Robotics firm DiFACTO raises Rs 40 cr from Stakeboat Capital
New Delhi, May 29 - Robotics and automation solutions provider DiFACTO on Wednesday said it secured Rs 40 crore from private equity firm Stakeboat Capital in its Series A round.
Fintech startup BharatX acquires Zenifi to enter medical lending market
New Delhi, May 29 - Y-Combinator-backed BNPL fintech startup, BharatX on Wednesday announced that it has acquired healthcare finance startup Zenifi to enter the medical lending segment.
Tattoos pose inherent risks of hepatitis, HIV and cancers, warn doctors
New Delhi, May 29 - Love to get tattooed? Beware, the ink and needle used may raise your risk of getting diseases like Hepatitis B, C, HIV, and even cancers of the liver and blood, warned doctors on Wednesday.
Cut marks on 4,000-yr-old skulls show ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer
New Delhi, May 29 - Ancient Egyptians attempted to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a patient's death, revealed a study on two 4,000-year-old skulls.
Muthoot Pappachan Group announces Shah Rukh Khan as new brand ambassador
New Delhi, May 29 - Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG), a 137-year-old leading business conglomerate in India, popularly known as Muthoot Blue, on Wednesday announced Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador.
Report on acquiring a stake in Paytm totally false: Adani Group
New Delhi, May 29 - The Adani Group on Wednesday categorically denied a media report which claimed that the company is going to acquire a stake in digital payments company Paytm.
Industry hails RBI’s 3 new initiatives to bolster fintech sector
New Delhi, May 29 - The fintech industry leaders on Wednesday hailed the three major initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which include the PRAVAAH portal, the Retail Direct Mobile App and a FinTech Repository.
South Korea’s KT SAT partners Rivada Space to expand LEO satellite service
Seoul, May 29 - KT SAT Co., the satellite service arm of South Korea's telecom giant KT Corp., on Wednesday said it has partnered with a German low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite company to strengthen its service capacity.
3 fastest growing jobs for fresh graduates in India revealed
New Delhi, May 29 - Software engineer, system engineer and programming analyst are the top jobs for fresh graduates in India as design, analytics and programming are still the top skills for entry-level roles, a report showed on Wednesday.
LinkedIn is so ‘cringe’ it will make your toenails curl: Musk
New Delhi, May 29 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday attacked Microsoft-owned largest professional network LinkedIn, saying this platform is "so cringe it will make your toenails curl", as the billionaire aims to bring job search on his X platform.
Apple’s flagship developer event to unveil new software updates on June 10
New Delhi, May 29 - Apple has announced to organise its flagship Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24) from June 10-June 14, including keynote and ‘Platforms State of the Union’.
Google introduces new AI features in its Chromebook Plus laptops
New Delhi, May 28 - Google on Tuesday announced new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features in its Chromebook Plus laptops that will help users chat with Gemini, reimagine photos and more.
SBICAP Ventures invests in climate-tech firm Solinas to boost sanitation efforts
Mumbai, May 28 - Asset manager SBICAP Ventures Ltd on Tuesday announced investment in climate-tech company Solinas, which provides robotic and AI solutions for the water and sanitation industry, but did not disclose the sum.
Samsung stares at 1st-ever workers’ strike over stalled wage negotiations
Seoul, May 29 - Unionised workers of Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday they plan to go on a strike amid stalled wage negotiations.
New WHO report calls for increasing investments in adolescent well-being
Geneva, May 28 - In a rapidly evolving world, adolescents are facing significant challenges like high mortality rates, mental health, pregnancy, education and employment, and climate and environmental hazards, according to a new WHO report on Tuesday calling for greater investments in adolescent
Can Byju’s pay salaries on time, clear employees’ pending dues?
New Delhi, May 28 - Edtech company Byju's, which has been struggling for months to pay salaries on time to its thousands of employees and clear their pending dues, apparently has a plan to pay monthly salaries on time for at least the
OpenAI Board forms Safety and Security Committee led by Altman, others
San Francisco, May 28 - ChatGPT maker OpenAI Board has formed a Safety and Security Committee led by directors Sam Altman (CEO), Bret Taylor (Chair), Adam D’Angelo, and Nicole Seligman, the company said on Tuesday.
P&G Hygiene and Health Care appoints Mrinalini Srinivasan as new CFO
New Delhi, May 28 - Procter & Gamble (P&G) Hygiene and Health Care on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mrinalini Srinivasan as the company's Chief Financial Officer from June 29.
Samsung, Lennox join hands for HVAC business in US, Canada
Seoul, May 28 - Samsung on Tuesday said that it has agreed to set up a joint venture (JV) with a leading provider of climate solutions Lennox for a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC) business in the US and Canada.
Rosneft integrates proprietary IT technologies into all aspects of its operations
New Delhi, May 28 - In today's world, digitalisation has emerged as a global trend affecting practically all industries and areas of operation.