Closing women’s health gap can boost global economy by $1 trn annually: WEF
Davos, Jan 17 - Closing women’s health gap can help more women to live healthier, higher-quality lives, and provide an unprecedented boost to the global economy by $1 trillion annually by 2024, according to a new World Economic Forum (WEF) report released on
Hyundai Motor sells one of its plants in China for around $221 mn
Seoul, Jan 17 - South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor has sold one of its plants in China as part of a business reorganisation strategy in the world's biggest auto market.
Axar, Yashasvi achieve career-best positions in T20I rankings
Bengaluru, Jan 17 -Following strong performances in the two T20Is against Afghanistan so far, India’s left-arm spin all-rounder Axar Patel and young left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal have achieved career-best positions in the recent update of the ICC men’s T20I rankings on Wednesday.
Gujarat AAP announces statewide celebrations on Ram Mandir inauguration
Ahmedabad, Jan 17 - Gujarat unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced a series of celebratory events starting from January 20 to honor the upcoming Prana Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.
Lufthansa launches direct flight from Hyderabad to Frankfurt
Hyderabad, Jan 17 - GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, in partnership with Lufthansa Airlines on Wednesday announced the launch of direct flights to Frankfurt, Germany.
Sensex plunges more than 1,600 points led by HDFC Bank
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Markets have slumped further with the BSE Sensex now plunging more than 1,600 points in afternoon trade on Wednesday.
PM Modi asks Kerala BJP workers to reach out to people ahead of LS polls
Kochi, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the grassroots workers and the leaders of the BJP to work harder for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Navy team to Chadar trek Ladakh’s frozen Zanskar River
New Delhi, Jan 17 - A team of Indian Navy's officers will trek the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh.
India Open: Ashwini-Tanisha bow out after loss to Thai duo in first round
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Indian women's doubles pair of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto faced an early exit from the India Open, a BWF Super 750 badminton tournament. The duo succumbed to a 5-21, 21-18, 11-21 defeat against the Thai pair of
‘Atal’ to showcase special ‘Ram Katha’ narrative
Mumbai, Jan 17 - The upcoming sequence of the show 'Atal' is all set to take the audience back to the era of Ramayan with its compelling storyline of Ram Katha.
Sixty kids, rescued from beggary, to be part of R-Day parade in UP
Lucknow, Jan 17 - A group of 60 children, rescued from beggary, will take part in the Republic Day Parade in Lucknow this year.
Lalu won’t attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya
Patna, Jan 17 - RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday announced his decision to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.
Foreign visitors to Japan exceeded 25 mn in 2023
Tokyo, Jan 17 - The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan totaled 25.06 million in 2023, official data revealed on Wednesday.
UP to host ‘Pharma Conclave’ in Hyderabad on Jan 18
Lucknow, Jan 17 - The Uttar Pradesh Government will be organising a ‘Pharma Conclave’ in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Centre to notify strict IT rules soon to tackle deepfake issue: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
New Delhi, Jan 17 - As compliance with the advisory on deepfakes has been mixed from social media and online platforms, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said that strict IT rules are likely to be notified
RBI not thinking of moving towards de-dollarization: Governor Das
Davos, Jan 17 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said that it is incorrect to say that there was a move towards de-dollarisation as the efforts of the central bank towards internationalisation of the rupee are not aimed at replacing
88% Indian professionals considering new jobs in 2024: Report
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) professionals in India are considering a new job in 2024 despite economic uncertainty, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
Adani Group to invest Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana
Hyderabad, Jan 17 - Adani Group has announced an investment worth Rs 12,400 crore in Telangana across multiple businesses, the Telangana government said on Wednesday.
Apple opens new office in India, to house up to 1,200 employees
Bengaluru, Jan 17 - Apple on Wednesday announced to expand its footprint in India with opening a new office in the heart of Bengaluru, as the iPhone maker cements its position in the country with ramping up local manufacturing.
Maha inks MoU in Davos for $3 bn green ammonia plant
Mumbai, Jan 17 - The Maharashtra government has signed a MoU with INOX Air Products group in Davos to set up a mega-plant to produce green ammonia in the state, an official said here on Tuesday.