India

Taking aggressive steps to open offices in rural areas: Zoho chief

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu said the company is taking aggressive steps to open offices in rural areas.

Sep 9, 2024

New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

Mpox in India: 'No need to panic, as chances of Covid-like pandemic is minimal'

Amid one suspected case of Mpox detected in India, health experts on Monday advised not to panic as the monkeypox virus (MPXV) has minimal pandemic potential.

Sep 9, 2024

Mpox Cases Continue at Low Levels, Vaccination Efforts Intensify

The global outbreak of Clade II mpox, primarily spread through intimate contact, continues with a survival rate of over 99%. The CDC suggests that two doses of the mpox vaccine can prevent the disease, and the antiviral drug TPOXX is being tested for treatment.

Sep 9, 2024

BJP should look at its own record: TS Singh Deo on charges of Rahul maligning nation abroad

TS Singh Deo, the former Chhattisgarh Deputy CM, responding to BJP's charges of Rahul Gandhi maligning the country on foreign soil on Monday, asked the ruling party to look at its own record before launching diatribes at its rivals.

Sep 9, 2024

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 aero engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft defence

Centre signs Rs 26,000 cr contract with HAL for 240 aero engines

In a boost for local defence manufacturing, the Centre on Monday signed a Rs 26,000 crore contract with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 aero engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft.

Sep 9, 2024

Sex video case: Karnataka HC adjourns Prajwal Revanna's bail plea till Sep 12

Karnataka High Court on Monday adjourned hearing on the bail plea of former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in connection with the sex video scandal.

Sep 9, 2024

Semicon India 2024: Uttar Pradesh gears up for major semiconductor event

Uttar Pradesh as a key player in semiconductor manufacturing, the Yogi Adityanath-led government is set to host Semicon India 2024 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from September 11 to 13

Sep 9, 2024

Economic Resurgence India's Path to Becoming the World's Third Largest Economy

India's economy, the world's sixth-largest, saw a GDP growth fall to a five-quarter low of 6.7% in the first quarter of FY25. Despite the slowdown, the manufacturing and construction sectors show growth, with potential for a rebound in the farm sector.

Sep 9, 2024

Indians love beating Australia in any form of cricket, says Usman Khawaja

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) draws near, veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja has acknowledged the fact that the Indian team takes great joy in defeating Australia in cricket, regardless of the format, while reflecting on historic rivalry that has only intensified over recent years.

Sep 9, 2024