India rout Maldives 14-0 in FIFA women’s friendly
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s newly-appointed Swedish coach, Joakim Alexandersson, began his journey on a more than satisfactory note as the Blue Tigresses ended the year with a brilliant demolition of the Maldives, winning 14-0 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence on Monday. It was the first of the two friendly matches scheduled against […]
Oil and gas industry set for long-term benefits with digitalisation: Report
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Digitalisation initiatives could provide long-term benefits to the oil and gas industry globally, a report showed on Tuesday. Certain technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), are now part of the oil and gas […]
South Korea reports new avian influenza case at egg farm in central region
Seoul, Dec 31 (IANS) South Korea has confirmed its 19th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at an egg farm in the country’s central region of North Chungcheong Province, authorities said on Tuesday. The latest case was detected at a layer hen farm in Eumseong county, about 90 kilometers southeast of Seoul, the authorities […]
Year ender: Mutual fund industry’s AUM surges over 500 pc in a decade
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Indian mutual fund industry’s assets under management (AUM) saw significant growth over the last decade, as it increased by a whopping 524 per cent to 68.08 lakh crore in November 2024 from 10.9 lakh crore in November 2014. Rural and semi-urban areas now account for 50 per cent of the […]
Year Ender: India’s gems and jewellery sector eyes $100 billion sales in 2025
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) India’s gems and jewellery industry is optimistic over the year ahead after navigating market dynamics in 2024 to become stronger by the year-end, the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) said in a statement on Tuesday. GJC Chairman Saiyan Mehra said: “India’s gems and jewellery market is expected to […]
Year Ender: India goes into hi-tech mode for speeding up key infrastructure projects
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Since 2014, India has been leveraging technology in various innovative ways to expedite infrastructure projects, significantly enhancing efficiency and reducing delays. A recent Oxford study highlighted that India’s PRAGATI platform has accelerated 340 stranded infrastructure projects worth $205 billion, cutting project delays from decades to mere months through monthly video […]
India’s core sector industries record 4.3 pc growth in November
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The output of India’s eight core sector industries rose 4.3 per cent year-on-year in November due to a robust growth in cement and steel production during the month, according to government data released on Tuesday. The November figures reflect an acceleration compared to the revised figure of a corresponding 3.7 […]
Emerging tech jobs in India to surge 20 pc next year, GenAI roles to see highest salaries
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Indian IT/tech ecosystem is projected to contribute 10 per cent to India’s GDP by 2025, with at least 20 per cent rise in emerging tech roles next year, a report showed on Monday. The generative (GenAI) industry alone is projected to 1 million new job opportunities by 2028, contributing significantly […]
Jeju Air passengers cancel flight tickets en masse following deadly crash
Seoul, Dec 30 (IANS) A surge in cancellations of travel deals and airline tickets was reported on Monday as concerns over aviation safety mounted following a deadly airliner crash that claimed 179 lives, according to industry sources. Jeju Air revealed that 68,000 flight reservations had been cancelled as of 1 p.m. (South Korean time). Of […]
Indian insurance sector sees 62pc surge in female salespersons in FY24: Report
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s insurance sector, traditionally dominated by men, has in FY24 witnessed a 62 per cent rise in active female Point of Salespersons (POSPs), compared to the previous year, according to a report on Monday. POSPs play a crucial role as intermediaries, simplifying insurance products for customers and guiding them in policy […]
