Samsung Heavy wins $1 billion order for 4 LNG carriers
Seoul, July 1 - South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries said on Monday it has won a 1.4 trillion-won ($1 billion) order to build four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for a Middle Eastern shipper.
SK On firm to freeze annual pay of all executives until it turns to profit
Seoul, July 1 - SK On, the loss-making battery unit of South Korea's chip-to-construction conglomerate SK Group, said on Monday it will freeze the annual pay of all executive-level officials until it turns to profit, as part of its cost-cutting measures.
Exploration of regional resources key to build startup ecosystem in J&K: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, June 30 - Change of mindset and exploration of regional resources are the key to build a startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.
Zomato receives fresh Rs 9.45 crore GST demand notice
New Delhi, June 30 - Online food delivery platform Zomato has received a fresh Goods and Service Tax (GST) demand notice for about Rs 9.45 crore with interest and penalty.
LG Electronics adopts human rights principles
Seoul, June 30 - LG Electronics, South Korea's leading consumer electronics maker, on Sunday said it has adopted human rights principles to avoid human rights violations within the company and its contracted companies.
SK Group to secure $58 billion for AI, chip investments by 2026
Seoul, June 30 - SK Group, South Korea's chip-to-construction conglomerate, said on Sunday that it will secure 80 trillion won ($58 billion) by 2026 for investments, mainly in artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
Use of AI for self-prescription poses risk to human life, warn doctors
Hyderabad, July 1 - Use of Artificial Intelligence (IA) for self-diagnosis and prescription poses significant risk to human life, warn healthcare professionals.
Mumbai, Delhi see strong growth in prime property prices globally: Report
New Delhi, June 30 - As India remains a resilient economy amid global headwinds, Mumbai and Delhi experienced robust annual growth in prime residential property prices among the top 44 cities worldwide in the first quarter (Q1 2024) this year.
Medical professors in S. Korea to launch indefinite voluntary walkout from July 12
Seoul, July 1 - Medical professors at three South Korea University-affiliated hospitals vowed on Monday to start an indefinite voluntary walkout later this month, amid a prolonged standoff between doctors and the government over its medical reform plan.
India to be part of citizen astronaut programme by SERA, Blue Origin
New Delhi, July 1 - In a bid to democratise space, US-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) and Blue Origin on Monday announced India as a partner nation in their human spaceflight programme.
UN proposes to share DNA sequences of plants, animals & microbes at COP16
New Delhi, July 1 - The UN on Monday released proposals to share the use of "digital sequence information on genetic resources (DSI)" -- the DNA sequences of plants, animals and microbes -- to support communities supporting nature.
Israeli company sets up first wireless EV charging road in Norway
Jerusalem, June 30 - Israeli hi-tech company Electreon Wireless installed the first wireless charging road in Norway, allowing electric vehicles to charge while in motion, the company reported to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Sunday.
40 pc jump in quick commerce spending during T20 WC final: Report
New Delhi, June 30 - Fintech startup Simpl on Sunday said that it witnessed a 40 per cent jump in consumer spending on its platform around the T20 World Cup Final.
Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai hail India’s historic T20 WC victory
New Delhi, June 30 - Tech honchos Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, and others hailed India’s historic win over South Africa in a nerve-wrenching final of the ICC T20 World Cup at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.
Indian equity markets surge nearly 14 pc in June quarter, leads in world top 10
Mumbai, June 30 - Indian stock indices gave a stellar performance in the June quarter of FY 2024-25. During the April- June period, Indian stock market capitalisation increased by 13.8 per cent, the highest among the top 10 stock markets.
Meta purged over 21 mn pieces of bad content on FB, Insta in India in May
New Delhi, June 29 - Meta said that it took down over 15.6 million pieces of bad content across 13 policies for Facebook and more than 5.8 million pieces of objectionable content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in May.
India a global leader in curative & preventive healthcare: Union Minister
New Delhi, June 29 - India has become a global leader not only in curative healthcare but also in preventive healthcare owing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of universal healthcare for all, Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science
Tata Consumer gets Rs 171.83 crore tax demand from I-T department
Mumbai, June 29 - Tata Consumer Products Ltd on Saturday said it has received an income tax demand of Rs 171.83 crore for the assessment year 2019-20. bu
Meaningful social interactions linked with lower loneliness, affective well-being: Study
New Delhi, June 29 - Having meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, a new study has shown.
PM Modi’s approach to digital public infra has been relentless, meticulous: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, June 29 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach towards digital public infrastructure has been relentless and meticulous, delivering rich dividends for Indian citizens, said G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday.