Bombay HC stays FIR order against ex-SEBI chief, 5 others

IANS | March 4, 2025 12:59 PM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Tuesday put a four-week hold on a special court's order which had directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file an FIR against former SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials.

Number of Indians travelling overseas surges past pre-pandemic levels

IANS | March 4, 2025 11:52 AM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Overseas travel by Indian citizens remains strong, which is reflected in visa application volumes in India increasing by 11 per cent year-on-year in 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels (2019) by 4 per cent, according to figures compiled by VFS Global.

India’s R&D spending surged in last 10 years: Union Minister

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:06 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India's spending on Research and Development (R&D) has doubled in the last one decade, from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,27,381 crore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday, underscoring the role of government-backed initiatives in catalysing scientific advancements in the country.