Centre to deliberate on plans to achieve 500 GW green energy target by 2030
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that it will organize a two-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Bhubaneswar on November 14-15 to discuss strategies for achieving the target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, as well as progress
Bitcoin may touch $100,000 by January end after Donald Trump takes office
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is heading towards $100,000 amid President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and promise for clearer cryptocurrency regulations. On Tuesday, the Bitcoin price was hovering around $87,880 apiece. The price has surged about 30 percent since the US election. According
Share market opens flat, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank among top gainers
The Indian stock market opened flat on Tuesday as buying was seen in realty, media, IT, PSU bank, financial services, and pharma sectors in early trade. The Sensex was trading at 79,584.29 after rising 88.14 points or 0.11 percent. At the same time,
India’s net direct tax collections surge 15.4% to Rs 12.1 lakh crore in April-Nov
India’s net direct tax collections, comprising corporate tax and personal income tax, surged by a robust 15.4% to Rs 12.1 lakh crore from April 1 to November 10 during the current financial year, according to the latest figures released by the Central Board
Vistara operating last flights as merger with Air India takes off on Tuesday
Full-service airline Vistara will operate its last flights today as it merges with the Air India Group on Tuesday. National carrier Air India has announced that flights operated by Vistara will start using the flight code ‘AI2’ after the merger of the two
IT firm Black Box posts robust EBITDA and PAT growth in Q2, FY25 first half
Leading IT solutions provider Black Box Ltd on Monday reported strong quarterly and half-yearly EBITDA and profit after tax (PAT) growth for the period ended September 30. EBITDA for the quarter increased to Rs 135 crore, reflecting a growth of 34 percent YoY
Australian-German research finds world-first cure for deadly skin disease
Researchers from Australia and Germany have, for the first time, cured patients suffering from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a deadly skin disease, according to a news release on Monday. An international collaboration, including researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical
Time to buy a property in India down to 26 days, ultra-luxury homes selling faster
The average conversion time to buy a property in India has dropped to 26 days in the first half of FY25, compared to the peak of 33 days in FY 2021. Housing has emerged as the most preferred investment option, driven by rising
Every rupee collected is accounted for so it doesn’t get frittered away: FM Sitharaman
The government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accounts for every rupee collected so that it doesn’t get frittered away and common people benefit from the work it is doing, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Saturday. Addressing students at an event,
South Korea seeks close communication with Trump for deeper economic ties
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said on Thursday that the government will make efforts to closely communicate with people close to US President-elect Donald Trump to further deepen ties with Washington. Cho made the remarks after the Republican candidate and former U.S. president won
Make Google a ‘trusted source’ in US election: Sundar Pichai to employees
As the White House race entered the crucial counting stage, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to ensure that “the products we build” are “a trusted source of information to people of every background and belief.” In a memo to employees,
Indian stock market opens flat, all eyes on US election
The Indian stock market opened flat on Tuesday as buying was seen in metal, auto, IT, PSU bank, and pharma sectors during early trade, with investors turning their attention to the closely fought US election. The Sensex was trading at 78,714.02 after slipping
E-commerce platforms see over Rs 1 lakh crore worth sales in India festive season
As private consumption surges in smaller cities and towns in India, driven by high pent-up demand and a wave of premiumization, e-commerce platforms registered more than Rs 1 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) during the month-long festive season. According to industry
3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after spending 192 days at Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou-18 crew, consisting of three Chinese astronauts, returned to Earth safely in the early morning on Monday after completing a six-month mission at the Tiangong space station. The Shenzhou-18 return capsule, carrying astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, touched down
S. Korea’s space agency, NASA to conduct studies on Artemis programme
South Korea’s national space agency announced that it will collaborate with the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct studies related to the Moon exploration Artemis programme. According to officials, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) has signed a study agreement with
India outpaces US in IPO listings with 36% global share in July-September period
India has emerged as a dominant force in the global IPO market, capturing 36% of total listings in the third quarter of 2024, significantly outpacing the US, which held a 13% share, according to a report released by EY India. The impressive performance
PM Modi to Launch Multiple Health Projects Worth ₹12,850 Crore on Tuesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch various health-related projects worth approximately ₹12,850 crore on October 29, as part of a significant boost to India’s healthcare sector. The initiatives will be unveiled at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Delhi
Global Chip Revenue Projected to Grow 14% to Reach $717 Billion by 2025
Global semiconductor revenue is expected to increase by 14% to $717 billion in 2025, up from $630 billion this year, according to a report released on Monday. In the short term, growth in the memory market and graphics processing units (GPUs) will drive
Vadodara Decked Up to Welcome PM Modi and Spanish Counterpart
The city of Vadodara is adorned in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday. They are set to inaugurate the Tata-Airbus aircraft facility, a significant milestone for India’s aviation sector. Residents of Vadodara are excited
Delhi’s Air Quality Remains in ‘Very Poor’ Category
The air quality in Delhi-NCR has continued to be classified as ‘very poor,’ with a thick layer of smog enveloping the region in the morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 328