New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Indians consume salt 2.2 times more than the amount recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), posing severe health risks such as hypertension, strokes, and kidney disease, among others, according to ICMR's National Institute of Epidemiology.
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Leading media company DB Corp Limited on Wednesday announced that the company’s consolidated net profit dropped sharply by 31.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 80.8 crore for the quarter ended June 30 (Q1 FY26), compared to Rs 118 crore in the same period previous year (Q1 FY25).
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India’s festive season this year is set to generate over 2.16 lakh seasonal jobs, reflecting a 15–20 per cent year-on-year rise in gig and temporary employment during the second half of 2025, a report said on Wednesday.
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Shares of Geojit Financial Services fell sharply by over 6 per cent on Wednesday during the intra-day trade, after the company posted disappointing financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of FY26.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Hearing loss combined with the feelings of loneliness accelerates cognitive decline, leading to dementia in older adults, according to a study.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India pharma market (IPM) grew at a strong rate of 11.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in June, due to a surge in acute therapies, according to a new report on Wednesday.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Severity of menopause symptoms and lack of emotional support are likely reasons why some women experience depression during early menopause, finds a study on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Indian equity indices opened in the red on Wednesday due to mixed cues from global markets.
