India’s first indigenous HPV vaccine gets WHO prequalification

IANS | October 6, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Cervavac -- India's first indigenously developed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine -- has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) which makes it eligible for procurement by United Nations agencies and expands its potential global reach.

India's data centre boom raises power, cyber and infrastructure risks: Report

IANS | October 6, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India's data centre industry is expanding rapidly as demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services grows, but the sector faces increasing risks related to power availability, cyber security and infrastructure resilience, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Cabinet okays Rs 10,000 crore Growth Fund for big push to SMEs

IANS | October 6, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Centre’s commitment of Rs 10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund aimed at catalysing growth-oriented capital for India's Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

World Bank cuts Nepal growth forecast as floods disrupt economy

IANS | October 6, 2026 3:44 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 6 (IANS) The devastating August floods in Nepal are expected to have a material negative impact on the country’s economic prospects in the short term, the World Bank said on Tuesday as it lowered its economic growth projection for the Himalayan nation.