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London-based technology brand Nothing has appointed its Co-founder, Akis Evangelidis, as India President. In his expanded role, he will lead the company’s strategy and growth in one of its most crucial markets.

Hong Kong will cut thousands of civil service jobs and boost spending in artificial intelligence as it seeks to tackle an increasing deficit

Paytm (One 97 communications Ltd) under which the company would provide mentorship, infrastructure support, market access, and funding opportunities to startups, an official statement said on Wednesday. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with Paytm to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of manufacturing and fintech startups in India, the commerce and industry ministry said.

Waterfly Technologies, an IIT Madras-incubated startup, is developing electric seagliders as a sustainable alternative to air and ferry travel. These Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft fly just above water, reaching speeds of 500 km/h while maintaining efficiency. Showcased at Aero India, a prototype is expected by 2025, where travelling from Kolkata to Chennai will be possible at just Rs 600. This unique innovation in the field of technology has caught the eyes of Mahindra Group Chairman who is blown away by its design.

Montreal-based TFI International Inc. is reversing plans to re-domicile from Canada to the United States just a few days after announcing its intention to move.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, said that Assam will also see the introduction of two Amrit Bharat Trains within the next 10 months, along with two new intercity train services connecting Guwahati to Silchar and Agartala. Vaishnaw attended the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati and delivered a talk during one of the sessions. A new mega railway workshop will be established in Basbari, Bodoland, fulfilling a key commitment under the Bodoland agreement while accelerating industrial growth. Additionally, a dedicated mid-life reconstruction facility for locomotives will be set up in Lumding to enhance railway operations and maintenance. He further stated that Guwahati Railway Station is undergoing a major transformation into a world-class facility, incorporating a 12-storey IT park to foster technological innovation and employment.

Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra on Tuesday said that global capability centres (GCC) are projected to expand to USD 105 billion by 2030, employing over 2.8 million people solidifying India's role as a global hub for enterprise operations and innovation.

Tata Power on Tuesday said it has inked an initial pact to develop 5 GW renewable and clean energy projects comprising solar, wind, hydro and energy storage with an investment of Rs 30,000 crore over next five years in Assam. Tata Power has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Assam government to this effect.

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Lillia, an AI startup for chronic care, on Tuesday, introduced its platform for individuals living with diabetes and related chronic conditions to live fulfilling lives.

Tom Campbell has lived the American Dream. A dream that had its beginnings in the nutrient-rich soils of North Dakota’s Red River Valley, where, once upon a time, he was raised as the son of a humble mail carrier in a swath of country characterized by rich and prosperous sugar beet and potato farmers.

A year before Elon Musk helped start OpenAI in San Francisco, philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen already had established his own nonprofit artificial intelligence research laboratory in Seattle

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mankind Pharma, India’s fourth largest drugmaker by domestic sales, is setting its sights on anti-obesity drugs like Semaglutide, better known by brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, which goes off-patent early next year. The pharma major is the latest among the country’s top generics drugmakers, including Dr.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: State-run NTPC Ltd and EDF India Pvt. Ltd, owned by Électricité de France SA, a multinational electric utility company backed by the government of France, have joined hands to develop pumped storage, hydro, or other renewable energy projects and explore opportunities in the distribution business.

Narendra Modi will hand over his social media accounts for a day to inspiring women in celebration of National Women's Day.

Mann Ki Baat’, celebrated India's latest space achievements, marking ISRO’s milestone of launching its 100th rocket. Drawing a parallel with cricket, he remarked, «The Champions Trophy is going on these days… But today, I am not going to talk about cricket with you all; rather, I will talk about the wonderful century that India has made in space.»

Apple Intelligence, its personal intelligence system, will soon support additional languages, including French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Additionally, localized English versions will be available for Singapore and India.