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Biden Campaign Raises $53-mn In February

US president Joe Biden raised more than $53 million for his re-election campaign and the Democratic Party in February, a record amount for the month.

How Addverb Is Building A Robotic Workforce

The firm has eliminated’ dull and dangerous jobs by automating them

Flipkart Valuation Slides By Over ₹41k Cr In 2 Years

E-COMMERCE FIRM FLIPKART'S valuation has declined by $5 billion or around ₹41,000 crore as of January 2024, compared to that in January 2022, according to equity transactions carried out by its US-based parent firm Walmart.

How Prakash Padukone helped Lakshya Sen reach peak fitness

LAKSHYA SEN WAS returning from the US Open last April, but was so beat up and knackered from two weeks of tournament play, that he struggled to lug his own kitbag through the airport on his slouching, hurting shoulders.

Bengaluru water crisis presents a pressing challenge

THE WATER CRISIS in Bengaluru presents a pressing challenge exacerbated by rapid urbanisation and population growth, and the city described as 'Silicon Valley of India,' will need to take interim as well as long term measures including mandatory water harvesting and groundwater recharging to overcome the crisis, says the industry.

Analysing data: How predictive AI models is taking centre stage

A VOLCANO IN Iceland erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said, spewing smoke and molten lava into the air.

Canara Bank stays bullish on gold loans

The lender, with the biggest portfolio amid all PSBs, targets a double-digit growth

Use sectoral funds as long-term tactical plays to manage risks

Potential for high returns, but also higher risks due to focused exposure

Putin tightens grip; thousands protest

RUSSIA PRESIDENT VLADIMIR Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule.

PM Modi may visit Startup Mahakumbh

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA Modi may visit Startup Mahakumbh, a startup event starting on Monday, which is being held at a much larger scale, a senior government official said on Sunday.

Donor No. 1 gave 40% of its total bonds to DMK

THE BIGGEST PURCHASER of electoral bonds, lottery company Future Gaming and Hotel Services Pvt Ltd, which bought bonds worth over ₹1,300 crore between 2019 and 2024, donated almost 40% of its total purchases to the DMK, the ruling party in Tamil Nadu.

Fill it, Shut it, Don't forget it

FIVE YEARS AGO, three out of every five motorcycles sold in India were budget bikes.

On the fast track

How quick commerce firms are tackling the profitability challenge

Consumer firms pin hopes on hotter summer for sales boost

AFTER TEPID SALES in the last two summer seasons, makers of beverages, ice creams, air conditioners and coolers are anticipating strong demand for their products this year as mercury levels rise.

India's share swells in phone exports to US

INDIA HAS QUADRUPLED its share in smartphone exports to the US, while that of China and Vietnam, the top two exporters of the devices to the world's largest economy, has declined.

Adani looks to invest ₹1.2 trillion in FY25

Capex target 40% higher than FY24 investment

Fresh poll bond data shed light on pre-2019 mop-up

A DAY BEFORE the Supreme Court hears the State Bank of India's response regarding its failure to disclose the unique alphanumeric code for matching electoral bond donors to political parties, the Election Commission of India (EC) lifted another veil of secrecy over political funding on Sunday.

Big Mac goes big tech, but with a few hiccups

WHEN MCDONALD'S, OPENS new tab first opened for business in the 1940s, its workers stood at physical counters, its burgers and fries were listed on papermenus, and its customers paid cash to its human cashiers.

Navy foils Somali pirates’ attempts to hijack ships

THE INDIAN NAVY has foiled attempts by a group of Somali pirates to hijack ships in the high seas off the east coast of Somalia as it intercepted their vessel, officials said on Saturday.

A delightful time machine

A peep into Al’s past, present and possible future, all with a note of caution

Realty sector may touch $1.3 trn by 2034: Report

THE REAL ESTATE sector is estimated to reach a market size of $1.3 trillion by 2034 and $5.17 trillion by 2047, according to a report by realtors body CREDAI.

Petrol, diesel price cut by up to ₹15.3/litre in Lakshadweep islands

PETROL AND DIESEL prices have been slashed by up to ₹15.3 per litre in the islands of Lakshadweep after Indian Oil Corporation removed a cost element that was imposed to recover expenditure on special infrastructure to transport fuel to the remote islands.

India to become third top economy in few years: FM

UNION FINANCE MINISTER Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said India currently needs economic freedom to achieve developed nation status by 2047 and assured that the country would move to the third spot in world economy from the current fifth position in the near future.

Over 10 mn households registered under rooftop solar scheme: Modi

PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA Modi on Saturday said more than 10 million households have already registered under the rooftop solar scheme 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', and lauded it as \"outstanding news\".

India, UK defer trade deal talks until after LS polls

Officials say not in a position to conclude pact

Delay over EC quitting, festival dates: Why polls till June

First time since 1991,LS polls extend into peak summer month

Last chance to save democracy, Constitution: Congress

SOON AFTER THE announcement of the Lok Sabha polls schedule by the Election Commission, the Congress on Saturday said that it was \"perhaps the last chance to save democracy and our Constitution from dictatorship\".

Assembly polls in four states alongside Lok Sabha elections

THE ELECTION COMMISSION of India (ECI) announced the dates for the elections to the Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim to be held simultaneously along with Lok Sabha elections 2024.

Check unaccounted donations, says CEC

Says need to ensure donor privacy at the same time

Advance tax receipts up 6% on quarter in Q4

Direct tax receipts at 97% of FY24 revised estimate