Bt cotton yielded high income for farmers: Union Minister
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) A study conducted by ICAR-CICR found that the income of farmers has increased with the adoption of Bt cotton in the country as the yield is higher by 3 to 4 quintals per acre and there is a reduction in insecticide cost against the cotton bollworm, Minister of State for […]
Samsung’s AI-driven Fold6 offers an unmatched experience for Indian fans
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Foldable smartphones are seeing a rise in competition as some new players emerged in 2023 and some are doubling down with innovative devices in 2024. However, according to industry experts, Samsung has made significant strides in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across its foldable portfolio, as the company doubles down on […]
India exported non-basmati rice worth $123 million in April-May
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India exported non-basmati rice worth $ 122.7 million during April-May in the current financial year. The government is closely monitoring the production, availability and export situation to assess suitable policy intervention, as per Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada’s written reply to the Lok Sabha. The non-basmati […]
India’s lifestyle market to hit $210 bn by 2028 riding on economic growth
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) As disposable incomes rise amid overall economic growth, India’s lifestyle market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10-12 per cent to reach $210 billion by 2028, according to a report. It is currently valued at $130 billion in 2023, stated the report by Bain & Company and Myntra […]
Credit card spendings via UPI platform touch new high
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform, a flagship of the Indian Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) which has gone global, has added another feather to its cap. According to Dilip Asbe, Managing Director and CEO of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), credit card spendings via UPI has touched Rs 10,000 […]
Sensex snaps three-day fall as IT and auto stocks rise
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian stock market opened in green on Wednesday, following buying in auto and IT majors. At 9:37 a.m., Sensex was up 718 points or 0.93 per cent at 79,324 and Nifty was up 249 points or 1.04 per cent at 24,250. The broader market trend is positive. On the National Stock […]
South Korean stock markets extend gains led by Samsung
Seoul, Aug 7 (Yonhap) Seoul shares extended gains on Wednesday, led by Samsung Electronics, despite concerns over lingering market jitters two days after massive selloffs due to fears of a US recession. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 61.04 points, or 2.42 percent, to 2,583.19 as of 11.20 am (local time). The […]
Fire in Mercedes-Benz, Kia electric cars trigger safety concerns
Seoul, Aug 7 (IANS) The recent electric vehicle fire incidents involving Mercedes-Benz and Kia models could not have come at a worse time for the local automotive industry, which has been eagerly preparing to introduce ambitious new electric models to tackle the so-called EV adoption chasm. While waiting for the official investigation results, the industry […]
Take measures to curb bulk communications using voice calls: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The government has warned access service providers and their delivery telemarketers to come forward and take effective measures to curb bulk communications and spam using voice calls. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) held a meeting with the industry stakeholders in the national capital to discuss action on spammers, […]
Kate Winslet reveals deliberate act on set body-shaming her
Los Angeles, Aug 7 (IANS) Hollywood star Kate Winslet is comfortable in her own skin, and she wants everybody who works with her to know this. The actress refuses to be ashamed of looking like the 48-year-old mother-of-two that she is, by a crew member on the set of her new film, about war photographer […]
