Extramarks launches AI-based studybot ‘Alex’
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Extramarks has launched an Artificial-Intelligence based studybot named “Alex” – (Artificial Learner Centric Studybot) – that helps students reach their …
All eyes on subscription-based Apple TV+, Arcade gaming
San Jose (California), Sep 10 (IANS) The global revenues from streaming video services will reach $159 billion in 2024 — more than double the figure …
Fintech firms can use video-based KYC, DigiLocker: Panel
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Steering Committee on Fintech Related Issues has recommended the usage of video-based KYC and the services of DigiLocker among …
Mumbai-based Blue Tie expands to UAE
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Mumbai-based Blue Tie Global Pvt. Ltd. on Monday announced the launch of its professional networking platform for Android and iOS users …
Jio partners with Guavus for AI-based data analytics
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Telecom and mobile data major Reliance Jio has partnered with California-based Guavus for artificial intelligence (AI) driven data analytics which would …
Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser available in beta
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) Microsoft has released a public beta of its new Chromium-based Edge browser which is available for Windows 7, Windows 10 …
Working on a show based on 26/11: Nikkhil Advani
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Filmmaker-producer Nikkhil Advani has revealed that he is working on a show based on the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack that happened …
HK protests: Facebook removes China-based fake accounts
San Francisco, Aug 20 (IANS) Facebook has removed seven Pages, three Groups and five accounts originated in China and involved in posting fake news pertaining …
AI-based tech upgrade in UP buses to curb accidents
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government is trying out anti-collision devices on state transport buses to bring down high accident rates. As …
US-based I-Life Technologies appoints India head
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) US-based electronics manufacturer I-Life Technologies Inc. on Monday announced the appointment of IIM-Calcutta alumnus Anshuman Rath as the Country Head-India. …
Archaeological evidence after faith based arguments on Ayodhya
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Last week, the Hindu parties argued in the Supreme Court on the credibility of the excavations by the Archaeological Survey …
FIR against Assam-based news portal over ‘fake news’
Guwahati, Aug 18 (IANS) The brother of a research scholar of the Gauhati University has lodged an FIR against editor of a Guwahati-based news portal …
Ola acquires Bengaluru-based AI start-up Pikup.ai
Bengaluru, Aug 13 (IANS) Ride-hailing service Ola on Tuesday announced the acquisition of ‘pikup.ai’, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up based out of Bangalore, for an …
Kirsten to coach Cardiff-based team in ‘The Hundred’
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the coach of Cardiff-based men’s team for the new 100-ball tournament …
Remote-based app exposed thousands of vehicles to hackers
San Francisco, Aug 11 (IANS) A hacker who goes by the handle Jmaxxz has exposed a series of vulnerabilities in a remote-based automobile app that …
Kochi airport closure disrupts plans of UAE-based expats
Dubai, Aug 9 (IANS) The closure of the Kochi airport till Sunday due to incessant rains across in Kerala has affected travel plans of Indian …
Mississauga-based kids’ event is a major success
MakeArtWork a graphic design company based in Mississauga, owned by Sudhir and Sangeeta Bagwe put up their fifth annual charity art event Kreative Kids On-the-Spot Drawing …
Plant-based diet can fight climate change, says UN
Geneva, Aug 8 (IANS) The target of keeping global warming below 2 degrees will not be possible without changes in land use, paired with new …
Eat more plant-based foods for better heart health
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) Eating more plant-based foods and fewer animal-based foods may be linked to better heart health and a lower risk of …
Singapore-based Indian man convicted of molesting air stewardess
Singapore, Aug 5 (IANS) A Singapore-based Indian man was found guilty on Monday of molesting an air stewardess on a flight from India to Singapore …
Automation Anywhere buys Paris-based Klevops
Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) In line with its effort to boost collaboration between humans and bots, robotic process automation (RPA) company Automation Anywhere on Friday …
Singapore-based Indian origin YouTubers apologise for video
Singapore, Aug 2 (IANS) Two Singapore-based Indian origin YouTubers on Friday said they were “sorry for any hurt” caused by a controversial video they created …
Goa taxis on strike, demand shutdown of app-based service
Panaji, Aug 2 (IANS) Thousands of taxis went off the roads in Goa on Friday in protest against the BJP-led coalition government’s decision to allow …
Case against me based on fickle witness’s statement: Ratul
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath’s nephew Ratul Puri, who is accused of receiving kickbacks in the AgustaWestland deal, on …
Hackers access files of US-based cyber security firm
San Francisco, July 28 (IANS) Using an email address and password mistakenly exposed on the Internet, a hacker gained access to the internal files of …
Avaya launches Cloud-based video collaboration service
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Global communications solution provider Avaya Inc on Wednesday launched Cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration service in India that can transform …
Avaya launches Cloud-based video colloboration service in India
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Global communications solution provider Avaya Inc on Wednesday launched Cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration service in India that can transform …
Pak-based terrorists fought in Kashmir, JeM operates in India: Imran
New York, July 24 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has acknowledged that some terrorists in Pakistan had fought in Kashmir while asserting that he …
SBI web-based banking services restored after many hours
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) State Bank of India’s net banking and YONO, popular mobile application, services were resumed after staying off-line for several hours, leaving …
US-based Kashmiri doctors to launch critical care ambulance service in Valley
Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) Alarmed by the number of road accident deaths in Jammu and Kashmir, a group of US based Kashmiri doctors is all …
UAE-based Indian expat’s savings blocked after wife’s death
Dubai, July 11 (IANS) A Dubai-based Indian expat’s savings worth 1 million dirhams ($272,242) had been blocked following his wife death as the couple had …
Hyderabad-based PURE EV raises VC funding of $35 mn
Hyderabad, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad on Wednesday said a start-up called PURE EV which was incubated by the institute has …
Twitter bans religion-based dehumanizing posts
San Francisco, July 10 (IANS) Twitter has expanded its rules against hateful conduct to include language on its platform that dehumanizes others on the basis …
Walmart Labs acquires two Bengaluru-based start-ups
Bengaluru, July 9 (IANS) Walmart Labs, the technology arm of US retail giant Walmart, has acquired two Bengaluru-based start-ups – FloCare and BigTrade – for …
UAE-based Indian NRIs hail Sitharaman’s budget
Abu Dhabi, July 6 (IANS) Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessmen and professionals based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unanimously hailed Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s …
UK-based Indian businessman sues wife over son from another man
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) A ruling by a British judge has revealed that an Indian origin man, the son of a London-based arms dealer, …
US-based techie dies during adventure biking in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, July 3 (IANS) A US-based software engineer from Hyderabad was killed after a four-wheeled All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) he was riding overturned at a …
US-based firm to bring Chinese mobile e-wallets to Europe
San Francisco, July 3 (IANS) US-based mobile payment solution provider Citcon is expanding its business into Europe by bringing popular Chinese mobile e-wallets there with …
Paytm logs more transactions than UPI-based apps in June
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Digital payments platform Paytm on Wednesday said it had registered over 70 crore transactions in June 2019, more than the …
LG Uplus to launch 5G-based Cloud gaming service
Seoul, July 2 (IANS) LG Uplus Corp. on Tuesday said it will release a Cloud-based virtual reality (VR) gaming service later in 2019, taking advantage …
eSIM-based devices shipments to reach 2bn by 2025
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Shipments of eSIM-based devices are set to reach almost two billion units by 2025, up from 364 million in 2018, …