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13 Jan 2021
MumbaiPetrol prices touch new high of Rs. 84.45 in Delhi
Petrol price on Wednesday touched a new high of Rs. 84.45 per liter in Delhi after state-owned fuel retailers hiked prices following a five-day hiatus.
13 Jan 2021
Intel#CES2021: Intel's Mobileye reveals plans to lower autonomous driving cost
At the ongoing CES 2021, Mobileye - Intel's self-driving car subsidiary brand - has announced that it will shift toward using its own radar-based technology so as to reduce the cost of autonomous driving.
13 Jan 2021
BlockchainCashPay: Bringing the world of blockchain closer to the consumer
The world of online commerce is improving every single day for better customer experience and smooth transactions.
13 Jan 2021
XiaomiXiaomi sells Rs. 200 crore-worth Mi 10i in first sale
Xiaomi has managed record-breaking sales worth Rs. 200 crore during the first sale of the recently-launched Mi 10i model across all platforms in India.
12 Jan 2021
FacebookWhatsApp highlights key points in a tweet busting recent rumors
In light of the recent hullabaloo surrounding WhatsApp's disregard for confidentiality of user data, users have flocked to alternative messaging services such as Signal, which reported a sharp increase in new user sign-ups.
11 Jan 2021
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Sensex hits 49,000 for the first time; Nifty above 14,400
Equity benchmark Sensex surged over 400 points in early trade on Monday to top the 49,000 mark for the first time, tracking gains in IT stocks amid a largely positive trend in global equities and massive FPI inflow.
09 Jan 2021
Elon MuskApple negotiating with Hyundai to manufacture its self-driving electric car
According to a report by Korea Economic Daily, Apple is negotiating with Korean auto giant Hyundai for manufacturing its long speculated electric vehicle.
07 Jan 2021
SpaceXElon Musk surpasses Jeff Bezos to become world's richest person
Tesla Inc. and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has surpassed Amazon boss Jeff Bezos to become the world's richest person, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
07 Jan 2021
IndiaIndia's 2020-21 GDP to shrink 7.7%, biggest contraction since 1952
India's economy is estimated to contract 7.7% in the fiscal year 2020-21, according to the first advance estimates released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
07 Jan 2021
MumbaiPetrol prices hit an all-time high: Details here
Petrol price on Thursday scaled to an all-time high of Rs. 84.20 per liter in the national capital after state-owned fuel retailers hiked rates for the second day in a row.
06 Jan 2021
San FranciscoSan Francisco welcomes first non-stop Air India flights to Bengaluru
San Francisco International Airport has welcomed the decision of Air India to fly the first-ever non-stop flights between San Francisco and Bengaluru to cater to the demand of passengers.
05 Jan 2021
Jeep CompassFiat Chrysler eyes expansion in India with $250 million investment
In a bid to expand its presence in India, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will invest $250 million in the country. As part of the plan, the company will launch four new SUVs under its Jeep brand over the next two years.
05 Jan 2021
GoogleGoogle employees form labor union with eye on future protests
Over 200 employees and contractors of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., in the United States and Canada have formed a labor union, the group's elected leaders announced on Monday.
04 Jan 2021
NagalandDr. Anuj Choudhary: Idealistic sportsperson, sensible businessman, mentor
Dr. Anuj Choudhary, a Ph.D. holder in sports science industry, is shaping the lives of thousands by mentoring them toward their dreams.
04 Jan 2021
SamsungNisha Gupta: A blogger who is inspiring the young India
Nisha Gupta, fondly known by her followers as Nishi, is one of the quirkiest and most popular bloggers and social media influencers in India right now.
04 Jan 2021
InfosysIn a first, Sensex crosses 48,000-mark, Nifty soars past 14,000
Domestic stock markets brought good news for investors as the S&P BSE Sensex index traded above 48,000 for the first time ever. The Sensex recorded a jump of 299.24 points, roughly 0.63%, to come at 48,168.22 on Monday morning.
03 Jan 2021
South KoreaLG incorporates Mini LED technology in its 2021 TV line-up
LG might be the king of OLED TVs, but LCDs are still the bread-and-butter for the television segment of the Korean electronics giant. The company has revealed details of its Mini LED-enhanced LCD television line-up for 2021.
02 Jan 2021
Samsung#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy A71 is available with Rs. 5,500 discount
If you are planning to buy a premium smartphone, this might be a good opportunity for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 5,500 on the Samsung Galaxy A71 (8GB/128GB) model.
02 Jan 2021
IndiaLabour Ministry formalizes work from home for the services sector
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has formalized work from home for the services sector while leaving it on the employers in the IT sector to mutually decide the work hours for their employees.
31 Dec 2020
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Motorola G9 is available with Rs. 4,000 discount
If you are planning to own an affordable smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the Motorola G9 (4GB/64GB) model.
31 Dec 2020
Reliance JioJio to make all domestic calls free from January 1
Reliance Jio on Thursday announced that all off-net domestic voice calls from its network to other networks made anywhere in India will be free from January 1, 2021.
31 Dec 2020
Mukesh AmbaniChina's Zhong Shanshan replaces Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person
Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairperson and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani is no longer the richest person in Asia. That title now belongs to China's Zhong Shanshan, a vaccine magnate and the founder of the bottled water company Nongfu Spring.
30 Dec 2020
SamsungFlipkart 'Mobile's Year End Sale': Top deals on flagship smartphones
Flipkart's 'Mobile's Year End Sale' is currently live in India with attractive deals and discounts available on best-selling smartphones.
30 Dec 2020
Income Tax Department of IndiaITR-filing deadline extended to January 10 for individuals: Details here
The Centre on Wednesday once again extended the deadline for individuals to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for FY2019-20, providing huge relief to taxpayers.
29 Dec 2020
NASDAQBerenberg Capital Markets recommends Nanox Imaging, issues $65 Target BUY
As the economy gears up for 2021, especially with COVID-19 still affecting us, experts are preparing investors for the next big reward stocks.
29 Dec 2020
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Motorola Edge+ is available with Rs. 25,000 discount
If you are looking to buy a new flagship smartphone, this might be a suitable opportunity for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 25,000 on the Motorola Edge+ (12GB/256GB) model.
29 Dec 2020
Elon MuskTesla to start operations in India next year
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, on Monday, said American electric car major, Tesla is set to start its operations in India next year.
28 Dec 2020
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T is available with benefits worth Rs. 7,000
If you are planning to own a premium smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the Mi 10T (6GB/128GB) model.
26 Dec 2020
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Realme 6 is available with Rs. 5,000 discount
If you are planning to own a budget-friendly smartphone, this might be a suitable opportunity for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 5,000 on the Realme 6 (6GB/64GB ) model.
25 Dec 2020
SpaceXElon Musk says it's 'impossible' to take Tesla private
Billionaire Elon Musk has clarified that privatization of Tesla Inc. is impossible even though he is keen to spend more time on innovation rather than engineering, design, and general company operations, which limit the tech genius to some extent.
24 Dec 2020
HondaHonda discontinues Civic, and CR-V cars; production shift to blame
Japanese automaker Honda has decided to discontinue its flagship models- the Civic sedan and the CR-V SUV in India.
24 Dec 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI says Indian economy recovering faster than expected
The Indian economy, which was dealt a heavy blow by the coronavirus pandemic, is recovering faster than expected and could also register a minor positive growth in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said.
23 Dec 2020
StartupsOn Investors' Radar: Cantor Fitzgerald's $70 "BUY" Recommendation for Nanox
As the economy begins to reverse course amid the stock market's lackluster performance during the pandemic, it is time for investors to review which start-up and leading companies to finance in the next year.
23 Dec 2020
Reliance IndustriesReliance set to relaunch JioPhone next year
The COVID-19 pandemic has given a completely new perspective on the use of smartphones in India. This has prompted Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries to relaunch its 4G feature phone in the next quarter.
22 Dec 2020
IndiaDailyhunt is now a unicorn, receives $100 million funding
VerSe Innovation, the parent company of local language news aggregator Dailyhunt, has received more than $100 million in funding from tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Falcon Edge's Alpha Wave Incubation
21 Dec 2020
IndiaSaudi Arabia's $100bn investment plan in India is on track
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that its investment plans in India have not derailed and predicted that the Indian economy has the strength to bounce back from the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
21 Dec 2020
IndiaAmazon India adds 1.5 lakh sellers in 2020
E-commerce giant Amazon India on Sunday announced that 1.5 lakh new sellers joined the platform this year.
19 Dec 2020
ZomatoAhead of its IPO next year, Zomato raises $660 million
Zomato has raised $660 million as part of its primary financing round, giving the Gurugram-based food tech unicorn a valuation of $3.9 billion, the company's founder and CEO, Deepinder Goyal, said on Twitter.
18 Dec 2020
XiaomiNo. 1 Mi Fan Sale: Discounts on popular Xiaomi smartphones
With the upcoming festive season, Xiaomi has kicked-off its 'No. 1 Mi Fan Sale' from today.
18 Dec 2020
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Vivo V20 Pro is available with Rs. 5,000 discount
If you are planning to own a premium mid-budget smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 5,000 on the Vivo V20 Pro (8GB/128GB) model.
