IT Ministry’s task force seeks Rs 44,000 crore push for homegrown electronics firms
New Delhi, July 4 - As the government doubles down on electronics manufacturing, including semiconductors, to make the country a global supply chain hub, a task force set by the IT Ministry is near finalising its report, suggesting a massive Rs 44,000 crore
Death toll hits 180 in record floods in Brazil
Sao Paulo, July 4 - At least 180 people have died from weeks of record flooding in southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state and 32 people remain missing, said the civil defence agency.
Sanju Samson unveils team India’s special felicitation jersey
New Delhi, July 7 - India’s wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shared a first glimpse of a special jersey designed to commemorate Team India's Men's T2O World Cup glory.
Hyundai’s all-electric Casper SUV’s production to begin this month
Seoul, July 4 - Full-fledged production of Casper Electric, Hyundai Motor’s highly anticipated all-electric mini SUV, will begin in South Korea's southwestern city of Gwangju later this month, according to industry officials, with a target output of 21,400 units by the end of
SECI plans 500 MW solar thermal capacity tender in 2024-25 in big push to green energy
New Delhi, July 3 - The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is likely to float a tender for 500 megawatt (MW) of solar thermal capacity by the end of 2024-25, company chairman R.P. Gupta said on Wednesday.
Govt buys 266 lakh tonnes of wheat at MSP; Rs 61 lakh crore credited to farmers’ accounts
New Delhi, July 3 - The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has successfully procured 266 lakh metric tonnes of wheat during the current Rabi marketing season 2024-25, surpassing last year's figure of 262 lakh metric tonnes to secure the nation's foodgrain sufficiency, the
Coal production from captive, commercial mines shoots up by 35 per cent in April-June
New Delhi, July 3 - The production of coal from the country's captive and commercial mines has shot up by 35 per cent to 39.53 million tonnes in the April-June quarter of 2024-25 from 29.26 million tonnes in the same period of the
Top 18 states to see 8-10 per cent revenue growth to Rs 38 lakh crore this fiscal: Report
New Delhi, July 3 - Driven by healthy Goods and Service Tax (GST) collections and devolution from the Centre, the revenue of the top 18 states is likely to grow at a steady pace of 8-10 per cent this fiscal to Rs 38
NSE warns investors against persons promising assured returns in stock market
New Delhi, July 3 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued an advisory on Wednesday cautioning investors of certain individuals and Telegram channels offering securities market tips and assured returns on stock market investments.
IndiGo to start direct Mumbai-Vijayawada flights from Aug 16
Mumbai, July 3 - Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced the launch of direct flights connecting Mumbai and Vijayawada from August 16.
46 pc Indian IT professionals say all corporate data stored in Cloud is sensitive: Report
New Delhi, July 3 - Nearly half (46 per cent) of Indian IT and security professionals reported that all corporate data stored in the Cloud is sensitive, a new report said on Wednesday.
247 mn Indian ‘entrepreneurial households’ to drive $95 trillion in transaction value by 2043
New Delhi, July 3 - India now has 247 million "entrepreneurial households" responsible for a whopping $8.8 trillion in transaction value for the fiscal year 2023, and expected to grow to $95.2 trillion by 2043 with an annual growth rate of 12.7 per
Corporate investments will accelerate North-Eastern region’s growth: Experts
New Delhi, July 3 - There is a need to mobilise additional resources for the North-Eastern Region (NER) and an infusion of private funding is likely to accelerate development, experts said on Wednesday.
India now has over 300 Family Offices from 45 in 2018 with smaller cities in focus: Report
New Delhi, July 3 - Driven by robust economic growth in India, the country now has over 300 Family Offices as against 45 in 2018 who are catalysing the creation of jobs with an emphasis on responsible investing, a report showed on Wednesday.
Sensex hits new all-time high on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 4 - Indian equity benchmarks opened at a new record high on Thursday following positive cues from global peers. In early trading hours, Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,374 and 24,400 respectively.
‘The 11-year wait is over’: Spirited fans give jubilant welcome to T20 champs on arrival
New Delhi, July 4 - The triumphant Indian cricket team returned home to a rousing reception on Thursday, as hundreds of fans braved the steady drizzle and heavy security outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport to welcome their heroes.
South Korean patients’ advocacy groups call on doctors to end walkout
Seoul, July 4 - Members of more than 90 patient advocacy groups staged a rally in central Seoul on Thursday, calling for doctors to end the ongoing walkout that has disrupted public health services for nearly five months.
EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi in Kazakhstan
New Delhi, July 4 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Suryakumar shows off dancing skills as T20 World Cup champions get grand welcome in Delhi
New Delhi, July 4 - Team India's batter Suryakumar Yadav stole the spotlight as he danced his heart out during a warm welcome celebration at the ITC Maurya Hotel on Thursday morning.
UK polls: Labour Party expected to form govt after 14 years of Conservative rule
New Delhi, July 4 - The Labour Party is expected to form the new government in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule as the country goes to polls on Thursday.