Sweden inaugurates first electric road
Stockholm, June 23 (IANS) Sweden on Wednesday inaugurated a test stretch of an electric road, making it one of the first countries in the world to conduct tests with electric power for heavy transports on…
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Suspect in ‘Udta Punjab’ film leak nabbed
Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police Cyber Cell has arrested a person from New Delhi who is allegedly linked to the online leak of the recent film “Udta Punjab” two days prior…
Centre approves manufacturing technology accord with Germany
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to a Memorandum of Understanding with Steinbeis GmbH, Germany, on technology resourcing in manufacturing, including the sub-sectors of capital goods. The MoU…
India’s membership not on NSG Seoul agenda: China
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing/New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) China on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of India getting Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership at the group’s meeting in Seoul as Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar flew…
India launches 20 satellites at one go! Jai Ho
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), June 22 (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully put into orbit its own Cartosat earth observation satellite and 19 other satellites, including one belonging to the Google company Terra Bella….
Israel wants content deleted from Facebook
Jerusalem, June 22 (IANS) Israeli cabinet ministers on Wednesday requested Facebook to delete inciting posts against the country within 24 hours as part of its struggle to quell a nine-month Palestinian uprising. Justice Minister Ayelet…
Huawei unveils Rs 10,999 Honor 5C smartphone in India
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Taking on mid-range smartphones, Huawei on Wednesday launched its much-awaited Rs 10,999 Honor 5C smartphone with Kirin 650-16nm processor which is the fastest processor available in the segment. Pre-orders for…
Cabinet clears norms for largest telecom spectrum auction
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India’s cabinet on Wednesday cleared the base price for the country’s largest spectrum auction to date, expected to fetch around $85 billion at the approved reserve price, address the menace…
Aequs expanding free trade zone in Karnataka
Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) Leading aerospace venture Aequs Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Wednesday signed a deal with Apollo Aerospace Components Ltd to expand its free trade warehousing zone at Belagavi in Karnataka. “The pact…
Microsoft showcases SaaS cloud solutions in India
Bengaluru, June 22 (IANS) Microsoft on Wednesday showcased Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the Indian enterprises and organisations which are developed by startups that understand the possibilities and benefits of the public Cloud…
Saince Health Tech launches prescription app
Hyderabad, June 22 (IANS) Hyderabad-based Saince Health Tech on Wednesday launched an innovative mobile-based prescription app RapidR. This app along with a web portal (www.rapidrx.in) will enable physicians to prescribe medicines electronically in any type…
Moto G4 goes on sale from Wednesday midnight
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Launched last month in India, the Rs 12,499 fourth generation Moto G will go on sale exclusively on Amazon.in, starting Wednesday midnight. The Moto G4 sports a 5.5-inch full HD…
Men last just 21 seconds – without touching their smartphones
London, June 22 (IANS) If you are waiting for a friend, a colleague or even a doctors appointment, how long do you think it takes before you check your phone? Not more than a minute….
Drones could cut vaccine delivery costs
New York, June 22 (IANS) Using unmanned drones to deliver vaccines in low- and middle-income countries may save money and improve vaccination rates, says a study. The cost savings would come from drones being able…
India’s cabinet clears base price for largest spectrum auction
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India’s cabinet on Wednesday cleared the base price for the country’s largest spectrum auction to date, expected to fetch around $85 billion at the approved reserve price, address the menace…
India won’t be discussed at NSG meet: China
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, June 22 (IANS) On the eve of NSG’s plenary in Seoul, China said on Wednesday that India’s entry into the bloc was not on the agenda as New Delhi was not…
India telecom regulator floats consultation paper on Internet Telephony
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) At a time when calls through Skype, Viber and Whatsapp are gaining popularity with every passing day, the Indian telecom watchdog on Wednesday issued a consultation paper on Internet Telephony…
China says India won’t be discussed at NSG meet
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, June 22 (IANS) On the eve of NSG’s plenary in Seoul, China said on Wednesday that India’s entry into the bloc was not on the agenda as New Delhi was not…
LeEco partners with HCL Care Services
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Chinese internet and technology conglomerate LeEco on Wednesday announced its partnership with HCL Care Services to deliver better after-sales service experience to its customers. HCL Care Services will provide a…
Idea launches ‘Internet for All’ initiative
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) To connect millions of non-internet users, telecom operator Idea Cellular on Wednesday announced an “Internet For All” initiative that empowers Idea prepaid customers and retailers to gift free 100MB data…