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Integrating technology with inclusive delivery holds key to recovery: FM
Sitharaman said that India has made this platform freely available to all countries given the country's firm belief that humanitarian needs outweigh commercial benefits.
 "Integrating technology with inclusive delivery holds key to recovery: FM")
Technology companies help pull stocks broadly lower on Wall Street
Stocks fell broadly in early trading on Wall Street Thursday as traders turned cautious following a series of record highs for major U.S. indexes. The S&P 500 pulled back 1.3per cent, and about 95per cent of the stocks in the index were lower. Technology companies were having some of the biggest losses, which helped pull the Nasdaq composite down 1.5per cent. Bond yields continued to fall as traders worried that the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing some of its measures supporting the economy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 1.30per cent. It traded as high as 1.74per cent at the end of March.
 "Technology companies help pull stocks broadly lower on Wall Street")
200,000 tech support scams detected in India in Q1 2021: Report
Tech support fraud remains a massive issue in India.
 "200,000 tech support scams detected in India in Q1 2021: Report")
1 bn smartphones to have wireless charging globally by 2021-end
Nearly one billion smartphones worldwide will have the wireless charging by the end of this year, according to new research.
 "1 bn smartphones to have wireless charging globally by 2021-end")
Jim Whitehurst steps down as IBM president in just 14 months
In a surprise development, IBM has announced that Jim Whitehurst has decided to step down as President of the company just 14 months after joining in that role.
 "Jim Whitehurst steps down as IBM president in just 14 months")
Indians need to improve both soft and technical skills, shows data
India's overall rank in the report was 67 globally, with 38% proficiency
 "Indians need to improve both soft and technical skills, shows data")
During Covid, digital tech helped us cope, connect, and console: PM Modi
VivaTech is one of the largest digital and startup events in Europe, held in Paris every year since 2016.
 "During Covid, digital tech helped us cope, connect, and console: PM Modi")
How technology helped remote audiences to soak in Roland-Garros culture
Artificial intelligence, video analytics and virtual reality brought alive matches at the French Open tennis to remote audiences
 "How technology helped remote audiences to soak in Roland-Garros culture")
'Mumbai model' demonstrates how tech can facilitate battle against Covid-19
The adoption of technology enabled India's financial capital to fight the pandemic's second wave efficiently
 "'Mumbai model' demonstrates how tech can facilitate battle against Covid-19")
10,800 women suing Google over gender pay disparity win class-action status
They claim that Google pays men more for doing the same job, seek more than $600 million in damages.
 "10,800 women suing Google over gender pay disparity win class-action status")
HCL Technologies hires 1,000 technology professionals in the United Kingdom
The company also said in a statement that its CEO C Vijayakumar met UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson virtually in light of the current Covid-19 crisis.
 "HCL Technologies hires 1,000 technology professionals in the United Kingdom")
HCL Tech to hire 1,000 technology professionals from cloud, AI field in UK
HCL Technologies said it is hiring 1,000 technology professionals to support its clients in the UK and around the world.
 "HCL Tech to hire 1,000 technology professionals from cloud, AI field in UK")
How meat startups are leveraging technology to bring best quality produce
The trucks that move produce from farms to slaughter houses and retail stores have IoT-enabled trackers that track the produce and periodically send temperature data
 "How meat startups are leveraging technology to bring best quality produce")
US to spend $110 bn in technology for basic research to counter China
The United States Senate has cleared an effort by legislators to set up $110 billion in technology funding for basic research as a measure to counter China amid strained ties and fierce competition
 "US to spend $110 bn in technology for basic research to counter China")
Volkswagen expects chip supply to remain tight in coming months
The head of the carmaker's namesake brand was quoted as saying on Saturday.
 "Volkswagen expects chip supply to remain tight in coming months")
MediaTek expects 10-18% revenue growth in second quarter: Report
MediaTek is a Taiwanese chipmaker
 "MediaTek expects 10-18% revenue growth in second quarter: Report")
IT industry needs a 'skiller' app to double digital growth in 5 years
Access to digital talent has been identified as a key hurdle to doubling growth in the industry in the next five years. Here's how it's trying to bridge the gap
 "IT industry needs a 'skiller' app to double digital growth in 5 years")
Tech firms reach out to employees as Covid-19 cases rise in India
Companies are advising employees not to venture out of their homes and give prominence to the health and safety of the family
 "Tech firms reach out to employees as Covid-19 cases rise in India")
Wipro appoints ex-Walmart exec Subha Tatavarti as Chief Technology officer
IT services major Wipro Limited on Wednesday said it has appointed former Walmart executive Subha Tatavarti as its Chief Technology Officer.
 "Wipro appoints ex-Walmart exec Subha Tatavarti as Chief Technology officer")
Power of tech tools: Andhra using AI to control electricity purchase costs
Day-ahead predictions are critical, as they have implications for how much electricity should be generated in coal plants and how much should be purchased through the open market
 "Power of tech tools: Andhra using AI to control electricity purchase costs")