India-US trade negotiations key to boost stock market sentiment: Experts
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The new financial year (FY26) has commenced on a subdued note, largely driven by the imposition of higher-than-anticipated tariffs by the US, market experts said on Saturday, adding that any constructive developments arising from the ongoing India–US bilateral trade negotiations could serve as a supportive catalyst for the market. Sectors […]
Deepfakes: Centre advises social media platforms to curb malicious ‘synthetic media’
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In an effort to address the harms and criminalities being committed through widespread circulation of misinformation and deepfakes powered by AI, the government has once again advised social media platforms on countering unlawful content, including malicious “synthetic media” to curb deepfakes and promptly remove harmful content online. The IT Ministry […]
India to support cancer care, set up a CoE for traditional medicine in BIMSTEC countries: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India will support cancer care, as well as set up a Centre of Excellence for traditional medicine in BIMSTEC countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi said this even as he presented a comprehensive 21-point action plan during the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic […]
India remains attractive destination for global capital: Experts
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) With a strong economic outlook, policy reforms and a resilient market, India remains an attractive destination for global capital, experts said on Saturday. The recent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US administration on Indian goods remain relatively modest as compared to other Asian countries, resulting to continue to give a […]
Musk’s Grok-3 slightly outperforms Chinese DeepSeek AI: Report
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) As the artificial intelligence (AI) turf war escalates, Elon Musk-owned Grok and Chinese DeepSeek models now stand at the forefront of AI capability — one optimised for accessibility and efficiency and the other for brute-force scale — despite the vast disparity in training resources, a report showed on Saturday. Grok-3 […]
India’s financial system has become more resilient, diverse: SEBI
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India’s financial system has become more resilient and diverse, driven by rapid economic growth, and regulatory framework in securities markets has been enhanced in line with international practice to manage and prevent emerging risks, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said on Saturday, citing a latest IMF-Financial System […]
Agri startups blending traditional farming with tech to boost rural health, jobs: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Startups in agriculture are intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with technology to drive livelihood opportunities in rural areas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday. Addressing the “Natural and Organic Farmers Summit 2025” at Shankarpalli near Hyderabad, the Minister lauded the […]
Young Indian entrepreneurs solving real problems rooted in communities: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Young entrepreneurs in India are not merely chasing success but solving real problems rooted in communities, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary said on Saturday. In his address at the grand finale of the Futurepreneurs Challenge at Startup Mahakumbh 2025, being held in the […]
Goyal assures deeptech startups of big push from Rs 10,000 crore Fund
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Saturday that the government will provide a substantial outlay for deeptech startups from the Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds scheme. Addressing the Startup Mahakumbh 2025 here, the minister said he has directed the SIDBI to prioritise smaller startups while disbursing funds […]
Govt aiming to make India a global maritime leader: Sonowal
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said that the government is aiming to make India a global maritime leader as the ocean connects us not just to trade, but to opportunity, growth, and national progress. Addressing the National Maritime Day celebrations here, the minister said: […]
