South Korean and US Space Agencies Collaborate on Research Initiatives
The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) has signed a joint statement with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to enhance cooperation in various areas of space and aerospace research. The agreement was finalized at NASA headquarters in Washington, DC, during discussions between
India and US to Launch Semiconductor Fabrication Plant for National Security
India and the US are set to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant named ‘Shakti,’ which will be among the world’s first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have hailed this significant agreement
India Launches First Multi-Omics Data Portal to Enhance Cancer Research and Treatment
The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) has launched India’s first comprehensive multi-omics data portal aimed at advancing cancer research and treatment, addressing a disease that affects millions globally. This new platform provides open access to clinically correlated data from Indian cancer patients, with
Infosys to Accelerate LIC’s Digital Transformation
Infosys has announced a strategic partnership with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India to advance LIC’s digital transformation efforts. Under this collaboration, Infosys will lead LIC’s DIVE (Digital Innovation and Value Enhancement) initiative, which aims to develop a ‘NextGen Digital Platform’. This
Student Life at IUHS
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India Advances to Tier 1 in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024
India has ascended to Tier 1 in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This top tier highlights India’s role-model status in cybersecurity through its significant commitments and impacts. The updated GCI 2024 introduces a new five-tier
India’s industrial production sees a 4.8% increase in July
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 4.8% in July, up from 4.7% in June, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday. The growth rates across the major sectors were as follows: mining at 3.7%, manufacturing at 4.6%,
Apple Hits $5 Billion in iPhone Exports from India for April-August Period
Boosted by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has achieved approximately $5 billion in iPhone exports from India for the April-August period of this fiscal year. This represents a significant increase of over 50 percent compared to the same period in the previous
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Revenue from online gaming soared 412% to reach Rs 6,909 crore, according to Finance Minister Sitharaman.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday that revenue from online gaming has surged by 412%, reaching Rs 6,909 crore over the past six months, attributed to the increased levy on the sector. Speaking at a press conference following the 54th GST Council
Proptech platform Square Yards suffers about Rs 737 crore loss in last 3 fiscals
New Delhi, Aug 31 – While some new-age internet and tech companies continue to clock revenue growth, their losses are also soaring and proptech firm Square Yards is a perfect example. In the last three fiscals, the company has registered a loss of
FPIs buying in Indian debt market as rupee remains stable this year
New Delhi, Aug 31 – Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have increased buying in the Indian debt market because the rupee has been stable this year and the stability is expected to continue, market watchers said on Saturday. Bulk of the buying that FPIs
Record forex reserves to boost economy, promote domestic trade: Industry
New Delhi, Aug 31 – The record all-time high level of India’s forex reserves will create external sector resilience and boost economy across sectors, industry experts said on Saturday, as the country’s forex reserves surged $7.023 billion to touch a new high of
UPI processed Rs 81 lakh cr worth transactions in April-July, up 37 pc YoY
New Delhi, Aug 31 – Surpassing world’s leading digital payments platforms, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly Rs 81 lakh crore transactions in the April-July period this year, which is a staggering 37 per cent increase (year-on-year). According to latest data by
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders blocking of social media platform X
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 31 – Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the social media platform X to be blocked nationwide after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country. Earlier on Wednesday, de Moraes gave X,
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
Mumbai, Aug 30 – India’s fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per
Nifty likely to reach 26,820 in next 12 months: Report
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Nifty is likely to meet a 12-month target of 26,820, revised higher from earlier target of 26,398, market analysts said on Friday, amid high expectations for a festival season revival, supported by favourable monsoon conditions, and a strong infrastructure
Over 200 pc surge in property registrations among Mumbai’s elderly post-Covid
Mumbai, Aug 30 – The share of overall property registrations by buyers of aged 61 and above surged 204 per cent in Mumbai, increasing from 7,554 in 2020 to 15,276 in 2024, as elderly buyers sought better properties for a stable lifestyle, a
Sensex trades higher after opening at new all-time high
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Indian equity indices were trading higher after opening at a fresh record high on Friday, following positive cues from Asian peers. At 9:37 a.m., Sensex was up 221 points or 0.27 per cent at 82,355 and Nifty was up
E-commerce payments in India projected to cross $292 bn by 2028: Report
New Delhi, Aug 30 – Led by growing consumer preference for online shopping and strong internet penetration, India’s e-commerce market value is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7 per cent, from $147.3 billion this year to $292.3