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Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired the first governing board meeting of the newly formed Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), officials said. The meeting of the foundation, which will act as an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction towards scientific research in accordance with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP), was attended by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

GCC) in Hyderabad, where it will be adding around 300 technology jobs by the end of next year.

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, few events capture attention quite like the launch of a promising new altcoin. This time, the spotlight is on Rexas Finance (RXS), a new entrant into the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization space. As the presale for Rexas Finance kicks off, it’s clear that FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is gripping investors, with Solana (SOL) whales among those taking serious notice.

Dabur has hit a new all-time high, aligning with the broader bullish trend in the FMCG sector. The stock broke through its technical resistance level of ₹600 and surged to ₹662 before undergoing a retest. It successfully formed an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern, which is a strong bullish reversal signal.

SuiteWorld, LAS VEGAS – Oracle NetSuite announced a series of new product updates and AI innovations across the suite to help organizations increase efficiency and accelerate growth. The latest innovations build on the comprehensive AI capabilities, including generative AI, embedded in NetSuite by adding powerful new AI updates, a new procurement solution, new partner integrations, updated project management capabilities, user experience enhancements, new training resources, and an integrated benefits offering.

According to the AIC's Making people better off paper, the proposed National Wealth Fund could invest in public and private funds to support the government's strategic objectives, and act as a cornerstone investor of partnership funds to promote net zero, support technological innovation and boost regional growth.  The shares of these funds, the AIC argued, would be listed on the London Stock Exchange, enabling the public to invest in the vehicles along with the government and other investors, such as pension funds. Labour targets private capital with global summit and National Wealth...

PayPal Holdings Inc. added Shopify Inc. to its list of recent partnerships, reaching a deal to process some of the payment company’s debit- and credit-card transactions.

A long-awaited report on how to rescue Europe’s economy from weak growth and red tape is in

Direct selling company Amway India on Monday announced an investment of $4 million in four research and development labs across India. Amway India, ultimate wholly owned subsidiary of the US $ 7.7 billion Amway Corporation, said in a statement that the investment would be infused on strengthening scientific capabilities and support in health and wellbeing. Rajneesh Chopra, managing director, Amway India, said: “There is a need for a transformative approach to nutrition and wellness in India, as the health landscape here faces significant challenges related to nutrition, lifestyle and gut health.”

Long Island, New York, September 7, 2024 — Tórónet, a leader in blockchain innovation, opens up its governance token with an early access community sale. This marks a significant milestone in Tórónet’s ongoing mission to create a more inclusive and community-driven blockchain ecosystem. With only 100,000 tokens available, this early access period offers an exclusive opportunity for users to secure their ToroG tokens before the token’s public exchange listing.

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Somnis: Rumble Rush, a blockchain game developed by Overtake, has made a significant impact in the global gaming market, attracting widespread attention just three weeks after its official launch on August 20. Overtake CEO Oh Seung-hwan announced that the game’s launch has far exceeded expectations, with over 30,000 cumulative registrations within three weeks—a remarkable achievement in the blockchain gaming space, where active user bases are typically smaller. This success reflects the strong interest and growing popularity of Somnis: Rumble Rush among global gamers, following the game’s highly successful Closed Beta Test (CBT).

US India Strategic Partnership Forum spoke with ET on potential of the partnership and what to expect from the meeting of top military manufacturers, startups and venture capital firms that are gathering at the Stanford university to identify future military challenges, emerging disruptive technologies and jointly develop solutions for the armed forces. Particular interest is expected in startups that have focused on Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and autonomous systems. The summit will take forward the top level Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (ICET) initiative signed between the two nations. Question: What is the idea behind the INDUS-X summit and what outcomes are hoped to be achieved? Mukesh Aghi, President USISPF: This edition of INDUS-X is themed “harnessing investment opportunities to enhance cross-border defense innovation ecosystems". It is an exciting intersection since this is the first time INDUS-X is being hosted at Stanford and Silicon Valley, which will be the link for startups and VCs with the defense industry and policymakers and fortify defenses in the 21st-century era of autonomous weapons and new threats.

EBITDA, and PAT fell short of Reuters-Refinitiv estimates by 4.7%, 8.1% and 18.8%, respectively. While the fluorochemicals segment reported a weak quarter, the new fluoropolymers gained traction, led by innovations in emission controls. The management is confident about performance improvement, supported by buoyant growth prospects of the EV segment, and volume improvement in fluoropolymers. Analysts, too, are optimistic about the company’s long-term business outlook.

advertising giant Dentsu sees India as vital not just for its revenue potential but also for its contributions to technology and innovation, and to support its growth strategy, the company is considering acquisitions in sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and tech, top executives told ET. «We have partnerships with Google, Meta and TikTok where we jointly develop AI propositions together so it's not a side hustle, it's very integrated into the way that we do business,» said Amanda Morrissey, chief growth officer-media-at Dentsu and global president of iProspect. India is a big part of Dentsu's global strategy, and the company is keen to leverage India's tech and creative talent, she said. The agency employs between 9,000 and 10,000 people in India across client-facing and outsourcing businesses.

iPhone 16 series, a blast from the past has captured the internet’s attention. A rare 1996 Apple Macintosh advertisement featuring Bollywood actor Samir Soni has resurfaced online and quickly gone viral, sparking a wave of nostalgia among tech enthusiasts and fans of vintage advertising.

International Solar Alliance (ISA) announced the winners of the SolarX Startup Challenge 2024: APAC edition during the International Solar Festival held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Building on the success of the Africa edition, which attracted 182 applications from 28 countries and produced 20 winning companies, including seven women-led ventures, the APAC edition continues this momentum by addressing the unique energy needs and opportunities within this diverse region. The SolarX Startup Challenge is designed to develop scalable and replicable business models that accelerate global energy transitions. The APAC edition, which also included a dedicated segment for India, highlighted ways to enhance solar deployment through localised solutions and entrepreneurial efforts across the Asia-Pacific. Ajay Mathur, Director General, ISA said in a statement, «This challenge emphasises our focus on developing scalable solutions tailored to the diverse energy needs of this dynamic region.»

TeamLease Services. Among the others, 17% will trim their employee count while 21% will keep it unchanged in the six months through September, the staffing firm said in a report. It noted a 5.62% net employment growth in these sectors. Among locations, Delhi led at 57% for employers expanding their workforce in existing job locations, followed closely by Bengaluru and Chennai at 53% each. Hyderabad and Bhopal topped the hiring list for new job locations with 20% each, followed by Bengaluru, Vadodara, and Jaipur at 19% each, TeamLease said.

Narendra Modi has said efforts were being made to recognise bright teachers practising innovative methods as he took an apparent swipe at past governments, saying he would not talk about what used to happen earlier. In an interaction with teachers who were conferred National Teachers' Awards, he said they could prepare young students for 'Viksit Bharat'. The interaction took place on Friday while its video was shared on Saturday. Modi suggested that the teachers could involve the students in selecting the top 100 tourist destinations in the country by encouraging them to learn about different places they might visit as part of education tours.

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