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Nasa launches James Webb Telescope from french guiana

NASA has lifted off one of the world's biggest satellites named "James Webb Telescope" from French Guiana. In a Statement issued, NASA said, "The Webb...

Monster Jobs raises Rs 137 Crore from Volrado Venture Partners, Meridian Investments & Others

Monster.com, a Quess company, and one of India's leading online talent platforms has raised Rs 137.5 Crore in a fresh round of funding co-led...

“Decisions to be made by the local school districts” Jen Psaki on online learning

During the press meet at The White House, Press Secretary, Jen Psaki on Monday said, "Local School districts need to make the decisions that...

“Masking is something we know” Jen Psaki on Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Air Travel

The White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki on Monday said, "I think we've said in the past that masking is something we know is...

GOP Senators shows concerns over Online Advertising monopoly

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Mike Lee expressed his concerns over the two tech companies for creating a monopoly in the Online...

“Widespread censorship of Conservatives”: Ted Cruz on Tech companies blocking competition

Senator Ted Cruz during the hearing at the committee said, "The widespread of conservatives created by tech companies are blocking the competition." "When we talk...

President Joe Biden: COVID-19 Boosters are safe

Briefing the country on Covid-19 cases, The United States (U.S) President Joe Biden on Friday said, "Boosters are safe," and urged the citizens to...

Zaggle strengthens its leadership team with two key appointments

Leading SaaS-based fintech company, Zaggle has announced the two appointments in its leadership board. Vidyaniwas Khetawat and Raghav Hari Choudhary join the company in the...

PingoLearn secures Rs 2 Cr in pre-Seed round funding led by Titan capital

The online learning platform, PingoLearn has said, "It has raised Rs 2 crore in pre-Series seed round funding co-led by Titan Capital and Haresh...

Biden Administration to install 500K EV Charging Stations across the U.S

The U.S Vice President (VP) Kamala Harris has announced President Biden's administration plan to install 500,000 new electric vehicles (EV) charging stations across the...

VP Kamala Harris commits $1.2 Bn in private investment for Central America

The U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the commitment of $1.2 billion in the from international businesses to support Central America's economy and...

“DeFi is dangerous,” says Senator Elizabeth Warren

During the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Stablecoins and DeFi, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren said, "DeFi is the most dangerous part of the crypto...

Jen Psaki slams meat conglomerates for high inflation

Addressing the press meet on Wednesday, White House General Secretary, Jen Psaki slammed meat conglomerates for "Jacking up prices" during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her...

Reposify scoops $8.5 Mn to tackle security threats from unknown internet-facing assets

Global external attack surface management (EASM) platform, Reposify has raised $8.5 million in series seed round funding led by Joule Ventures and First Rays...

Educate Online secures $4 Mn to help students to access international schools

Delaware-based online education platform, Educate Online has raised $4 Million from Xploration Capital, TMT Investments, Flyer One Ventures, Softline, and Angelsdeck. "The company will use...

“China is a Global thief” Rep. Tom Rice on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Speaking at the House on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) on December 8 said, "China is a global thief." Adding to...

Senator shows concerns about the algorithm used by tech companies to censor users

Senator Mike Lee on Thursday showed his concern on "How algorithms" can be used by tech companies to harm users through censorship and through...

Sen. Marsha Blackburn attacks President Biden on Vaccine Mandate for business

Speaking at the GOP Senator Press meet on Sunday, Senator Marsha Blackburn attacked President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for business. Blackburn said, "The American people...

“Fundamentally Unfair” GOP Senator on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for business

At the GOP Senator press briefing, Sen. Mike Lee  said, "More people are realizing that it is fundamentally unfair." Lee said, "The recent axis poll...

Jen Psaki: 41Mn borrowers benefited from the extended student loan payment pause

The White House (U.S) Spokesperson, Jen Psaki on Friday said, "41 million borrowers have benefited from the extended student loan payment pause." Replying to the...

G7CR Technologies infused over $1 Mn in startups through its technology services in the last quarter

Bengaluru-based cloud services provider, G7CR Technologies has invested over $1 million in different startups through its technology services in the last quarter. The company in...

“Speed up the shipping process”: GOP Sen on Supply Chain issue

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said, "President Joe Biden should cut red tape and speed up shipping processes." During a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation,...

Sen. Marsha Blackburn questions; TikTok, Instagram effects on teens

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has questioned the effects of Instagram on teens, and algorithm ranking transparency.

CDC: Maximum number of cases are of delta variant

Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rochelle Walensky said, "Over 99% cases in the United States are of Delta variant." "These cases...

CDC: U.S records a 37% increase in COVID-19 cases

Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky said, "The United States (US) records 37% in COVID-19 cases." Speaking on the COVID-19 cases,...

Johnnette Technologies secures pre-Series A round funding from Hardcastle Petrofer

India-based UAV manufacturer, Johnnette Technologies has secured mover million dollars in pre-Series A round funding from Hardcastle Petrofer. The startup plans to utilize the raised...

Ted Cruz grills Instagram CEO on studies showing negative impact on teens mental health

Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Senator Ted Cruz on Wednesday, questioned Adam Mosseri, Instagram Chief Executive on the research studies showing the negative impact of...

“Our kids aren’t cash cows”: Senator Amy Klobuchar to Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri

Pressing at the Instagram & Facebook (Meta) marketing tactics to attract teens, the U.S Senator Amy Klobuchar on Wednesday said, "Our Kids are not...

Australia announces to boycott Winter Olympic Games in China

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that "Australia will not be taking part in the upcoming winter Olympic Games which will be held...

United States offered $474 million in assistance to Afghanistan in FY2021

The U.S. State Department's Spokesperson, Ned Price said, "We have provided $474 million in the fiscal year 2021." Speaking on the Humanitarian and economic situation...

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