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Funding News
Megalab secures Rs 300-cr seed fund to develop two-dose Ayurveda-based Covid vaccine
May 13, 2021The IIT Alumni Council-founded Megalab has secured a Rs 300-crore seed funding and is developing a...
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COVID19
Vaccination centres close in Delhi due to non-availability of Covaxin
May 13, 2021A number of vaccination centres in Delhi have had to close because of the non-availability of...
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COVID19
Lego Group, The Lego Foundation donate USD 1 mn to support India’s figh against Covid-19
May 13, 2021Toy maker Lego Group and the Lego Foundation will donate USD 1 million to support COVID-19...
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COVID19
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin donates $1 billion worth meme coins for India’s Covid relief efforts
May 13, 2021Vitalik Buterin, the Russian-Canadian co-founder of the world’s second largest cryptocurrency firm, Ethereum, has donated over...
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Industry
Home prices skyrocket around the world amid COVID-19 pandemic, buyers panicked
May 13, 2021Unlike the global recession in 2008 when house prices collapsed, this time, around in the COVID-19...
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Business
UST Accelerates Digital Transformation for Retailers by Partnering with Blue Yonder
May 13, 2021UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, announced that it has expanded its partnership with Blue...
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COVID19
Thermo Fisher Scientific pledges Rs 67 crore support for India Covid relief
May 13, 2021Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has pledged 10 million as its contribution...
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Environment
Mattel to recycle old toys for sustainability-focused future
May 13, 2021Mattel, a 76-year-old toy company, is launching a pilot program to recycle old toys in a...
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COVID19
Covid positive can defer vaccination for 6 months post recovery, recommends govt panel
May 13, 2021A government panel has recommended that those testing positive for coronavirus can defer their vaccination for...
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COVID19
How IndiGo is helping its employees combat Covid crisis
May 13, 2021No-frills carrier IndiGo on Thursday said it is setting up a 13-beded dedicated COVID care centre...
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COVID19
Eli Lilly issues licenses for sale of Covid-19 drug Baricitinib to Dr Reddy’s, MSN Labs, Torrent Pharma
May 13, 2021Drug firm Eli Lilly and Company on Thursday said it has inked voluntary licensing agreements with...
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COVID19
SC to direct Delhi NCR authorities to set up community kitchens and facilitate transport for migrant workers
May 13, 2021The Supreme Court today stated that it will direct Delhi NCR authorities to set up community...
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COVID19
UP: 14 health centre chiefs quit over alleged harassment by officials
May 13, 2021As many as fourteen doctors, who were in charge of government-run hospitals in UP’s Unnao district,...
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Travel
UAE adds Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka to travel curbs list
May 13, 2021The United Arab Emirates has widened its travel ban to include Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka....
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COVID19
Wealthy countries should share excess COVID-19 vaccine doses to close $19 billion funding gap: WHO Special Envoy
May 13, 2021Suppressing the pandemic that advancing in India and beyond depends on persuading rich nations to share...
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Telecom
Samsung’s Harman starts end-to-end 5G Testing Labs for 5G CP devices in India
May 13, 2021Samsung’s connected technology solutions provider Harman on Wednesday said it has started a 5G testing lab...
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COVID19
Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin gets DCGI nod for phase 2,3 trial for 2-18 age group
May 13, 2021India’s drug regulator DCGI has given a go-ahead to Bharat Biotech to conduct phase 2 and...
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Cybersecurity
Cyber Fraud Alert! Here’s why Flipkart users need to reset their passwords
May 13, 2021An alleged leaked database can potentially lead to unauthorised transactions from accounts of Flipkart customers who...
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Economy
Second COVID-19 wave crushed India’s strong recovery after 2020 economic downturn
May 13, 2021India was headed for a strong recovery post-2020, with international merchandise trade having reached $34 billion...
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Business
Amazon wins EU court fight over $300 million tax ruling
May 13, 2021In the latest setback to European Union efforts to tackle corporate tax avoidance, a court on...
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Cryptocurrency
Elon Musk suspends Tesla purchases using Bitcoin, cites environmental concerns
May 13, 2021In an abrupt u-turn, Elon Musk announced Wednesday that Tesla has suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin...
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COVID19
Covid Second Wave: US top pandemic expert Dr Fauci explains why ‘India is in dire straits’
May 12, 2021America’s top pandemic expert Dr Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said that India is in dire straits...
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COVID19
Spirits maker Beam Suntory, parent co pledge about Rs 4.4 cr to support COVID-19 relief work
May 12, 2021Global premium spirits maker Beam Suntory and its parent company Suntory Holdings on Wednesday pledged USD...
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COVID19
Disheartening to see some states complaining about co’s vaccine supply intentions: Bharat Biotech
May 12, 2021It is quite disheartening to listen to some states complaining about Bharat Biotech’s intentions regarding supply...
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COVID19
Cadila to sell India-focused animal health business for Rs 2,921 cr
May 12, 2021Cadila Healthcare on Wednesday said its wholly-owned subsidiary Zydus Animal Health and Investment has entered into...
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COVID19
Black fungus scare: Govt engaging with drug makers to ramp up production of anti-fungal drug
May 12, 2021The government is engaging with the drug manufacturers to ramp up the production of an antifungal...
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Auto
After Tata Motors, Toyota extends warranty, free service periods amid pandemic
May 12, 2021Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday said it has extended vehicle warranty and customer-paid extended warranty period...
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COVID19
High time govt. fixes MRP for oxygen concentrators and other equipment for treating COVID-19: Delhi High Court
May 12, 2021The Delhi High Court on Wednesday emphasized the need for the government to fix the maximum...
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COVID19
World could have been saved from the Covid catastrophe, says an independent probe
May 12, 2021The catastrophic scale of Covid-19 pandemic could have been prevented, a pandemic review panel concluded on...
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Business
FMCG industry’s recovery strengthened in Jan-March 2021, backed by staples and essential non-foods
May 12, 2021India’s FMCG industry, that is the fast moving consumer goods, grew 9.4% year-on-year in the quarter...
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Fintech
ZipLoan appoints Sachin Sanduja as Head of Sales & Marketing
May 12, 2021Ziploan has appointed Sachin Sanduja, who carries a total work experience of 16 years having handled...
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Health
Avon’s new patented Protinol restores and upgrades collagen production
May 12, 2021Avon’s new skincare discovery, Protinol is clinically proven to restore both types of collagen found in...
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Fintech
Vietnam’s FE Credit launches Accelerator Program to help fintech companies amplify their growth
May 12, 2021FE Credit – in partnership with Expara – officially announces the launching of FE XCELERATE 2021....
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Business
Jaipur-based startup launches VideoMeet with AI features to aid Video Conferencing
May 12, 2021Made-in-India video conferencing solution, VideoMeet developed and created by Jaipur based startupVideoMeetPvt. Ltd. has an integrated...
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Health
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of antibiotic drug Ertapenem in US market
May 12, 2021Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Wednesday said it has launched Ertapenem for Injection, an antibiotic medication, in...
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COVID19
Form Pandemic Grievance Committee in every district within 48 hours: Allahabad HC to UP govt |10 points
May 12, 2021Allahabad High Court on Tuesday ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to form a three-member pandemic grievance...
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Tech Plunge
Online dating was once considered a “big taboo”: Able Joseph, CEO of dating app Aisle
May 12, 2021Not too long ago, online dating in India was considered to be a big taboo due...
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Telecom
India’s move to allow 5G trials without Chinese companies a sovereign one: US
May 12, 2021India’s recent decision authorising 5G trials without Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE is a sovereign one,...
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Business
Smartphone market hit by drop in consumer demand amid COVID-19 pandemic
May 12, 2021The surging second wave of COVID-19 infections has impacted the smartphone market with a drop in...
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COVID19
Twitter lauds Maharashtra Civic worker who seized vegetables sold by mother for flouting Covid norms
May 11, 2021It could have been a perfect recipe for a Bollywood film where the call of duty...
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E-commerce
Waiting periods go up for e-commerce deliveries amid second wave
May 11, 2021Waiting period for receiving essential items like grocery via e-commerce has gone up by as much...
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Industry
Solar PLI scheme to benefit 8-13% till 2030: Ind-Ra Report
May 11, 2021The solar production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme will benefit 8-13% of the photovoltaic energy plant requirement till...
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GDP
Moody’s slashes FY22 GDP forecast for India to 9.3 pc; rules out rating upgrade
May 11, 2021Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday slashed India’s growth forecast for the current financial year to 9.3...
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COVID19
Paytm Foundation provides oxygen generation plant, 100 concentrators for Covid relief in Gujarat
May 11, 2021To meet the rising oxygen demand for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, the Paytm Foundation has...
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Business
SaaS platform Locobuzz gets Rs 9 Cr in pre-Series A funding from SIDBI Venture
May 11, 2021Locobuzz Solutions, a Mumbai-based digital customer experience SaaS platform, on Tuesday announced that it has secured...
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COVID19
Centre directs for Rapid Antigen Tests to be allowed in all government and private health facilities
May 11, 2021Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) can now be availed at all government and private health facilities. The...
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COVID19
Prince Pipes to donate 100 oxygen concentrators to Bihar, Raj govts this month
May 11, 2021Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd (PPFL) on Tuesday said it will donate 100 units of oxygen...
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COVID19
Covid-19: HCL to help Delhi govt with ready-to-use Oxygen plants
May 11, 2021Tech firm HCL on Tuesday said it is supporting the Delhi government with 12,000 oxygen cylinders...
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Business
Flipkart unveils plan for massive expansion of its warehousing facilities
May 11, 2021E-commerce platform Flipkart is planning to expand its fulfilment centres by over 8 lakh ft to...
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COVID19
OYO to show vaccination status of partner hotels’ staff on its app
May 11, 2021Hospitality firm OYO on Tuesday said it will show COVID-19 vaccination status of the staff of...
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COVID19
Chandigarh University sets up 100-bed Covid care facility to help corona patients
May 11, 2021Continuing its efforts to help Covid-19 affected patients during the 2nd wave of Corona virus, Chandigarh...
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COVID19
Covid norms thrown to roof as thousands attend funeral of cleric in UP’s Badaun
May 11, 2021A massive crowd of mourners gathered to attend the funeral of a Muslim cleric in UP’s...
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COVID19
Amid high demand, RxDx Healthcare ramps up home isolation service for Covid patients
May 11, 2021As the cry for oxygen and hospital beds continue to haunt the country, RxDx Healthcare, a...
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Auto
Harley-Davidson launches separate electric motorcycle brand ‘LiveWire’
May 11, 2021Harley-Davidson has announced the launch of an all-electric motorcycle brand “LiveWire,” as part of its launch...
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Technology
IBM makes leaps in AI, hybrid cloud and quantum computing for digital transformation
May 11, 2021IBM Corp has achieved several advances in artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud and quantum computing to accelerate...
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COVID19
WHO top scientist advises against use of Ivermectin to treat Covid19 patients
May 11, 2021Amid widespread use of Ivermectin for treatment of Covid-19 infections in India, World Health Organisation has...
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