Seoul, Jan 9: Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday pledged to invest a record 24.3 trillion won ($16.6 billion) in South Korea this year to bolster future competitiveness amid uncertain global business environments.
Las Vegas, Jan 9: LG Electronics’ CEO Cho Joo-wan has said that the huge business potential in the Indian market is what drove the company to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the country.
Seoul, Jan 9: LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, on Thursday estimated it swung to an operating loss in the fourth quarter from a year earlier amid slowing sales of electric vehicles (EVs).
Bengaluru, January 8: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) mission which was scheduled for Thursday, after the satellites drifted more than expected during a manoeuvre, ISRO said in a statement on Wednesday.
Jerusalem, Jan 8: Israeli and Palestinian bioengineers developed two new metamaterials to create whole cuts of meat using injection molding, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) said in a statement on Wednesday.
Dehradun, January 8: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched various digital projects developed by the Department of Information Technology and NIC at the Secretariat.
New Delhi, Jan 8: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0 is a major step towards fostering entrepreneurship, and will boost innovation ecosystem with diverse collaborations, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Apple on Tuesday announced that its next "Swift Student Challenge" will open on February 3, aimed at uplifting the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs.
Hyderabad, Jan 8: Dr. Krishna Ell, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International, has been conferred the prestigious India Fellowship of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for the year 2025, the drug maker said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 8: IndiaAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to drive the adoption and development of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. IndiaAI is an Independent Business Division (IBD) under the Digital India Corporation.
New Delhi, January 8: In a landmark announcement on January 1, 2025 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', signalling a decisive shift towards a more agile, technologically advanced, and combat-ready Armed Forces, said a statement from the Indian Army.
New Delhi, January 8: The National Stock Exchange introduced and released over 200 Full Rack Equivalent (FRE) capacity of various variants in colocation facilities at the start of the New Year 2025 -- on January 3.
Bhubaneshwar, January 8: At the Joint Business Session held on the sidelines of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the significant economic potential of Odisha and its role in India's global growth.
Prayagraj, January 8: Devotees have started pouring in at the banks of Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj where the Maha Kumbh Mela is set to take place from January 13 to February 26. In a unique blend of tradition and technology, many are seen using video calls to share the divine experience with their elderly relatives who couldn't attend.
Pune, January 8: Auto maker Mahindra unveiled its state-of-the-art manufacturing and battery assembly facility at its Chakan plant, to producing next-generation Electric Origin SUVs.
Seoul, Jan 8: The startups ministry here said on Wednesday it will provide 1.5 trillion won ($1.03 billion) worth of financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea that suffered damage in trade due to the recent weakening of the local currency.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella here on Wednesday announced several AI partnerships in the country, which includes an MoU with the government's ‘India AI Mission’ to skill 5 lakh people.
New Delhi, Jan 8: AI Touch LLP has been awarded funding under a Department of Telecommunications scheme to develop components for disaggregated 5G RAN (Radio Access Network) including RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), Service Management and Orchestration (SMO), and Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) modules, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 8: In order to enhance grievance redressal framework for a safer internet, the government's Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) has resolved 2,081 user appeals and provided relief for 980 appeals through 1,214 orders issued, it was announced on Wednesday.
Seoul, Jan 8: South Korea will invest 86.2 billion won ($59.3 million) this year for the development of technologies that will help tackle climate change, the science ministry said on Wednesday.
Los Angeles, Jan 8: Hollywood star Johnny Depp has taken to Instagram to warn his fans that scammers are "impersonating" him and the "deceptive social media and email accounts".
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Malaysia's Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo has expressed optimism about ties between India and Malaysia, stressing that the "future is very bright in terms of relations."
New Delhi, January 8: India will soon be reaching the take-off stage in its export sector, Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises India's commitment to citizen-centric governance.
Mumbai, Dec 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced that the state government will implement E-Cabinet in the state for dynamic and transparent governance.
Pune, January 7: Mahindra & Mahindra has revealed the prices for the top-end Pack Three variants of its Electric Origin SUVs, BE 6 and XEV 9e, during its Unlimit India Tech Day event in Pune, Maharashtra on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed "joy" over the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project in Andhra Pradesh of which he will lay the foundation stone on January 8.
Agra, January 7: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday highlighted the increasing use of new technology in the defence sector.
Bengaluru, Jan 7: Microsoft on Tuesday announced to help create over 200,000 new job opportunities in the next 5 years and drive an additional $1.5 billion in venture capital funding for the Indian AI and software-as-as-service (SaaS) ecosystem.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritise India's commitment to citizen-centric governance as they aim to safeguard personal data while driving growth and inclusivity.
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, prioritise India's commitment to citizen-centric governance as they aim to safeguard personal data while driving growth and inclusivity, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has launched three new certificate programs through its Continuing Education Programme (CEP) in partnership with Team Lease Edtech, to address the increasing demand for specialized skills.
New Delhi, January 7: Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to make FASTag mandatory from April 1, 2025 for all vehicles in the state.
Bengaluru, January 7: Microsoft will make a USD 3 billion investment in India for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years, chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, informed from the stage at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru.
Jaipur, Jan 7: Experts will directly engage with mineral leaseholders in Rajasthan to introduce advanced drone techniques for volumetric assessment and mineral management in the mining sector. State Principal Secretary of Mines and Petroleum, T. Ravikant, announced that from April 1 all minor mineral leaseholders must conduct drone or aerial surveys of their lease areas, including a 100-metre buffer zone, and submit comprehensive reports.
Mumbai, January 7: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the results of the third edition of its Global Hackathon - HaRBInger 2024.
Bengaluru, Jan 7: As India embarks on its artificial intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, on Tuesday announced $3 billion investment in the country for cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Microsoft on Tuesday said it has empowered 2.4 million Indians, including civil servants, college students and people with disabilities, with artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 7: The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), an initiative by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), the Government of Kerala, has partnered with Coursera, a leading global online learning platform, to equip youth across the state with industry-relevant skills.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Indusfood 2025, the country's farm-to-fork trade exhibition, will kick off on Wednesday in Greater Noida on the outskirts of the national capital, with the participation of over 2,300 exhibitors from over 30 countries, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries said on Tuesday.
Seoul, January 7: North Korea announced on Tuesday that it had successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic warhead, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing state media.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Blue Origin is targeting January 10 for launch of its massive new rocket New Glenn, said the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ owned company on Tuesday.
Seoul, Jan 7: North Korea said on Tuesday that it has successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) tipped with a hypersonic warhead, claiming that the weapons system will reliably deter any rivals in the Pacific region.
Washington DC, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday met with his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, with discussions focused on fostering joint production and development of strategic technologies to deliver "secure, reliable, and cost-competitive" technology solutions for global challenges.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States who is on a visit to India, highlighted the challenges posed by China's "predatorial industrial strategies" and the importance of India-US collaboration in overcoming them.
Seoul, Jan 7: Samsung Electronics will hold this year's Galaxy Unpacked event in the United States this month, company officials said on Tuesday, where the company is expected to unveil its new Galaxy S series smartphones with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features.
New Delhi, January 6: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said that the US and India would need to ensure that valuable dual-use technologies don't fall into the wrong hands.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella in the national capital and discussed various aspects of technology, innovation and AI.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday and said that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence and space.
New Delhi, January 6: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his US counterpart Jake Sullivan here on Monday and the two leaders reviewed progress in their high-level dialogue including in diverse fields such as defence, cyber and maritime security.
New Delhi, Jan 6: IIT Delhi hosted Jake Sullivan, the US National Security Advisor (NSA), on Monday as the latter said that both countries are working together to build next-generation semiconductors further boosting the diplomatic partnership between the two allies.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Monday, said he was glad to know about the tech giant's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India.
New Delhi, January 6: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan noted NSA Ajit Doval's efforts to propel US-India partnerships on various projects.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Global venture capital firm Accel on Monday said it has raised a $650 million early-stage fund, dedicated to supporting next-generation of founders in India and Southeast Asia (SEA).
New Delhi, Jan 6: Social media platform Meta on Monday moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging a recent Competition Commission of India (CCI) order imposing a Rs 213 crore penalty on the firm related to WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update.
New Delhi, January 6: Noting that the vision of India-US civil nuclear cooperation laid nearly 20 years ago by then President George W Bush and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has not been fully realised, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said that United States is now finalizing the necessary steps to remove long-standing regulations that have prevented civil nuclear cooperation between India's leading nuclear entities and US Companies.
New Delhi, January 6: Leasing activities by the Global Capability Centres (GCC) hit all time high in 2024, at 2024 at 29.4 million square feet with a share of 37 per cent of the overall leasing activity across the top 9 cities in India and registering about 29 per cent year-to-year (Y-o-Y) growth, the CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd observed in a report.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Running a pilot project using robots for cleaning sewer lines and septic tanks was among the suggestions made by experts at a discussion on the rights of manual scavengers and ensuring their dignity organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said an official on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 6: IT major Infosys has reportedly deferred the annual salary hike in the fourth quarter of FY 2024-25. The company last implemented a salary hike in November 2023.
New Delhi, January 6: The 15th edition of Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2025, will be held from February 10 to 14, at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Bengaluru, January 6: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the postponement of the docking of its Spadex mission program, initially scheduled for January 7, 2025. The new date for the docking has been set for January 9, 2025. ISRO has not provided any specific reason for the change in schedule.
Seoul, January 6: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday expressed concerns over potential cooperation between Russia and North Korea, highlighting the possibility of Moscow sharing advanced space and satellite technology with Pyongyang, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.
New Delhi, Jan 6: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues.
New Delhi, Jan 6: For the Indian IT sector, the macro-economic environment is far better placed than it has been in the last two years which should drive a revival in 2025, according to a report on Monday.
Las Vegas, Jan 6: Samsung Electronics will propose Home AI, a hyper-personalised solution combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence and enhanced connectivity, at CES 2025 in the US.
Indore, January 5: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated a Drone Training Centre at the Arts and Commerce College in Indore on Sunday, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to make India the global leader in drone technology by 2030.
Prayagraj, January 5: As preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025 are underway, Prayagraj Commissioner Tarun Gauba visited different akharas on Sunday and had words with sadhus and saints regarding the arrangements.
Vasco da Gama, January 5: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Sunday concurrently launched two indigenously designed and constructed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard.
New York, Jan 05: As we venture into the evolving landscape of 2025, the workplace is becoming unrecognizable. With rapid technological advances and changing social dynamics, trends are emerging that will shape the workforce of tomorrow.
SAN FRANCISCO: Strava, the app for active people, and Apple Fitness+, the award-winning fitness and wellness service designed to be welcoming to all, are joining up to offer even more value, inspiration, and motivation to Strava and Fitness+ subscribers.
Prayagraj, January 5: The Maha Kumbh Mela Authority and the police department have established a high-tech computerized lost-and-found registration centre utilizing AI technology, which is commonly referred to as the 1920 Center.
Seoul, January 5: South Korean carmakers' domestic sales of eco-friendly cars hit a new record last year, driven by the popularity of hybrid models, data showed Sunday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Fulia (West Bengal), Jan 5: Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Sunday inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology built at a cost of Rs 75.95 crore at Fulia in West Bengal's Nadia district.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' call provided a timely push to business transactions by encouraging corporates to switch over to online work, use computerisation for speedy delivery and facilitate an outreach to customers that was not so easy to achieve earlier.
New Delhi, January 5: Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh stated that the textile ministry is committed to helping the industry to reach the market size of USD 300 billion in year 2030 and provide employment to 6 crore persons in textile value chain, the Ministry stated in a release on Sunday.Textiles Minister Singh inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology at Fulia, Nadia, West Bengal.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Artificial intelligence (AI) can can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide, potentially improving prevention efforts in routine medical settings, according to new research.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens’ rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.
Seoul, Jan 5: Samsung Display, a screen-making subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, said on Sunday it will unveil a versatile lineup of foldable and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays at the upcoming CES 2025, aiming to expand its presence beyond smartphones into the IT and automotive sectors.
Hyderabad, January 5: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said that his government is promoting Hyderabad as a global city, adding that many investment opportunities are being created in the city.
Vasco De Gama, January 5: Amid a debate on reports about the Chinese sixth-generation fighters, a French Navy officer on Saturday said these planes are a bit of a dream right now as it will take a long time for them to be developed into full-blown fighter aircraft.
Dubai, January 4: Emirates marked a significant milestone on Friday as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is committed to taking the lead in AI, with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth.
New Delhi, January 4: As the quarterly results season begins next week, the Indian IT services sector is preparing for a mixed performance in the third quarter of FY25, a period traditionally considered weak due to seasonal furloughs, according to a report by Centrum.
Prayagraj, January 4: The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to making Mahakumbh 2025 not only divine and grand but also a digital marvel and in line with this vision, Indian Railways has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize ticketing for the grand event.
Hong Kong, January 4: China is planning to impose new export restrictions on technologies used to extract minerals vital for the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, signalling an escalation in its ongoing tech rivalry with the United States, CNN reported.
New Delhi, Jan 4: A team of US researchers has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) system that can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide.
New Delhi, Jan 4: As emerging technologies begin to transform industries across the spectrum, the country is committed to taking the lead in artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The death of veteran nuclear scientist, Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram is an “irreparable loss to India's scientific community”, said scientists on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan's two-day New Delhi visit, beginning Sunday.
Seoul, Dec 29: The combined market capitalisation of Samsung Group's affiliates dropped about 23 per cent in 2024 due to the sluggish performance of its key affiliate Samsung Electronics, data showed on Sunday.
Washington, January 3: Apple Fitness Plus and Strava have unveiled a new integration aimed at providing a more comprehensive fitness experience for users of both platforms.
New Delhi, January 3: Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that India and the US ties benefit from technical expertise provided by skilled professionals.
New Delhi, January 3: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), on Friday partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a reputed industry organisation representing India's leading new-age companies, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated in a release. As part of the celebrations for National Startup Week, the SPF Baithak, a meeting of founders and policymakers, will be held here at Bharat Mandapam from January 15-16, according to Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT.
Prayagraj, January 3: Preparations for the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, are in full swing and rehearsals for ritualistic festivities such as special Ganga Aarti is being undertaken at Triveni Sangan (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati).
New Delhi, January 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday and interacted with senior scientists and officials on the 67th Foundation Day of the organisation.
Jamnagar, January 2: Akash Ambani, Director Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday committed to develop AI infrastructure in Jamnagar, a city considered a Jewel of Reliance family - in true spirit of Jamnagar in a short span of 24 months.
New Delhi, January 2: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay researchers have identified bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil and produce helpful nutrients as a byproduct, as per the official release.
New Delhi, January 1: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme till 2025-26 with an overall outlay of Rs 69,515.71 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26.