FIFA: Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar, despite significant investment in soccer and infrastructure, faced early exits from the World Cup...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in AfricaIndian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a y...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Time to adopt a tactical perspective? 6 metal stocks, 4 with an upside potential of up to 14%In metal stocks, ‘buy, forget, and return after five years’ is not the best strategy to adopt. The sector is cyclical, global, China- and t...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Moderna and other groups get $60 million to develop Ebola vaccineCEPI is investing around $60 million to speed up the creation of vaccines against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus. This funding will supp...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers DayTwo Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive th...
28 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
A warning to critical minerals buyers: Avoid butter mountains, aluminium floodsWestern nations are investing heavily in critical minerals to reduce dependence on China. However, experts warn this could lead to a surplu...
26 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expertGlobal health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Re...
20 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilanceGlobal health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and review...
18 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
India's healthcare expansion faces a critical talent crunch, says Alisha MoopenAster DM Healthcare is gearing up for a significant upgrade, targeting a capacity of 15,000 beds by the fiscal year 2029. With plans driven...
01 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
10 countries are home to two-thirds of world's most hungry: UN-backed reportA UN-backed report reveals two-thirds of global food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the ...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
TechMet targets up to $200 million in new fundraising, CEO saysTechMet, a US-backed investment firm, is raising an additional $200 million. This funding will support critical minerals projects. The comp...
09 Feb, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Congo-Rwanda draft deal outlines role of US, others in revamp of minerals sectorRwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo will collaborate with the U.S. to improve mineral supply chains. They aim to boost investment after...
14 Sep, 2025, 01.54 PM IST
Airtel Africa-IFC sign $194 million loan facilityIFC's loan is supported by co-financing from institutional investors through IFC's Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program (MCPP). IFC's loan ...
06 Dec, 2022, 04.48 PM IST
China's vast investment in Africa hits a snag in CongoWhen the plunge of global oil prices in 2014 blew a hole in the Congolese government's finances, it was China that stepped in to help.
28 Apr, 2019, 12.38 PM IST
Airtel to sell mobile towers in Congo to Helios Towers AfricaBharti Airtel Africa today said it will sell 950 mobile towers in the Congo to telecom infrastructure company Helios Towers Africa but did ...
05 May, 2016, 07.46 PM IST
SRL Diagnostics lines up Rs 100 crore to add 100 labs by 2016-endAt present, SRL offers over 3,500 types of tests and conducts more than 107,000 tests in a day, ranging from simple to high-end ones.
02 Aug, 2015, 12.03 PM IST
- Tata Comm joins consortium for $600 mn cable project in Africa
TATA Communications (TCL), earlier known as VSNL, has joined an international consortium to build a $600-million West African cable system ...
17 Apr, 2009, 12.56 AM IST