India needs to double infra investments to Rs 40 lakh cr/year to achieve growth ambitions: NaBFID MDIndia must double infrastructure investments to forty lakh crore rupees annually. This significant scaling up is crucial for achieving long...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
MCX, NISM launch centre to strengthen India’s commodity market skillsMCX and NISM have signed an MoU to establish the MCX-NISM Centre for Commodity Markets, focusing on professional training, research, invest...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one yearKarnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxica...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
For kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming: New artificial kidney implant will filter blood continuosly without regular hospital dialysisFor kidney patients, the biggest change may be coming in the form of Holly, a surgically implanted artificial kidney designed to filter blo...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA cracks down on Ayurvedic drug makers, cancels 10 licencesMaharashtra FDA has launched a statewide crackdown on Ayurvedic drug manufacturers. Inspections revealed serious violations of manufacturin...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Trying to apply eye drops from the… — Life lessons on perception, practical thinking, problem-solving, effort, strategy, timing and why there is a right way and a wrong way to do thingsJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Trying to apply eye drops from the 2nd floor.” The saying reflects the importance of...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Medical devices are not pharma products, companies say while opposing Draft BillIndia’s medical device industry and healthcare groups have opposed the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Freshers hiring intent rises, but one-third industries cut plansThree in four companies intend to hire freshers in the second half of the year, even as IT, consulting, telecom, media & entertainment and ...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Shein finds there's no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappointsU.S. exemptions for duties on small parcels from China that underpinned its business model looked as if they would be abolished, Donald Tru...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Rajya Sabha to take up Taxation, Bankers’ Books bills on MondayThe Rajya Sabha will consider two important bills on Monday. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes significant tax changes....
09 Aug, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Government explores incentives for polysilicon manufacturing to boost solar energy productionThe government is exploring a new incentive scheme for polysilicon manufacturing. This initiative aims to bolster domestic production capab...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Dabur takes FSSAI to court; fourth company to do so in recent weeksDabur India is contesting the FSSAI's recent prohibition on products boasting '100% pure' claims, joining numerous other companies that hav...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
India proposes BRICS incubator network, startup innovation fundIndia proposed a BRICS incubator network and a startup innovation fund. Ministers adopted a joint declaration to advance industrial growth ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
IT industry not creating new jobs, funds diverted to AI, data centre costs: Sridhar VembuIn a post on social media platform X, Vembu noted that while the IT industry, including Zoho, has avoided large-scale layoffs, it has faile...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
FSSAI suspends licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for violations at nutraceutical plantThe FSSAI has suspended Dior Pharmaceuticals' license due to serious violations. The nutraceutical factory operated with severely deficient...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST