Mumbai, July 3 (UDN): “Alpha”, the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has opened to a mixed response from audiences on its release day, with viewers praising the action sequences and performances while expressing divided opinions on the film’s story and screenplay. Directed…
Continue ReadingKIIT World School Inspires Young Environmentalists Through Plantation Drive
Gurugram , July 3 : Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and value-based education, KIIT World School organized a special plantation drive under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. The initiative encouraged students to embrace environmental responsibility while paying tribute to the nurturing spirit of motherhood. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and the school leadership, who collectively planted 50 saplings across…
Continue ReadingNITI Aayog Plans Global Licensing Push for Ayurveda
July 3: NITI Aayog has proposed a global licensing framework to help standardise Ayurveda practices and products and expand their acceptance in international markets. The proposal aims to create uniform global standards, improve quality certification, and make it easier for Ayurveda-based products and services to be recognised abroad. It is…
Continue ReadingIndian Business Titans Join Global AI Commission
July 3: Prominent Indian industrialists including Sunil Bharti Mittal, Mukesh Ambani, and Lakshmi Mittal are among 44 founding members of the newly launched “AI for Good Global Commission,” aimed at guiding the responsible and inclusive use of artificial intelligence. The commission brings together global leaders from business, policy, and technology…
Continue ReadingIndia Urged to Strengthen Carbon Markets Amid EU Carbon Tax Pressure
July 3: Indian industry leaders are urging the government to strengthen the country’s carbon markets, as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) begins to reshape global trade dynamics. They warn that the EU’s carbon-linked import tax is pushing exporters to account for emissions more strictly, which could affect…
Continue ReadingMille Launches India’s First Savoury Fermented Yeast Protein
July 03: At Mille, the supergrain company from Wholsum Foods and sister brand of Slurrp Farm, the belief has always been that good nutrition belongs in food people actually want to eat. That belief now comes in a glass of chaas or buttermilk. India’s protein gap is well documented.…
Continue ReadingNifty Ends Above 24,270, Posts Weekly Gain on Positive Global Cues
July 3: India’s benchmark equity index, the Nifty, closed above the 24,270 mark at the end of the week’s trading session, registering a gain of around 1% for the week amid positive global market sentiment and sustained investor confidence. The rally was supported by favourable international cues, improving risk appetite…
Continue ReadingOdisha, Japan Forge Strategic Partnership for INR 67,000-Crore Green Energy and Industrial Projects
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (UDN): Odisha took a major step towards strengthening its economic partnership with Japan on Thursday by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation and ACME Group to jointly explore large-scale investments in green energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial infrastructure. The agreement was signed during an Interaction…
Continue ReadingHousing Affordability Holds Firm Across Most Major Indian Cities: Report
July 3: Housing affordability remained largely unchanged across six of India’s eight major cities, indicating continued resilience in the residential real estate market despite evolving economic conditions, according to a recent industry report. The report attributes the stable trend to steady income growth, relatively stable home loan rates, and balanced…
Continue ReadingRBI Initiative Drives Growth in NRI Deposits
July 3: Banks across India have reported an increase in Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits following the implementation of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new deposit scheme, reflecting growing confidence among overseas Indians in the country’s banking system. The uptick in deposits is attributed to the RBI’s measures aimed at…
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