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MoS IT Satej Patil: Center’s new rules on social media is threat to democracy

Terming the new regulations on social media and digital media as 'dictatorial' and a threat to democracy, The Minister of State for IT Satej...

Uber partners with Amazon Pay to install safety screens in 40K Autos

In a bid to enhance the safety of riders and drivers, Global ride-hailing company Uber has partnered with Amazon Pay to install plastic safety...

Govt: Private Hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 per COVID-19 dose

The Ministry of Health on Saturday said, "The private hospital can charge up to Rs 250 per dose for COVID-19 vaccine." The Ministry on Twitter...

AbhiBus partners with IRCTC to offer bus booking ticket facility

Online bus booking platform Abhibus has announced its partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to offer a ticket booking facility to...

HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires 9.9 percent stake each in Ferbine

India-based leading private sector lenders HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank have acquired 9.99 percent stake each in Ferbine Private Limited, a Pan-India Umbrella...

Bharti Airtel seeks shareholders nod to issue of 3.64 crore shares to Lion Meadow Investment

Telecom company Bharti Airtel on Friday said, "It will seek shareholders nod for the issuance of about 3.64 crore equity shares of the company...

Angel Broking tie-ups with Vested Finance to allow Indians to invest in U.S. stocks

India's leading stockbroker Angel Broking on Thursday, announced its partnership with Vested Finance to allow Indian Investors to invest in U.S. stocks and EFTS. In...

Ola Electric commences construction of mega-factory in Tamil Nadu

Global mobility company Ola has commenced the construction of two-wheeler mega factory on its 500 acres site in Tamil Nadu. In December 2020, Ola announced...

Battery Smart raises undisclosed amount from Orios Venture Partners and Faad Network

India-based electric vehicle battery swapping stations for E-rickshaws, Battery Smart has raised an undisclosed amount in series seed round funding led by Orios Venture...

Center brings new rules for social media and OTT platforms

In a bid to curb the fake news circulation, and to bring more transparency in the digital media space, the Union Government on February...

Arzooo secures $6 mn from Trifecta Capital

Bengaluru-based retail tech startup Arzooo on Wednesday raised $6 million from Trifecta Capital. "The funds will be used for network expansion, scaling up its supply...

Tata Power raises Rs 900 crore through NCDs

Power Utility company Tata Power has raised Rs 900 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). In a filing with the exchange, Tata Power...

Orios Venture Partners Report: 44 Unicorn creates $106 billion value for Indian startup ecosystem

India's leading early-stage venture fund Orios Venture Partners has released a report on 'Indian Unicorns' which highlights the performance of the Unicorns across the...

Fisdom acquires IT return filing startup Tax2Win

Wealth management company Fisdom has announced the acquisition of online income tax return filing startup Tax2Win for an undisclosed amount. Speaking on the acquisition, Subramanya...

REC Ltd Secures $500 million via Global Medium Term Note Program

Leading infrastructure finance company REC Ltd on Tuesday said, "It has raised $500 million through the issuance of notes under its $7 billion Global...

Helix launches its first smartwatch in India

Helix a co-brand of TIMEX on Monday has announced the launch of its first smartwatch 'Helix Smart' in India. Helix Smart features a full touch...

Innopreneurs picks 10 startups from India and neighboring countries for its 6th edition

Innopreneurs, a platform for start-up founders, entrepreneurs, and aspirants to showcase their ideas in action and reap the benefits of validation, networking, mentoring, and...

Snapdeal supports FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right India’ initiative

India based value-focused e-commerce company Snapdeal on Monday announced its participation in the Ministry of Health & Welfare's 'Eat Right India' initiative led by...

UP Budget 2021: Uttar Pradesh FM allots Rs 101 crore for Maryada Purushottam Shriram Airport

Presenting the state budget for 2021-22, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna Monday alloted Rs 101 crore for Maryada Purushottam Shriram Airport in...

Vedanta CFO G R Arun Kumar steps down

Vedanta on February 20, 2021, announced that "G R Arun Kumar has resigned from the post of Chief Financial Officer." In a filing with the...

Zomato raises $250 mn from Kora Management, Fidelity and others

Online food delivery company Zomato has raised $250 million in primary round funding on a fully converted and diluted basis. Info Edge and investee in...

Rahul Gandhi says, “Agriculture is only business that belongs to million of Indians”

Congress leader and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Central Government on three farm laws that sparked a nationwide...

Rapido launches rental services for multi-point trips in Bengaluru, and five other cities

India-based bike rental startup Rapido has announced the launch of rental services for multi-point trips in six cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Chennai,...

L&T Power Transmission and distribution business bags ‘Large’ contracts

Engineering and construction company L&T on February 22 said, "Its power transmission and distribution business has bagged large domestic and international contracts. In a filing...

Kirana Capital draws $10 million from IndusInd Bank

India settled lender to small business, Kirana Capital has raised $10 million from IndusInd Bank with a 100% guarantee from the U.S. International Development...

Former Governor of Bank of England Carney joins Stripe board

U.S.-based digital payment company Stripe Inc has announced the appointment of former governor of Bank of England (BOE), and Canadian Central Bank Mark Carney...

India signs $50 mn defense LoC agreement with the Maldives

Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on his two days visit here to the Maldives on Saturday said, "India has signed a $50 million...

Karnataka Bank reports Rs 34.16 crore fraud against IL&FS Transportation to RBI

Karnataka Bank on Friday said, "It has informed the RBI regarding a fraud of Rs 34.16 crore in credit facility extended to IL&FS Transportation...

S Jaishankar: India offers $40 mn LoC to Maldives

In an effort to boost the sports infrastructure, Indian External Minister S Jaishankar has offered a $40 million in Line of Credit to the...

Maharashtra reports 6,112 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours

Maharashtra Health Ministry on Saturday said, "It has reported a spike in COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours in the state." Counting the highest...

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