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Shikha Sinha
Shikha Sinha currently pens down content for fractovia.org, a news platform which provides the latest business highlights and industry trends. Shikha also is a contributor on various other online media websites where she writes informative, research-oriented content spanning the retail, healthcare, F&B, and technology sectors. As her first stint in writing, Shikha was an active contributor on Yahoo Voices where she penned down creative and imaginative pieces. She holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. She can be contacted at- [email protected] | https://twitter.com/shikhas999
Contribution by Shikha Sinha
VW, Intel & Mobileye to launch self-driving taxi service in Israel
Volkswagen, Intel Corp. and its subsidiary Mobileye have reportedly announced that they plan to deploy an autonomous taxi service in Israel – the nation’s first – beginning early next year. Reports cite, the two firms are forming a Joint Venture (JV) with Champion Motors, an Israel... Read More
Nine Energy Service completes the acquisition of Magnum Oil Tools
The leading oilfield services company Nine Energy Service has reportedly announced to have concluded the acquisition of Magnum Oil Tools International Limited. As per trusted sources, Magnum would provide a robust and first-mover advantage to Nine Energy Service in the dissolvable frac plug market. ... Read More
Uber plans to add electric car surcharge to all London rides
Ride-hailing giant Uber has reportedly announced that it intends to add a surcharge of 15p per mile on all the bookings via its app in London. As per trusted sources, the move is aimed at assisting the firm’s drivers to purchase electric vehicles. Reportedly, the fee is anticipated to be in... Read More
Imperial Oil resumes Norman Wells’ crude output after pipeline repairs
Canada’s second largest integrated oil firm Imperial Oil Limited has reportedly announced to have resumed oil production at Norman Wells in the Northwest Territories. As per trusted sources, the company restarted production almost two years after it was forced to halt shipments on a pipeline s... Read More
Indian firms to be the foremost bidders for initial air force contract
Five Indian companies are reportedly bidding for a new air defense guns contract of the Air Force valued at more than INR 15,000 crore. Apparently, the companies have put their best foot forward as orders worth INR 40,000 crore are at stake for a similar requirement of the Army and Navy. ... Read More
VW agrees with ACCC to replace faulty cars within 60 days of purchase
The world’s largest car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) has reportedly announced to have signed a voluntary court-enforceable undertaking with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) to abide by the warranty claims specified in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). As per the ter... Read More
Temasek & StarHub set up Asia’s largest pure-play cybersecurity firm
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has reportedly announced to have formed a joint venture, named as Ensign InfoSecurity, with telecommunications giant StarHub Ltd. As per trusted sources, Ensign InfoSecurity will be one of the biggest cybersecurity firms in Asia. A press release by StarHub state... Read More
Suncorp to return $600m to shareholders after insurance business sale
Brisbane-based insurance company Suncorp has reportedly announced to return $600 million to its shareholders after concluding the sale of its life insurance business in Australia. As per trusted sources, the insurance company will be selling the business to TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia Pty Ltd. Re... Read More
China blocks access to ABC website for breaching the nation’s laws
The cyber security regulator of China has reportedly confirmed to have blocked access to the website of Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC), the national broadcaster of Australia. According to trusted sources, the site has been banned as it reportedly breached China’s internet rules and regulat... Read More
EasemyApp to help offline stores improve shopping experience
EasemyApp has reportedly announced the launch of a new mobile application exclusively for offline retailers. As per trusted sources, the app aims to offer a platform where offline retailers can personalize shopping experience and eventually offer better discounts based on the customer’s buying... Read More