LTIMindtree’s net profit drops 1.5 pc to Rs 1,135 crore, revenue up 5 pc
Mumbai, July 17 - Global technology consulting and digital solutions company LTIMindtree on Wednesday reported consolidated net profit at Rs 1,135 crore for the April-June quarter, a 1.5 per cent decrease from Rs 1,152 crore in the year-ago period.
Health Minister Nadda for robust drug regulation to maintain ‘pharmacy of world’ tag
New Delhi, July 17 - India must have a robust drug regulation framework to maintain the title ‘pharmacy of the world’, said Union Health Minister, JP Nadda on Wednesday.
Manufacturing sector to play crucial role in journey towards Viksit Bharat: NITI Aayog
New Delhi, July 17 - NITI Aayog on Wednesday said the manufacturing sector, led by electronics, will play a crucial role in India's journey towards becoming 'Viksit Bharat', which can be achieved by accelerating 'Make in India' by engaging in Global Value Chains
Private equity investments in Indian real estate surge 15 pc to $3 bn in H1 2024
Mumbai, July 17 -Private equity (PE) investments in the Indian real estate sector surged 15 per cent (year-on-year) to $3 billion in the first half this year, from $2.6 billion in H1 2023, a report showed on Wednesday.
New Zealand government releases emissions reduction plan
Wellington, July 17 - The New Zealand government's draft emissions reduction plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030 shows that with effective climate change policies the country can both grow the economy and deliver climate change commitments, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts
China says US responsible for breakdown in arms control consultations
Beijing, July 17 - The US side bears full responsibility for the suspension of a new round of arms control and non-proliferation consultations with China, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.
Coral bleaching detected in waters around Taiwan due to heat wave
Taipei, July 17 - Local environmentalists have expressed concern about a large-scale coral bleaching in the southern and eastern waters off the coast of Taiwan, which has been occurring since June due to a prolonged heat wave.
Port of Long Beach records strongest June
Los Angeles, July 17 - The Port of Long Beach, the second busiest port in the United States, said on Tuesday the port achieved its busiest June on record, driven by vibrant consumer spending, potential tariff increases and ongoing labour contract negotiations at
New Zealand’s annual inflation hits 3.3 per cent
Wellington, July 17 - New Zealand's consumers price index increased 3.3 per cent in the 12 months to the June 2024 quarter, following a 4 per cent increase in the 12 months to the March 2024 quarter, the statistics department Stats NZ said
Four in five voters concerned over US spiraling out of control after Trump’s shooting: poll
New York, July 17 - Four in five Americans are concerned about increasing political violence following an assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, and fear that the United States "is spiraling out of control," a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Iran’s new gov’t to emphasise multilateralism in foreign policy: FM
Tehran, July 17 - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani said Tuesday that the new administration's foreign policy would emphasise promoting multilateralism in line with the United Nations Charter and international law.
Mongolia’s Khar-Us Lake added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Ulan Bator, July 17 - Mongolia's Khar-Us Lake National Park has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO, local media reported on Wednesday, citing the UNESCO.
Australian Alzheimer’s discovery could improve drugs
Canberra, July 17 - Australian researchers have made a discovery they say could improve the effectiveness of drugs used to mitigate the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Hand, foot, mouth disease cases in Japan surge to decade high
Tokyo, July 17 - The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Japan is increasing at a record pace, reaching the highest levels seen in the past decade, data from the country's National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) showed.
Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda attracts over 3.6 million visitors in first six months of 2024
Yangon, July 17 - The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the 'Golden Pagoda' in Myanmar, attracted over 3.6 million visitors in the first six months of 2024, U Boe Thin, a member of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees told Xinhua on Wednesday.
Vietnam records 8.8 million mobile money service users
Hanoi, July 17 - The number of mobile money service users in Vietnam reached more than 8.8 million customers by the end of May, an increase of 3.3 percent over the same period last month, local media cited the latest statistics from the
Philippines waives visa for cruise tourists
Manila, July 17 - The Philippines has launched the cruise visa waiver programme to make entry into the country easier for visa-required foreigners vacationing on board cruise ships, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Wednesday.
Delhi HC reserves verdict on CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by CBI
New Delhi, July 17 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.
Bill only advisory; interests of locals, industries will be protected: K’taka minister
Bengaluru, July 17 - Karnataka government under fire from industrialists following the announcement of the proposed Bill reserving jobs for Kannadigas in the private sector, assured on Wednesday that the interests of both locals and industries would be protected.
India and Mauritius deepen ties during EAM Jaishankar’s visit
Port Louis, July 17 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met several political leaders of Mauritius, including former Prime Ministers Paul Berenger and Navin Ramgoolam, on the second and final day of his visit to the island nation.