Technology
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Cognizant clarifies on entry-level salaries for freshers after criticism
New Delhi: After facing backlash on the social media platforms for offering low salaries for freshers, IT company Cognizant on Sunday clarified that this is not the case. The backlash erupted over…
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Breaking free from digital dominance of West: Case for Indian-owned messaging platform
New Delhi: In an article written by Rebecca Kern published in Politico in 2024, it was alleged that WhatsApp had been operating for over eight months worldwide without explicit election-disinformation policies. While…
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Watch: RAK Police unveil 40kg modern drone to enhance emergency response
Ras Al Khaimah Police on Sunday, August 18, unveiled the Flycatcher 30, a modern drone designed to carry a 40 kilogram payload, equipped with an automated winch system and a specialised box.…
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Musk’s X to shut operations in Brazil with immediate effect
San Francisco: Elon Musk-run X on Saturday announced to close its operation in Brazil, effective immediately, to protect the safety of its staff. However, the X service will remain available in the…
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Telangana govt to protect properties with remote referencing, mapping tech
Hyderabad: To protect its properties and fixed assets, the Telangana government is planning to use remote referencing and mapping technology in the near future. As a pilot project, this method will be…
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Indian startups secure $395 million this week, a massive 350 pc jump
New Delhi: Riding on overall economic growth, Indian startups raised more than $395 million in at least 20 deals this week, a massive about 350 per cent jump from $113 million secured…
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Now send Rakhis to siblings in India from select countries via Blinkit
New Delhi: In an effort to let Indians living abroad send Rakhis and gifts to their siblings in the country, Zomato-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit on Saturday introduced international order service for…
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Going global: UAE merchants accept Rupee via UPI to attract Indian customers
New Delhi: The government of India has been promoting UPI as a global payment platform. Now merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are accepting payments via UPI in Rupees to attract…
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25 Indian companies gear up to launch IPOs worth Rs 22,000 crore
New Delhi: The initial public offering (IPO) season has warmed up and at least 25 companies, already approved by the market regulator SEBI, are planning to enter the market to raise about…
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Human error remains top cause behind rising IT hacking incidents: Report
New Delhi: Human error remains a significant contributor as IT security incidents rise, with 15 per cent of respondents reporting frequent occurrences and an additional 35 per cent noting occasional lapses, a…
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Google working to fix ongoing Search rankings glitch
New Delhi: Google on Friday informed about an ongoing problem with Search rankings that is impacting a large number of search results, as the company was working on a fix to resolve…
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ISRO’s final developmental flight lifts off from Sriharikota spaceport
Sriharikota: ISRO on Friday launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08. The rocket lifted off majestically from the first launch pad at the…
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Apple allows in-app NFC transactions for developers with ‘associated fees’
New Delhi: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday said developers will soon be able to offer near-field communication (NFC) contactless transactions using the secure element from within their own apps on iPhone, separate…
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Google faces potential breakup following monopoly verdict
New York: A bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is being considered by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after a landmark court ruling found that the company has monopolised the…
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Google brings new Pixel 9 devices with advanced AI to India, expands footprint
New Delhi: Doubling down on its India growth plans, Google on Tuesday unveiled its latest Pixel 9 series of devices with latest AI features for users in the country. To make Pixel…
