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India emerges as major player in health research: Anupriya Patel

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Over the past decade, India has emerged as a major player in health research and initiatives such as MedTech Mitra and innovations like Rotavac and the COVID-19 vaccines stand as testament to India’s growing prominence in the global health research landscape, said Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, on Thursday.

PM Modi lauds health workers as India achieves sharpest drop in TB cases globally

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded health workers doing remarkable work towards India's fight against Tuberculosis (TB) as the nation recorded a significant reduction in TB cases, nearly twice the global rate of decline.

Investor accounts on NSE surpass 24 crore

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) The National Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Thursday that the number of unique trading accounts surpassed 24 crore this month -- just under one year after it surpassed 20 crore mark in October last year.

Indian equity indices close flat amid profit booking ahead of Bihar poll results

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) The key domestic equity indices closed flat on Thursday, erasing early gains amid profit booking in IT and auto heavyweights, ahead of Bihar election results.

India to stay fastest-growing major economy despite US tariff hikes: Moody’s

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) India is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy among the G20 nations with a growth rate of 6.5 per cent through 2027, despite the Donald Trump administration’s tariff hikes, according to Moody’s latest 'Global Macro Outlook report for 2026-27'.

85 pc of Indian businesses see Saudi Arabia as attractive investment destination: Report

IANS | November 13, 2025 3:56 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Eighty-five per cent of Indian businesses – the highest among surveyed markets – see Saudi Arabia as a more attractive destination for trade and investment amidst global uncertainties, a report showed on Thursday.

Infra spending, private consumption keep India's financial institutions resilient

IANS | November 13, 2025 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Global banks have a steady outlook in 2026 amid increasing political uncertainties, a report said on Thursday, adding that structural improvements and good economic prospects keep India's financial institutions resilient.

Hardeep Puri, HD Hyundai chief discuss partnership in shipbuilding

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:59 PM

Seoul/New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) HD Hyundai, South Korea's leading shipbuilding conglomerate, said on Thursday its chairman held talks with Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, to discuss ways to expand cooperation in the shipbuilding and maritime industries.

2 to 3 players to dominate India's quick commerce market in top 40 cities: Report

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Like the e-commerce segment, where two or three players typically dominate the market in most countries, this concentration pattern has been extended to food delivery and quick commerce (QC) sector in India as well, where the top two or three firms are likely to control a major share of the market, a report has said.

Trade talks: Donald Trump sends positive signals on US-India relations

IANS | November 13, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has sent positive signals on strengthening US-India relations this week, raising fresh hopes that a bilateral trade agreement between the world’s two largest democracies could be signed soon.

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India emerges as major player in health research: Anupriya Patel

PM Modi lauds health workers as India achieves sharpest drop in TB cases globally

Investor accounts on NSE surpass 24 crore

Indian equity indices close flat amid profit booking ahead of Bihar poll results

India to stay fastest-growing major economy despite US tariff hikes: Moody’s

85 pc of Indian businesses see Saudi Arabia as attractive investment destination: Report

Infra spending, private consumption keep India's financial institutions resilient

Hardeep Puri, HD Hyundai chief discuss partnership in shipbuilding

2 to 3 players to dominate India's quick commerce market in top 40 cities: Report

Trade talks: Donald Trump sends positive signals on US-India relations

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