New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday said that his mission to the International Space Station (ISS) -- a first ever by an Indian -- has achieved all technical objectives, and the results are very encouraging.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A key meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Thursday ended with state finance minister accepting the Centre’s plan to reduce the number of tax slabs.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Reaching the International Space Station (ISS) was a mission of the 140 crore Indians, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla -- the first from the country to reach the orbiting lab -- said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s GDP is expected to grow between 6.8 per cent-7 per cent in the first quarter this fiscal (Q1 FY26), due to higher discretionary spending which will drive demand-led growth in the country, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s retail sector is poised for a sharp expansion, with market size expected to climb from $1.06 trillion in 2024 to $1.93 trillion by 2030, a new report has said.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Asia is shifting its considerable savings pool to local investments which is building financial resilience, an HSBC report said on Thursday, adding that India and China are leading the way in this mega trend.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's non-smartphone electronics exports exceeded $14 billion in value in FY 2024-25, accounting for around 36 per cent of the total electronics exports, a report from the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) has said.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s Deep Ocean Mission, which has been launched with an investment of Rs 4,077 crore spread over five years, represents a strategic effort to develop advanced technologies for deep-sea exploration and sustainable utilisation of marine resources.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) South Asian countries must collaborate and work together to strengthen health research and innovations, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Public sector defence manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday confirmed that the Centre has approved the acquisition of 97 LCA Mk-1A fighter jets worth Rs 62,000 crore.
