Indian scientists decode new class of materials for energy harvesting, power generation
New Delhi, June 20 - Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) Bengaluru, an autonomous institution under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), on Thursday provided groundbreaking insights into a new class of materials for energy harvesting and power
EPFO adds record 18.92 lakh members in April reflecting rise in jobs
New Delhi, June 20 - The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has added 18.92 lakh net members during April this year which is the highest since the first payroll data was published in April 2018, according to figures released by the Ministry of
Scarce rain, excessive heat caused fall in tea production in Assam, Bengal: Industry
Guwahati, June 20 - Insufficient rainfall and excessive heat are hampering production of tea to a great extent during the current cropping season in Assam and West Bengal, industry sources said on Thursday.
TRAI releases recommendations for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy 2024
New Delhi, June 20 - The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday released recommendations on inputs for the formulation of 'National Broadcasting Policy-2024' to establish a robust broadcasting ecosystem.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with India Inc.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday chaired the third pre-budget consultation with industry leaders and associations in connection with the forthcoming General Budget 2024-25 here on Thursday.
28 pc GST on gaming firms triggered a cascade of repercussions: Report
New Delhi, June 19 - The 28 per cent GST on skill-based online games has triggered a cascade of repercussions, including funding constraints, reduced growth trajectories, job losses, and heightened uncertainty across the sector, a report said on Wednesday.
NSE warns investors of 2 individuals promising assured returns in stock market
New Delhi, June 19 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday issued an advisory cautioning investors of two individuals promising assured returns on investment in the stock market.
Greece aims at tenfold increase in electric taxis in Athens by 2026
Athens, June 20 - Greece aims to increase the number of electric taxis circulating in the Athens wider area tenfold by 2026, as part of efforts for a shift to climate-friendly electromobility, officials said.
Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan
Manila, June 20 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 40 million US dollars to help Bhutan further strengthen its public financial management and green growth.
Sensex jumps 141 points, Nifty closes above 23,550
Mumbai, June 20 - India's benchmark indices closed in the green on Thursday following a rally in metal and banking stocks.
Union Budget: Real estate sector calls for renewed push towards affordable housing in metros
New Delhi, June 20 - Riding on supportive policy interventions and rising disposable incomes, India’s real estate sector is growing and needs a renewed push for affordable housing, especially in and around metro cities, from the Union Budget 2024-25, industry experts said on
Ola Electric gets SEBI’s nod for Rs 5,500 crore IPO
New Delhi, June 20 - Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric has received the go-ahead from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO).
India now has 3,600 deeptech startups, ranks 6th globally: Nasscom
New Delhi, June 20 - India now ranks sixth among the top nine deeptech ecosystems globally with 3,600 such startups, which received $850 million funding last year, a Nasscom report said on Thursday.
Indian bonds’ inclusion in JPMorgan index set to attract record foreign fund inflows
Mumbai, June 20 - Indian bonds are set to attract record foreign fund inflows on June 28 when they will be included in JPMorgan's Emerging Market Index.
RBI Governor urges banks to adopt AI for reducing risk of fraud
Mumbai, June 20 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday underlined the importance for banks and NBFCs to adopt advanced and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to prevent financial fraud.
Indian tech professionals saw median salary hike of 150 pc post upskilling: Report
New Delhi, June 20 - Indian tech professionals have secured a median salary hike of 150 per cent and 110 per cent, respectively in the last two years post-skilling, a new report showed on Thursday.
Tech startups raise $4.1 billion in 1st half of 2024, India remains 4th-highest funded globally
Bengaluru, June 20 - Indian tech startups raised $4.1 billion in the first half this year (January to June to date), a 4 per cent increase from $3.96 billion in the second half of 2023, a report showed on Thursday, as the country
BharatPe, Invest India join hands to drive financial inclusion via ODOP initiative
New Delhi, June 20 - Fintech platform BharatPe on Thursday partnered with Invest India to promote digital financial inclusion and financial literacy across One District One Product (ODOP) producers and sellers in the country.
DGCA asks airlines, airports to increase women staff to 25 pc of workforce
New Delhi June 20 - Civil aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued an advisory to airports and airlines to increase the number of women employees in their organisations to ensure more gender equality in the aviation sector.
FIU slaps Rs 18.8 crore fine on crypto exchange Binance
New Delhi, June 20 - The Financial Intelligence Unit in India (FIU-IND) has imposed a penalty of Rs 18.82 crore on the world's largest crypto exchange Binance for violating anti-money laundering regulations.