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EV sales in India set to cross 7 pc market share by FY28: Report

IANS | July 16, 2025 11:23 AM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The electric car sales penetration in India is expected to rise rapidly and cross 7 per cent by FY28, subject to timely resolution of rare earth element (REE) disruption, backed by new model launches and government push for improving the charging infrastructure in the country, according to a new report on Wednesday, as US EV giant Tesla finally entered the country.

Govt focused on empowering entrepreneurs from tier 2 and 3 cities: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 16, 2025 9:48 AM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has consistently strengthened the startup ecosystem and remains focused on further empowering entrepreneurs, especially from tier 2 and 3 cities, through inclusive efforts and a commitment to unlocking India’s entrepreneurial potential, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated.

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid mixed global cues

IANS | July 16, 2025 9:44 AM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Indian equity indices opened in the red on Wednesday due to mixed cues from global markets.

High pharmaceutical tariffs might come at the end of month: Trump

IANS | July 16, 2025 9:20 AM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said his administration might start imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical imports at the end of the month, while noting the timeline for duties on semiconductors was "similar" to that of those on pharmaceuticals.

NDRI achieves success in producing Gir breed calf, using IVF technology

IANS | July 15, 2025 9:08 PM

Karnal (Haryana), July 15 (IANS) The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) marked a key success in animal breeding technology recently, by producing a Gir breed calf, using In-vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technology.

The Dark Side of Digital: Unmasking Cyberbullying

Hridaya Pawa | July 15, 2025 7:32 PM

The rise of digital technology has created new avenues for criminal activities, known as computer crimes or cybercrimes. These include hacking, online fraud, identity theft, and data breaches. In response, governments and legal bodies have introduced strict penalties to curb such offenses.

Shubhanshu Shukla: India’s new star

IANS | July 15, 2025 7:21 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) About 41 years after Rakesh Sharma's flight in 1984, India sent an astronaut into space -- Shubhanshu Shukla.

HDB Financial’s net profit declines 2.4 pc annually to Rs 567.7 crore in Q1

IANS | July 15, 2025 6:09 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) HDB Financial, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank and a recently listed upper-layer NBFC, on Tuesday posted a net profit of Rs 567.7 crore for the quarter ended June 30 (Q1 FY26) -- a 2.4 per cent drop compared to Rs 581.7 crore in the same quarter previous year (Q1 FY25).

Himadri Speciality Chemical’s revenue declines over 6.8 pc in Q1

IANS | July 15, 2025 5:49 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Kolkata-based Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited on Tuesday reported a year-on-year (YoY) revenue decline of 6.84 per cent, with total revenue falling to Rs 1,118.29 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 1,200.41 crore in Q1 FY25.

Thank you God for safe landing: Shubhanshu Shukla’s family overwhelmed with emotion

IANS | July 15, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) As Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after a historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home was overwhelmed with a mix of emotion including excitement, nervousness and pride.

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EV sales in India set to cross 7 pc market share by FY28: Report

Govt focused on empowering entrepreneurs from tier 2 and 3 cities: Piyush Goyal

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid mixed global cues

High pharmaceutical tariffs might come at the end of month: Trump

NDRI achieves success in producing Gir breed calf, using IVF technology

The Dark Side of Digital: Unmasking Cyberbullying

Shubhanshu Shukla: India’s new star

HDB Financial’s net profit declines 2.4 pc annually to Rs 567.7 crore in Q1

Himadri Speciality Chemical’s revenue declines over 6.8 pc in Q1

Thank you God for safe landing: Shubhanshu Shukla’s family overwhelmed with emotion

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