Underinvestment endangering women’s lives globally, wasting economic potential: Report
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Despite accounting for almost half of the global population, healthcare for women has chronically been underinvested, which not only undermines their wellbeing but also wastes an enormous economic opportunity, according to a new report launched at the ongoing World Economic Forum’s Annual meeting on Tuesday. The report noted that women receive […]
EtihadWE to test feasibility study for undersea power between UAE and India
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has invited expression of interest (EoI) to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed undersea power interconnector between the UAE and India. According to the Emirati state-backed company, consultants can submit plans by January 31 to carry out a techno-economic feasibility study. The utility provider […]
Sony to hand over control of Bravia TV business to China’s TCL
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Sony Group Corp on Tuesday announced it has decided to spin off control of its home entertainment business, including its well-known Bravia television brand, to Chinese electronics major TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, marking another step by a Japanese company to reduce exposure to the low-margin television segment. Sony Group Corp […]
Labour Party supporting New Zealand-India FTA a game changer: Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hailed the news that the New Zealand Labour Party has officially announced to support the enabling legislation for the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited FTA last month, marking a major economic and strategic milestone. […]
Global industry sees Bharat as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that the global industry now views Bharat as a dependable and strategic supply-chain partner, driven by the country’s rapid progress in building a complete semiconductor and artificial intelligence ecosystem. Speaking at the World Economic Forum here, Vaishnaw said Bharat is steadily building a full […]
Telangana in talks with Centre to secure approval for Hyderabad Metro Phase-II
Hyderabad, Jan 20 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that the state government is in continuous engagement with the Union government for securing approval for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase–II. Referring to his recent meeting with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, the Chief Minister said that the […]
Gold, silver hit record highs as global tensions push investors to safe havens
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Gold and silver prices surged to fresh record highs on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday as investors rushed towards safe-haven assets amid rising global trade and geopolitical tensions. February gold futures opened higher at Rs 1,45,775 per 10 grams, compared to the previous close of Rs 1,45,639. During the […]
WEF in Davos faces US political stability push with economic pressure: Report
Tel Aviv, Jan 20 (IANS) The ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Switzerland’s Davos has long served as a platform for economic vision and collaboration among political and business leaders. This year, the forum may be forced to confront a different economic and political landscape — one where the United States aims to promote […]
Entrepreneurs thrive under PMFME scheme in Bihar’s Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura, (Bihar) Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is transforming local food processing businesses in Sheikhpura. The central government’s initiative aims to make food processing industries organised, self-reliant, and a source of sustainable livelihoods. Both in rural and urban areas […]
Centre cuts jute stock limits for traders as prices turn volatile
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Centre has reduced the stock limits for jute traders and balers due to the sharp increase in jute prices in recent months, which are prevailing well above the minimum support price (MSP) for 2025-26, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The reduction in the stock limits has […]
