NIMHANS sees over 50 lakhs patients in last decade: JP Nadda
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) has grown to become an ‘Institute of National Importance’ with more than 50 lakhs patient footfalls in the last 10 years, said Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of NIMHANS in Bengaluru, Nadda […]
India sees office leasing volume at record 89 million square feet in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s office sector saw an unprecedented 89 million square feet (MSF) of gross leasing volume (GLV) across the top eight cities in 2024, according to a report on Friday. This marks the highest-ever GLV recorded in the sector, surpassing 2023’s peak by a significant 14 MSF and a 19 per […]
AP-Maker-Lab-On-Wheels to create technology awareness among students
Amaravati, Jan 3 (IANS) AP-Maker-Lab-On-Wheels, a special vehicle, will create awareness among students in Andhra Pradesh about latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and Internet of Things. The state government, with the active cooperation of leading software company Infosys, introduced the vehicle on an experimental basis at Mangalagiri. Minister for Education, Information Technology (IT) […]
Employment in Indian manufacturing sector up for 10th month in a row
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Not only did employment in the Indian manufacturing sector increase for the 10th month in a row during December, but also the rate of job creation quickened to the fastest in four months, according to a new report. Around one-in-10 companies recruited extra staff, while fewer than 2 per cent […]
India’s office lease market zooms to record high, Bengaluru leads: Report
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s office market has become a key hub for global companies expanding their workforce and real estate footprint in 2024, with the net absorption reaching a record 49.56 million sq. ft during the year, according to a report released by real estate firm JLL on Friday. The year concluded with an […]
Adani Ports’ cargo volume grows 8 pc in December
Ahmedabad, Jan 3 (IANS) The total cargo volume of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) grew 8 per cent (year-on-year) to 38.4 million metric tonnes (MMT) in December 2024. The company’s container volume grew 22 per cent and liquids and gas volume grew 7 per cent on YoY basis in the last month. […]
Dramatic decline in India’s rural poverty from 25.7 pc to 4.86 pc in last 12 years: SBI report
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s rural poverty ratio has registered a dramatic decline to 4.86 per cent in the financial year 2023-24 from 25.7 per cent in 2011-12 while urban poverty has fallen to 4.09 per cent from 4.6 per cent during this period, according to an SBI Research report released on Friday. “At […]
NSE clocks highest capital raised at Rs 1.67 lakh cr globally via 268 IPOs in 2024
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The Indian stock market witnessed an initial public offering (IPO) boom in 2024 as compared to any other global stock exchange, with the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) Rs 1.67 lakh crore ($19.5 billion) capital raised through them becoming the highest in the world, according to a report by the exchange on […]
Indian stock market slides as investors remain cautious in New Year
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) After a bumper start to the New Year, the Indian stock market’s upward trend came to a halt on Friday amid mixed global cues as heavy selling was seen in the IT, financial services and pharma sectors. Sensex ended at 79,223.11, down by 720.60 points or 0.90 per cent and Nifty […]
Self-help groups show potential of women-led development in India: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The self-help groups (SHG) reflect the potential of women-led development in India, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh. Emphasising the importance of “women-led development” as a key priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance agenda, Singh said this while addressing a gathering […]
