Low Vitamin D levels remain a pressing concern among women: Experts
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Low Vitamin D levels, also known as the sunshine vitamin, are vital for bone health and remain a pressing concern among women, who are more prone to osteoporosis, arthritis, or other bone-related issues, said experts on Saturday. Vitamin D is essential to help prevent thinning of the bones. It is […]
Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on becoming most followed world leader on X
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Tech billionaire Elon Musk has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on social media platform X. “Congratulations PM Narendra Modi on being the most followed world leader!,” the Tesla CEO said on Friday in a post on X. Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone […]
UPI adding up to 60 lakh new users every month, global adoption surge
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The digital payment growth continues to surge and Unified payments Interface (UPI) is now adding up to 60 lakh new users every month. The stupendous growth in UPI transactions has been fuelled by the RuPay credit card on UPI, and the launch of the service in foreign countries. According to […]
India’s goods exports to top countries record double digit surge
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India’s exports to the lucrative Western markets have recorded a strong double-digit growth in the April-June quarter of the current financial year reflecting the competitive strength of the economy. The latest data compiled by the Commerce and Industry Ministry show that India’s exports to the USA shot up by 10.4 […]
Business sentiment improves in April-June quarter, firms expect to step up hiring: Survey
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The overall business sentiment in India improved during the April-June quarter of the current financial year with a significant number of firms expecting to step up hiring in the next six months, according to the latest National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER)-NSE survey. The share of firms expecting overall […]
Airport systems working normally: Aviation Ministry on Microsoft outage
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Civil Aviation Ministry said on Saturday that airline systems across airports in India have resumed operations normally after a mega Microsoft Windows outage hit systems globally. According to the Ministry, travel adjustments and refund processes are being taken care of, as it constantly monitors the situation at the airports. […]
World Bank pledges $100 million to digitise Zambia
Lusaka, July 20 (IANS) The World Bank pledged $100 million to help Zambia speed up its digital infrastructure and increase access to the internet. Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administrative Officer Zhang Wencai said the support will come through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project to be financed under the International Development Association, Xinhua […]
Indian economy ripe for robust growth, entering ‘Goldilocks period’
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) As the stock markets reach record high amid a surge in new investments and GDP forecast to grow at 7 per cent for FY25, the Indian economy is entering a ‘Goldilocks period’ amid ideal conditions for growth and profitability, according to an ace global expert. According to Kenneth Andrade of […]
Microsoft outage gave seizure to automotive supply chain: Musk
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Hitting hard at Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, tech billionaire Elon Musk has said that the mega Windows outage “gave a seizure to the automotive supply chain”. Although systems at his companies Tesla, SpaceX and X social media platform were working, several of Tesla’s suppliers were badly hit by […]
Centre to play crucial role in shaping infra for 6G networks worldwide
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Centre will play a crucial role in shaping standards and infrastructure for 6G networks worldwide, Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom), has said. Inaugurating a centre of excellence on 6G at IITM Research Park, Chennai, Mittal said this initiative is aligned with the ‘Bharat 6G Vision’ document released by Prime Minister […]
