times increase in values and a 10 per cent rise in volumes over
NASA scientists use AI to analyse rocks on Red Planet
New Delhi, July 17 - In a first, the Perseverance Mars Rover Mission used Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Red Planet to make autonomous decisions based on real-time analysis of rock composition, said mission officials at NASA.
WHO urges action to boost access to rehabilitative & assistive tech
Dhaka, July 16 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday called on countries in the South-East Asia Region to accelerate access to rehabilitative and assistive technology services, which is crucial for enhancing quality of life and community participation.
NASA transmits first hip-hop song to Venus via deep space network
New Delhi, July 16 - NASA on Tuesday informed of transmitting first hip hop legend Missy Elliot's song The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) to Venus via its deep space network.
Yoga can help manage pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients: AIIMS study
New Delhi, July 15 - For people suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), yoga may not only manage symptoms like pain and stiffness but could also contribute to disease control and improved quality of life, a study by AIIMS-New Delhi said on Monday.
Average revenue per user for Indian telcos to cross Rs 225 next fiscal: Report
New Delhi, July 16 - As the data usage surges in India amid tariff hikes, the average revenue per user (ARPU) per month will increase by 25 per cent to Rs 225 in the next fiscal (FY26), a report showed on Tuesday.
Received record 40 pc higher pre-bookings for new foldables in India: Samsung
New Delhi, July 16 - Samsung on Tuesday announced record pre-orders for its sixth-generation foldable smartphones – Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6.
Singapore’s Temasek eyes $10 bn investment in resilient India
New Delhi, July 16 - As the Indian economy remains resilient on its way to become the world’s third-largest one sooner than expected, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek is aiming to invest an additional over Rs 83,000 crore (about $10 billion) in the
LinkedIn launches new video experience for professionals in India
New Delhi, July 16 - Professional networking platform LinkedIn on Tuesday launched a new video experience in India, in a bid to tap into one of the fastest-growing markets with uploads growing 60 per cent year-on-year in the country.
Homegrown Namma Yatri app raises $11 mn with Google as investor
Bengaluru, July 16 - Community-led mobility app Namma Yatri on Tuesday said it has raised $11 million (about Rs 92 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures and Antler, with participation from Google and other investors.
India’s booming manufacturing sector creates more job opportunities than ever: Report
Bengaluru, July 16 - India's manufacturing sector is booming which has created more job opportunities as the sector is looking for new skills, a new report showed on Tuesday.
Public beta for iOS 18, other Apple software updates now live
San Francisco, July 16 - Apple has made its new iOS 18 and other software updates available in public beta that come with several new features.
Chinese, US scientists identify gene flow of modern humans with Neanderthals
Nanjing, July 16 - A collaborative team of scientists from China and the United States has found ample evidence for gene flow between modern humans and their prehistoric cousins Neanderthals.
South Korea vows to persuade trainee doctors to return to work
Seoul, July 16 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Tuesday said that he would continue to persuade trainee doctors to return to work, while most junior doctors remain unresponsive to the government's dovish attempts to resolve the ongoing walkout.
Adani Green’s innovative projects advancing India’s zero-emissions goals: US envoy Garcetti
Ahmedabad, July 16 - The United States' Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on Tuesday, said the visit to Adani Group’s Khavda Renewal Energy Facility in Gujarat was a learning experience on how the company is helping India advance towards its zero-emissions goals.
Hardeep Puri hails ONGC’s highest-ever share surge
New Delhi, July 16 - Union Minister for Petroleum and Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Tuesday hailed the new achievement by the public sector upstream giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) as its shares touched a record new high.
US scientists decode 125-year-old element to boost cancer treatments
New Delhi, July 15 - US researchers have decoded an element that could destroy cancerous cells, and advance treatment options for the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally.
US-based A.O. Smith to acquire Hindustan Unilever-owned Pureit
Mumbai, July 15 - Global water technology company A.O. Smith Corporation on Monday announced the acquisition of Pureit from Hindustan Unilever for an undisclosed sum.
Doctors must consider both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients: Study
New Delhi, July 15 - Doctors must consider the long-term (30-year) as well as the short-term (10-year) risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) before beginning medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research on Monday
All-India Institute of Ayurveda hosts ‘Saushrutam 2024’ with live surgeries
New Delhi, July 15 - The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on Monday successfully organised the second national seminar Saushrutam Shalya Sangoshti on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti-2024, said the Ayush Ministry.