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Over half of adults, third of children to become overweight or obese globally by 2050: Lancet

IANS | March 4, 2025 10:29 AM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A most comprehensive global analysis to date, including India, has estimated that overweight and obesity rates in adults (aged 25 or older) and children and adolescents (aged 5-24 years) more than doubled over the past three decades (1990-2021), affecting 2.11 billion adults and 493 million young people worldwide in 2021, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Centre sanctions 5 pilot projects for using hydrogen in buses, trucks

IANS | March 4, 2025 9:56 AM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) In a boost to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government has initiated five pilot projects for using hydrogen in buses and trucks.

Stock market opens lower as global tariff war deepens, Nifty below 22,000

IANS | March 4, 2025 9:41 AM

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday amid weak global cues, as selling was seen in the auto and IT sectors in the early trade.

PLI booster: FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sector up 69 pc at $165 billion

IANS | March 3, 2025 9:43 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The FDI equity inflow in the manufacturing sector has increased by 69 per cent, rising from $98 billion (2004-2014) to $165 billion (2014-2024), driven by the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the government said on Monday.

India’s R&D spending surged in last 10 years: Union Minister

IANS | March 3, 2025 8:06 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India's spending on Research and Development (R&D) has doubled in the last one decade, from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,27,381 crore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday, underscoring the role of government-backed initiatives in catalysing scientific advancements in the country.

Reliance Group loses over Rs 40,000 crore in market cap in single day

IANS | March 3, 2025 5:24 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) The stock of Reliance Group companies saw a significant decline on Monday, eroding more than Rs 40,000 crore from their market capitalisation.

POCO M7 5G to debut with 12GB RAM, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset at Rs 9,999

IANS | March 3, 2025 5:18 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) POCO, India’s leading performance-driven smartphone brand, is set to shake up the budget segment once again with the launch of POCO M7 5G -- a powerhouse designed for those who demand more for less.

India’s logistics and warehousing sector sees stupendous growth, emerging cities lead

IANS | March 3, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s logistics and warehousing sector is witnessing rapid evolution, powered by government policies, infrastructure enhancements, technological advancements, and the changing consumption patterns of its people.

Stocks of broking platforms tank, Angel One and Motilal Oswal fell up to 10 pc

IANS | March 3, 2025 4:44 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Stock market-oriented online platforms like Angel One and Motilal Oswal Financial services extended their losses on Monday as broader markets continued to see downturn.

Sensex closes above 73,000 in volatile trade, metal and realty stocks shine

IANS | March 3, 2025 3:59 PM

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Benchmark Indian equity indices ended almost flat on Monday in a volatile trading session amid mixed global cues.

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Over half of adults, third of children to become overweight or obese globally by 2050: Lancet

Centre sanctions 5 pilot projects for using hydrogen in buses, trucks

Stock market opens lower as global tariff war deepens, Nifty below 22,000

PLI booster: FDI equity inflow in manufacturing sector up 69 pc at $165 billion

India’s R&D spending surged in last 10 years: Union Minister

Reliance Group loses over Rs 40,000 crore in market cap in single day

POCO M7 5G to debut with 12GB RAM, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset at Rs 9,999

India’s logistics and warehousing sector sees stupendous growth, emerging cities lead

Stocks of broking platforms tank, Angel One and Motilal Oswal fell up to 10 pc

Sensex closes above 73,000 in volatile trade, metal and realty stocks shine

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