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Business
Strengthening e-commerce along with traditional distribution: Tata Consumer chairman
June 25, 2021Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) is strengthening its play into the e-commerce space besides scaling up...
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Business
PharmEasy to buy 66 pc stake in diagnostics services provider Thyrocare
June 25, 2021Online medicine delivery platform PharmEasy on Friday announced it will be acquiring 66.1 percent stake in...
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Business
Zomato plans to have 10% women in delivery fleet by year- end
June 25, 2021Online food ordering platform Zomato on Friday said it will increase the number of women in...
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Economy
S&P Global projects Indian economy to grow at 9.5% in FY22
June 25, 2021Rating agency, S&P Global has projected the Indian economy to grow at 9.5% in FY22 with...
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Business
Schneider to pump Rs 350-400 cr in Indian arm Luminous
June 25, 2021French multinational Schneider Electric on Friday announced plans to infuse around Rs 350-400 crore in its...
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COVID19
The/Nudge announces Asha Kiran to rebuild rural livelihoods for 5 Lakh households impacted by COVID
June 25, 2021The/Nudge Centre for Rural Development, is set to invest Rs 200 crore to support rural livelihoods...
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Technology
Apple technology helped educators and learners stay connected amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 25, 2021Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world, the masses have turned to technology with...
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Social Media
Twitter temporarily denies access to IT Minister Prasad’s account
June 25, 2021Twitter on Friday temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s account for alleged violation of the...
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Electric Vehicle
Hero reduces electric scooter prices by up to 33% after enhanced subsidy
June 25, 2021Electric two-wheeler maker, Hero Electric on Friday said it has slashed prices for its popular models...
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Funding News
Orios Venture Partners closes $30 mn Select Fund as Pharmeasy announces plans to IPO
June 25, 2021Orios Venture Partners, India’s leading technology venture capital firm, has announced a final close for its...
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Business
Taj named strongest hotel brand in world
June 25, 2021Tata Group hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Friday said its ‘Taj’ brand has...
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Social Media
Instagram may soon allow users to publish posts from desktop
June 25, 2021Years after solely focusing on its mobile product, Photo-sharing app Instagram is finally testing a feature...
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COVID19
Delhi reported gross discrepancy in consumption of medical oxygen in COVID second wave
June 25, 2021A Supreme Court-appointed Oxygen Audit Committee has found that Delhi reported gross discrepancy in the actual...
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Cybersecurity
Data backup company Acronis launches first cloud data center in India
June 25, 2021Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today announced the availability of a new Acronis Cloud...
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COVID19
Swab samples from smartphones can accurately detect Covid-19 infection: Study
June 25, 2021A group of scientists have devised a non-invasive and cost-effective method to detect COVID-19 infection. The...
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COVID19
5-member expert committee to guide government in potential third COVID-19 wave targeting children
June 25, 2021The Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy has formed a five-member expert committee to guide the...
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Blockchain
Exhibition promotes digital ownership of art using blockchain tech
June 25, 2021In a first in India, a new online art exhibition is looking at promoting digital ownership...
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News
China launches first bullet train in Tibet, close to Arunachal border
June 25, 2021China has launched first high-speed train service between provincial capital Lhasa and Nyingchi, strategically located Tibetan...
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Environment
Need to promote construction of green buildings in India: Govt
June 25, 2021The development of green buildings should be promoted across the country and a campaign should be...
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Industry
NTPC turns to solar with commitment to build 32 GW renewable energy by 2032
June 25, 2021After making a commitment in 2020 to build 32 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2032, the...
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Telecom
Revenue from 5G services to be insignificant for late adopters including India: Moody’s
June 25, 2021Countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including India, that are late in adopting 5G technology will get...
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COVID19
Australia struggles to stem Delta COVID-19 variant in Sydney, prompts week-long lockdown
June 25, 2021Authorities in Australia’s largest city, Sydney, are struggling to contain a spike in the highlight contagious...
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Business
Strong track record of reforms makes Indian markets lucrative: FM to US investors
June 25, 2021Asserting that continuous reforms make India a great place to do business, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
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Technology
UK start-up uses drones to map and monitor plastic pollution across the world
June 25, 2021From Britain’s coastline to the banks of the holy Ganges river in India, a UK-based start-up...
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Tech Plunge
Microsoft unveils Windows 11: Here’s all you need to know
June 24, 2021Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11, its “next generation” of operating system with a new User Interface...
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Business
US top lobby group worried over India’s proposed e-commerce plan: Report
June 24, 2021The central government’s proposed move to tighten e-commerce rules, which include limiting flash sales of goods...
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Economy
Global capability centre sector can scale up to USD 60-85 billion in 5-6 years: Report
June 24, 2021The global capability centres (GCCs) sector can potentially scale up to USD 60-85 billion in the...
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News
Loni Assault Case: No coercive actions against Twitter India MD, says Karnataka High Court
June 24, 2021The Karnataka High Court has restrained Uttar Pradesh police from taking coercive action against Twitter India...
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Economy
Food inflation could ease with unlock, good monsoon: Chief Economic Adviser
June 24, 2021Attributing the rise in food prices to restrictions imposed by several states during April-May to deal...
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Travel
India integrates 174 Indian Embassies and Consulates with Passport Seva Program
June 24, 2021As part of the global outreach exercise, the ministry has integrated 174 Indian Embassies and Consulates...
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Business
With 100% jump in Hemp seed processing, Hemp Horizons plans expansion with new range of products
June 24, 2021India’s leading white label Hemp seed processing startup Hemp Horizons witnesses a record breaking 100% increase...
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Funding News
Veeda Clinical Research raises USD 16 million in fresh funding
June 24, 2021IPO-bound Veeda Clinical Research on Thursday announced that it has raised USD 16 million (around Rs...
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EdTech
Sri Chaitanya steps into edtech space through Infinity Learn with $50 mn investment
June 24, 2021Asia’s leading educational group Sri Chaitanya has entered the edtech space with Infinity Learn with an...
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EdTech
WhatsApp, NSDC join hands to launch digital skill program for youth
June 24, 2021The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WhatsApp on Thursday launched its Digital Skill Champions Programme...
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Funding News
Classplus secures USD 65 million in series C round led by Tiger Global, GSV Ventures
June 24, 2021Classplus, which helps educational institutions go online, on Thursday said it has raised USD 65 million...
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Economy
India will emerge stronger post COVID-19: RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani
June 24, 2021Post COVID-19, India will emerge stronger and conquer the crisis sooner rather than later, says Reliance...
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Business
Reliance AGM 2021: Clean energy, 5G, cheapest smartphone | 10 key announcements
June 24, 2021Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mukesh Ambani made a slew of announcements at the 44th Annual General...
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Space Plunge
China plans to send first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 and install base
June 24, 2021After landing a remote-controlled rover on the red planet, China is working on its next space...
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Economy
Soaring global food prices reach its highest since September 2011
June 24, 2021Global food prices have risen every month for the last year to their highest point since...
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Business
VegEase launches grocery cart-at-home in Haryana and UP, eyes national presence
June 24, 2021VegEase, the country’s only cart-at-home e-grocery startup, is launching its services in UP and Haryana including...
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Business
E-payments for charitable causes grew by 575% during Lockdown 2.0: PayU Insights Report
June 24, 2021PayU, India’s leading online payments solution provider, released the PayU Insights Report today, providing a comparative...
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Business
Paytm IPO: Doc submission deadline extended to June 30 for shareholders
June 24, 2021Digital payments and financial services firm Paytm has extended the deadline for shareholders, employees and former...
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Social Media
Twitter adds RazorPay with Tip Jar to allow payments and donations
June 24, 2021More than a month after launching its in-app payment feature Tip Jar, Twitter has announced it...
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Business
Exotel leverages cloud technology to support Covid relief efforts
June 24, 2021Over the last year, Exotel, Asia’s largest cloud communication platform, has partnered with over 100 organisations...
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Business
Renewable project developer BrightNight enters India’s power market
June 24, 2021Today, BrightNight announced its entrance into India’s energy market with two key hires based in New...
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Business
John McAfee dead: Life and times of the renegade antivirus pioneer
June 24, 2021Antivirus software pioneer John McAfee was found dead in his cell in a jail near Barcelona,...
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Business
US agency allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications
June 24, 2021A federal US body has announced that it will allow some foreign guest workers to re-submit...
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Funding News
Wellbeing Nutrition raises USD 2.2 million in Series A led by Fireside Ventures
June 23, 2021Wellbeing Nutrition – a wholefood nutrition company that trusts plant-based ingredients to deliver wellness to individuals...
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COVID19
Mask compliance still remains low in India despite most lethal COVID-19 wave: Survey
June 23, 2021Mask wearing compliance still remains low in India despite it being one of the worst hit...
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Business
UK High Court rejects Nirav Modi’s plea challenging extradition to India
June 23, 2021Nirav Modi has lost the first stage of his extradition appeal in the High Court here,...
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Business
Focusing on providing reliability to customers: Amazon India
June 23, 2021Amid the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, Amazon, an e-commerce firm, has focused on providing reliability to...
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Business
Govt eases norms for voice BPOs to make India global outsourcing hub
June 23, 2021To cement India’s position as a preferred global outsourcing destination, the government on Wednesday liberalised guidelines...
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Business
Resuming free trade talks with EU is political and strategic: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar
June 23, 2021The decision by India and the EU to resume free trade talks was not a capricious...
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Business
Zeon Lifesciences forays into the B2C segment; unveils a range of nutraceutical products
June 23, 2021Zeon Lifesciences (Zeon), a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products has strategically diversified into the...
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Analysis
Cochin airport gets global award for excellent service quality
June 23, 2021The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has won a global award for quality of service. Airport...
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Business
Warren Buffett resigns as trustee of Gates Foundation; gives away another USD 4 billion
June 23, 2021Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Wednesday announced he was resigning from his positions as trustee of...
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