Desert Vipers secured their second win in ILT20 Season 3, defeating Gulf Giants by six wickets. Sam Curran’s unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive 40 […]
Category: INDIA
Wholesale inflation rises to 2.4% in December
Wholesale price inflation accelerated in December to 2.4% annually due to rising prices of some manufactured products and non-food items. Food articles inflation eased slightly […]
Pharma, med-tech seek sops to boost research
In efforts to boost innovation, pharma and med-tech sectors in India seek a 10% allocation from the National Research Fund, reinstatement of 200% weighted deductions […]
Sebi proposes compulsory demat share issuance during stock-split
SEBI proposes issuing only demat shares during share splits, consolidations, and corporate restructuring to eliminate risks tied to physical certificates. A consultation paper highlights demat’s […]
E-commerce emerges as top paymaster in 2024
In 2024, the internet and e-commerce sector led in pay across all levels, with top executives earning an average of Rs 37 lakh. Professional services, […]
RBI looks to retain stance on rupee amid volatility
The RBI will continue its currency market intervention strategy to manage excessive volatility and maintain macro-economic stability. The rupee hit a new low of 86.63 […]
US House passes bill barring transgender athletes from women’s sports
The House has passed a bill, largely following party lines, to bar transgender women and girls from participating in school sports designated for female students. […]
BJP rakes up Atishi link, AAP questions timing
BJP has linked AAP to NGOs that supported clemency for Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, alleging associations with individuals advocating anti-national activities. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu […]
Cops link NGO to hoaxes; BJP, AAP in war of words
Delhi Police are probing a potential conspiracy behind recent bomb hoaxes at schools, linked to a student influenced by an NGO associated with a political […]
BMI by itself isn’t an accurate tool to diagnose obesity: Study
A global commission gathered by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology magazine argues that BMI, the conventional method for assessing obesity, yields inaccurate results. They recommend […]