NPAs linked to Mudra loans extended by banks register a decline
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of Public Sector Banks linked to Mudra loans for small and micro enterprises have come down to 3.4 per cent of total loans during the financial year ended March 31, 2024 from 4.89 per cent in 2019-20, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has informed Parliament. She said […]
India set to achieve 50 pc electric power from non fossil fuel-based energy by 2030
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India stands committed to achieving about 50 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030, the government has said. At present, India has already achieved 45.5 per cent installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based resources. In order to reduce the dependency on coal-based thermal power […]
Indian stock market more resilient, has monumental pipeline of investments: Jefferies
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices remain more resilient amid the US economic slowdown, according to Jefferies, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average has posted its worst day in nearly two years. The risk of a US economic downturn has now risen materially, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy […]
Responsible Gen AI adoption could add $675 billion in economic value for India
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Embracing a people-centric approach while adopting generative AI (GenAI) could add an extra $675 billion for India in economic value by 2038, a report showed on Tuesday. In India, 31 per cent of working hours will either be automated or augmented by generative AI. It could lead to a 0.6 […]
Centre now has bilateral air services pacts with 116 foreign nations: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In a bid to boost global connectivity and strengthen economic growth, the government has signed bilateral air services agreements (ASAs) with 116 foreign nations to date. According to Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the move will facilitate the smooth operation of international flights between […]
Ajay Devgn kickstarts ‘Son of Sardaar 2’, shares special video
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, recently seen in ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’, has begun shooting for his upcoming movie ‘Son of Sardaar 2’. On Tuesday, Ajay took to Instagram and shared a video announcing the start of filming for the sequel to the 2012 film. The movie is reportedly being shot […]
Lakshay Khurana reveals his fitness mantra amid 12-hr shifts for TV show
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Actor Lakshay Khurana, who plays the role of Aditya in the show ‘Ishq Jabariya’, has shared how he manages to stay fit and healthy despite his hectic routine. Maintaining fitness and health is a challenge amid such a demanding schedule. Talking about the same, Lakshay shared: “Staying fit is really important […]
Mallika Sherawat says ‘feels great to be back home’ after holidaying in Paris
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Indian actress Mallika Sherawat was missing Los Angeles as she returned home from her holiday in Paris. Mallika took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself opening her backyard door, and cuddling her pet dog, a Labrador Retriever. “Feels great to be back home, Los Angeles I have missed […]
Coffee with ‘Bhutta’: Karishma Tanna’s perfect blend for monsoon date
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Actress Karishma Tanna has shared a glimpse of a coffee date with her friend, perfectly complemented by ‘bhutta’ for the monsoon season. Karishma, who has 7.5 million followers on Instagram, took to the Stories section and shared a video of herself making coffee with the help of a coffee machine. The […]
Henry Cavill jumped into his ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ cameo so hard that he got sick
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Director Shawn Levy, who is currently basking in the blockbuster success of his latest movie ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, has opened up about casting Henry Cavill and how committed he was to his role. Henry stars in a cameo appearance in the movie as a Wolverine variant dubbed ‘Cavillrine’. In a recent […]
