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Asia-pacific healthcare market to hit $5 trn by 2030, Indian CDMOs to shine globally: Report

The Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 per cent of global sector growth

27 Jan 2025 5:44 pm
Rahul Gandhi to address two rallies in Delhi tomorrow

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has recovered from his sickness and is all set to boost the Congress campaign in Delhi by addressing two election rallies on Tuesday, said a party leader.

27 Jan 2025 5:41 pm
Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Monday, announced a targeted nano-formulation that will enable safer treatment method for people suffering from Parkinson's disease.

27 Jan 2025 5:41 pm
Assam govt taking multiple initiatives to uplift education sector: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday asserted that the state government has been taking several initiatives to uplift the education sector while working in synchronisation with all stakeholders.

27 Jan 2025 5:39 pm
Adani's cement major ACC Ltd reports 103 pc surge in Q3 profit

Cement and building materials leader ACC Limited, part of the diversified Adani Group, on Monday, reported a significant 103 per cent year-on-year jump in its net profit for the December quarter (Q3) of FY25.

27 Jan 2025 4:51 pm
Explained: What is Guillain-Barr Syndrome? Know when to seek treatment

Tingling, weakness of hand-grip or foot drop could signal Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS), said health experts on Monday, even as the reported cases spike to over a hundred in Pune, Maharashtra.

27 Jan 2025 4:40 pm
RG Kar case: Victim's parents want punishment for all involved

The parents of the woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, who became a victim of ghastly rape and murder within the hospital premises in August 2024, made it clear on Monday that they are seeking punishment not just for sole convict Sanjay Roy but also for all those who were involved in the crime.

27 Jan 2025 4:18 pm
Indian firm Optiemus joins US major TP-Link to boost 'Make in India' initiative

Homegrown electronics company Optiemus Electronics (OEL) on Monday announced to team up with TP-Link, a leading global electronics brand, to manufacture networking devices and smart home products in India.

27 Jan 2025 4:14 pm
Govt starts search for new SEBI chief as Buch's tenure ends on Feb 28

The Union Ministry of Finance has started the search for a new chairman to head the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as the tenure of incumbent Madhabi Puri Buch ends on February 28.

27 Jan 2025 3:10 pm
Thrilled to see bonds grow between India, US: Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday said that he is thrilled to see bonds grow between India and the US.

27 Jan 2025 3:05 pm
President Murmu Honors Armed Forces with 93 Gallantry awards

President Smt Droupadi Murmu approved Gallantry awards for 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous recognitions. Major Manjit and Lt Commander Sourabh Malik were among the notable awardees for their exceptional bravery.

27 Jan 2025 2:49 pm
India's aircraft MRO industry revenue to rise 50% next fiscal, surpass Rs 4,500 crore

Riding on expanding fleet size and GST rationalisation, India's domestic aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry is likely to see its revenue surpass Rs 4,500 crore in fiscal 2026 (FY26), clocking an impressive 50 per cent growth over fiscal 2024

27 Jan 2025 2:46 pm
RG Kar verdict: Calcutta HC to hear pleas by CBI, Bengal govt today

Two parallel and crucial hearings are scheduled at a division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, on similar pleas filed by two different parties challenging the order by the special court in Kolkata last week sentencing civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape and murder of a woman doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

27 Jan 2025 12:25 pm
Ambedkar statue vandalism in Amritsar angers Dalit outfits, call for bandh

Members of Dalit bodies have given a call for Amritsar shutdown on Monday to protest the vandalising of the iconic statue of B.R. Ambedkar on Heritage Street near the Golden Temple complex on the evening of Republic Day.

27 Jan 2025 10:56 am
Intense cold wave grips Kashmir again, temperature drops to minus 5.5 degrees in Srinagar

An Intense cold wave again gripped Kashmir on Monday as the minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point while pleasant weather continued in the plains of J&K's Jammu division.

27 Jan 2025 10:56 am
Indian stock market opens lower amid poor Q3 earnings

The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Monday amid poor Q3 earnings and weak global cues in the week of Union Budget 2025-26.

27 Jan 2025 10:52 am
Deputy Chief Minister's outreach to Aga Mehdi signals reconciliation efforts

As the Budgam assembly by-elections draw near, the ruling National Conference has initiated steps to address internal discord. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor Nasir Aslam Wani met with Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi to discuss pressing political and developmental issues.

26 Jan 2025 3:40 pm
J&K Scripts History: Stunning Win Over Star-Studded Mumbai in Ranji Trophy

In a historic achievement, Jammu and Kashmir's cricket team defeated star-studded Mumbai by five wickets in the Ranji Trophy match, chasing a target of 205 runs in 49 overs.

25 Jan 2025 9:53 pm
Eventful week for Indian stock markets, budget holds key for directional breakout

Bulls made several attempts to bounce back but the overall sentiment remained weak as Nifty slipped for the third consecutive week amid geo-political uncertainties.

25 Jan 2025 3:36 pm
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.

25 Jan 2025 3:36 pm
Committed to promoting closer cooperation with India: Indonesian Prez on his State visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

25 Jan 2025 3:35 pm
R-Day: 942 personnel to be honoured with Gallantry, Service Medals

On the eve of Republic Day, names of 942 personnel from police, fire, civil defence, home guard, and correctional services were announced for the various categories of gallantry and service medals.

25 Jan 2025 3:34 pm
ISRO Gears Up for 100th Rocket Launch with GSLV-F15 Mission

ISRO is set to launch the GSLV-F15 mission, marking its 100th rocket launch. The GSLV-F15 rocket will carry the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

25 Jan 2025 3:33 pm
Historic Milestone: Vande Bharat Express Reaches Kashmir Valley on Eve of 75th Republic Day

In a landmark achievement ahead of the 75th Republic Day, the Vande Bharat Express made history by successfully completing its trial run from Katra to Budgam, connecting the Kashmir Valley directly to India's rail network.

25 Jan 2025 3:31 pm
New Era of Connectivity: First Vande Bharat Train to Run on Katra-Srinagar Route Today

The first Vande Bharat Express train designed for the Katra-Srinagar route arrived at Jammu Railway Station on Friday, marking a historic moment for the region.

25 Jan 2025 10:30 am
Sat Sharma Elected J&K BJP President, Sets Sights on Expanding Party's Base in Kashmir

Ex-Minister Sat Sharma has been elected as the J&K BJP president for the 2024-2027 term. Following the party's strong performance in Jammu province, winning 29 of the 43 assembly seats, Sharma announced an ambitious agenda to expand BJP's presence in the Kashmir Valley.

25 Jan 2025 10:27 am
Ekta Kumari from J&K scripts history: First girl cadet to command NCC Republic Day parade

Ekta Kumari from J&K has created history by becoming the first cadet from the region to command the All India NCC Girls Contingent during the Republic Day function of 2025. Additionally, two Paralympians from Jammu and Kashmir, Rakesh Kumar and Sheetal Devi, will be special guests at the parade.

24 Jan 2025 8:30 pm
Huge blast at ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara, 8 killed

At least eight people were killed and seven others injured in a massive blast at an ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday.

24 Jan 2025 4:37 pm
Nothing to fear about Waqf Bill as it seeks ending misuse, says Jagdambika Pal

Jagdambika Pal, the Chairperson of the joint parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has said there was nothing to fear about the Bill and no religious place will be snatched from anyone.

24 Jan 2025 1:25 pm
Beyond Terrorism: Gangsters Emerge as a Growing Challenge for Jammu Police

The Jammu Police are facing a dual challenge as organized crime, including gang wars, land mafia disputes, drug syndicates, and extortion networks, emerges as a growing threat alongside counterterrorism effort

24 Jan 2025 12:35 pm
Another Fake Facebook Account of ADGP Jammu Triggers Legal Action by J&K Police

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have initiated legal action following the discovery of a fake Facebook account impersonating Anand Jain, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu. This is the fourth such incident involving a senior police official in the last year.

24 Jan 2025 12:34 pm
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).

23 Jan 2025 4:29 pm
PM Modi's special interaction with 'young friends' on Netaji's birth anniversary

On the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary and interacted with students at the Central Hall of Parliament.

23 Jan 2025 4:29 pm
Congress party launches new campaign song for Delhi Assembly elections, targets AAP and BJP

Ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, Congress party unveiled its new campaign song, Har Jarurat Hogi Puri, Dilli Mein Congress Hai Jaruri, during a press conference

23 Jan 2025 3:43 pm
Subhas Chandra Bose's grand nephew recalls PM Modi's efforts in honouring Netaji's legacy

As the nation celebrates 'Parakram Diwas' (day of valour) marking the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to one of the most iconic freedom fighters of the country.

23 Jan 2025 3:39 pm
Used car sales in India likely to touch 10.8 million by 2030: Report

The used car market in India is projected to grow from 4.6 million sales in 2023 to 10.8 million by 2030, cruising ahead with an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 per cent.

23 Jan 2025 3:36 pm
India's airlines log 6% rise in traffic with 16 crore flyers on domestic routes in 2024

India's domestic air passenger traffic rose by 6.12 per cent to 16.13 crore in 2024 from 15.2 crore in the previous year, according to the latest data compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

23 Jan 2025 3:35 pm
Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas: Centre

In a bid to boost emergency health services, the Union Government has established 24x7 primary health centres (PHCs) and first referral units (FRUs) across the country.

23 Jan 2025 3:34 pm
K'taka govt has failed to regulate microfinance institutions: BJP

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai has accused the Congress-led state government of losing control over microfinance institutions (MFIs), leading to widespread harassment of vulnerable citizens.

23 Jan 2025 3:32 pm
Big step for jute-producing farmers: PM Modi on MSP hike of raw jute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Centre has taken a significant step to benefit farmers in the jute-producing sector, including in West Bengal, by approving a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute for the 2025-26 marketing season.

23 Jan 2025 3:29 pm
Hyderabad-based INCOIS bags disaster management award 2025

Hyderabad-based Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has been selected for the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025, in the Institutional Category, for its excellent work in disaster management (cyclone advisories which led to timely evacuations)

23 Jan 2025 3:25 pm
Union Budget 2025 may introduce changes in personal income tax slabs: Nomura report

Global financial services company Nomura on Thursday said the Centre will focus on both fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures in the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-2026, predicting that the government may introduce changes to the personal income tax slabs to encourage consumer spending.

23 Jan 2025 3:24 pm
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.

23 Jan 2025 2:35 pm
Like Netaji, youth have to come out of comfort zone for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi on 128th birth anniversary of Netaji

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th birth anniversary, celebrated as Parakram Diwas, and urged Indian youth to draw inspiration from Netaji's life by stepping out of their comfort zones to achieve the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.

23 Jan 2025 1:39 pm
Focus on development, not communal divide: Sandeep Dikshit ahead of Yogi's Delhi rally

Sandeep Dikshit, Congress candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, on Thursday criticised Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his campaign in Delhi ahead of the February 5 Assembly elections, suggesting that he ries to create a communal rift in the national Capital.

23 Jan 2025 1:37 pm
Delhi elections: Parties scale up poll campaign, top party leaders to address rallies

With less than a fortnight to go for Delhi Assembly elections, the electioneering is reaching a feversish pitch with top leaders of respective parties hitting the streets to woo the electorate.

23 Jan 2025 1:21 pm
EPFO added 14.63 lakh net members in November 2024 amid growing employment

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday announced a net addition of 14.63 lakh members in November 2024, which represents an increase of 9.07 per cent over the corresponding figure for October.

22 Jan 2025 8:42 pm
Alcohol is available, but clean water is not: PM Modi slams 'AAPda' in Mera Booth Sabse Majboot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed booth-level workers of the Delhi BJP through video-conferencing under the Mera Booth Sabse Majboot programme, energising the cadre ahead of the February 5 Assembly elections.

22 Jan 2025 8:41 pm
CJI-led SC bench fixes Jan 29 to hear suo moto RG Kar case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed January 29 for hearing the matter where it has taken suo moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata in August 2024.

22 Jan 2025 8:41 pm
Agarwal Returns to LinkedIn as Chief AI Officer

LinkedIn has appointed Deepak Agarwal as its new Chief AI Officer. Agarwal, with 24 years of experience, aims to push for ethical and human-centric AI innovations at LinkedIn.

22 Jan 2025 8:40 pm