Porous silicon oxide electrodes can fix durability issues in batteries: Researchers
Tokyo, Dec 14 (IANS) A team of researchers from Doshisha University in Japan on Saturday said that porous silicon oxide electrodes offer a breakthrough towards sustainable energy storage. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) can be found virtually everywhere. However, current battery designs suffer from some crippling drawbacks, including low durability and the use of toxic liquid electrolytes. […]
Dietary changes may slow down prostate cancer growth in some people: Study
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) A diet low in omega-6 and high in omega-3 fatty acids, combined with fish oil supplements, can significantly reduce the growth rate of prostate cancer cells in men with early-stage disease, claims a study. The research by the University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences offers new evidence that […]
Why plant-based milks may not be healthy
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) While oat, almond, and soy milk have emerged as popular alternatives to cow’s milk, a new study showed it may be lacking in proteins and essential amino acids. Over the last decade, these plant-based beverages have also seen remarkable growth in the global market due to their environmentally-friendly approach. But […]
World can expect another zoonotic pandemic any day: Ex-WHO Director
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The world can expect another pandemic any day, due to virus spillover from animals, said Mario C.B. Raviglione, former Director of the Global Tuberculosis (TB) Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Raviglione said that a highly interconnected world is the perfect way for […]
PSBs in India clock record Rs 1.41 lakh crore in net profit in FY24
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India registered their highest-ever aggregate net profit of Rs 1.41 lakh crore in the financial year 2023-24, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio steeply declined, dropping to 3.12 per cent in September 2024. Demonstrating continued momentum, they registered […]
Bangladesh’s forex reserves dip to $18.61 bn
Dhaka, Dec 15 (IANS) Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves fell by 1.23 billion U.S. dollars to 18.61 billion dollars by the end of November 2024, the latest central bank data showed. The Bangladesh Bank data showed the country’s foreign exchange reserves stood at 18,611.40 million dollars on Nov. 28, the last working day of the month, […]
Chinese automaker Chery launches new model in Israel
Jerusalem, Dec 15 (IANS) Chinese carmaker Chery began selling a new model in Israel on Sunday, as announced by its official Israeli dealership, Freesbe. The new model, Arrizo 8, is a plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan equipped with a 1.5-liter turbine engine. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and reach a […]
Govt unveils ‘Jalvahak’ to boost inland waterways
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday unveiled a major policy for cargo promotion — ‘Jalvahak’. Jalvahak is aimed at incentivising the movement of long-haul cargo via National Waterways 1 (river Ganga) as well as for National Waterways 2 (river Brahmaputra) and National Waterways 16 (river […]
Bangladesh’s forex reserves dip to $18.61 bn
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio for scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) have improved significantly with a reduction to 2.67 per cent in June 2024 from 11.18 per cent in March 2018, according to the government. Moreover, SCBs recorded highest-ever aggregate net profit of Rs 23.50 lakh crore in FY2023-24, against […]
US accounts for 18 per cent of Indian exports in FY24
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The US accounted for 18 per cent of India’s total exports in the financial year (FY) 24, as the country’s exports to the world’s largest economy continuously increased, a report said. Bank of Baroda’s report said that India’s exports to the US are growing steadily. Its value was $77.5 billion […]
