Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to permit banks to extend loans to Indian companies for acquiring full or controlling stakes in domestic or overseas firms as part of strategic investments aimed at creating long-term value.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Mines has recognised two more institutes, namely Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) Hyderabad, as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, the government informed on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Amid rising climate crises, Global South must take charge to shape the next phase of climate governance, said experts here.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Amid the massive crackdown on cybercriminals in Myanmar, India needs to remain vigilant about numerous cyber scam centres in China-Myanmar border areas that target its citizens, according to a report.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Gold ended a nine-week winning streak this week, with a sharp correction as the market reassessed a rally that had pushed prices into overbought territory.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Efforts undertaken to expand forest cover and promote sustainable forestry underscore India’s commitment to global climate action, the government said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Canadian researchers have found that scanning the tiny blood vessels in the eyes may help predict a person's risk of developing heart disease and how fast they're biologically ageing.
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) The holiday-truncated week saw festive-driven optimism and upbeat consumer sentiment as it welcomed the Samvat 2082. However, the momentum gradually lost its steam, as geopolitical tensions and profit-taking weighed on investors' confidence.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme, launched a decade ago, has become a grand success and the credit for raising awareness goes to Piyush Pandey — a Padma Shri recipient and architect of the Indian advertising — Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.
Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) The United States is keen to "nail down" a trade deal with South Korea as soon as Seoul is willing to take "appropriate" commitments, a senior U.S. official said, as the two countries strive to bridge differences over how to implement Korea's $350 billion investment pledge under the framework deal.
