Telecom PLI sees Rs 3,998 crore worth actual investment: Centre

IANS | December 11, 2024 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products has witnessed Rs 3,998 crore worth actual investment (against Rs 4,014 crore as committed investment) by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and non-MSMEs, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Addressing ethical challenges of AI, making social media accountable on fake news: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | December 11, 2024 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI) and spread of fake news are global concerns and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation, while fixing accountability on social media platforms, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

India’s growth to rebound to 7 pc in 2025-26: Report

IANS | December 11, 2024 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) India’s economic growth is expected to rebound to 7 per cent in 2025-26, despite the global uncertainties, primarily due to domestic policies, according to an Axis Bank research report released on Wednesday.

India’s tea exports clock double digit growth during April-September

IANS | December 11, 2024 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) India’s tea exports increased by 13.18 per cent in value to Rs 3,403.64 crore during the first half of the current financial year (April-September) from Rs 3,007.19 crore during the same period of the previous year, according to the latest data compiled by the Tea Board.

73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre

IANS | December 10, 2024 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director -- nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play in driving innovation and economic growth, a government statement said on Tuesday.