BRICS overtaking G7 in terms of share in global GDP: Putin
Moscow, Feb 29 - The BRICS states are overtaking the G7 in terms of share in global GDP in PPP terms, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday while addressing the Federal Assembly, a media report said.
NDA vs UPA: Data-driven study decodes growth in two eras; check insightful analysis
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Growth rate under Congress-led UPA I and UPA II and BJP-led NDA era is a debatable issue, as both parties have gone at great lengths to brag about landmarks and milestones achieved under the respective regimes.
Cabinet okays Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme for 1 crore households
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs 75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar power units and providing free electricity up to 300 units
India’s leopard population rises to 13,874: report
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav on Thursday released a report which said that the country's leopard population has risen to 13,874 (Range: 12,616 – 15,132) .
India-Mauritius relationship example of SAGAR goodwill: S. Jaishankar
New Delhi, Feb 29 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called the India-Mauritius relationship an example of India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) goodwill as Prime Ministers of both countries jointly inaugurated a new airstrip and a
Sports ministry tells NSFs to issue certificates to athletes only through DigiLocker for greater transparency
New Delhi, Feb 29 - With a view to bring more transparency and efficiency in issuing merit and participation certificates to sportspersons in the country, the Sports ministry has directed all National Sports Federations (NSFs) to embrace technological advancements by releasing the certificates
India received Rs 2.5 lakh crore worth investment proposals in chip sector: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 29 - India has received over Rs 2.5 lakh crore worth investment proposals in the semiconductor sector, ranging from packaging, design and research and development, the Centre said on Thursday.
Breast surgeon Raghu Ram receives India-UK Achievers award
Hyderabad, Feb 29 - Eminent breast surgeon Raghu Ram has been conferred the prestigious India-UK Achievers award of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) of the UK.
Ad spending in India to reach $17 bn in FY24, consumption to rebound: Report
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Overall ad spending in India is estimated to reach $16-17 billion in FY24, growing at 6 per cent in the fiscal year, a report showed on Thursday.
White House refuses to comment on whether S. Korea should send artillery shells to Ukraine
Washington/Seoul, Feb 29 - The White House has declined to comment on whether South Korea should provide 155-mm artillery shells to help Ukraine defend against Russian attacks, saying it is a military decision for Seoul to speak to.
Nuclear power to be ‘game-changer’ in Net-Zero: Nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar
Mumbai, Feb 29 - Eminent nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has said that nuclear power can be a ‘game-changer’ in achieving the aspirations of being a developed country and ‘Net-Zero’ as the world grapples with dual challenges of progress and climate change.
HP introduces new range of printers for SMBs in India
New Delhi, Feb 29 - PC and printer major HP on Thursday introduced a new range of 'OfficeJet Pro' printers, tailored to meet the printing needs of SMBs in India.
Airtel to lead tariff hikes for healthy valuations, UK award recognises India’s rise: Sunil Mittal
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Sunil Bharti Mittal, who became the first Indian to be knighted by Britain's King Charles III, said on Thursday that Airtel will take the lead in raising telecom tariffs if market signals are perfect to keep valuations healthy,
PPBL demonstrates efficient resolution of customer issues within days
New Delhi, Feb 29 - In the ever-evolving financial sector, Paytm Payments Bank Ltd. (PPBL) has shown a noteworthy commitment to customer satisfaction through the swift resolution of customer complaints.
S. Korean President, Meta CEO Zuckerberg discuss cooperation on AI
Seoul, Feb 29 - South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol and Meta Platforms CEO, Mark Zuckerberg met in Seoul on Thursday and discussed ways to expand cooperation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) sectors, a presidential official said.
ONDC wins ‘Start-up of the Year’ award at 14th India Digital Awards
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on Thursday said that it has been awarded the "Start-up of the Year'' at the 14th India Digital Awards.
Ex-Intel India chief Avtar Saini dies after speeding cab hits his cycle in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai, Feb 29 - The former head of software giant Intel, Avtar Saini died after he was knocked down by a speeding cab when he was out cycling in Navi Mumbai, officials said.
Veer Savarkar on Times Square: Randeep Hooda’s film gets prime billing
Mumbai, Feb 29 - The upcoming film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', which marks the directorial debut of actor Randeep Hooda, recently got its promotional video featured at the iconic Times Square in the Midtown Manhattan area of New York City.
Over 36 mn AI, gaming credentials compromised by infostealers in 3 yrs: Report
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Investigating the dark web market for credential theft from popular AI and gaming websites, the researchers on Thursday said that more than 36 million credentials (logins and passwords) were compromised by infostealers in the past three years.
Out-of-control wildfire in Texas Panhandle prompts evacuation orders, nuclear facility closure
Washington, Feb 28 - An out-of-control wildfire in the Texas Panhandle, fueled by high winds and dry air, prompted evacuation orders in small towns and shut down of a nuclear facility, according to media reports.