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Headcount of India’s internet subscribers crosses 1,002 million during April–June

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Sept 23 (IANS) India is one of the fastest-growing digital nations in the world, with internet connectivity playing a crucial role in its progress. This momentum is reflected in the staggering 1,002.85 (1.002 bn) million internet subscribers reported during April–June 2025, highlighting the scale and impact of India’s digital revolution, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

Paracetamol’s link to autism not supported by strong scientific evidence: Experts

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) There is no strong scientific evidence to prove that paracetamol is linked to autism, said health experts on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump linked the painkiller to the neurodevelopmental condition.

Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt until October 1 over cyberattack

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Tata-owned British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday announced that it will extend its production halt until Wednesday (October 1), following a major cybersecurity incident that disrupted its operations earlier this month.

OECD raises India's growth by 40 bps to 6.7 pc in 2025 over domestic demand, GST reforms

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday raised India's GDP growth by 40 bps to 6.7 per cent in 2025 from its earlier projection of 6.3 per cent in June -- driven by strong domestic demand and robust GST reforms.

Stock market settles flat, auto and financial services stock gain

IANS | September 23, 2025 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) The domestic equity indices settled flat on Tuesday amid persistent selling in IT stocks amid buying in the auto and financial services sectors.

ICICI Bank to clear cheques on same day from Oct 4

IANS | September 23, 2025 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) ICICI Bank has announced a major change to its cheque settlement process, aimed at reducing delays and improving customer convenience. From October 4, cheques submitted across the bank branches will be cleared and credited to accounts within one working day, according to the bank’s official website.

Ayurveda gaining global recognition as system of holistic healthcare: Prataprao Jadhav

IANS | September 23, 2025 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Ayurveda is gaining global recognition as a system of holistic healthcare, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush on Tuesday.

Update food safety standards as per changing habits and market: JP Nadda to FSSAI

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to remain alert to changing food habits and the market, and update food safety standards accordingly.

Ayushman Bharat: From promise to people's movement for universal health coverage, says PM Modi

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat scheme has transformed from a promise to the people's movement for universal health coverage, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the flagship health insurance scheme completes seven years on Tuesday.

We will make our nation proud: Sridhar Vembu after Ashwini Vaishnaw opts for Zoho

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Zoho’s Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Sridhar Vembu has said that the company’s engineers will continue to make the nation proud, after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that he is shifting to Zoho’s homegrown platform for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

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Headcount of India’s internet subscribers crosses 1,002 million during April–June

Paracetamol’s link to autism not supported by strong scientific evidence: Experts

Jaguar Land Rover extends production halt until October 1 over cyberattack

OECD raises India's growth by 40 bps to 6.7 pc in 2025 over domestic demand, GST reforms

Stock market settles flat, auto and financial services stock gain

ICICI Bank to clear cheques on same day from Oct 4

Ayurveda gaining global recognition as system of holistic healthcare: Prataprao Jadhav

Update food safety standards as per changing habits and market: JP Nadda to FSSAI

Ayushman Bharat: From promise to people's movement for universal health coverage, says PM Modi

We will make our nation proud: Sridhar Vembu after Ashwini Vaishnaw opts for Zoho

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