IMD predicts light fog in Delhi today, minimum temperature to touch 10 degrees Celsius
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light fog for Friday in the national capital which remained shrouded in fog and cold winds, with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to settle at 27 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius, IMD officials said. Delhi continued to experience dropping temperatures, with […]
Demolition drive in Jammu for construction of flats for economically weaker sections
Jammu, Nov 22 (IANS) The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) said on Friday that the demolition drive conducted by it on November 20 against encroachment at Jammu’s Lower Roop Nagar and other prime land patches are meant for construction of infrastructure projects and development of colonies, an official statement said. The land measuring 25 kanals at […]
MP CM flags off vehicle carrying laddus for Lord Ram-Sita wedding procession in Nepal
Bhopal, Nov 22 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday, flagged off a vehicle carrying ‘laddus’ (prasad) prepared by the Ujjain Mahakaleshwar temple committee to Nepal. More than 1.11 lakh laddus of gram flour will reach Ayodhya on November 26, from where it will be sent to Janakpur in Nepal on December 3 […]
Metabolic, bariatric surgery safe & effective for severely obese patients: Study
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent and safe intervention for patients with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 70, finds a study on Friday. The popular weight loss surgery is majorly done in people with a BMI of 35 and above, and when diet and exercise haven’t worked. People […]
Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast — an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV). This development marks a significant breakthrough in […]
India’s tech, durable offline retail market sees 10 pc growth amid rising rural consumption
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Driven by rising disposable incomes and greater internet penetration in smaller towns, the Indian tech and durable offline retail market registered a 10 per cent value growth (year-on-year) in the January-September period this year, according to a report on Friday. Smaller cities are emerging as key growth engines for India’s […]
South Korean steelmakers call for thorough strategies for Trump policy
Seoul, Nov 22 (IANS) South Korean steelmakers on Friday called for establishing a joint consultative body with the government to devise strategies for expected policy changes by the Donald Trump administration, the industry ministry said. Officials from major steelmakers, including POSCO and Hyundai Steel, made the call during a meeting with Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun […]
VC funding in China drops 26.8 pc during Jan-Oct as India sees surge
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) As India sees a surge in venture capital (VC) funding, China saw a steep 26.8 per cent decline in VC funding (by value) in the January-October period this year, according to a new report. A total of 2,116 venture capital (VC) funding deals worth $28.2 billion were announced in China […]
Asia Pacific investors bullish on Indian real estate in 2025, office spaces to lead
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Nearly seven in 10 (68 per cent) of Asia Pacific investors expect regional economic growth to have a positive impact and India is likely to see heightened institutional real estate investments in 2024, with the momentum accelerating further in 2025, according to a report on Friday. The share of APAC countries […]
Ola Electric set to lay off 500 employees amid controversies, poor results
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Ola Electric, mired in controversies amid a government probe and mounting losses, is set to lay off at least 500 employees as part of an restructuring exercise. The Bhavish Aggarwal-led electric vehicle (EV) company is trying to boost its operational efficiency by reducing redundancies and “drive profitability”, according to multiple […]
