A. Manimekhalai among India’s most inspiring women leaders on Candere Hurun list
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) A. Manimekhalai, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of India, has recently been recognised among India’s most inspiring women leaders on the ‘Candere Hurun India Women Leaders List 2025’. The award celebrates India’s most visionary and impactful women who are transforming industries, driving growth, and inspiring the […]
WHO awaits India’s clarification to assess over export of ‘Coldrif’ cough syrup
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Amid increasing deaths of children allegedly due to contamination of cough syrup, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday sought answers from the Indian authorities on the export of ‘Coldrif’. According to a report by Reuters, the WHO wanted to know whether Coldrif was exported. Based on confirmation from the […]
Securing India’s cyberspace a shared responsibility: Centre
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) As cybersecurity incidents doubled in 2 years from 10.29 lakh in 2022 to 22.68 lakh in 2024, the Centre said on Wednesday that securing India’s cyberspace is a shared responsibility where the government and citizens must work together to combat cyber fraud. Over 1,05,796 police officers are now registered on […]
Indian IT majors’ revenue to grow 2.1 pc sequentially in Q2 FY26: Report
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) As the Q2 earnings session begin, India’s largest IT firms are likely to record a modest quarter-on-quarter revenue growth of up to 2.1 per cent in the July-September period, a report said on Wednesday. Increased macro concerns are expected to limit incremental tech spending, but demand trends are stable, and […]
UPI reaches 500 million consumers, 65 million merchants, says report
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) With over 500 million consumers and 65 million merchants, unified payments interface (UPI) has evolved from a digital payment platform into a daily habit, driving financial inclusion, enabling access to credit, and fuelling growth for micro and small enterprises across India, according to a report released here on Wednesday. The report, […]
PM Modi has visions for women-led financial inclusion, digital India: Exhibitors at GFF
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a vision that financial inclusion has to be not just women’s inclusion, but women-led inclusion, Kalpana Ajayan, Regional Head South Asia Women’s World Banking, said at Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025. Speaking to IANS, Ajayan said that at Women’s World Banking, women’s financial inclusion is a […]
India’s space economy set to touch $44 billion by 2033: Minister
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India’s space economy is expected to expand nearly fivefold over the next decade to approximately $44 billion by 2033, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. The minister attributed this growth to policy reforms and increased private sector participation, according to an official […]
Andhra Pradesh SIPB approves investment proposals worth Rs 1.14 lakh crore
Amaravati, Oct 8 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) on Wednesday approved investment proposals to the tune of Rs 1.14 lakh crore. The 11th SIPB meeting, presided over by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, cleared 26 projects in IT, energy, tourism, aerospace and food processing sectors. These projects are expected to create […]
IMC 2025: Nokia highlights AI-powered networks, Vi focuses on digital upskilling
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Nokia and Vodafone Idea showcased their technological innovations in line with the evolving global tech and telecom landscape at Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, considering the ease and transformations that can add value to the Indian consumer. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the event, Sandeep Saxena, Technology and […]
Rakshit Dahiya is tied 28th after Round 1 of World Amateur Team Golf; India T-18th in team standings
Singapore, Oct 8 (IANS) Rakshit Dahiya carded an even-par 72 in testing conditions at the Tanah Merah Country Club (Tampines Course) here on Wednesday to end the opening round as the best-placed Indian in the World Amateur Team Championship (WATC) for the Eisenhower Trophy. Dahiya, the Delhi NCR Cup 2025-winner, was placed tied 28th, seven […]
