Sunita Williams to cast vote in US presidential elections from space

IANS | September 14, 2024 9:12 AM

Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow NASA colleague Butch Wilmore, currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS), expressed their anticipation on Saturday for casting their votes in the 2024 US presidential elections from space.

India jumps to Tier 1 in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

IANS | September 13, 2024 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) India has jumped to Tier 1 in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), when it comes to role-modelling as part of the country’s cybersecurity commitments and resulting impacts.

Decoded: How Ayushman Bharat becomes bigger

IANS | September 13, 2024 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) -- the world's largest health insurance scheme -- has added another feather to its cap with free health coverage to all senior citizens above the age of 70 in the country.

India's bio-economy projected to reach $300 billion by 2030: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | September 12, 2024 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India's bio-economy has experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $300 billion by 2030, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Thursday.

GCCs projected to create up to 28 lakh jobs in India by 2030

IANS | September 12, 2024 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Touted as the ‘GCC Capital of the World,’ India has the largest base of 17 per cent of global technology capability centres, currently employing over 1.9 million (19 lakh) people, according to a new report.