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Business
India maintains 43rd rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index; Switzerland tops chart
June 17, 2021India maintained 43rd rank on an annual World Competitiveness Index compiled by the Institute for Management...
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Business
CII pitches for Rs 3 lakh cr fiscal stimulus to push economic growth
June 17, 2021The Indian economy requires a Rs 3 lakh crore fiscal stimulus, including cash transfer to households...
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Agriculture
Arya set to train farmers in mushroom cultivation across India
June 17, 2021Arya Collateral is organizing a knowledge series for farmers across India as an outcome of their...
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Business
Petroleum Min proposes changes in law to include hydrogen in mineral oil
June 17, 2021The petroleum ministry has proposed amendments to existing law to include cleaner sources of energy like...
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Agriculture
Agri-tech startup Gramophone FY21 revenue jumps over 2-fold to Rs 48 cr
June 17, 2021Agri-tech firm Gramophone on Thursday said its revenue jumped over two-fold to Rs 48 crore last...
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Technology
Spotify launches live audio app Greenroom to compete with Clubhouse
June 17, 2021Spotify has launched “Greenroom”, the new name for Locker Room, the app developed by start-up Betty...
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News
Govt makes PUC certificate for all vehicles uniform across country
June 17, 2021The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification to make the PUC certificate...
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Space Plunge
China successfully launches Shenzhou-12 capsule, first crewed space flight
June 17, 2021China successfully launched three astronauts into space onboard the Shenzhou-12 capsule on a Long March-2F carrier...
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Tech Plunge
Google announces Rs 113-cr grant to support covid-relief efforts in India
June 17, 2021Tech giant Google on Thursday said Google.org – its philanthropic arm – has announced a grant...
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News
Supreme Court gives nod to CBSE’s Class 12 evaluation formula| 7 key points
June 17, 2021The Supreme Court has given a go-ahead to CBSE and ICSE to notify its proposed evaluation...
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Tech Plunge
Microsoft names Satya Nadella as chairman, rewards him for revamping the tech giant
June 17, 2021Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been appointed as the company’s new chairman. The India-born techie-who has...
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Business
Swedish giant IKEA begins home delivery of products in Bengaluru through mobile app
June 17, 2021Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA announced on Thursday the launch of its eCommerce services and mobile...
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Advertising
The Trade Desk launches India operations, gives access to ad inventory available across the internet
June 17, 2021The Trade Desk has launched its India operations under the leadership of Tejinder Gill, a former...
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Business
Demand for contactless buying helps Droom record 80% growth in Q1 2021
June 17, 2021Droom has registered 80% growth Y/Y in Q1 of 2021 thanks to the enormous demand for...
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Business
Gold hallmarking becomes mandatory from June 16: All you need to know
June 16, 2021The Centre has made hallmarking of gold jewellery and related items mandatory from June 16. The...
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Business
India may have 330 mn 5G subscribers by 2026, data usage to reach 40 GB per smartphone: Report
June 16, 2021India is likely to have 330 million 5G subscribers by 2026 and the monthly data consumption...
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Banking
Google Pay launches cards tokenisation with SBI, other banks in collaboration with Visa
June 16, 2021Google Pay on Wednesday said it has expanded its network of bank partners offering cards tokenisation...
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Business
Flipkart opens 2.2 lakh sq ft warehouse in West Bengal, to create about 3,500 direct jobs
June 16, 2021Walmart-owned Flipkart on Wednesday said it has set up a new fulfilment centre (warehouse) in West...
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News
PM Modi commends role of start-ups and tech companies in fighting Covid-19 pandemic
June 16, 2021Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the critical role played by start-ups and tech companies in mitigating...
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Business
Higher incidence of job losses among youngest, oldest employees in second wave: Survey
June 16, 2021The youngest and the oldest segments in the workforce have reported an increase in job losses...
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News
The/Nudge Foundation receives a generous grant from MacKenzie Scott to fuel its poverty alleviation efforts
June 16, 2021The/Nudge Foundation today announced that it has received a grant from American philanthropist and novelist MacKenzie...
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Business
Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) to acquire digital engineering firm Cuelogic for USD 8.4 mn
June 16, 2021Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd (LTI) on Wednesday said it will acquire Cuelogic Technologies, a digital...
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Funding News
FamPay raises USD 38 mn in funding from Elevation Capital, others
June 16, 2021FamPay, a fintech startup focussed on teenagers, on Wednesday said it has raised USD 38 million...
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Social Media
Twitter loses legal shield in India over non-compliance to IT rules
June 16, 2021Twitter has lost its ‘safe harbour’ protection in India over non-compliance with IT rules and failure...
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Business
Apna, job search app for blue-collar workers, raises USD 70 million in funding
June 16, 2021The job-search firm said it will use the new investment to consolidate its presence in existing...
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News
Saraf Furniture to hire around 250 professionals from LGBTQ+ community
June 15, 2021Online furniture seller Saraf Furniture on Tuesday said it will hire 200-250 professionals from the LGBTQ+...
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Business
Changes in workspaces are driving requirements for new technologies: Jabra
June 15, 2021Jabra on Tuesday said changes in workspaces are driving requirements for new technologies and that the...
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Business
Quaker and Smile Foundation provide over 1 lakh oatmeals to healthcare community across 7 states
June 15, 2021Saluting the undying spirit, care and courage of the healthcare community, Quaker Oats has partnered with...
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Business
NetApp welcomes MothersonSumi INfotech And Designs as a Gold Partner
June 15, 2021NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global cloud-led, data-centric software company, today recognized MothersonSumi INfotech and Designs Limited...
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Health
800 Grams premature baby saved by extremely difficult key-hole cardiac procedure at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital
June 15, 2021A lady from Erode delivered twin girls at just 6 ½ months of pregnancy in the...
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Business
Nyumi launches five products to address daily vitamin needs of urban Indian woman
June 15, 2021Innovative wellness, direct to consumer startup Nyumi, conceptualised by entrepreneur Ananya Kejriwal Agarwal enters the fast-growing...
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Business
Lepton Software launches LEAP program to support Startups during and post pandemic
June 15, 2021Looking at the current situation, Lepton Software, a leading location intelligence company with 25+ years in...
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Facebook
Facebook amplifies express Wi-Fi program in India through new partnerships with D-Vois and Netplus
June 15, 2021Facebook India today announced new partnerships with D-Vois and Netplus to help expand internet access across...
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Funding News
Wherehouse.io raises seed capital in first round of funding led by Better Capitals
June 15, 2021Wherehouse.io has scaled a network of 2500+ warehouses across 12+ cities that helps brands accelerate the...
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Business
Covid has created an ‘ecosystem’ of innovation in India: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
June 15, 2021The ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis has resulted in the creation of an “ecosystem” of innovation...
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Business
Satellite Association India seeks licence fee exemption, inclusion in all broadband matters
June 15, 2021Satellite companies in India have sought exemption from licence fee for five years on broadband services...
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Business
Glenmark Pharma launches COPD treatment inhaler in UK
June 15, 2021Drug firm Glenmark Pharma on Tuesday announced the launch of Tiotropium Bromide Dry Powder Inhaler, used...
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Auto
Ashok Leyland arm acquires electric vehicles maker Switch Mobility Automotive
June 15, 2021Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland on Tuesday said its subsidiary Switch Mobility has fully acquired electric...
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Business
Pune attracted institutional investments of Rs 9,600 crore during 2015-20
June 14, 2021Investment sentiments picked up during the first quarter of 2021, but subsequent lockdown has led to...
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Technology
Cloud storage platform Digiboxx clocks 1 million users in 6 months
June 14, 2021DigiBoxx is an Indian digital file storage, sharing and data management SaaS product that provides storage...
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Education
Shiv Nadar University Delhi-NCR Opens 2021 Undergraduate Admission
June 14, 2021Shiv Nadar University inviting applications for all 17 programs it offers as part of B.Tech., B.Sc.(Research),...
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COVID19
Travel app ixigo launches Real Time COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’
June 14, 2021A user can further filter the search results by selecting the vaccine type (Covishield or Covaxin),...
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COVID19
TresVista announces covid support initiative for affected employees and their families
June 14, 2021TresVista, a leading provider of high-end outsourced support to corporates, asset managers, and entrepreneurs, has reiterated...
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Technology
Glance acquiring Shop101 to strengthen position in influencer-led commerce space
June 14, 2021Glance, which owns video platform Roposo, is acquiring Shop101 to bolster its position in the influencer-led...
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Business
Qualcomm to invest in UK chip designer Arm if regulators block sale to Nvidia
June 14, 2021US chip giant Qualcomm is open to the idea of investing in UK-chip designer Arm if...
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Agriculture
How Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is building a profitable business in a very tough Indian Agri Market
June 14, 2021Backed by early-stage investors such as LGT Lightstone Aspada and Omnivore, Arya has so far raised...
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Technology
Non-tech professionals to build majority technology products by 2024: Gartner
June 14, 202180% of technology products and services will be built by non-technology professions by 2024, says research...
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Technology
Government invites tenders for use of drones for delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and drugs to remote areas
June 14, 2021The government has invited bids for the use of drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccines and drugs...
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News
India reaffirms and values “freedom of expression” with G7 on “open societies”
June 14, 2021India has signed a joint statement by G7 and guest countries on “open societies” that reaffirm...
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E-commerce
Unbxd announces availability on Google Cloud Marketplace
June 14, 2021Unbxd Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered Commerce Search and Product Discovery solution today announced its...
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Business
India and EU to resume formal negotiations for proposed FTA
June 14, 2021India and the European Union are set to resume formal negotiations for the proposed free trade...
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COVID19
Zydus Cadila gets USFDA tentative nod for epilepsy treatment drug
June 14, 2021Zydus Cadila on Monday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator to...
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Industry
Life Insurance companies record 5-10 fold spike in claims for April 2021 related to COVID-19 deaths
June 14, 2021For the month of April 2021, life insurance companies have recorded 5-10 fold spike in claims...
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Cryptocurrency
Tesla will resume Bitcoin transactions when miners use renewable energy: Elon Musk
June 14, 2021Tesla will resume bitcoin transactions once it confirms there is reasonable clean energy usage by miners,...
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Business
‘Saving money for welfare schemes’: Petroleum minister explains continuous rise in fuel prices
June 13, 2021Amid a steep rise in prices of petrol and diesel, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural...
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Business
IPO pie set to grow bigger as over a dozen financial services players line up Rs 55,000 cr issues
June 13, 2021With payments major Paytm’s board reportedly approving a bumper share sale plan running north of Rs...
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