EU states boosted their R&D budgets by 5 per cent

Government budgetary support for research and development (GBARD) across the EU totaled Euro 117.4 million in 2022, or 0.74 percent of GDP. This represented an increase of 5.4% when compared to 2021 ($111 393 million) and a 49.2% increase when compared to 2012 ($78 656 million).

UN to reduce aid to 21M in Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

The United Nations warned of a major financing gap for aid to more than 21 million people in Afghanistan on Friday amid a dire humanitarian crisis,

CHINA'S INVESTMENTS IN LATIN AMERICA BREACH THE US 'RED ZONE'

U.S. Chief Southern Command warned on Friday that China is \"in the'red zone,\"\" its economic programs could easily be changed to support a Chinese military presence

L&T focus for 10x increase in AI software-defined vehicles

L&T Technology Services plans to tenfold its talent pool of experts in software-defined vehicles (SDV) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the next years.

Kinetic Engineering will produce EV motors

EV arms under Kinetic Watts & Volts to provide integrated solutions supplying essential components including motors, controllers, and batteries is Kinetic Engineering, which has transitioned from two-wheeler production to auto components with a focus on electric vehicles.

Citroen intends to introduce C3 Aircross SUV by october

French automaker Citroen will introduce its C3 Air cross Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in India by October and is placing a significant bet on exports from India to countries like South Africa, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), and Nepal.

Tech Mahindra offers AI training to 8,000 members

IT company Tech Mahindra trained 8,000 staff in artificial intelligence, a top business executive revealed on Saturday.

TATA MOTORS IMPROVING SALES INFRA TO MEET DEMAND FOR EVS

Tata Motors intends to increase its sales outlets in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, into meet the growing demand for its electric vehicles

Imp. Advice from doctors to the common people

With the rising cases of monsoon-related infections coming to outpatient departments (OPDs) of hospitals in the national capital, doctors have advised people to maintain hygiene and opt for consultation before taking medication for illness.

Instructions issued by CM Yogi to treat TB patients

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued instructions for providing immediate treatment to tuberculosis patients and containment of the infection upon confirmation of the disease in any individual in the state.

Capt. Sharan reveals how he scared ATC Lahore

Twenty-four years after the shocking hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 from Kathmandu in Nepal, its pilot Captain Devi Sharan has revealed that he had made a secret plan to scare the Air Traffic Control at Lahore by pretending to crash land the aircraft on a highway.

508 STATIONS, 27 STATES: PM MODI UNVEILS RLY'S BIG REVAMP PROJECT

The mega project is estimated to be worth Rs 25,000 cr(approx.)

'Gold plating' of airports should be avoided: Parl Panel

The government should ensure that development of infrastructure at airports is cost-effective and the cost of travel remains within the reach of the common man, a Parliamentary Panel has recommended while voting against the concept of “gold plating” of airports.

RIL seeks shareholder nod for Ambani's 5-yr term extension

Ambani’s 5-yr term extension Reliance Industries Ltd, India’s most valuable company, has sought shareholder’s approval to give Mukesh Ambani another five-year term as chairman and managing director of the company till 2029 -- a period during which he has opted to draw nil salary.

Enriching lives through smart technologies: Anuj Kapuria

The HiTech Robotic Systemz Ltd (THRSL), aimed at transforming businesses with robotics, is helping reimagine factory, warehouse and on-road logistics operations by augmenting human performance with intelligently automating physical operations, says Founder and CEO Anuj Kapuria.

M-cap of 7 of top-10 valued firms erode by Rs 1 Trillion

The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1,09,947.86 crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in-tandem with weak trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark fell by 438.95 points or 0.66 per cent.

GOVT MAY HIKE DEARNESS ALLOWANCE BY 3 PER CENT TO 45 PER CENT: REPORT

The dearness allowance for employees and pensioners is worked out on the basis of the latest (CPI-IW) brought out by the Labour Bureau every month

GROWTH STAGE INVESTOR ELEV8 VENTURE PARTNERS RAISES $67 MN

Bengaluru-based growth stage investor Elev8 Venture Partners has announced the first closure of its maiden fund with a commitment of USD 67 million from a few family offices, HNIs from India, the Middle East, and the rest of Asia.

Ambuja Cements acquires Sanghi Industries for Rs 5,000 crore

Ambuja Cements (ACL), the cement and building material company of Adani Cement and part of the diversified Adani Group, has acquired Sanghi Industries at an enterprise value of Rs 5,000 crore.

PUBSCALE PARTNERS WITH PIXALATE FOR AD FRAUD PREVENTION

PubScale, an app growth and monetization platform by GreedyGame, has announced its strategic partnership with Pixalate, a leading ad fraud prevention company.

Supreme Court: Litigant shouldn't suffer for counsel's mistake

The Supreme Court in the case Ashok Kumar v. New India Assurance Co Ltd observed and stated that the litigant should not be made to suffer because of the fault of counsel.

SUPREME COURT RULES: MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS CAN BE FILED ANYWHERE

The Supreme Court in the case of Pramod Sinha vs Suresh Singh Chauhan has observed that it is not mandatory for claimants to lodge a compensation application under section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act with the MACT (Motor Accident Claims Tribunal) having jurisdiction over the area where the accident occurred.

JUSTICE R.B. DEO RESIGNS FROM BOMBAY HIGH COURT

Justice Rohit Deo, who was the second seniormost judge at the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, has resigned. The Division bench, comprising Justice MW Chandwani and Justice Deo, announced his resignation in open court at 12 pm on August 4, 2023.

TORK MOTORS, HDFC BANK TIE UP FOR EV FINANCING

Electric vehicle makers are advancing electric mobility in the country by bringing together all essential solutions under one roof. India’s first electric motorcycle maker, TORK Motors, has collaborated with HDFC Bank to provide easy financing solutions for its customers at an attractive rate of 9.5 percent for a period of up to 48 months.

Tata Motors' Punch iCNG launches in India

Riding on the success of its twin cylinder technology, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today brought joy to its CNG customers by not only refreshing its existing CNG line-up with the upgraded Tiago and Tigor iCNG but also launching the brand-new Punch iCNG with this revolutionary technology.

Honda Cars begins production of SUV Elevate

Honda Cars India (HCIL) has started the production of its new mid-size SUV, the Honda Elevate, with the roll-out of the car at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan, marking India as the first country to produce this global SUV.

INCOIS and Reliance Foundation hold ocean info campaign for fisherpersons

More than 200 coastal fisherpersons in Maharashtra were introduced to vital information services and technologies during the ‘Mega Awareness Campaign on Ocean Information and Advisory Services’. The event, aimed at strengthening their livelihoods, was held in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

INDIA'S ECONOMY TO HIT USD 10 TRILLION BY 2030

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed confidence that the Indian economy will reach the milestone of USD 10 trillion by the end of this decade, given its current growth rate.

L&T Finance launches 'Digital Sakhi' project in WB

L&T Finance Holdings Ltd (LTFH), a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), has announced the launch of its ‘Digital Sakhi’ project in Baharampur town, located in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district.

AMIT SHAH LAUNCHES SAHARA DEPOSITORS' FUND TRANSFER INITIATIVE

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, initiated the transfer of funds to genuine depositors of the Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies through a specially developed portal, marking a significant step in resolving the long-standing grievances of investors.