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Apple appoints Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as its new CFO

Who is Kevan Parekh; Indian-origin exec appointed Apple's New CFO

Apple Inc. has appointed Kevan Parekh, an Indian-origin executive, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parekh, who has been with Apple for over a decade, will officially assume his new role on January 1, 2025.

Aug 27, 2024

SC grants bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in Delhi excise policy case

In a big relief to BRS leader K. Kavitha, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted her bail in connection with the corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.

Aug 27, 2024

Chevron to invest Rs 8,300 Cr in Karnataka, hire 600 engineers by 2025

Global energy solutions leader Chevron on Friday announced to invest Rs 8,300 crore to set up its engineering and innovation centre of excellence (ENGINE) in Bengaluru.

Aug 24, 2024

Vodka accounted for just six per cent of sales of alcoholic beverages in this year so far

Are Russians falling out of love with vodka? Share of domestic demand plunges to single-digit

It is the alcoholic beverage most stereotypically identified with Russia, but vodka seems to be losing its charm for the people of the country, with its share of the domestic market in 2024 plunging to single-digit figures, as per sales data.

Aug 24, 2024

Taking the Digital Leap: AI Coding Tools Boosting Code Quality in India

AI is expected to improve code security, with 41% of Indian respondents anticipating significant improvement. Despite the benefits, the adoption of AI tools is lagging, highlighting a need for organizations to better support their developers.

Aug 21, 2024

Flipkart empowering MSMEs: Fostering economic growth in India

National Handloom Day: How Flipkart is empowering MSMEs in India

As India's MSME sector flourishes, Flipkart remains a steadfast partner, fostering a vibrant online marketplace that empowers entrepreneurs, preserves tradition, and contributes to a robust Indian economy.

Aug 19, 2024

Global job postings up 7.3 pc in April-June; US and India markets lead

Driven by rising demand for talent in the US and India markets, the global hiring activity showed positive trends in the April-June period (Q2 2024), with job postings increasing 7.3 per cent

Aug 19, 2024

Going global: UAE opens Rupee payment mode via UPI to encourage Indian customers

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 Indian customers.

Aug 17, 2024

FPIs pump around Rs 65,000 crore over 12 months

Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested Rs 64,824 crore in the last 12 months (August 2023 to August 2024-till now) in the Indian share market.

Aug 16, 2024

War against drugs intensified in J&K; over 4,500 peddlers arrested 18 months

During the investigation of many cases, investigating agencies establish the linkage between narcotics and terrorism.

Aug 15, 2024

This novel self-powered smart fabric may enhance your health

Canadian researchers have developed a smart fabric that converts body heat and solar energy into electricity, monitors vital signs, and detects chemicals.

Aug 14, 2024

Google brings new Pixel 9 devices with advanced AI to India, expands footprint

Google brings new Pixel 9 devices with advanced AI to India, seeks to expand footprint

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.

Aug 14, 2024

India 2nd only to US in number of banks covered under deposit insurance: RBI Dy Governor

India Ranks Second Globally in Deposit Insurance Coverage

In a recent global conference held in Jaipur, India, on August 13, 2024, RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra announced that India's Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has extended coverage to 1,997 banks.

Aug 13, 2024

Hindenburg report fizzles out, investors' trust remains in stock markets

Hindenburg Allegations Against SEBI Chief: Market Resilience and Investor Trust Prevail

The Indian stock market demonstrated remarkable resilience against allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, and her husband, Dhaval Buch. Despite the negative report, the domestic stock markets remained largely unaffected.

Aug 12, 2024

Sensex down as panic selling grips Adani Group after Hindenburg report linking SEBI chief

At 9:48 a.m., Sensex was down 325 points or 0.41 per cent at 79,353 and Nifty was down 115 points or 0.47 per cent at 24,253