Study finds bacteria can accelerate mosquito control, prevent dengue, Zika
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease-spreading mosquitoes. The team from the universities of Exeter and Wageningen showed that mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to Asaia bacteria and could help global health programmes in curbing diseases like dengue, […]
US election: Meta extends ban on new political ads till later this week
San Francisco, Nov 5 (IANS) Meta has announced to extend ban on new political ads on Facebook and Instagram even after the US presidential election on November 5. In its political ads policy update, Meta has extended ban on new political ads past Tuesday, the original end date for the restriction period. “The restriction period […]
Centre releases funds for rural local bodies in Haryana, Tripura, Mizoram
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Union government has released the 15th Finance Commission Grants during the financial year 2024–25, for the rural local bodies of Haryana, Tripura and Mizoram, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced on Tuesday. Panchayati Raj institutions of Haryana have been given untied grants amounting to Rs 194.867 crore as part […]
India’s wedding season biz expected to surge 41 pc to Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The upcoming wedding season in India which will extend from November 12 till December 16 is likely to generate business worth nearly Rs 6 lakh crore from 48 lakh weddings which constitutes a 41 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of Rs 4.25 lakh crore recorded for 35 lakh […]
India’s EV charging market projected to reach $3.7 bn by 2030: Report
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging market is projected to reach $3.7 billion by 2030, led by an increasing adoption of EVs, according to a report on Tuesday. Globally, the EV charging infrastructure market is poised to expand significantly, with revenues projected to surge from $25.9 billion in 2023 to $164 […]
Swiggy’s high valuation, ongoing losses raise concerns about long-term sustainability: Angel One
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Swiggy’s Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) faces several risks and challenges that potential investors should consider, leading online brokerage Angel One has said, adding that the company’s high valuation, coupled with its ongoing losses, raises concerns about its long-term sustainability. According to a blog by the online trading […]
E-commerce platforms see over Rs 1 lakh crore worth sales in India festive season
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) As private consumption surges in smaller cities and towns in India which is driven by high pent-up demand and premiumisation wave, the e-commerce platforms registered more than Rs 1 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) in the month-long festive season. According to industry data, this is more than 20 […]
Indian stock market opens flat, all eyes on US election
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened flat on Tuesday as buying was seen in metal, auto IT, PSU bank and pharma sectors during the early trade, as investors turned their attention to the closely-fought US election. The Sensex was trading at 78,714.02 after slipping 68.22 points or 0.09 per cent in early […]
South Korea’s foreign reserves fall to $415.6 billion in Oct
Seoul, Nov 5 (IANS) South Korea’s foreign reserves fell in October, snapping three consecutive months of rise due to the decreased value of non-US dollar assets amid a strong US dollar and decreased deposits, central bank data showed on Tuesday. The country’s foreign reserves came to $415.69 billion as of end-October, down $4.28 billion from […]
Consumer inflation in South Korea down to lowest level in 4 years
Seoul, Nov 5 (IANS) South Korea’s consumer prices slowed to the lowest level in 45 months in October on stabilising oil prices, staying below 2 per cent for the second consecutive month, data showed on Tuesday. Consumer prices, a key gauge of inflation, rose 1.3 per cent on-year last month, compared with a 1.6 per […]
