Ambuja Cements, ACC redefining construction landscape with next-gen digital initiatives

Ambuja Cements, ACC redefining construction landscape with next-gen digital initiatives

Ahmedabad, June 21 - Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited, the cement and building material companies of the Adani Portfolio, on Friday said they are excited to unveil their commitment towards innovation that will redefine the construction landscape through a series of visionary digital

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NSE warns investors of individuals, entities promising assured returns in stock market

NSE warns investors of individuals, entities promising assured returns in stock market

New Delhi, June 21 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued an advisory on Friday cautioning investors of certain individuals and entities promising assured returns on investment in the stock market.

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Zerodha’s Kite app faces another tech glitch, users complain on X

Zerodha’s Kite app faces another tech glitch, users complain on X

New Delhi, June 21 - Brokerage firm Zerodha's trading app Kite on Friday suffered another technical glitch, with users complaining of frozen screens and other issues.

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152 Indian startups on track to turn unicorns over next 5 years: Report

152 Indian startups on track to turn unicorns over next 5 years: Report

New Delhi, June 21 - At least 152 Indian startups are on track to turn unicorns from 31 cities over the next 3 to 5 years to its current tally of 67 unicorns, a new report has said.

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NHAI taking AI route for better road signs to improve safety

NHAI taking AI route for better road signs to improve safety

New Delhi, June 20 - In order to enhance road safety, NHAI has signed an MoU with Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Delhi, a technical university established by the Delhi government, to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions for improvement in the

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Upcoming Union Budget a blueprint of path towards Viksit Bharat by 2047: PHDCCI

Upcoming Union Budget a blueprint of path towards Viksit Bharat by 2047: PHDCCI

New Delhi, June 20 - Terming the upcoming Union Budget 2024-2025 a blueprint of the path towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said on Thursday that calibrated steps to enhance domestic sources of growth would

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Indian-origin Shawna Pandya onboard Virgin Galactic’s new space research flight

Indian-origin Shawna Pandya onboard Virgin Galactic’s new space research flight

New Delhi, June 20 - Indian-origin researcher Shawna Pandya will be part of the second research mission by Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic and the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) to fly to space aboard the Delta Class spaceship.

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Researchers develop wearable device that measures levels of disease markers via ‘sweat’

Researchers develop wearable device that measures levels of disease markers via ‘sweat’

San Francisco, June 20 - Researchers have developed a wearable health monitor that measures levels of important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise, a new study said on Thursday.

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Blinkit’s rival Zepto raises $665 mn at a $3.6 bn valuation, to go public soon

Blinkit’s rival Zepto raises $665 mn at a $3.6 bn valuation, to go public soon

Mumbai, June 21 - Quick delivery platform and Blinkit’s rival Zepto on Friday said it had raised $665 million at a $3.6 billion valuation in a highly oversubscribed round -- just nine months after the company raised $235 million at a $1.4 billion

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Space startups up 200X in just 2 years, India’s share in global space to rise 4X by 2030

Space startups up 200X in just 2 years, India’s share in global space to rise 4X by 2030

New Delhi, June 21 - There has been a massive 200 times increase in the number of space startups in the last two years owing to the major policy decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to open up the space sector, Union

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Indian CEOs prioritise tech investments, including towards AI: report

Indian CEOs prioritise tech investments, including towards AI: report

New Delhi, June 21 - Indian CEOs are prioritising technology investment, including artificial intelligence (AI) but stay guarded amid data security challenges, according to a report.

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EV startups from India, EU pitch innovative tech in battery recycling

EV startups from India, EU pitch innovative tech in battery recycling

New Delhi, June 21 - In a bid to enhance the Electric Vehicle (EV) landscape and ecosystems in India and Europe, the India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC) organised an event, featuring 12 high-impact startups in battery recycling technologies for EVs.

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S. Korea, Germany discuss ways of stronger industry ties during ministerial talks

S. Korea, Germany discuss ways of stronger industry ties during ministerial talks

Seoul, June 21 - South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun met with Germany's top economic policymaker in Seoul on Friday to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral relations on advanced industries, energy and broader economic ties, officials said.

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DGFT rolls out Faceless Automation system to fix Input-Output Norms for exporters

DGFT rolls out Faceless Automation system to fix Input-Output Norms for exporters

New Delhi June 20 - In line with ongoing efforts to modernise and streamline foreign trade procedures the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has decided that ad-hoc Input Output Norms will be determined through a rule-based, system-driven process, aimed at improving the

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Indian scientists decode new class of materials for energy harvesting, power generation

Indian scientists decode new class of materials for energy harvesting, power generation

New Delhi, June 20 - Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) Bengaluru, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), on Thursday provided groundbreaking insights into a new class of materials for energy harvesting and power

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US bans Russian company Kaspersky’s software over security concerns

US bans Russian company Kaspersky’s software over security concerns

Washington, June 21 - The US will ban the sale of antivirus software made by Moscow-based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

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TRAI releases recommendations for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy 2024

TRAI releases recommendations for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy 2024

New Delhi, June 20 - The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday released recommendations on inputs for the formulation of 'National Broadcasting Policy-2024' to establish a robust broadcasting ecosystem.

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Bengaluru hospital successfully performs rare heart re-transplant

Bengaluru hospital successfully performs rare heart re-transplant

Bengaluru, June 20 - Doctors at a city hospital here on Wednesday said they have successfully performed a rare heart re-transplant procedure in the country.

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Ancient India wasn’t just economic, cultural leader in world but also of science, tech: Ola founder

Ancient India wasn’t just economic, cultural leader in world but also of science, tech: Ola founder

New Delhi, June 19 - Ola Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Wednesday expressed his joy over the inauguration of the new campus of Nalanda University by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar's Rajgir, saying that ancient India was not just the "economic

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28 pc GST on gaming firms triggered a cascade of repercussions: Report

28 pc GST on gaming firms triggered a cascade of repercussions: Report

New Delhi, June 19 - The 28 per cent GST on skill-based online games has triggered a cascade of repercussions, including funding constraints, reduced growth trajectories, job losses, and heightened uncertainty across the sector, a report said on Wednesday.

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