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Nitin Gadkari advocates biofuels for energy growth and climate mitigation

New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has championed the cause of comprehensive exploration of biofuels and...

Analysis-India’s Zee needs strategy shift to survive after Sony merger plan crumbles

By Munsif Vengattil, M. Sriram and Aditya Kalra BENGALURU/MUMBAI (Reuters) - The collapse of a planned $10 billion merger with Sony's unit has heaped pressure on Zee Entertainment, one of India's most

Govt close to saturation in implementing social sector schemes: FM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is close to reaching saturation in implementing social sector schemes...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inspires youth at Hindu College event

New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): The Union Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, attended the event "Empowering the Youth: Building the Foundations of a...

Buoyant sentiments prevail as India Inc anticipates robust economic growth: Deloitte Survey

New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): In a recent pre-budget survey conducted by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP), key findings reveal a prevailing...

China stocks bounce back; focus turns to ECB

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China markets surged for a third straight session on Thursday as policy support revived investor confidence, Japanese bonds fell in anticipation of a policy

Dollar treads water ahead of US GDP; ECB meeting in spotlight

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar was broadly steady near a six-week high on Thursday, as investors await GDP and other data this week for clues as to where U.S. rates might be headed,

World Bank introduces innovative USD 100 million plastic waste reduction-linked bond to tackle plastic pollution

New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has unveiled a groundbreaking seven-year USD 100 million...

Anticipation builds as India’s interim budget 2024 focuses on growth, sustainability, and sector-specific reforms

New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): As India awaits the unveiling of its Interim Budget for 2024, there is a notable shift from grand...

Interim Budget: Expectations soar as agriculture and healthcare industry weigh in on union budget 2024-25

New Delhi , January 25 (ANI): As the Union Budget 2024-25 approaches against the backdrop of looming general elections, industry leaders express their expectations...

On Camera

Panchatantra had Hebrew, Spanish, Latin versions. Different cultures made it their own

Early in the 20th century, Professor Johannes Hertel, a pioneer in Panchatantra research, recorded over 200 versions of the book in more than 50 languages.

After throwing Vodafone Idea a lifeline, govt sees value of its stake in the telco jump 32% in a yr

Govt became shareholder in VI last yr after it approved company’s plans to convert Rs 16,000 cr of interest liability it owed govt into equity. Price of Vodafone stock has risen post FPO.

Conventional military force no more deciding factor, says Army chief. Calls for self-reliance

Army is pursuing 45 niche technologies identified for military application & 120 indigenous projects are underway to develop & absorb these niche technologies, Gen Pande says.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.