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India, Nepal set to hold power transmission discussions

The energy secretaries of Nepal and India are meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday as both neighbouring countries focus on building at least five cross-border transmission lines in order to generate at least 16,000 megawatts of power by 2035.

Feb 11, 2025

India made significant strides in strengthening blood transfusion services: Anupriya Patel

India made significant strides in strengthening blood transfusion services, and have ensured its safety and availability, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel in the Parliament.

Feb 5, 2025

OpenAI to collaborate with India, Sam Altman hails PM Modi's AI vision

Sam Altman hails PM Modi's AI vision, OpenAI to collaborate with India : Ashwini Vaishnaw

As the artificial intelligence (AI) race heats up globally, India has devised an exhaustive strategy to create a full AI stack and OpenAI is willing to collaborate with the country on this mission

Feb 5, 2025

Health experts hail Centre's move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs

Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients

February 4 is observed as the World Cancer Day, marking a global observance aimed at raising awareness and fighting the deadly disease. As the life-threatening ailment continues to affect millions worldwide, the day serves as a reminder to reduce the number of 'preventable' deaths. India has made considerable progress in the field as the financial assistance under the Ayushman Bharat has enabled umpteen families to receive cancer treatment, free of cost.

Feb 4, 2025

India's farm sector has clocked robust growth on the back of govt schemes: Economic Survey

The agriculture sector in India has shown robust growth in recent years, averaging 5 per cent annually from FY17 to FY23, demonstrating resilience despite challenges, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25.

Jan 31, 2025

India's major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's major ports record 3.2% rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's 12 major ports, owned by the Central government, handled 72.2 million tonnes of cargo in December, recording a 3.22 per cent growth over the same month of the previous year.

Jan 28, 2025

WEF 2025: India grabs investment commitments worth over Rs 20 lakh crore

In a clear show of its economic strength amid geo-political uncertainties, India bagged investment commitments worth more than Rs 20 lakh crore at the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos this week.

Jan 25, 2025

AI technologies set to revolutionise Indian businesses this year: Report

India is expected to witness a transformative shift in its technological landscape this year, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI).

Jan 23, 2025

NCLAT Halts CCI's WhatsApp Ban, Meta to Pay Half Fine

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has halted the five-year ban on WhatsApp imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has been directed to deposit 50% of the Rs 213 crore penalty imposed by the CCI.

Jan 23, 2025

Yogi govt to set up luxury tent city for Mahakumbh 2025 in UP

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Over 9.24 crore devotees took holy dip till 9th day

With the arrival of a large number of devotees from India and abroad continuing in the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Sangam city Prayagraj, more than 9.24 crore devotees have taken the sacred bath ('Amrit Snan') in river Ganga during the religious and spiritual event that started on January 13 till 8 p.m. on Tuesday (January 21), according to latest data estimation by the Uttar Pradesh government.

Jan 22, 2025

WEF 2025: European Commission chief Ursula says top team to visit India to boost ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the first trip of her new team will be to India to boost ties with the world's largest democracy which has succeeded in lifting millions of people out of poverty.

Jan 21, 2025

Govt rolling out Rs 15,000 crore roadmap to help steel industry cut carbon emissions

Most Indian business leaders to boost investments in supply chain, sustainability, engineering and R&D this year

There is a notable increase in planned investments in supply chain management in India, with 67 per cent of surveyed business leaders from large organisations planning to increase their investments in 2025

Jan 21, 2025

Indian edtech sector bridging geographical divide: Report

The Indian edtech sector is actively bridging the geographical divide in education and making quality learning accessible to millions, according to a report on Friday.

Jan 17, 2025

India has also witnessed a tenfold rise in exports of bananas in the past decade

India's exports of food goods jump 11 pc to $17.8 billion in April-Dec

India's exports of agricultural and processed food products registered a robust 11 per cent growth to $17.77 billion during April-December of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official figures.

Jan 17, 2025

2024 becomes year of Apple in India amid premiumisation, PLI push, retail expansion

Apple clocks Rs 1 lakh crore worth iPhone exports from India in 2024: Industry

Riding on the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and rising premiumisation trend, Apple has reached Rs 1 lakh crore in iPhone exports from India in the calendar year 2024.

Jan 13, 2025

India largest healthcare private equity market in 2024 in Asia Pacific: Report

India emerged as the largest healthcare private equity (PE) market in 2024 by volume in the Asia Pacific region, accounting for 26 per cent of the region's total deal volume.

Jan 10, 2025

At PBD 2025, PM Modi urges diaspora to become force behind India's march towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047'

Spotlighting the country's march towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought the participation of the diaspora in making India a developed nation by 2047.

Jan 9, 2025

Indian Railways meets budget targets with timely completion of projects in 2024-25

Indian Railways has spent 76 per cent of its budgetary outlay within the first nine months of the current financial year, reflecting the timely implementation of projects to expand capacity and make travel safer

Jan 8, 2025

India well-positioned to see significant growth in agricultural export in 2025: Report

With the government's focus on infrastructure development, technological advancements and initiatives to promote exports, India is well-positioned to see significant growth in its agricultural export sector in 2025

Jan 3, 2025

India's solar panel exports surge as world looks beyond China

India is emerging as a major exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells as countries look for alternatives to China for sourcing supplies in their switch to renewable energy to fight climate change.

Jan 2, 2025

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