India

Covid Impact: Health expenditure of Indians to surge, consumption spending to be hit, says SBI report

Health expenditure of Indians is likely to surge from the current levels and impact the expenditure on items of discretionary consumption, according to an SBI Ecowrap report.

May 18, 2021

New trend shows Indian oil companies moving to a new fuel value revision mechanism

Oil companies are increasingly adopting a revised fuel value revision system, in which rates are set every other day rather than changing on a daily basis.

May 17, 2021

Indian Railway commissions Wi-Fi at 6,000th railway station

Wi-Fi has been installed at India's 6,000th railway station in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. In January 2016, Indian Railways began its journey by installing Wi-Fi at Mumbai's first railway station.

May 17, 2021

Indian Covid variant can spread like wildfire among unvaccinated people, says UK Health Secretary

The coronavirus strain that was first discovered in India has the potential to "spread like wildfire" among those who have not been vaccinated. The current situation has "given the virus some extra legs in that race," according to UK Health Secretary Matt Hannok.

May 17, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 162.7mn; US, India remain worst affected countries

The global Covid-19 caseload has surpassed 162.7 million, with over 3.37 million deaths. The United States remains the worst-affected region, with India in second place.

May 17, 2021

WHO chief says India's Covid situation hugely concerning

According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, India remains a major concern, with the coronavirus spreading through many nations. 3.3 million lives have been lost since 2019

May 15, 2021

Once bitten, UK rushes Covid vaccination drive as concerns over India variant mount

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared that the country will speed up its coronavirus vaccination program, citing the deaths of British citizens caused by a strain first discovered in India

May 15, 2021

Now You Can Pre-register PUBG Mobile's Indian Version on Play Store from May 18

Pre-registrations for PUBG's return to India on the Play Store will begin on May 18, according to South Korean video game developer Krafton.Game is exclusive only to India

May 15, 2021

TN Chief Minister Stalin appeals to Tamil diaspora for financial aid to fight Covid

M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, called on the international Tamil diaspora to financially help the state fight against the Covid -19 pandemic on Thursday

May 15, 2021

India needs its own cryptocurrency unicorns, suggest experts

India is no longer a niche market, but rather a rapidly expanding financial market. India requires its own cryptocurrency unicorns.

May 15, 2021

IISc is developing a Covid vaccine with more neutralising effect [Details]

Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science is developing a more effective anti-Covid vaccine to combat the Covid pandemic

May 14, 2021

O2 production at Sterlite Copper smelter hits technical snag on Day 2

The oxygen plant in Thoothukudi has experienced a technical snag in the cold box, resulting in a temporary halt in production. Thoothukudi's 400,000-ton Sterlite copper smelter plant has been in service for over 25 years.

May 14, 2021

Karnataka gears up to face Covid third wave; Dr Devi Prasad Shetty to head the task force

Karnataka state govt has appointed noted cardiologist Dr Devi Prasad Shetty to a high-level task force to deal with the third wave of the coronavirus

May 14, 2021

India records 3.43 lakh Covid cases, 4,205 deaths in 24 hours; Vax shortage looms

Witnessing a decline, India on Friday reported 3,43,144 new Covid cases and 4,000 fatalities, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.

May 14, 2021

Fuel prices rise sharply again after day's break, touch Rs.100 in Maharashtra

Rising steadily from Monday to Wednesday, pausing on Thursday fuel prices rose again on Friday, after a one-day break. In Delhi, petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 29 paise and 34 paise per litre, respectively.

May 14, 2021

Gold demand may be subdued this 'Akshaya Tritiya' due to Covid impact

The second wave of coronavirus has put the Akshaya Tritiya festival in 2021 in uncertainty, and gold demand has fallen as a result of the lockdown in many states.

May 14, 2021

UPSC postpones Civil Services Preliminary Exam due to Covid crisis; To be held on Oct. 10

UPSC Civil Services (prelims) exam scheduled to be held on July 27 stands postponed to October 10, 2021 due to ongoing Covid crisis in the country

May 13, 2021

Ethereum founder donates $1.14bn in crypto to Covid-hit India, valuation falls by 35% soon

Vitalik Buterin, the Russian based co-founder of the world's second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, donates $1.14 billion to the India Covid-Crypto Relief Fund amid the pandemic

May 13, 2021

Prakash Padukone making good recovery in Bengaluru hospital from Covid infection

India's former Badminton champion and father of Actress Deepika Padukone who was admitted due to Covid is being discharged from hospital and making a good recovery

May 13, 2021

Edible oil, LPG prices go through roof in 2 years, here's how

The common citizen of India is facing difficulties due to the price hike in edible oil and LPG cylinders. The cylinders price has increased from Rs 499 in May 2019 to Rs 835 in May 2021

May 12, 2021