After copious rainfall, TN reservoirs over 60 pc full
Chennai, Nov 18 (IANS) With Tamil Nadu receiving substantial rainfall since the onset of the northeast monsoon on October 17, nearly 90 reservoirs in the state are now over 60 per cent full. The state’s 90 reservoirs currently hold 143.804 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) of water, accounting for 64.11 per cent of their total […]
Delhi chokes under ‘severe plus’ air quality amid dense fog
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi plunged to ‘hazardous’ levels on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 481 at 7 a.m., classified as ‘severe-plus’. This alarming level has alarming health implications, particularly for vulnerable populations. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the majority of Delhi’s 39 monitoring […]
Deeply touched, says PM Modi after meeting Indian community in Brazil
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian community after he arrived in Brazil’s capital Rio de Janeiro on Monday. The Prime Minister shared pictures of his welcome by the community. He wrote on his X handle that the energy reflected the affection. “Deeply touched by the warm […]
Manipur: HM Amit Shah reviews situation, directs officials to take proactive steps
New Delhi/Imphal, Nov 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the situation in violence-ridden Manipur and asked the senior security officials to take effective steps to prevent violence and maintain peace in the Northeastern state, officials said. Officials said that the Home Minister rushed to the national capital on Sunday after cutting short […]
Oral contraceptives do not raise BP in women during intense workout: IIT Madras study
Chennai, Nov 18 (IANS) Oral contraceptives do not increase the blood pressure response in women during large muscle exercise (like cycling or running), according to a study on Monday led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Oral contraceptives or birth control pills are taken by women to prevent pregnancy and reduce […]
Developing countries more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Developing countries are more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance — a global health concern affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide, said Saima Wazed, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East Asia on Monday. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), celebrated every year from November […]
Indian tyre makers set for 7-8 pc revenue growth this fiscal: Report
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The tyre makers in India are likely to see revenue growth of 7-8 per cent this fiscal (FY25), driven by a 3-4 per cent increase in both realisations and volume, according to a report on Monday. Revenue will grow in single digit for the second straight year (albeit nearly double […]
Indian stock market opens in red, IT stocks suffer
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) The Indian stock market opened in red on Monday as selling was seen in IT, PSU bank and pharma sectors. In early trade at around 9:51 am, Sensex was trading at 77,247.18 after slipping 333.13 points or 0.43 per cent, while Nifty was at 23,434.00 after slipping 98.70 points or 0.42 […]
Naver to launch JV for digital twin projects in Saudi Arabia
Seoul, Nov 18 (IANS) South Korean tech giant Naver said on Monday it will establish a joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s state housing company to collaborate for digital twin platform projects in the Middle East. Naver and Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of the joint venture during […]
LG Energy to supply batteries for US-based Bear Robotics
Seoul, Nov 18 (IANS) LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES), South Korea’s leading battery maker, said on Monday it has signed an initial pact with US-based Bear Robotics to become its sole supplier of cylindrical batteries. LGES signed a memorandum of understanding with the Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence autonomous service robot company to supply its cylindrical […]
