Act East: Centre implements series of transformative initiatives to boost inclusive growth
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) To accelerate inclusive growth in the northeastern region, the Central Government has implemented a series of transformative initiatives under its Act East vision. The Railways Ministry is spearheading a massive transformation in the region, with record investments aimed at bridging infrastructure gaps and boosting connectivity. According to the government data, […]
Rate cut difficult this year as Aug inflation a tad higher than 2 pc mark
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) With August inflation print a tad higher than the 2 per cent mark, a rate cut in October is unlikely, according to a report by SBI Research, adding that even a rate cut in December looks a little difficult if growth numbers for Q1 and estimated Q2 data are taken […]
Apple sees strong demand for ‘Made in India’ iPhone 17
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The demand for Apple’s new iPhone 17 series is rising fast in India, with industry sources saying pre-orders have been stronger than last year. The surge comes at a time when Apple has been steadily increasing its “Made in India” push, expanding both local manufacturing and retail presence in the […]
Gold and silver prices hit record high this week amid global uncertainty
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Gold and silver prices continued their upward march this week, scaling fresh all-time high as concerns over US tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions kept safe-haven demand strong. According to data from the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), 24-carat gold closed at Rs 1,09,707 per 10 grams on Friday, registering […]
Big-ticket investors line up for PM MITRA textile park in MP; PM Modi to inaugurate on his b’day
Bhopal, Sep 13 (IANS) Investor confidence in the PM MITRA Textile Park in Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) has surged ahead of its grand inauguration, with proposals worth Rs 27,109 crore already received. Major textile organisations and industry groups have expressed strong interest in setting up operations at the park, signaling a wave of industrial expansion and […]
POCO expands M7 Plus 5G line-up with new 4GB limited edition variant this festive season
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) POCO India, one of the country’s leading consumer technology brands, on Saturday announced the launch of a new 4GB limited edition variant of the POCO M7 Plus 5G, introduced in response to the strong consumer demand for an even more affordable performance-driven smartphone. The new variant will debut under POCO’s […]
Adani Power signs pact to supply 2,400 MW power to Bihar
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) In a significant development, Adani Power Ltd (APL) has signed a 25-year power supply agreement with Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) to supply 2,400 megawatt (MW) of power to the state, the Adani Group’s firm said on Saturday. Under the agreement, the India’s largest private sector thermal power […]
Global cholera crisis continues: 31 countries reported outbreaks in 2025, says WHO
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Even after being preventable and treatable, cholera continues as a global health problem with 31 countries reporting outbreaks in 2025, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday. The report showed that despite treatment being available, deaths due to the disease rose by 50 per […]
Kerala to host national workshop to strengthen digital solutions in Ayush sector
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Kerala is set to organise a two-day national workshop to strengthen digital solutions in Ayush sector, the Ministry of Ayush said on Saturday. The workshop will be held from September 18-19 in Kottayam. “The workshop is envisaged as a collaborative platform to strengthen digital solutions in the Ayush sector and […]
Study claims artificial sweeteners can lead to faster cognitive decline
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Long-term use of artificial sweeteners or low- and no-calorie sweeteners, used mainly by people with diabetes, can lead to cognitive decline, claimed a study. Researchers from the Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, analysed 12,000 patients who use common artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, tagatose, and acesulfame […]
