India

Electric vehicles will dominate auto sales 5 years sooner than projected: EY Report

According to consultancy firm EY, electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States, China, and Europe will overtake all other engines five years sooner than previously predicted.

Jun 26, 2021

Modi's cabinet reshuffle is on cards, expected to include 27 new faces

With the all-party meeting on J&K concluded, the approaching Cabinet reshuffle has regained momentum. Prominent members of the party could be included in the huge rearrangement of the Union Cabinet that is rumoured to be imminent.

Jun 26, 2021

Pharmeasy buys 66.1% of Thyrocare, becomes first listed company acquired by Indian unicorn

API Holdings Ltd (API), the parent firm of digital healthcare brand Pharmeasy, has agreed to buy Thyrocare Technologies, an automated accredited diagnostic laboratory.

Jun 26, 2021

Cricket: On this day in 1983, India won the World Cup for the first time

The Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup, the country's first major international cricket championship, reassembled in Gurgaon for the introduction of a book commemorating the campaign's 38th anniversary.

Jun 26, 2021

India's foreign exchange reserves drop to $603.9 billion from last week's $608 billion

The value of India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $4.148 billion. Furthermore, the country's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) decreased by $46 million to $4.965 billion.

Jun 26, 2021

Rates for petrol and diesel on a roll, reaches new high of Rs 104.24 per litre in Mumbai

Fuel costs have risen again as a result of global factors. As a result of the increase, the price of petrol has nearly reached the century mark across the country.

Jun 26, 2021

India logs in 48K fresh Covid cases in 24 hrs; Death toll stands at 1,183

Witnessing a slight dip, India reported 48,698 new Covid-19 cases and 1,183 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Saturday.

Jun 26, 2021

K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together eager to perform in India

Tomorrow X Together, also known as TXT, addressed their followers, whom they affectionately refer to as MOA (or Moment of Alwayness), and stated their desire to perform in India.

Jun 25, 2021

India's new Covid cases hover around 51K in 24 hrs; Global caseload stands at 179.9mn

In the previous 24 hours, India has seen 51,667 new Covid-19 cases and 1,329 deaths. India has surpassed the three-crore threshold. Covid

Jun 25, 2021

Team India emerges as the new 'chokers' of international cricket [Analysis]

On Wednesday, as India failed to overcome another ICC hurdle, losing the inaugural WTC to New Zealand by eight wickets, the daggers were out again on Twitter.

Jun 25, 2021

CCI issues directive to Tamil/Telugu cinema makers not to issue boycott appeals

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC), as well as its office-bearers, have been ordered to refrain from issuing boycott demands in the future.

Jun 24, 2021

Global Covid caseload surpasses 179.5 million, US, India worst hit so far

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the world has surpassed 179.5 million. The United States remains the worst-affected country, with India in second position.

Jun 24, 2021

Sensex is up 200 points; puts equity benchmarks in green [see details]

On Thursday morning, the leading Indian equity indices traded in the green, with the BSE Sensex surging nearly 200 points. Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, and Tata Steel have been the main gainers on the Sensex so far, while Power Grid, NTPC, and Reliance Industries have been the major losers.

Jun 24, 2021

India reports over 54K new Covid cases in 24 hours, total caseload crosses 3 crore

India on Thursday, 24 June, reported 54,069 new COVID-19 cases and 1,321 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry.

Jun 24, 2021

People are saving less as inflation is surpassing past record

According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Preliminary Estimates of Household Financial Savings, the economy's openness and the easing of Covid infections last year had an impact on household financial savings.

Jun 23, 2021

India and Fiji sign MoU for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors

The agreement was signed by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Fiji's Minister of Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy during a virtual meeting.

Jun 23, 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine linked to a rare neurological condition in India, UK [Details]

In India and England, eleven people who received the AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine suffered a rare neurological condition.

Jun 22, 2021

Shooter Dadi: Noida shooting range to be renamed after Chandro Tomar; Who's she [Details]

The shooting range in Noida will be named after international shooter Chandro Tomar, commonly known as 'Shooter Dadi.'

Jun 22, 2021

Karnataka unlocks after 55 days; Hotels open, buses ply in 17 districts including Bengaluru

As the number of covid cases decreases, 17 Karnataka districts reopen partially after a nearly 55-day hiatus.

Jun 21, 2021

India's COVID-19 Vaccination coverage crosses 28 crore

On a downward trajectory, India's Active Caseload further declines to 7,02,887. Daily Recoveries outnumber Daily New Cases for 39th consecutive day and the recovery Rate increases to 96.36%.

Jun 21, 2021