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Study explains why females sleep less 

21 Nov, 2024 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) While caregiving roles often take a toll on women’s sleep, a new study on Thursday suggested that biological factors may also play a role in why females sleep less.

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AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired launched by Telangana Governor

21 Nov, 2024 5:16 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 21 (IANS) AI-powered smart glasses, which can help the visually impaired to identify faces and objects and also provide navigation support, were launched by Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at a programme here on Thursday.

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Australian govt to fine tech companies failing to enforce under-16 social media ban

21 Nov, 2024 4:53 PM

Canberra, Nov 21 (IANS) Social media companies that fail to prevent Australians younger than 16 from using their service will face fines worth tens of millions of dollars under world-first laws.

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Over 9 in 10 Indian leaders anticipate an increase in cybersecurity budgets next year

21 Nov, 2024 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) More than 9 in 10 (93 per cent) Indian business leaders anticipate an increase in their cybersecurity budgets next year, with 17 per cent planning to raise their budgets by 15 per cent or more — an increase of 1 per cent from last year, according to a report on Thursday.

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1-metre sea level rise by 2100 to affect over 14 mn people living in coastal areas: Study

21 Nov, 2024 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Climate-driven hazards are likely to increase risk for millions of coastal residents, finds a study on Thursday.

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AI-powered voice analysis may revolutionise early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

21 Nov, 2024 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based algorithms that can detect subtle changes in a person's voice and detect Parkinson’s disease may be emerging as a potential new diagnostic tool for the neurodegenerative disorder, according to a study.

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Piyush Goyal urges industry to utilise Rs 1 lakh crore ANRF fund to foster innovation

21 Nov, 2024 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged the industry to utilise Rs 1 lakh crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) fund to foster innovation and create a research-based ecosystem in the country.

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Apple India posts 23 pc profit growth in FY24 amid iPhone demand surge

21 Nov, 2024 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Buoyed by rising demand for its iPhones among aspirational youth and surge in exports, Apple clocked a 36 per cent increase in its operating revenue in India, surpassing Rs 66,700 crore (about $8 billion) in FY24. The tech giant also posted Rs 2,746 crore ($330 million) in profit last fiscal.

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Science & Tech Ministry signs agreements under PACE programme

21 Nov, 2024 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Science & Technology on Thursday announced that it has signed agreements under the Patent Acquisition and Collaborative Research and Technology Development (PACE).

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Hyundai Motor India to set up 2 renewable energy plants for Rs 38 crore

21 Nov, 2024 1:57 PM

Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Thursday announced to set up two renewable energy plants in Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 38 crore.

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