Forex inflows from NRIs surge 4-fold to $2.7 bn in April-May
Mumbai, July 19 - The money from Indians working overseas that come into NRI deposits of banks surged more than 4-fold to $2.7 billion in April-May this year compared to $0.6 billion in the same period last year, strengthening the country’s foreign exchange
Despite being halfway through the current solar cycle, Sun is starting next
New Delhi, July 19 - Even though the Sun is just halfway through its current cycle, the first rumblings of its next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound waves within it, according to a team of researchers.
Retail sales surge in India amid high disposable incomes, rising consumption
New Delhi, July 19 - As household consumption expenditure on goods and services surged with rising disposable incomes, the country saw a significant 5 per cent growth in retail sales in the month of June.
Trump accepts Republican nomination
Washington, July 19 - Former US President Donald Trump accepted the Republican party nomination for his third run for the White House with a speech that began with a sombre retelling of the assassination attempt on him.
IIT Mandi team conducts comprehensive life cycle assessment of solar cell technologies
New Delhi, July 18 - Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi conducted a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of five solar cell technologies to determine the most sustainable and profitable options for solar energy production in India.
Ram Charan to be awarded Ambassador for Indian Art & Culture at IFFM 2024
Mumbai, July 19 - Superstar Ram Charan will be the Guest of Honour at the 15th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and will be feted with the Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announce separation
New Delhi/Mumbai, July 18 - India cricketer Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have confirmed their separation, ending their four-year-old marriage in the "best interest for the both of us".
Janhvi Kapoor hospitalised following food poisoning
Mumbai, July 18 - Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor, who was recently seen in the sports drama ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’, has been hospitalised.
Memers are very creative people, says ‘Meme king’ Pankaj Tripathi
Mumbai, July 18 - Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie ‘Stree 2’, has shared his opinion about the memer community.
Shraddha Kapoor on her ‘Stree’ character’s braid: Isme 20,000 volt ki shakti hai
Mumbai, July 18 - Actress Shraddha Kapoor is gearing up to grace the silver screen once again after ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’. This time, the actress will reprise her role in the upcoming horror-comedy movie ‘Stree 2’.
Payal Kapadia, Tim Blake Nelson join jury of Locarno Film Festival
Los Angeles, July 18 - Indian filmmaker and Cannes Grand Prix winner Payal Kapadia, along with US actor Tim Blake Nelson, Italian actor Luca Marinelli, and Belgian producer Diana Elbaum, have joined the jury of the Locarno Film Festival.
Nigerian govt, labour unions agree on new minimum wage
Abuja, July 19 - The Nigerian government and the leadership of the country's organised labour agreed on a new minimum wage for local workers, ending months of bickering over the welfare of employees in the most populous African country.
Pezeshkian prepares for Iranian Presidency, contours of ministerial team emerging
New Delhi, July 19 - With President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian set to formally assume power at the end of July, his present focus is on interacting with stakeholders, outlining his policies, and selecting his team amid indications that his way ahead may be somewhat
BJP targets INDIA bloc over atrocities against women in West Bengal, Telangana
New Delhi, July 19 - The BJP on Friday criticised the INDIA bloc, particularly targeting Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, questioning their silence on incidents of atrocities against women in West Bengal and Telangana.
Strictest action will be taken, says Naveen Jindal after woman accuses company CEO of assault
New Delhi, July 19 - Industrialist Naveen Jindal on Friday said that strictest and necessary action will be taken if proven after a woman alleged that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jindal Steel, Dinesh Kr Saraogi, sexually assaulted her on the flight from
Sensex, Nifty trade lower on weak global cues
Mumbai, July 19 - Indian equity indices opened in the red on Friday following weak global cues from Asian peers.
India must tap GVCs for next wave of electronics manufacturing growth: Industry
New Delhi, July 19 - Industry leaders on Friday said that the country must seize the opportunity to create a conducive environment for Global Value Chains (GVCs) to thrive, in order to build a large-scale and globally competitive electronics manufacturing industry.
NITI Aayog sets $500 bn target for electronics manufacturing to create 6 million jobs by 2030
New Delhi, July 18 - India's goal of becoming the third-largest global economy necessitates a more ambitious vision for its technology-driven sectors to achieve a USD 500 billion target in electronics manufacturing by FY 2030 which would create as many as 6 million
CEAT Ltd clocks 7 pc rise in Q1 net profit at Rs 154 crore
New Delhi, July 18 - Tyre manufacturer CEAT Ltd on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit to Rs 154.2 crore for the April-June quarter of 2024-25 which represents a 7 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of Rs 144.01 crore for the
Infosys’ headcount drops 1,908 in Q1 FY25, plans to hire 20,000 freshers as per growth
Bengaluru, July 18 - IT giant Infosys on Thursday reported a drop in headcount by 1,908 in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal (FY25).