AVPL International, IFFCO partner for drone spraying on 50 lakhs acre of farmland

AVPL International, IFFCO partner for drone spraying on 50 lakhs acre of farmland

New Delhi, May 21 - Drone company AVPL International on Tuesday announced a collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to begin drone spray operations across an expansive 50 lakh acres, spanning eight states including Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana,

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Drugmaker Sanofi partners OpenAI, Formation Bio on AI-powered drug development

Drugmaker Sanofi partners OpenAI, Formation Bio on AI-powered drug development

New Delhi, May 21 - French drugmaker Sanofi on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI and tech-driven pharmaceutical firm Formation Bio to build AI-powered software to boost drug development and bring new medicines to patients more efficiently.

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Biocon Biologics gets US FDA nod for biosimilar version of eye treatment drug Eylea

Biocon Biologics gets US FDA nod for biosimilar version of eye treatment drug Eylea

Bengaluru, May 21 - Biocon Biologics said on Tuesday that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the company’s first-to-file application for Yesafili, a biosimilar drug for treating eye ailments.

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SpaceX may exceed 90 pc of all Earth payloads to orbit this year: Musk

SpaceX may exceed 90 pc of all Earth payloads to orbit this year: Musk

New Delhi, May 21 - Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday said that his space venture SpaceX is likely to exceed 90 per cent of all Earth’s payload to low-Earth orbit later this year.

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Innovators, startup founders hail India’s tech evolution in last 10 years

Innovators, startup founders hail India’s tech evolution in last 10 years

New Delhi, May 21 - The country has become the top innovator in the world in cutting-edge sectors like manufacturing, startups, digital public infrastructure (DPI), aerospace, space and defence in the last 10 years, and the next ‘techade’ will be even more exciting,

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US FDA gives nod to Musk’s Neuralink to implant brain chip in 2nd person

US FDA gives nod to Musk’s Neuralink to implant brain chip in 2nd person

New Delhi, May 20 - Tesla CEO Elon Musk-run brain-computer interface company Neuralink has reportedly received a nod from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implant its brain chip in a second person.

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South Korea to monitor impact of US tariff hikes on Chinese imports

South Korea to monitor impact of US tariff hikes on Chinese imports

Seoul, May 21 - South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday the government will closely monitor the impact of Washington's recent decision to raise tariffs on some Chinese imports.

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Scarlett Johansson was ‘shocked’ to see OpenAI’s using voice ‘eerily’ similar to hers

Scarlett Johansson was ‘shocked’ to see OpenAI’s using voice ‘eerily’ similar to hers

Los Angeles, May 21 - Actress Scarlett Johansson shared that she turned down OpenAI‘s request to lend her voice to ChatGPT system, and added that she was “shocked” and “angered” that the company went ahead and used a voice that sounded very similar

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Samsung names new chief for its semiconductor business

Samsung names new chief for its semiconductor business

Seoul, May 21 - Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday it has appointed Jun Young-hyun as the new head of its semiconductor business in an apparent move to strengthen its market competitiveness.

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Microsoft introduces ‘Copilot+ PCs’ for AI era, available from June 18

Microsoft introduces ‘Copilot+ PCs’ for AI era, available from June 18

New Delhi, May 21 - Tech giant Microsoft has introduced a new category of Windows PCs designed for the artificial intelligence (AI) era.

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Next 10 years going to be even more exciting for India’s tech journey: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Next 10 years going to be even more exciting for India’s tech journey: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi, May 20 - After a robust decade of innovation and digital growth, the next 10 years will see India on the global map for emerging technologies, be it artificial intelligence (AI) or high-performance computing, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said here on

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We can become ‘Viksit Bharat’ even before 2047 with robust startup ecosystem: Hardeep Puri

We can become ‘Viksit Bharat’ even before 2047 with robust startup ecosystem: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, May 20 - Riding on the overall economic growth across the spectrum, especially in the vibrant startup and unicorn ecosystem, India can achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' status even before 2047, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

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OpenAI removes AI voice that sounds similar to actress Scarlett Johansson

OpenAI removes AI voice that sounds similar to actress Scarlett Johansson

New Delhi, May 21 - OpenAI has announced to pause one of the voices used by its AI chatbot called ChatGPT that sounds similar to Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson.

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Cyber security company CyberArk acquires Venafi for $1.54 billion

Cyber security company CyberArk acquires Venafi for $1.54 billion

New Delhi, May 20 - Cyber security company CyberArk on Monday announced it is acquiring Venafi, a leader in machine identity management, from software-focused investor Thoma Bravo, for $1.54 billion in a cash and stock deal.

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Now order ISKCON’s ‘Maha Prasad’ online via govt’s ONDC network

Now order ISKCON’s ‘Maha Prasad’ online via govt’s ONDC network

New Delhi, May 20 -The 'Maha Prasad' from International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is now available for order online at the government’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), it was announced on Monday.

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GenAI emerges as key theme in firms’ discussions in Q1 this year: Report

GenAI emerges as key theme in firms’ discussions in Q1 this year: Report

New Delhi, May 20 - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as a key theme in companies' discussions in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, a new report said on Monday.

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Soon, take a ride on Uber bus in Delhi

Soon, take a ride on Uber bus in Delhi

New Delhi, May 20 - Ride-hailing platform Uber on Monday said that it has been granted an aggregator licence to operate buses under the Delhi Premium Bus Scheme.

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Ananant Systems joins India Electronics and Semiconductor Association to drive innovation

Ananant Systems joins India Electronics and Semiconductor Association to drive innovation

Bengaluru, May 20 - In a boost to the country's chip manufacturing goals, semiconductor and wireless systems company Ananant Systems on Monday announced its membership with the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).

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TRAI move on new broadcasting policy to make India a global content hub: BIF

TRAI move on new broadcasting policy to make India a global content hub: BIF

New Delhi, May 20 - Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Monday commended the initiative by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to gather public input for the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP).

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Hyundai’s car selling prices soared over past 5 yrs, shows data

Hyundai’s car selling prices soared over past 5 yrs, shows data

Seoul, May 20 -Hyundai Motor's vehicle selling prices soared over the past five years due to a weak won (South Korean currency), higher costs and high-end models, the company's data showed on Monday.

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