India growth steady despite global shocks: IMF
Washington, April 14 (IANS) India’s growth outlook remains resilient despite rising global uncertainty triggered by the Middle East conflict, the Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said Tuesday projecting a steady expansion even as inflation edges higher. In a group interview with reporters from India, Japan, the UAE, the Netherlands and […]
CM Rekha Gupta hails PM Modi for infra push led by Delhi-Dehradun expressway
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rakha Gupta virtually joined the inauguration ceremony of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor held in Uttarakhand on Tuesday and hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s infrastructure push aimed at benefiting the National Capital, an official said. Soon after PM Modi dedicated the corridor to the nation at an event […]
India’s bid to rewrite the rules of credit ratings
Washington, April 14 (IANS) As global investors reassess risk in a shifting economic order, Mehul Pandya believes India has a chance to challenge long-standing norms in sovereign credit ratings — and to question why some economies are judged differently than others. Pandya, Managing Director (MD) and Group CEO of Care Ratings Limited, is in Washington […]
IMF warns against costly energy subsidies
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Governments should avoid large-scale energy subsidies and instead adopt targeted, temporary support measures as the global economy grapples with a fresh supply shock from the Middle East conflict, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned on Tuesday. Speaking during a group interview with reporters from India, Japan, the UAE, the Netherlands and […]
India must switch to organic manure to cut fertiliser use by 25 pc: Experts
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India’s top agricultural experts on Tuesday came out in favour of launching a mission to replace at least 25 per cent of the country’s current mineral fertiliser use with organic manures over the next three years, to cut dependence on imports and improve soil health. Addressing a meeting organised by […]
Adani Green Energy achieves highest ESG score of 87.3 among Indian companies
Ahmedabad, April 14 (IANS) Highlighting its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate strategy, resource stewardship and transparency, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has received the ESG 1+ rating with a score of 87.3 from CARE ESG Ratings Limited (CareEdge-ESG), which is a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-registered ESG rating provider. The […]
Google’s Gemini adds ‘NEET’ practice tests for students
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Tech giant Google has expanded its AI-powered learning tools by introducing full-length practice tests for NEET UG on its Gemini platform, aiming to support medical aspirants with exam-like preparation. The new feature builds on the company’s earlier rollout of mock tests for competitive exams and is designed to provide students […]
AI can serve as valuable enabler once sound clinical foundation is established: Minister
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday released the second edition of the postgraduate textbook of ‘Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition’, saying that once a sound clinical foundation is established, artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a valuable enabler, assistant and facilitator. The minister also stressed the need […]
India’s first quantum reference facilities unveiled in Amaravati
Amaravati, April 14 (IANS) India’s first quantum reference facilities were unveiled here on Tuesday, opening a new chapter in quantum technology to mark the World Quantum Day. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the ‘1S Open Access Quantum Facility’ at SRM University, as well as the ‘1Q Quantum Facility’ situated at Medha Towers. These two […]
India’s automotive, EV deal activity remains selective in Q1; PE drives value recovery
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) India’s automotive and EV sector recorded 35 deals valued at $745 million in Q1 2026, reflecting a stable yet selective deal environment, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Grant Thornton Bharat said deal volumes remained largely flat sequentially and values moderated from $745 million compared to $837 million […]
