India’s fish production more than doubles to 195 lakh tonnes in last 11 years

IANS | July 9, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India’s fish production has more than doubled from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14 to a record 195 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25, reflecting the success of the country’s ‘blue revolution’ launched by the Centre, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday ahead of the National Fish Farmers Day.

How verbal autopsy can be a key tool to decode TB deaths in India

Rachel V Thomas | July 9, 2025 1:04 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Verbal autopsy is a scientific tool that can significantly aid India in the fight against tuberculosis, as it helps identify the deep reasons for mortality caused by the world’s deadliest infection, said Dr Kavita Vasudevan from Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMC&RI) in Puducherry.

Indian NBFCs to clock 25 pc growth in education loan AUM in FY26 amid US uncertainties

IANS | July 9, 2025 12:05 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) For non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in India, education loans have been the fastest-growing asset class, clocking over 50 per cent growth in the assets under management (AUM) over the past few years, a report said on Wednesday. This fiscal (FY26), growth is seen moderating to 25 per cent with AUM reaching Rs 80,000 crore.