Chennai, June 27: Chief Minister Vijay will launch a statewide Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, reinforcing the government’s commitment to sustaining polio-free status and strengthening child health initiatives across the state. The campaign aims to ensure 100% immunization coverage for children under the age of five…
Continue ReadingGovt Moves to Set Up Green Urea Plants
New Delhi, June 27: The Government of India convened a high-level Pre-Expression of Interest (Pre-EOI) meeting to advance plans for setting up green urea production plants, marking a significant step toward strengthening sustainable fertilizer manufacturing in the country. The meeting focused on preparing the framework for inviting participation from industry…
Continue ReadingIndia–UK CETA to Deepen Economic and Tech Partnership
London / New Delhi, June 27: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will play a key role in deepening investments, accelerating technology partnerships, and strengthening resilient global supply chains. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PiyushGoyal During his visit to London, the Minister…
Continue ReadingUS Highlights India’s Role in New Pax Silica Initiative
June 27: A senior United States official has described India as a key technology partner, following the launch of the new Pax Silica initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation in advanced technologies and digital infrastructure. Speaking after the announcement, the official emphasized that India’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem and expanding digital…
Continue ReadingIndia Opens Dumping Investigation into Steel Imports
New Delhi, June 27: The Government of India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain steel products from China, Japan, and Russia, responding to concerns that low-priced shipments may be impacting the domestic steel industry. The investigation seeks to determine whether imported steel is being sold in the…
Continue ReadingPrabhjeet Singh to Lead OpenAI’s India Operations as Managing Director
New Delhi, June 27: OpenAI has appointed Prabhjeet Singh as Managing Director for its India operations, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence markets. Singh, who previously served in a leadership role at Uber, brings extensive experience…
Continue ReadingIndia Marks Milestone in Nuclear-Powered Hydrogen Production
New Delhi, June 27: The Government of India has identified the integration of nuclear energy with hydrogen production as a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. The initiative demonstrates India’s commitment to leveraging advanced nuclear technology to produce low-carbon hydrogen, a fuel expected…
Continue ReadingU.S. Approves Limited Access to Anthropic’s Mythos 5 AI Model
Washington, D.C., June 27: Anthropic has received approval from the U.S. government to restore limited access to its advanced Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model after addressing national security concerns raised during a regulatory review. The approval follows months of collaboration between Anthropic and U.S. authorities to strengthen safeguards around the…
Continue ReadingDiabetes Emerging as Key Factor Behind Rising Early Cataract Cases in India, Say Doctors
Mumbai, June 27: Doctors across India are witnessing a growing number of patients developing cataracts in their 40s and 50s, with diabetes increasingly emerging as a major contributing factor. As the burden of diabetes rises in the country, ophthalmologists say persistently high blood sugar levels are accelerating changes in the…
Continue ReadingFIIs Turn Net Sellers This Week; Domestic Investors Provide Cushion to Indian Markets
New Delhi, June 27: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) emerged as net sellers in the Indian equity market this week, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid evolving global economic conditions. However, strong buying by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) helped offset the foreign outflows, providing much-needed stability to the markets. Domestic investors, led…
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