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Security teams finding breaches faster

The good news is that in the face of these growing cyber threats, organisations are demonstrating far more success in detecting and blocking them, according to a new study from Accenture.
At E2Labs, a cyber security warrior force is being readied

Anticipate, detect, fix and prevent cyber attacks, says founder Zaki Qureshey.
Pesticide companies allege Rs 7k-cr ‘scam’

The manufacturers have demanded the Centre not to allow foreign companies to import pesticide formulations without registering technical details or information about the active ingredients with Indian regulators.
Interview: James Streeter of Life Sciences Product Strategy for Oracle Health Sciences says ‘Clinical one is a game changer’

The Indian healthcare market is poised to grow from $100 billion in 2016 to $280 billion in 2020, creating huge opportunity for healthcare and healthtech companies.
Ashok Leyland sets up Rs170-crore bus plant in Andhra Pradesh

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, announced the beginning of construction of its bus assembly plant at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh with an initial investment of 170 crore.
Smart villages: How SmartGaon App is bringing ‘Bharat’ closer to India

An app called SmartGaon has transformed a small hamlet in Uttar Pradesh to a tech-saavy village that boasts of a Wi-Fi zone, CCTV cameras and online listing of farm produce. A Maharashtra village is next in line.
NHPS is game changer in improving healthcare access, DG of Organisation of Pharma Producers of India

The recently-introduced National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) in the Union Budget 2018 is expected to offer health coverage to millions and is claimed to be the world’s largest public health insurance plan.
The enemy within: Protect your mobile from cyber crooks

Mobile phones are becoming an integral part of our connected lives, aptly indicated by the surge in usage of mobile wallets, online transactions and app downloads.
Boost for Andhra Pradesh: Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited commits to invest Rs 55,000 crore in 4 years

Mukesh Ambani, chairman, RIL, had recently met Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu for discussing the business prospects for the state.
Adani Group signs deal with Andhra Pradesh for multi commodity greenfield plant

According to Gautam Adani, CEO, who participated at the three-day CII Partnership Summit, the proposed multi-commodity park is expected to become the largest and sophisticated park in the country.
Kia Motors to roll out first ‘Made in India’ car from Andhra Pradesh by mid-2019

South Korea’s oldest automotive manufacturer Kia Motors is all set to roll out its first ‘Made in India’ car with maximum localisation by mid-2019 from Andhra Pradesh.
EasyGov: This start-up is helping the poor access govt schemes

Despite the best of intentions, crores of citizens are deprived of government schemes that can help them overcome poverty due to ignorance on how to access these benefits.
Jaipur Metro: Phase-I almost complete; state govt pushing for network expansion

The state government has decided to review and re-examine this DPR,” says AK Saxena, executive director (civil), JMRC, a wholly owned company of the state government.
Zebi Data: This start-up secures data elements

Zebi offers an array of products for data security that eliminates all the ambiguity associated with fake transaction, fake documents as blockchain based records are time stamped and any alteration made to it are also securely recorded.
Budget 2018: Medical device makers want Narendra Modi govt to cut GST rate to 5% from 7.3%

Budget 2018: The Medical Technology Association of India (MTAL), which represents companies such as Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, Vygon, B Braun, Abbott Vascular and Becton Dickinson among others, has made a plea that all medical devices be brought under concessional GST rate of 5%.
Intensified competition to weigh on pharma companies’ Q3 performance

Pharmaceutical companies are likely to report a moderate or near-flat revenue growth in the third quarter, while the profit for many of them may slip owing to a decline in the US businesses, analysts said.
TCS and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams: Pilgrims set to gain as tech meets temple

From Bhakt to Bhagavan (devotee to deity)—the Lord’s abode at Tirupati is now accessible via the e-route.
How MapmyIndia is planning rival to Google Maps

“The alternative maps will be rolled out in the next two months. Besides, as part of our monetising plans in the industrial space, we will be launching an in-built, easy-to-use GPS for two-wheelers. We are in talks with an OEM for launching the product,” MD Rakesh Verma said
Zoho sees scope to tango with Reliance Jio, opens new facility in Tirupati

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani also threw his hat into the ring on Tuesday by announcing, in a meeting of business leaders and policymakers in West Bengal, that Reliance Jio plans to launch cloud-based applications for retailers to help them better manage their customer business and relationships with suppliers.
Vijayawada Metro: Andhra picks Light Metro Rail for Amaravati, puts project on fast track

Not to be discouraged, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has since found a way out of the quagmire, going for Light Metro Rail (LRT) in place of the medium metro prescribed by DMRC.
Telangana launches India’s 1st co-financing NBFC for MSMEs

TIHCL will soon be signing memoranda of understanding with BSE and NSE.
Hyderabad Metro Rail Project is eyeing Rs 1000-crore German loan

A month since its launch, the Hyderabad Metro Rail project is still stabilising in its first phase of operation, but the management is already readying funds for further development.
Hyderabad Metro: Largest metro project under PPP offers a number of new features

When prime minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Hyderabad Metro a fortnight ago, it marked the launch of what has been billed as the world’s largest public-private partnership (PPP) project in the sector.
Gearing up for 4th industrial revolution: Hexagon India President, Pramod Kaushik

We are working on the modalities for setting up a Centre of Excellence along with other industry bodies for smart manufacturing
Looking for property in Mumbai, Bangalore? Worried about rent deposits? See how start-up Paymatrix can help

The start-up provides solutions for end-to-end rent management including tenant screening and credit facilitation for rent deposits.
Hyderabad Metro set for inauguration; for phase II may approach Japanese agency for aid

With the first phase of Hyderabad Metro Rail project all set for inauguration on November 28 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Telangana government and Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMRL) are in the process of seeking an official development assistance (ODA) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
IKEA takes unique tech road in India to influence consumers purchase decisions

Over the years, IKEA has revolutionised the furniture shopping experience while retaining unmistakable signs of the Swedish heritage. Add to it the use of cutting-edge technology, and the combination is scintillating.

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