India sees 60pc rise in fintech deals amidst COVID-19; surpasses China, says report

India has emerged as Asia's biggest destination for financial technology (fintech) deals, leaving behind China in the quarter ended June 2020, a research report said.With around 33 deals valued at…

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UK study will purposely infect volunteers with COVID-19 to help develop treatment- Technology News, FP

Agence France-PresseFeb 18, 2021 12:45:19 ISTA study which will expose volunteers to the coronavirus is to begin in Britain within a month after it gained approval from the country's clinical…

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No proof Indian COVID-19 vaccines effective against South Africa, Brazilian variants, says researchers- Technology News, FP

Press Trust of IndiaFeb 18, 2021 11:29:07 ISTPreliminary research shows the two vaccines against COVID-19 approved in India are effective against the UK variant of the novel coronavirus but there…

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[Funding alert] Ex-Ola Advisor Srinivas Chunduru invests in Mumbai startup SnackAmor

Mumbai-based SnackAmor on Thursday said it has secured a second round of undisclosed funding from Srinivas Chunduru, Founder of VANS Group. Earlier, Srinivas served as a Senior Advisor at OLA and…

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Facebook and Google sharply diverge in response to Australia’s new media law- Technology News, FP

The New York TimesFeb 18, 2021 11:19:31 ISTFor months, Facebook and Google have been locked in a stare-down with news publishers and lawmakers in Australia. At the heart of the…

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Ford will go all-electric in Europe by 2030, turn German plant into EV production base- Technology News, FP

The Associated PressFeb 18, 2021 11:22:42 ISTFord is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the…

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Google Photos will soon categorise memories under ‘Sand and sea’, ‘Tasty Treats’, other such groups- Technology News, FP

FP TrendingFeb 18, 2021 11:47:16 ISTGoogle Photos is updating the Memories section that will start showing users their past holidays and food stories. The stories will be featured under “Sand…

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Skoda Kushaq previewed in official sketches ahead of world premiere on 18 March- Technology News, FP

tech2 News StaffFeb 18, 2021 12:09:32 ISTThe road-ready Skoda Kushaq has been previewed in official sketches that give us a glimpse of its exterior design. Showcased in concept form as…

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Amazon urges NCLT to not allow any meeting of Future Group’s shareholders, creditors for approving RIL deal

Amazon has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), urging it not to allow the convening of any meeting of Future Group's shareholders or creditors for approval of its proposed…

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