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Education, online business, media reporting in Balochistan face disruption due to internet suspension

IANS | August 10, 2025 2:43 PM

Quetta, Aug 10 (IANS) Education, online businesses and media reporting have faced widespread disruptions in Pakistan's Balochistan due to the suspension of internet services for the past several days, with the provincial government claiming that the decision was taken to curb communications among armed groups active in the region, local media reported on Saturday.

CII calls for urgent land reforms to boost India’s manufacturing ambitions

IANS | August 10, 2025 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday called for urgent and comprehensive land reforms to help India achieve its goal of becoming a leading global manufacturing and investment hub by 2047.

Indian startups raise $205 million last week; early-stage startups lead funding

IANS | August 10, 2025 12:22 PM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian startups raised $205.31 million across 30 deals last week between August 4 and 9 -- a 57 per cent increase from the previous week's $130.49 million.

US agri, dairy firms with financial muscles aim to control global markets, India stands firm

IANS | August 10, 2025 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump slaps hefty tariffs on several countries including India, American agriculture and dairy companies with deep pockets and financial muscles are taking over free-wheeling global markets and aim to do the same with India, according to a new report.

Market outlook: Tariff tensions, inflation data key triggers next week

IANS | August 10, 2025 10:17 AM

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Investors should keep an eye on the developments around the US-India trade deal, quarterly earnings results, tariff rhetoric and inflation data in the upcoming trade week, analysts said on Sunday.

SpaceX brings four astronauts safely back on Earth: NASA

IANS | August 9, 2025 9:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) SpaceX has safely brought back four astronauts from the U.S., Japan, and Russia back on Earth, said NASA on Saturday.

New bandage-like wearable monitor to enable continuous measurement of BP

IANS | August 9, 2025 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) A team of Korean researchers has developed a wearable electronic device that attaches to the skin like a bandage and enables real-time, continuous monitoring of blood pressure (BP) over extended periods.

Explained: All about ICICI Bank's significant minimum average balance hike

IANS | August 9, 2025 6:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) ICICI Bank on Saturday raised the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its savings accounts, with significant hikes for new and urban customers in metro cities.

Gold prices end firm this week amid tariff concerns

IANS | August 9, 2025 5:46 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian bullion prices ended marginally higher this week amid global market cues and higher festive demand. By mid-week, gold prices saw a significant dip, with the price of 24-carat gold dropping by Rs 91, but the price inched up higher toward the weekend.

SEBI proposes easier norms for resident Indian participation in FPIs

IANS | August 9, 2025 4:48 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The Securities Exchange Board of India has proposed easier norms for resident Indians and mutual funds to invest in foreign funds. The regulator proposed to enable retail schemes based in IFSCs in India with resident Indian non-individuals as sponsors or managers to register as FPIs.