59 HMPV cases so far, 2 deaths due to co-morbidities: Minister in RS

As many as 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus and two deaths due to co-morbidities have been reported from January 6-29, as per the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Union minister......

Pyro Valve Failure: Big Setback For ISRO

'The satellite's condition is healthy.' IMAGE: ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan and other ISRO scientists at the media conference after the launch of rocket GSLV-F15, carrying the NVS-02 satellite......

Rs 2,541 cr boost for tourism, 50 destinations to be developed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the top 50 tourist destinations in the country will be developed in partnership with states in a 'challenge mode', as she emphasised......

Govt to open nuclear power sector for private participation

Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission......

India's pace of debt reduction leaves room for downside risk

Fitch Ratings on Monday said India's pace of debt reduction is gradual, leaving room for a downside risk to sovereign rating in the eventuality of a significant economic shock. Photograph: ANI......

India Inc earns fat profits but wages have not kept pace

Growth in corporate profits needs to be commensurate with wages to boost the economy, Economic Survey 2024-25 said, noting that sharp disparities between the two pose risk to the economy by curbing......

Will weaker rupee push India's import bill?

The weaker rupee will push the country's import bill due to higher payments for crude oil, coal, vegetable oil, gold, diamonds, electronics, machinery, plastics, and chemicals, economic think tank......

Why India Inc is opting for long-term borrowing

With short-term rates firming up due to tight liquidity conditions, Indian corporates are opting to borrow long term to take advantage of the attractive rates by locking them in these uncertain......

Will Sikandar Make More Money Than Pushpa 2?

'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.' IMAGE: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in Pushpa 2:......

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Wednesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma top-scored for India with 79 off 34 balls. Photograph: BCCI......

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

IMAGE: The choice between Rishabh Pant and K L Rahul will be a major talking point. Photograph: BCCI   Fresh off their dominant T20I series victory, India look to maintain their winning......

Root ready to shine in ODIs with England's new strategy

'The way he (McCullum) looks at the game fits nicely with how the team sets up and the squad sets up, like the skill sets that we have, it's a really exciting mix. When you put that all together,......

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's return looms large. Photograph: BCCI   Riding the wave of a convincing victory in the series opener, India will aim to further assert their dominance against England......

India are Kho Kho World Champions!

IMAGE: The India men's Kho Kho team celebrate winning the World Cup on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kho Kho World Cup/X The Indian men's team beat Nepal 54-36 in the final to win the......