NSE Indices unveils India’s 1st Electric Vehicle Index
Mumbai, May 30 - NSE Indices, NSE’s index services subsidiary, on Thursday launched a new Nifty EV and New Age Automotive Index, as the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) surges amid an increase in charging infrastructure.
Cashfree appoints Harsh Gupta as new Chief Revenue Officer
New Delhi, May 30 - Payments and banking technology firm Cashfree on Thursday announced the appointment of Harsh Gupta as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
Data Security Council of India, Kyndryl to train 25,000 students in cybersecurity
New Delhi, May 30 - The Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a not-for-profit industry body on data protection, in partnership with the IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl on Thursday launched a cybersecurity training programme -- Cyber Sainik, which will train 25,000 students
Samsung grapples with labour dispute, semiconductor setbacks
Seoul, May 30 - Samsung is grappling with internal and external challenges at a critical time when it should be focusing on enhancing its competitiveness in the key semiconductor business amid a rapidly changing business environment.
Hiring women for leadership roles in India grows to 23.2 pc in early 2024: Report
New Delhi, May 30 - Hiring women for leadership roles in India has grown to 23.2 per cent across industries in early 2024, a new report showed on Thursday.
Now withdraw up to Rs 1 lakh daily on Zerodha: CEO
New Delhi, May 30 - Zerodha’s Co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath on Thursday said that the online brokerage platform will now let you instantly withdraw up to Rs 1 lakh daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., at no additional cost.
South Korea to push for reusable space rocket development: KASA
Seoul, May 30 - South Korea's new national space agency on Thursday said it will work to develop small reusable space rockets in collaboration with the private sector and explore one of the stable Lagrange points in a bid to become a top-five
Lava launches new 5G smartphone in two storage variants
New Delhi, May 30 - Domestic smartphone brand Lava, on Thursday, launched its new smartphone Yuva 5G in two storage variants.
Truecaller crosses 400 million monthly active users
New Delhi, May 30 - Leading caller identification app Truecaller on Thursday announced that it has reached a significant milestone of 400 million users monthly.
Children most vulnerable to thirdhand smoke: Experts
New Delhi, May 30 - Children are most vulnerable to third-hand smoke pollutants that settle indoors when tobacco is smoked, said health experts on Thursday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day.
Agnibaan rocket launch a momentous occasion for India’s space sector: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 30 - Calling the Agnibaan rocket mission, by IIT Madras startup Agnikul a remarkable feat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it is a "momentous occasion for India's space sector".
Pine Labs partners Google India to enable Gift Cards integration with ‘Wallet’ app
New Delhi, May 30 - Fintech company Pine Labs on Thursday announced it partnered with Google India to enable Gift Cards integration with the tech giant's 'Wallet' app.
NASA, Boeing gives green signal to Starliner’s 1st astronaut launch on June 1
New Delhi, May 30 - After several delays, NASA, and Boeing on Thursday gave a green signal to Starliner's maiden flight that will carry humans to space.
India set to woo more global players to establish GCCs over next 3-5 years: Nasscom
Bengaluru, May 30 - Access to digitally-skilled talent, the drive to adopt new technologies and the imperative to make greater customer impact are driving the growth of the Global Capability Centre (GCC) ecosystem in the country, a Nasscom report said on Thursday.
India Ratings upgrades Adani Green Energy to IND AA-, outlook stable amid robust growth
New Delhi, May 30 - India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) on Thursday upgraded Adani Green Energy Limited’s (AGEL) long-term issuer rating to 'IND AA-’ from ‘IND A+’, saying the company’s outlook is stable.
Agnibaan rocket is India’s first with a semi-cryogenic engine: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
New Delhi, May 30 - The IIT Madras’ startup Agnikul’s maiden rocket mission is India’s first flight with a semi-cryogenic engine, said Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday.
IIT Madras’ startup Agnikul launches world’s 1st rocket with fully 3D-printed engine
Chennai, May 30 - Agnikul Cosmos, a start-up incubated at the IIT Madras, on Thursday launched the world's first rocket with a single-piece three-dimensional (3D) printed engine.
Rocket reusability key for humanity to become a spacefaring civilisation: Musk
New Delhi, May 30 - Rocket reusability must be the key feature space companies must develop to help humanity become a spacefaring civilisation, said SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday.
India’s smart TV shipments fell 14 pc in Q1 due to slowdown in demand: Report
New Delhi, May 30 - India’s smart TV shipments dropped by 14 per cent (year-on-year) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 due to a slowdown in demand and an inventory build-up at major OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), a new report said on
AI learning in Kerala schools begins with this academic year
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 - Kerala has decided to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school textbooks and as a result, over four lakh students in Class Seven will study the nuances of AI in the new academic year beginning next month.