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  1. First self-test for hepatitis C virus pre-qualified by WHO

    Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents that causes a variety of health problems.An estimated 354 million people worldwide suffer from hepatitis B or C, and for most, testing and treatment are beyond reach.The new product...
  2. Number of millionaires is growing fastest in Vietnam: Report

    The Southeast Asian country has 58 centi-millionaires (those with a net worth of US$100 million or more) and six billionaires, Henley & Partners said.The Vietnamese government aims to include at least 10 businessmen in the list of the world's top US dollar billionaires and five in the list of...
  3. Pakistan gives 1-year extension to registered Afghan refugees; Deportations have been put on hold for now

    Islamabad, Pakistan's government on Wednesday granted a one-year extension to registered Afghan refugees until June 30 next year, a respite for Afghan citizens living legally in the country and facing deportation.The decision comes a day after United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees...
  4. 30-40 million monthly transactions expected by March 2025: ONDC CEO

    New Delhi's government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce expects to register 30-40 million monthly transactions through the platform by March next year, its managing director and chief executive T Koshy said on Wednesday.The open network recorded 10 million transactions in June, a...
  5. Medtronic to invest US$60 million in its Global IT Center in Hyderabad over 3-5 years

    Hyderabad: Medtronic, a global medical technology firm, said it will invest USD 60 million over three to five years on its new Global IT (GIT) center at the Medtronic Engineering and Innovation Center (MEIC) here, which was inaugurated on Wednesday. Happened. ,The MEIC was inaugurated in the...
  6. Shipment of foldable smartphones in India increased by 19 percent in the first quarter, Samsung leads

    According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung led the foldable market with a 79 percent share, with the Galaxy Fold 5 accounting for half of the brand's foldable shipments."The foldable smartphone market in India is still a niche segment and will likely remain so for a few years," said Tarun...
  7. Paradip Port Authority creates new record with 41.12 MMT cargo handling in 100 days of FY2015

    New Delhi, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has handled 41.12 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo within the first 100 days of 2024-25, showing a growth of 4.78 per cent, an official statement said on Wednesday.The statement further said that this achievement highlights the ongoing commitment of...
  8. Second airport certain for Bengaluru, considering multiple locations: Minister Patil

    Addressing a press conference at Vidhana Soudha, Minister MB Patil pointed out that a land parcel of between 4,500 and 5,000 acres would be needed for the proposed airport.A high-level committee will make the appropriate decision, taking into account various factors, he added."Currently...
  9. GoM took decision to lift export ban on some varieties of non-Basmati rice: Goyal

    New Delhi, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said a group of ministers will take a decision on lifting the ban on certain varieties of non-Basmati rice after considering the demand-supply and price situation.He said that the Group of Ministers (GoM) always takes balanced...
  10. Agritech startup Arya.ag raises US$29 million from investors

    New Delhi, Agritech startup Arya.ag on Wednesday said it has raised US$29 million (Rs 242 crore) in a funding round from investors to expand its business.The company, an integrated grain commerce platform, said in a statement that the amount was raised in a pre-Series D funding round, which...
  11. Need for a second international airport near Bengaluru; 4,500 acres of land needed: Karnataka Minister

    Bengaluru, Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Wednesday stressed the need for a second international airport near Bengaluru, which can handle at least 100 million passengers a year, and said at least 4,500 to 5,000 acres of land would be needed. land to serve the fastest growing airport. city.“We...
  12. 30-40 million monthly transactions expected by March 2025: ONDC CEO

    New Delhi: Government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is expecting 30 to 40 million monthly transactions through the platform by March 2025, its CEO T Kosi said on Wednesday.There were 10 million transactions on the open network in June, up from 7 million in March.“In March...
  13. Signature Global to invest Rs 2,500 crore on construction of existing housing projects in FY20: CMD

    New Delhi: Real estate firm Signature Global will invest around Rs 2,500 crore this fiscal year in the construction of its various housing projects, its chairman Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal said on Wednesday.He expressed confidence that the company would meet the sales booking guidance of Rs 10,000...
  14. Australian amber reveals 'living fossil' found in Gondwana 42 million years ago

    Sydney, amber is fossilized tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea, amber can preserve ancient life forms in incredible detail. It is often considered the “holy grail” of paleontology worldwide.Amber acts as a time capsule, capturing small animals, plants and even...
  15. PM Sharif urges international community to accept burden of Afghan refugees on Pakistan

    Islamabad Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the global community to recognize the burden of Afghan refugees in Pakistan as the cash-strapped country pushed to send back undocumented Afghans and other foreigners.He was speaking to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees...
  16. BLS International acquires Türkiye-based iDATA for Rs 720 crore

    New Delhi, Visa service provider BLS International Services on Tuesday announced the completion of the acquisition of 100 percent stake in iData Danışmanlık Ve Hizmet Dış Ticaret Anonim Şirketi and its wholly owned subsidiaries (iDATA) for approximately Rs 720 million .The acquisition was made...
  17. Maharashtra government presents supplementary demands worth record Rs 94,889 crore

    This is necessary to fund a series of freebies and concessions announced by Ajit Pawar in the 2024-25 budget with an eye on the Assembly elections scheduled for September-October this year.Ajit Pawar had presented a budget of Rs 6,12,293 crore on June 28 in the Assembly with a revenue deficit...
  18. ONGC to invest Rs 2 lakh crore to meet net zero emissions target

    New Delhi, State-run Petroleum and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will invest around Rs 2 lakh crore in setting up renewable energy sites and green hydrogen plants and reduce gas flaring to zero to achieve its net emissions target zero carbon by 2038.The company, which produces about...
  19. Adoption of EV can save $10 billion by 2030, create millions of jobs: Amitabh Kant

    “There is a need to develop a new comprehensive strategy for road transport that can accelerate the EV transition by 2030,” Kant wrote in a post on X.He also mentioned that this transformation should focus on fully electrifying India's 50 most polluted cities by 2030.“This could lead to...
  20. Industrial, warehouse logistics park supply to grow 13-14 per cent in FY20: Report

    Mumbai's Industrial and Warehouse Logistics Park (IWLP) supply is estimated to grow 13-14 per cent year-on-year to around 424 million sq ft this fiscal across eight major markets, driven by strong demand , according to an ICRA report on Tuesday. .It said absorption is likely to be 47 million...