MUMBAI: Rapido, which rivals Uber and Ola in India’s ride-hailing market, has raised a fresh $240 million in funding led by Dutch technology investor Prosus at a valuation of $3 billion, higher than its last valuation of $2.3 billion it attained when Swiggy sold its stake in the startup in a secondary transaction in September…
NEW DELHI: While breast and lung cancers are among the most common cancers in India, Kashmir is facing a distinct cancer burden, with stomach cancer emerging as a major concern. Alarmed by the high prevalence of gastrointestinal cancers in the Valley, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a special initiative to strengthen…
Even though Microsoft attempts to focus on an artificial intelligence (AI) conversation that also includes the Edge web browser, industry bodies and researchers are calling out the tech company for continually coercive and intrusive tactics to make a case for Edge. The Browser Choice Alliance, and Mozilla Research, have again highlighted Microsoft’s attempts to engineer…
India has reportedly turned down Russia’s offer to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes that are under US sanctions, despite rising energy concerns linked to tensions in the Middle East.The decision has left at least one Russia-linked LNG shipment stranded near Singapore while discussions continue over what supplies India can legally purchase.According to a Reuters…
MBOSE SSLC result 2026: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has announced the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10 Result 2026 today, April 7, at 11 AM. Along with the results, the board has also released the list of top-performing students.This year, Wangaal Lama from Gorkha Pathshala Higher Secondary School, Shillong secured Rank…
Oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump ordered a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, easing fears of escalation in the Middle East conflict.Brent crude fell more than 15% during the session, dropping to a low of $96 per barrel breaking below the $100…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin expressed his optimism over the DMK-led alliance’s victory in the state assembly elections. He claimed that they would be able to secure over 200 seats in the polls, while he also launched attack at the BJP of trying to use the women’s quota as a “weapon” against…
The first trailer for Tom Holland‘s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has made history, becoming the fastest to cross the 500 million views mark within 24 hours of release.Within hours of its release, early industry estimates indicate that the film’s trailer has crossed the record views previously held by the game ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’. As…
Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts. The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five assembly…
Bengaluru daycare abuse case: FIR filed against five caregivers over alleged mistreatment of toddlers. Russia imports Indian gasoline as Ukrainian strikes trigger fuel shortages and rising prices. France-US climate row erupts after Paris official blames America’s AC culture for warming. Tamil Nadu TVK and DMK trade horse-trading allegations amid MLA poaching claims. Seven IPL teams…
