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India climbing up the ladder of emerging tech patents, shows data

5,000 patents were filed in AI in India in the decade 2011-2020

India's technology start-ups set to continue IPO rush into 2022

Delhivery, Snapdeal, PharmEasy, OYO and Ola are among those slated to list in the bourses in the coming year

Parag Agrawal joins a long list of Indian origin execs leading tech firms

Agrawal worked with Microsoft and Yahoo! before his stint with Twitter

EU countries agree on common stance on new rules for US tech giants

However, they will have to iron out the final details with EU lawmakers, who have proposed tougher rules and higher fines

Dubai Expo 2020: Dream Sports partners with govt to showcase India's growth

The India Pavilion, one of the largest among 190 participating countries, will display the India's fight against Covid-19 and the country's emergence as a nerve centre for global business

Wall Street update: Tech mega-caps knock 1% off Nasdaq; banks lift Dow

Stocks sensitive to economy lead gains; US core capital goods orders, shipments rise in August

China vows further curbs on 'disorderly expansion' by tech firms

In recent times, China has launched a series of monopoly probes into internet companies

Tech firms promise Joe Biden billions of dollars to bolster cybersecurity

Tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon have promised US President Joe Biden to help him improve cybersecurity infrastructure in the wake of several high-profile hacking cases

Tech, media, banks in HK fear end to business after Apple Daily closure

With closure of Apple Daily, businesses including tech, media and banks are in fear of the possible end of their businesses in the city as China tightens its grip on a city.

How a smart thermometer is helping fight Covid-19 pandemic in the US

The tech firm, which developed the smart thermometer, is run by an Indian-origin founder

Toshiba's chairman resists calls to resign, to bring in new directors

Toshiba is in the spotlight after an independent investigation last week alleged that management colluded with Japan's trade ministry to block foreign investors from gaining board influence

Big tech firms commit to additional support for India's fight against Covid

Amazon's business in Europe has committed $2.5 mn to support people in India impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, by purchasing and transporting medical supplies

Tech firms, startups gearing up to vaccinate employees after May 1

Healthcare platform PharmEasy says 5 million individuals and 1,200 companies have already made a "soft commitment" to vaccinate themselves and their families

Wipro signs deal to acquire global tech company Capco for $1.45 bn

The acquisition will make Wipro one of the largest end-to-end global consulting, technology and transformation service providers to BFSI

Biden admin removes stumbling block to global deal on digital tax

On Friday, Yellen said at a meeting of G-20 finance ministers that the US "is no longer advocating for safe harbour implementation", a US Treasury official told the Financial Times

Honeywell eyes 10% revenue contribution from its SME brand Impact in 2 yrs

Technology firm Honeywell on Wednesday announced setting up of a new segment under brand name Impact

CEOs of top tech firms hail tax norms for digital economy in Budget 2021

They say coming in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the Budget looks to strengthen many important pillars for economic recovery and future growth

M-cap of top 7 global tech stocks surged 61% last year, shows data

Apple alone commands a market cap of over $2.2 trillion, which is more than GDP of several countries, such as Brazil, Italy, Canada, and Russia

Facebook criticises Apple as it welcomes Europe's new technology rules

The new laws announced Tuesday - known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) - are designed to keep the tech giants in check

Making some unique investments, focused on long run in India: Facebook

Facebook is hosting 'Fuel for India 2020', which will see its chief Mark Zuckerberg and Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani engage in a conversation