By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A U.S. equity futures edged lower on Thursday, approaching multi-month lows after a decline in the previous session. Rising inflation concerns, hawkish monetary policy signals, and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on risk assets. Energy markets are adding to the pressure.…
Continue ReadingFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Mar 20 – Kaida BioPharma, a biotechnology company developing targeted therapies for women with hard-to-treat gynecologic cancers, announced its executive leadership team and board. Each member brings decades of experience in biotechnology, clinical development, regulatory strategy, manufacturing, finance, and commercialization to help advance Kaida’s lead product candidate,…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: Jitendra Singh on Thursday said India’s bioeconomy has expanded from about $10 billion in 2014 to over $195 billion in 2025, registering an annual growth of 17–18 per cent and emerging as a major global biotechnology hub. Addressing the 14th Foundation Day of the Biotechnology Industry…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: India has achieved a record milestone in its mineral sector with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks during the financial year 2025–26, marking the highest number of auctions conducted in a single year. According to the Ministry of Mines, the achievement reflects strong coordination between…
Continue ReadingDEHRADUN, March 20: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has conducted its 10th Wildlife Conservation course for enthusiasts, training 15 participants as part of its ongoing efforts to promote public awareness and participation in conservation. The ten-day course, held from March 2 to 11, was organised under the aegis of…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will anchor the implementation of the ‘BHAVYA’ scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country to boost manufacturing and investment. The initiative, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: Coal continues to play a critical role in ensuring India’s energy security, even as the country expands its renewable energy capacity, with production and stock levels remaining aligned with rising demand. According to the Ministry of Coal, coal remains essential for providing reliable baseload power and…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: The Government has increased natural gas supplies to urea plants, leading to a 23 per cent rise in domestic urea production and improving fertilizer availability ahead of the Kharif 2026 season. Amid recent developments in West Asia, the Department of Fertilizers has implemented a multi-pronged strategy…
Continue ReadingJALGAON (MAHARASHTRA), March 20: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced the approval of a ₹200-crore ‘Banana Cluster’ project in Jalgaon, aimed at strengthening agricultural infrastructure and enhancing farmers’ income. Interacting with banana cultivators in Jalgaon on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the minister reiterated the Centre’s commitment to the development…
Continue ReadingNEW DELHI, March 20: The Government has launched Yoga 365, a nationwide initiative aimed at transforming yoga from an annual observance into a daily practice, with a focus on integrating wellness into everyday life. The campaign was unveiled during the launch of Yoga Mahotsav–2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, marking the 100-day…
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