Chennai, India | June 18: MRF Limited has been awarded the prestigious Three-Star level of the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s sustainability journey and its continuing presence in global motorsport. The certification, awarded recently, follows an audit conducted under the FIA Environmental Accreditation framework.…
Continue ReadingJan Aushadhi Kendras Cross 19,200 Mark Nationwide, Expanding Affordable Healthcare Access
New Delhi, June 18: The number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) has increased to over 19,200 across the country, rising sharply from just 84 in 2014, the Government of India said on Wednesday. The expansion reflects a significant scale-up of the affordable healthcare initiative aimed at improving access…
Continue ReadingFIA President Ben Sulayem says Macau conference can help shape future of motorsport, mobility
Three-day event will welcome over 450 senior FIA delegates from 149 countries Dubai, UAE, June 18: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, says the Federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and…
Continue ReadingIVCA and KVCA Sign MoU to Deepen India–Korea Venture Capital and Alternative Investment Collaboration
Bengaluru, June 18: The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) and the Korea Venture Capital Association (KVCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration between the venture capital, private equity and alternative investment ecosystems of India and South Korea. The MoU was signed by Rajat Tandon,…
Continue ReadingApple May Hike Product Prices Amid Rising Memory and Storage Costs: Tim Cook
New Delhi, June 18: Apple may increase the prices of its devices in the coming period as global costs of memory and storage components continue to rise, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has indicated. The company said that persistent cost pressures in semiconductor supply chains are impacting key input materials…
Continue ReadingGovernment Allocates INR 18,907 Crore for 26,474 km Rural Road Network in FY27
New Delhi, June 18: The Government of India has earmarked ₹18,907 crore for the construction of 26,474 kilometres of rural roads during the financial year 2026–27, aimed at improving connectivity and strengthening rural infrastructure across the country. Pic Credit: Pexel The allocation is expected to support continued expansion of all-weather…
Continue ReadingKharif Sowing in India Crosses 84 Lakh Hectares, Early Monsoon Progress Supports Agriculture
New Delhi, June 18: The total area sown under India’s ongoing kharif season has crossed 84 lakh hectares so far, indicating steady progress in early sowing operations across key agricultural regions of the country. Pic Credit: Pexel According to preliminary agricultural data, sowing activity has picked up momentum with the…
Continue ReadingIndia–UK Trade Agreement to Be Operational from July 15, Says PM Modi, Calling It a ‘Historic Milestone’
New Delhi, June 18: The India–UK trade agreement will come into effect from July 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday, describing it as a “historic milestone” in the economic partnership between the two countries. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PMOIndia The operationalisation of the agreement is expected to mark a significant…
Continue ReadingMENA Fintech Association and FINTECH.TV Forge Strategic Global Media Alliance to Amplify Fintech Leadership, Shape Industry Dialogue, and Connect Innovation Across Global Markets
Dubai, UAE – June 18 – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit fintech ecosystem enabler and industry advocacy platform across the Middle East and Africa, announced a strategic collaboration with Fintech.TV, the premier global media platform dedicated to financial innovation, capital markets, fintech, digital assets, and the…
Continue ReadingHow Data Center Flexibility Can Relieve Stress on the Western Grid
Data centers are among the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand, with some now consuming as much power as entire cities to generate the computing power needed to support expanding use of artificial intelligence. But unlike factories or hospitals, data center workloads are flexible. WESTMAP.AI, a new tool developed by researchers…
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