Xiaomi aims to source 55 pc phone components in India, showcases 1st luxury EV

Xiaomi aims to source 55 pc phone components in India, showcases 1st luxury EV

Bengaluru, July 9 - Smartphone company Xiaomi on Tuesday said it aims to source at least 55 per cent of its components locally in India, which aligns with the government's 'Make in India' initiative -- as the company completed 10 years in the

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65 pc transactions now digital in small-town India, Gen X leads the charge

65 pc transactions now digital in small-town India, Gen X leads the charge

New Delhi, July 9 - About 65 per cent of transactions by consumers in small-town India are now digital, while in larger cities this ratio was around 75 per cent, a new report showed on Tuesday.

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UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

Lucknow, July 9 - In a key step to boost green transportation and adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver of road tax on hybrid cars.

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Wealth management platform Dezerv raises $32 mn led by Premji Invest

Wealth management platform Dezerv raises $32 mn led by Premji Invest

New Delhi, July 9 - Wealth management platform Dezerv on Tuesday announced that it has raised $32 million in a funding round led by Premji Invest.

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Musk again rakes up EVM issue before US elections, X users not convinced

Musk again rakes up EVM issue before US elections, X users not convinced

San Francisco, July 9 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday again raked up the electronic voting machine (EVM) issue before the US presidential elections in November, vouching for paper ballots and in-person voting mechanisms.

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Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctors

Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctors

New Delhi, July 9 - Although dengue is known to cause mild flu-like symptoms, the mosquito-borne viral illness has profound neurological implications that are often overlooked, said experts on Tuesday.

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‘Player safety, responsible practices must as India’s gaming industry sees growth’

‘Player safety, responsible practices must as India’s gaming industry sees growth’

New Delhi, July 9 - As India's gaming industry experiences exponential growth, it has now become imperative to prioritise player safety and responsible gaming practices, a new report said on Tuesday.

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CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

CCPA directs Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore to consumers affected during Covid lockdown

New Delhi, July 9 - The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Tuesday directed online travel platform Yatra to refund over Rs 2.5 crore pending amount to consumers affected due to cancelled air tickets during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Impressionism meets realme 13 Pro Series 5G, redefines smartphone aesthetics using Monet-inspired design

Impressionism meets realme 13 Pro Series 5G, redefines smartphone aesthetics using Monet-inspired design

New Delhi, July 9 - In the digital age, our smartphones have become more than just communication devices -- they're our personal assistants, entertainment hubs, and windows to the world.

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Tech Mahindra, Microsoft join hands to modernise workplace experiences with GenAI

Tech Mahindra, Microsoft join hands to modernise workplace experiences with GenAI

New Delhi, July 9 - Tech Mahindra on Tuesday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to modernise workplace experiences with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

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Semiconductor design firm UNISOC launches new chipset in India

Semiconductor design firm UNISOC launches new chipset in India

New Delhi, July 9 - Semiconductor design company UNISOC on Tuesday launched a new chipset -- UNISOC T760, in India.

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Opening up of space market by govt to private players provides opportunities: DST

Opening up of space market by govt to private players provides opportunities: DST

New Delhi, July 8 - The government's opening up of the space market for private players provided an opportunity in the sector, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) said on Monday.

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Police University should use AI for crime research: Rajasthan Guv

Police University should use AI for crime research: Rajasthan Guv

Jaipur, 8 July - Rajasthan Governor and Chancellor Kalraj Mishra on Monday said that Sardar Patel Police, Security and Criminal Justice University should use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for crime research.

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Telangana sets in motion process to establish Skill University

Telangana sets in motion process to establish Skill University

Hyderabad, July 8 - The Telangana government on Monday set in motion the process for the establishment of Skill University with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy holding a meeting with industry bigwigs and top officials.

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Will make Rajasthan hub of solar energy production: Energy Minister

Will make Rajasthan hub of solar energy production: Energy Minister

Jaipur, July 8 - Rajasthan Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar on Monday said that the state government is promoting the solar sector which is aimed to make the desert state a hub of solar energy.

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Indian scientists trace plasma composition’s effect on astrophysical jets from celestial bodies

Indian scientists trace plasma composition’s effect on astrophysical jets from celestial bodies

New Delhi, July 8 - A team of scientists from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of observational sciences (ARIES), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Monday said they have traced the effect of plasma composition on dynamics of

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Scientists develop platform to help define functions for ‘orphan’ metabolic proteins

Scientists develop platform to help define functions for ‘orphan’ metabolic proteins

New Delhi, July 8 - A team of US scientists on Monday announced the development of a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism.

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UK exploring avenues in technological innovation with Kerala IT

UK exploring avenues in technological innovation with Kerala IT

Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 - The UK is exploring avenues for joint ventures in technological innovation in the Kerala IT ecosystem and thereby strengthening partnership with India in the tech sector, said Joshua Bamford, Head of Tech and Innovation, British High Commission in India,

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India to see 13-14 pc growth in warehousing logistics supply in FY25: Report

India to see 13-14 pc growth in warehousing logistics supply in FY25: Report

New Delhi, July 9 - As the government focusses on making India a global manufacturing hub, industrial and warehouse logistics supply is projected to grow by 13-14 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in FY25 to nearly 424 million square feet (sq ft), a report

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Outbound travel from India emerges as future growth engine for global tourism

Outbound travel from India emerges as future growth engine for global tourism

New Delhi, July 9 - Outbound travel from India is emerging as a future growth engine for global tourism, with the rapid expansion of the middle classes and scaling up of air connectivity across the country, a new report by the Organisation for

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