New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved 'Samudra Manthan' – the National Offshore Exploration Scheme -- with an approved outlay of Rs 84,084 crore for implementation up to FY 2030–31, as the world grapples with energy shocks due to geopolitical tensions.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) More than half of the BSE 500 basket stocks underperformed the broader market in July, with 280 companies posting declines of up to 22 per cent despite benchmark indices ending the month in positive territory.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Global smartphone revenue rose 7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to a record $109 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 as higher device prices and growing demand for premium smartphones boosted market value, a report showed on Friday.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) China is facing a blood donation crisis due to a collapse in public trust in the system along with demographic decline, a new report has said.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has raised serious concerns about Pakistan enjoying GSP+ benefits for its exports without matching accountability as Islamabad continues with repression of political opposition, restrictions on freedom of expression, enforced disappearances, and the use of military courts to try civilians, according to an article in the European Times.
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts on Friday reported a sharp 71.46 per cent sequential decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 49 crore for the quarter ended June 30 (Q1 FY27).
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Maldives Monetary Authority has announced the successful go-live of the integration between the Maldives Instant Payment System, ‘Favara’, and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), according to a press statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Friday.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India seeks closer cooperation among the world's medicine regulators, supported by its expanding network of trade agreements, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India's private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) fundraises more than doubled to $21.2 billion across 48 funds in the first half (H1) of 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence despite a slowdown in deal activity, according to a report released on Friday.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Passengers travelling by train can now book and pay for excess luggage online while reserving their tickets, as Indian Railways on Friday rolled out a new digital facility aimed at making the travel process more convenient.
