IIT-B scientist gets DCGI nod to launch algo-based COVID-19 testing tool

Bengaluru-based tech startup Algorithmic Biologics has received regulatory approvals to launch its COVID-19 testing method that can help scale up testing for the deadly virus infection at half the prevailing…

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Govt not to seek disclosure of flash sales from etailers; to act on consumer complaints

The Centre on Tuesday said it will not seek the disclosure of flash sales from ecommerce players to regulate the fraudulent sale of goods and services, but will take appropriate…

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What you need to know about the India launch of the slimmest smartphone of 2021

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched the Mi 11 Lite in India with a starting price of Rs 21,999. Touted as the slimmest and lightest smartphone available in 2021, pre-bookings…

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How TREAD’s smart fitness bike promises fitness at home during the pandemic

Bengaluru-based connected fitness company, TREAD, which was recently acquired by Cult.fit launched its smart fitness bike for pre-orders earlier this month, starting with an investment of $10 million. The company…

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How the fintech industry will help India to achieve a $5T economy

Technology makes finance more efficient. Fintech or new-age technologies like blockchain are improving the transparency and speed of your dealings with a bank.As internet adoption improves and banking functions penetrate…

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[Funding alert] DigiSparsh raises seed round from GoAhead Ventures

DigiSparsh, a Mumbai-based fintech focused on healthcare lending, has secured a seed round from Silicon Valley-based investor GoAhead Ventures. Saurabh Soni, Co-founder and CEO, DigiSparsh, said, “With this funding, we plan to…

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[Funding alert] OaaS company Quantela raises $40M from digital infra focused fund Digital Alpha

Quantela Inc, a  Silicon Valley-headquartered and Hyderabad-based outcomes-as-a-service (OaaS) company working in the space of urban infrastructure digitisation, smart cities and IoT, has closed approximately $40 million in growth capital…

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India to share its CoWIN success story with countries showing interest

India will share the development story of Co-WIN, the digital platform that helped it launch and implement a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination programme, with more than 20 countries that have shown…

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