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Business
Biden admin delays implementation of Trump era rule on H-1B, says lottery system to continue for now
February 5, 2021The Biden administration has announced that it is delaying the H-1B policy of the previous Trump...
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EdTech
Vedantu records 75 million hours of content delivered across platform in 2020
February 5, 2021Vedantu has sustained robust growth with students having attend 75 million hours of content across Vedantu...
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Business
Google feature to allow measuring heart rate, respiratory rate through cell phones
February 5, 2021Two vital signs commonly used to assess health and wellness — heart rate and respiratory rate...
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Business
Vim steps into machine dishwash segment with Vim Matic
February 5, 2021India’s leading dishwash brand Vim by Hindustan Unilever Ltd has announced its foray into the machine...
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COVID19
COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer withdraws Emergency Use Authorisation application in India
February 5, 2021Pharma major Pfizer on Friday said it has decided to withdraw its application for Emergency Use...
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Agriculture
Agri min gets DGCA nod for taking drone-based crop images under PMFBY: Tomar
February 5, 2021The agriculture ministry has got approval from aviation regulator DGCA for flying drones to capture images...
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Agriculture
1,000 more mandis to be integrated with e-NAM in 2021-22: Govt
February 5, 2021The government on Thursday said 1,000 mandis have been integrated with electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)...
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Cybersecurity
GoM suggests creation of Universal National Social Profile to raise e-governance, e-education reach
February 4, 2021A Group of Ministers (GoM), headed by Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, has recommended...
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Cryptocurrency
Tekce Overseas: “Bitcoin Peaked, Profit Realized in Real Estate”
February 4, 2021Since the Bitcoin price entered an upward trend, international investors started to seek investment areas for...
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Business
SEBI ban on Kishore Biyani, others won’t impact deal with Reliance: Future Retail
February 4, 2021Future Retail Ltd has said that SEBI’s one-year ban on its Chairperson Kishore Biyani and some...
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Funding News
MPL raises USD 95mn in funding from Composite Capital, Moore Strategic Ventures, others
February 4, 2021E-sports and mobile gaming platform Mobile Premier League (MPL) on Thursday announced raising USD 95 million...
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FDI
India has received USD 358.30 bn during 2014-20: Som Parkash
February 4, 2021India has received USD 358.3 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) in the last six financial years...
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Startup India
ARAI ties up with AIM-Niti Aayog to boost start-up ecosystem in mobility sector
February 4, 2021The city-based Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)- NITI Aayog have...
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Agriculture
Haryana govt continuously taking steps to raise farmers’ income: State’s agri minister
February 4, 2021Haryana Agriculture Minister J P Dalal on Wednesday said the state government is continuously working to...
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Business
Demand for diamonds steadily increasing post-COVID-19 pandemic
February 3, 2021With buyers showing confidence to step out into the post-COVID-19 pandemic world, diamond retailers are recording...
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Business
SEBI bars Future Group from accessing securities market for a year
February 3, 2021The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani and...
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News
Govt orders Twitter to take down handles, hastags suggesting farmer genocide
February 3, 2021The government on Wednesday ordered Twitter to immediately take down handles and hashtags that suggested a...
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Auto
Embark on an Odyssey of a Lifetime: BMW Motorrad Safari 2021 Edition Commences in India
February 3, 2021BMW Motorrad India has kick-started its unique riding experience BMW Motorrad Safari 2021 in India. Bringing...
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Business
Bengaluru airport ties up with Envirotainer for temperature-controlled cargo solution
February 3, 2021Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has partnered with Envirotainer for an advanced temperature-controlled cargo solution, which...
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Funding News
Zetwerk raises Rs 880cr in funding
February 3, 2021Global manufacturing platform Zetwerk has raised Rs 880 crore (USD 120 million) in funding, led by...
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Business
India does not agree with USTR’s report on ecommerce tax: Commerce Secy
February 3, 2021India does not agree with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) report that the country’s two...
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Electric Vehicle
Earth Energy launches three electric two wheelers priced up to Rs 1.42 lakh
February 3, 2021Earth Energy EV on Wednesday launched three electric two wheelers in the country priced between Rs...
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Business
India, Indonesia, South Africa join World Logistics Passport
February 3, 2021The World Logistics Passport (WLP), which aims at increasing trading opportunities between emerging markets, on Wednesday...
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Business
Biden signs executive orders reversing Trump’s hardline immigration policies
February 3, 2021US President Joe Biden has signed three executive orders that he said would lead to a...
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COVID19
Dr Reddy’s records 5% surge in shares with roll out of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
February 3, 2021After various countries allowed the roll out of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, Dr Reddy’s shares surged...
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Business
Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy to take charge
February 3, 2021Jeff Bezos is set to step down as chief executive of e-commerce giant Amazon, with Andy...
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Business
Delhi High Court finds Emergency Award enforceable, relief for Amazon
February 2, 2021In a major relief for Amazon, the Delhi High Court gave a prima facie finding that...
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Manufacturing
Local smartphone makers to be most impacted by basic customs duty hike on components
February 2, 2021Despite the government’s assurances, Indian smartphone makers are very much likely to be hit by the...
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Business
Infosys Collaborates with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to Digitally Transform its Operations by Implementing SAP S/4HANA in 50+ Countries
February 2, 2021Infosys (NYSE: INFY), the global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has been selected by...
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Technology
Accenture to acquire Imaginea
February 2, 2021Technology and consulting services major Accenture will acquire Imaginea, a cloud native product and platform engineering...
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Economy
India’s near-term fiscal deficit target higher than expected: Fitch
February 2, 2021India’s fiscal deficit target in the near-term is higher than expected and medium-term consolidation is at...
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Economy
One Nation, One Ration Card scheme to reach 69 crore beneficiaries: Budget 2021-22
February 2, 2021The Union Government’s ambitious “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme is being implemented by 32 States/Union...
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Economy
Telecom sector concerns remain unaddressed: COAI on Budget
February 2, 2021Telecom industry body COAI on Monday expressed disappointment over budget proposals, saying that none of the...
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Economy
Govt expects Rs 18,000 cr investment in electronics sector
February 2, 2021The government has set a target to get around Rs 18,000 crore investment in the electronics...
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Education
Over 15,000 schools to be strengthened through National Education Policy: Budget 2021
February 2, 2021More than 15,000 schools will include all components of the National Education Policy, which will enable...
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Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self Reliance)
Mercedes, Skoda say custom duty hike on certain parts to lead to increase in vehicle prices
February 2, 2021The proposal to increase customs duty on certain imported automotive parts in the Union Budget 2020-21...
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Economy
Senior seniors above 75 years need not file ITR: Budget 2021
February 2, 2021Those senior citizens above 75 years of age, who have only pension and interest income, need...
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Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self Reliance)
Union Budget to give big push to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: Rupani
February 2, 2021Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani hailed the Union Budget presented in Parliament on Monday, saying it...
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COVID19
Bharat Biotech hails Rs 35k cr budget allocation for COVID-19 vaccination
February 1, 2021Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech on Monday described as “far reaching” initiative the allocation of Rs 35,000...
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Economy
Funding to be stepped up for NIP; National Monetization Pipeline launched: FM
February 1, 2021Expressing commitment to augment the country’s infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to significantly...
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Economy
Govt reduces customs duty on certain steel items to provide relief to MSMEs
February 1, 2021The government on Monday announced slashing of import duties on a number of steel items in...
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Economy
Insurance stocks zoom up to 12 pc after govt proposes to increase FDI cap in sector
February 1, 2021Shares of companies related to the insurance sector jumped up to 12 per cent on Monday...
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Economy
Highlights of Budget 2021-22
February 1, 2021Following are the highlights of the 2021-22 Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament...
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Economy
Govt rationalising customs duties on gold, silver: FM
February 1, 2021Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government is rationalising customs duties on gold and...
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Manufacturing
India’s manufacturing sector activity strengthens in January: PMI
February 1, 2021India’s manufacturing sector activity strengthened in January as companies scaled up production at the quickest pace...
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Economy
Budget 2021-22: Key numbers to be watched
February 1, 2021Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her third Budget in a short while from now....
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E-commerce
Amazon launches seller registration, account management services in Kannada
February 1, 2021E-commerce major Amazon on Sunday said sellers will be able to register on the Amazon.in marketplace...
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Agriculture
Centre set to reach out to farmers through Budget 2021
January 31, 2021Recognizing the strength of the farm sector, the Centre will give priority to agriculture and rural...
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Technology
Fire TV users doubled entertainment content consumption in India: Amazon Report
January 31, 2021Fire TV, internet streaming device, users in India doubled consumption of entertainment content during stay at...
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Business
Cinema halls can operate at 100% capacity: Prakash Javadekar
January 31, 2021In a much needed relief for the film industry, cinema halls and theatres can operate with...
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Industry
IT hardware makers want Rs 20,000 crore under PLI scheme
January 31, 2021The Manufacturers’ Association of Information Technology (MAIT) want the government to allocate Rs 20,000 crore under...
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Industry
GJEPC urge government to formulate a “friendly” jewellery repair policy
January 31, 2021Gems and jewellery exporter’s body GJEPC has urged the government to formulate a “friendly” jewellery repair...
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Business
Show globalization as benefiting societies and people: Nandan Nilekani
January 31, 2021Globalization needs to be shown as something that is benefiting the societies and people rather than...
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Cryptocurrency
Government lists Bill to ban cryptocurrencies in India
January 31, 2021The Government has listed a Bill for the banning of all private cryptocurrencies in India such...
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EdTech
COVID-19 pandemic drove growth of online schooling: Economic Survey 2020-21
January 30, 2021Online schooling took off in a big way during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Union Minister for...
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Travel
Travel firms keen on local tourism
January 30, 2021Travel firms and tour operators are keen on the growth of local tourism as international travel...
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