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COVID19
Tokyo Olympics: Spectators barred from Games venues amid new covid emergency
July 8, 2021Japan has decided to hold out spectators from Olympic venues in Tokyo due to the city’s...
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Funding News
Teachmint raises $20 mn in Pre-Series B round led by Learn Capital
July 8, 2021The no. 1 top free education app on Google Play Store, Teachmint has raised $20 million...
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COVID19
Gradual receding of COVID cases has created scope for eco recovery: PHDCCI
July 8, 2021The gradual receding of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has created scope for the...
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Auto
Volkswagen and BMW fined $1 bn for restricting competition in emission cleaning
July 8, 2021The European Union has slapped Volkswagen and BMW with a whooping fine of $1 billion for...
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Business
Renewable energy capacity addition likely to be 11 GW in FY2022: ICRA
July 8, 2021Renewable energy capacity addition in India is likely to improve to 11 GW in 2021-22 though...
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Business
Akash Kohli: The realtor who redefined luxury segment in Gurugram
July 8, 2021Right after completing his higher studies, Akash Kohli, as a youth filled with vigor and enthusiasm,...
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Agriculture
NCML commissions grain storage silos with Rs 800 mn investments in Haryana
July 8, 2021National Commodities Management Services Limited (NCML), [formerly National Collateral Management Services Limited], India’s largest private-sector agriculture...
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Business
FinMin releases Rs 9,871 cr grant to 17 states
July 8, 2021The finance ministry on Thursday said it has released the fourth monthly installment of post devolution...
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Auto
Vahak raises USD 5 million in Pre-series A round led by RTP Global, others
July 8, 2021Online transport marketplace for road transport businesses and individual CV owners, Vahak has raised USD 5-million...
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Tech Plunge
Zomato eyes USD 9 bn post-IPO valuation; to launch grocery section on its app
July 8, 2021Soon, you will have the option to order grocery items on Zomato as the food aggregator...
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Business
DPE brought under Finance Ministry to speed up privatization process
July 8, 2021The Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) has been brought under the Finance Ministry to speed up...
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Business
Amazon launches its first Digital Kendra for MSMEs in Surat
July 8, 2021As part of its commitment to digitise 10 million MSMEs by 2025, Amazon India has announced...
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Business
Cairn Energy freezes Indian govt properties in France: Reports
July 8, 2021Britain’s Cairn Energy Plc said it has freezed properties owned by the Indian government in Paris...
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Travel
Fully vaccinated travelers can avoid quarantine and COVID-19 testing: Experts
July 8, 2021Fully vaccinated people are less likely to get and spread COVID-19, and as such can avoid...
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Auto
Automobile retail records 23% jump in sales as states ease restrictions: FADA
July 8, 2021Automobile retail sales witnessed a healthy recovery in June as compared to May as various states...
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Business
Shiprocket mops up Rs 305 crore in funding round led by PayPal Ventures
July 8, 2021Tech-enabled logistics platform Shiprocket has raised USD 41 Million (Rs 305 crore) in a funding round...
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Economy
RBI focused on reviving India’s economic growth, wants to anchor inflation expectations
July 8, 2021The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) wants to anchor inflation expectations and focus on reviving the...
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Industry
231 workers killed in industrial accidents since June 2021: IndustriALL Union
July 8, 2021IndustriALL Global Union along with its affiliates in India has urged the government to take measures...
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Agriculture
AI and drones boost crop insurance in agriculture sector
July 8, 2021The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and drones in the agriculture sector to customize crop insurance...
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Agriculture
Tomar raises India’s basmati rice export related concerns with EU
July 8, 2021Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday raised with European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski the...
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Business
India’s software industry to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Study
July 8, 2021India’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry could reach $1 trillion in value and create half million new jobs...
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E-commerce
E-commerce industry expected to reach USD 188 bn by 2025: Ficci
July 8, 2021The online commerce industry is projected to reach USD 188 billion in 2025 from USD 64...
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Culture
From Satyajit Ray to Kamal Hassan, cinema greats on the extraordinary craft of Dilip Kumar
July 8, 2021In the early 50s, a young actor named Marlon Brando took the Hollywood by storm with...
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Business
India wants businesses in Indo-Pacific region to boost trade and growth in emerging sectors
July 7, 2021Piyush Goyal, India’s Trade Minister, has invited the business community in the Indo-Pacific region to boost...
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Funding News
Rockclimber raises USD 1 mn in pre-series A funding
July 7, 2021Beverage brand Rockclimber on Wednesday said it has raised USD 1 million (about Rs 7.50 crore)...
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COVID19
COVID-19 vaccination gives 69% protection against Delta variant: Singapore Study
July 7, 2021COVID-19 vaccination provides about 69% protection against infection by the Delta variant of the coronavirus regardless...
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Politics
Harsh Vardhan, Javadekar, Prasad quit ahead of mega cabinet rejig
July 7, 2021As many as 12 ministers from PM Modi’s team have resigned from their posts ahead of...
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Business
REC raises USD 400 million via bonds
July 7, 2021State-owned REC Ltd on Wednesday said it has raised USD 400 million (around Rs 2,986 crore)...
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Economy
Fitch Ratings cuts India’s growth forecast to 10% due to slow recovery post second COVID-19 wave
July 7, 2021Owing to slowing recovery post second wave of COVID-19, Fitch Ratings has cut India’s growth forecast...
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Funding News
Piramal Capital to raise up to Rs 1,000 cr via NCDs
July 7, 2021Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited (PCHFL) Wednesday said it is looking to raise up to...
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Social Media
IT Rules: Delhi HC refuses to grant interim relief to online news portals
July 7, 2021The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim protection from coercive action to online...
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Funding News
DanaMojo raises over Rs 3 cr in funding from Rohini Nilekani, Social Alpha, others
July 7, 2021DanaMojo, a payments solution platform for NGOs, on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 3.05 crore...
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Electric Vehicle
Ev maker Etrio to supply e-three-wheelers to LetsTransport for last-mile delivery
July 7, 2021Bengaluru-based tech-logistics company LetsTransport on Wednesday said it has tied-up with EV startup Etrio for inducting...
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Cryptocurrency
Germany allows up to $415 billion investment in cryptocurrency in new crypto-friendly legislation
July 7, 2021Germany has passed a “crypto-friendly” law called the Fund Location Act, which implies all specialized investment...
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Business
Ratan Tata-backed Moglix buys e-commerce platform Vendaxo
July 7, 2021Noida-based B2B commerce platform Moglix has acquired Vendaxo, an ecommerce platform for buying and selling of...
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Funding News
Chiratae Ventures to offer 48-hour turnaround on seed fund pitches
July 7, 2021Venture capital advisory firm, Chiratae Ventures on Wednesday said it has launched an initiative with a...
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Industry
Asia Pacific region hardest hit by COVID-19 pandemic: WTTC Economic Trends Report
July 7, 2021The new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that...
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Business
Amazon India launches two all-women delivery stations in Kerala
July 7, 2021In an effort to enhance work opportunities for women, Amazon India has launched two all-women delivery...
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Business
Indian IT sector revenues will grow in double digits in FY22: Azim Premji
July 7, 2021Wipro founder-chairman Azim Premji believes the Indian IT industry revenues will grow in double digits in...
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Business
Chinese nationals step down from Paytm board ahead of planned IPO; no change in shareholding
July 7, 2021All Chinese nationals on the board of digital payments firm Paytm have been replaced by US...
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Manufacturing
Samsung skips telecom PLI scheme; Ericsson participates through Jabil
July 7, 2021South Korean electronics major Samsung has not applied for the production-linked incentive scheme for telecom gear...
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Business
Govt launches mobile app ‘Matsya Setu’ for aqua farmers
July 7, 2021Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday launched a mobile app ‘Matsya...
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Startups
Daalchini Tech launches IoT-enabled vending machines in cabs and buses
July 6, 2021Food tech startup Daalchini Technologies on Tuesday said it has launched Internet of Things (IoT) enabled...
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Business
Working women, young professionals vulnerable to Covid turbulence: LinkedIn
July 6, 2021India is gradually recovering from the devastating impact of second wave of covid-19. Country’s hiring rate...
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OTT
OTT streaming industry set to retain subscribers as viewers return to “normal activities”
July 6, 2021The OTT streaming industry may not be so excited and enthusiastic as people return to normal...
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Business
RBI launches latest round of quarterly survey on manufacturing sector
July 6, 2021The RBI on Tuesday said it has launched the latest round of its quarterly Order Books,...
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Health
MeduAlert crosses 3 million subscriber mark within 12 months of inception
July 6, 2021Launched in June 2020 MeduAlert, which is Medulance Healthcare’s corporate program, has surpassed the three million...
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Telecom
Airtel Xstream Fiber launches ‘Secure Internet’ for Rs 99 per month
July 6, 2021Airtel Xstream Fiber has launched ‘Secure Internet’ for its customers, a tool offering real-time protection against...
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Business
TVS Motor expects swift recovery, better prepared to tackle supply chain issues
July 6, 2021The TVS Motor expects a swift recovery in the market, which has been ravaged by the...
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Business
Covid Fallout: June GST revenue slips below Rs 1 lakh crore after 8 months
July 6, 2021The economic fallout of the second wave of covid-19 pandemic became more visible after the finance...
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Agriculture
Bucolic Kailash, an agritech startup, brings Computerized Farms from the future!
July 6, 2021At the futuristic and smart agritech start-up Bucolic Kailash , a mission is becoming more real...
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COVID19
Scientists raise concerns about Lambda variant being potentially resistant to COVID-19 vaccines
July 6, 2021Scientists believe that Lambda variant, which was first detected in Peru about a year ago, mutations...
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Funding News
Agfintech Startup Dvara E-Registry Raises Pre Series A funding from Omnivore and Dvara Holdings
July 6, 2021Dvara E-Registry, an agfintech startup, announced today that it has raised a pre Series A round...
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Analysis
COVID 19 : “Why Variants will defeat Vaccines”
July 6, 2021I made forceful arguments on why the Virus is an Animal Virus, and NOT from a...
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Business
Japan’s Sumitomo Group to buy 74.9 PC stake in Fullerton India Credit for USD 2 bn
July 6, 2021Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) on Tuesday announced that it would acquire 74.9 per cent...
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Technology
Number of Indian professionals in Singapore up due to tech talent demand, not ‘favourable treatment’: Govt
July 6, 2021The proportion of Indian professionals in Singapore has doubled from 13 per cent to 26 per...
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