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Looming job threats? 21% Indians set to face job loss
With the onset of artificial intelligence and automation, nearly 21% of India's workforce is set to face job threats by 2022, FICCI said in a report.
User data from ATMs across Bengaluru stolen, European tourists arrested
Several ATMs in Bengaluru, including one at Kempegowda International Airport, have been compromised, police reports said.
Maruti shifts gears, to make electric cars in Gujarat
After expressing initial apprehension about the future of electric cars in India, automaker Maruti Suzuki announced that it will manufacture electric cars at its plant in Gujarat.
NASA's $3.9-bn spacecraft crashes into Saturn, ends 20-year mission
NASA's Cassini spacecraft plunged into Saturn's atmosphere today, at a speed of over 120,000 km/hr, ending a $3.9-billion mission.
Huawei trumps Apple to become world's second largest smartphone brand
Chinese smartphone maker, Huawei, has surpassed Apple's smartphone sales worldwide, reports said.
Come March 2018, BSNL to begin 5G field trials
In an attempt to bring the latest innovation in communications to its users, telecom firm BSNL announced that it signed an agreement with American tech company Coriant.
Facebook trains bots to understand human expressions, using Skype videos
Social media giant Facebook is revamping its AI-trained bots to mimic human facial expressions, reports said.
Popular fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi to feature in a web-series
The fictional character created by acclaimed writer Saradindu Bandopadhyay, Byomkesh Bakshi, is set to feature in a new web series.
Record-breaking NASA astronaut and crew back home
After logging 196 kilometers in space and 4,623 orbits of Earth, 57-year old NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth with her crewmates.
Nike India slashes 20% staff, downsizes operations
Nike has fired nearly 20% staff from its operations in India, and has asked many other employees to shift to its operations in Southeast Asia.
As GST kicks in, you should invest in these stocks
With India's latest tax reform, GST kicking in this month, many industries are faced with uncertainty and confusion.
Raspberry Pi team awarded UK's top engineering prize
UK-based Raspberry Pi's team won the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award at London.
Personal accident insurance: A bonus during monsoon?
Come monsoon, many across India will look for ways to battle the rising casualties on the road.
Spice Mobility inks joint venture deal with China's Transsion
India's Spice Mobility is looking to make a comeback into the crowded mobile phone market in India, according to reports.
Groceries at your doorstep, delivered by self-driving cars
UK-based online retailer Ocado Technologies is looking to get driverless vehicles on the road to deliver groceries to their customers, reports said.
MIT launches new drones that switch between flying and driving
Scientists and researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have successfully developed a fleet of eight robotic drones that have the dual capability to fly through air and travel by land.
Trump Effect? Wipro says 50% workforce in US are locals
Software giant Wipro announced that over 50% of the company's employees in the United States are locals.
Warren Buffett started paying taxes when he was just 14!
Reports showed that billionaire Warren Buffett's tax records as a young 14-year old teenager reflect astute investing and finance skills.
India's GST paves way for $3 billion tax services industry
With the Indian government opening up the market for GST to be effected from 1 July 2017, the move has given way for a massive industry for GST service providers.
India's NITI Aayog proposes Coal India split
India's policy think-tank NITI Aayog has proposed that the government-owned Coal India Limited be split into seven independent companies to help it become more competitive.
Now report hate crime through the new civil rights app
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) launched a new app that supports civil rights and counters the alarming surge in hate crimes.
Facebook gears up to launch new app aimed at influencers
Social networking giant Facebook announced plans to unveil a new app later this year, targeted at influencers.
Google Maps enables feature to find art work
Art aficionados can now explore the newest feature that Google Search and Maps offer.
Tesla looks to start manufacturing cars in China
Tesla Motors announced that it was in talks with the Chinese authorities to establish a factory in Shanghai, a first in China.