Apple’s shift from EVs to AI draws diverse reactions among influencers
New Delhi, Feb 29 - A rise in discussions related to "Apple" among influencers on the "X" platform has been witnessed in the last week of February after reports emerged about Apple's decision to discontinue its electric vehicle (EV) project, a new report
Higher-than-expected GDP may lead to tight monetary policy from RBI for a longer period
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The higher-than-expected momentum in the economy may lead to a tight monetary policy from the RBI for a longer period, and any reversal in the current stance is unlikely over the next six months, said Suman Chowdhury, Chief
Adani Portfolio posts record 63.6 per cent profit growth, sets stage for unrivalled green investments
Ahmedabad, Feb 29 - The Adani Portfolio of companies on Thursday reported a record quarterly profit growth of 63.6 per cent (year-on-year), as trailing 12-month EBITDA (as of December 2023) stood at Rs 78,823 crore ($9.5 billion), which is 2.5 times the EBITDA
CG Power gets Cabinet nod for Rs 7,600 crore semiconductor unit in Gujarat
Chennai, Feb 29 - Murugappa Group's CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd on Thursday got the Union Cabinet's nod for setting up a semiconductor unit for specialised chips at an outlay of Rs 7,600 crore.
India’s GDP growth surges to 8.4 per cent in Q3, 2023-24 growth rate pegged at robust 7.6 per cent
New Delhi, Feb 29 - India's economy sprang a surprise with an 8.4 per cent surge in GDP growth during the third quarter (October-December), as a result of which the country's economic growth rate for the financial year 2023-24 is now estimated at
New investments in semiconductor chips will remain in Asia but moving away from China: Moody’s Analytics
Chennai, Feb 29 - Even though new investments in the semiconductor industry seem to be moving away from China, electronics production will continue to remain in Asia for the foreseeable future, said Moody's Analytics in a report.
IndiaTech partners T9L to launch early-stage incubation programme for startups
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Leading startup incubator T9L and IndiaTech, which represents Indian startups and investors in the technology space, on Thursday announced the launch of an early-stage incubation programme for startups 'QUBE'.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions receives I-T demand of Rs 188 cr
New Delhi, Feb 29 - CG Power and Industrial Solutions has received a demand for Rs 188.78 crore from the Income Tax Department in respect of the assessment year 2022-23.
Cabinet approves 3 semiconductor fab units, to generate 80,000 jobs
New Delhi, Feb 29 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the establishment of three semiconductor fabrication (fab) units that will start construction within the next 100 days and generate direct employment of 20,000 advanced technology jobs
Twelve-member panel to supervise inventory of Ratna Bhandar at Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar, Feb 29 - Following the direction of the Orissa High Court, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has constituted a high-level committee under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court judge Arijit Pasayat for the supervision of the inventory process for ornaments, jewellery and
Indian innovation key to solving health, agriculture, climate issues: Bill Gates
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Indian innovations across the spectrum are fantastic and are the key to solving problems in the field of health, agriculture, gender and climate, Microsoft Co-founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates, said in the national Capital on Thursday.
UP to have fire stations at tehsil level: Yogi
Lucknow, Feb 29 - Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the state will soon become the first state in the country to have fire stations at the tehsil level.
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.