Parasitic infection may trigger cancer in cervix after treatment: Study

IANS | April 13, 2025 11:36 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with changes becoming even more pronounced after treatment.

US exemption on electronics: India has clear tariff edge over China

IANS | April 13, 2025 9:47 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Industry leaders and experts on Sunday welcomed the Donald Trump administration’s decision to exempt smartphones, computers and other electronics imported to the country from reciprocal tariffs -- a move which has given India a definitive edge over China.

WAVES 2025: One global stage for boundless creativity, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | April 12, 2025 6:53 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday called upon all creators to join the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), scheduled in Mumbai from May 1 to 4 which will be the world's largest event in the creative entertainment sector.

TCS delays salary hikes amid global uncertainty

IANS | April 12, 2025 4:03 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has delayed salary hikes, as the management remained uncleared on the increment cycle amid global uncertainty arising due to US tariffs.