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Iran announces launch of new regulatory body to manage Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what the new body would do but earlier...
Falling fertility sparks push for more children in India
The country’s total fertility rate (TFR), the average number of...
Trade unions, farmer bodies to go on general strike on Wed; may disrupt banking, other services
A forum of 10 trade unions has given a 17-point charter of demand. It includes withdrawal of fixed-term employment and scrapping of Agnipath scheme, 8-hour workday, restoration of non-contributory Old Pension Scheme and a minimum monthly penion of Rs 9,000 for the...
EV sales in India rise 28.6 pc to 1,80,238 in June: FADA
"In June 2025, electric two-wheelers commanded 7.3 per cent of the market, up from 5.8 per cent a year ago, demonstrating growing consumer confidence in EV technology. Electric three-wheelers now account for over 60 per cent of all three-wheeler sales, cementing their...
91pc of individual traders lose money in equity derivatives in FY25 Sebi study
The study indicated that the net losses of individual traders widened by 41 per cent to Rs 1,05,603 crore in FY25 from Rs 74,812 crore in FY24. New Delhi: Nearly 91 per cent of individual traders incurred losses in the equity derivatives segment in fiscal year 2025,...
Fintech sector must focus on financial education and consumer protection, says DFS Secretary
M Nagaraju, secretary,Dpartment of Financial Services Secretary Department of Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju revealed that the country now has around 55 crore Jan Dhan accounts, with 56 per cent held by women, and 90 per cent of Indian adults now possess bank...
Carrier becomes latest global firm to sue govt over electronic waste rules
All of the companies0South Korea's Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics as well as Japan's Daikin and Tata's Voltas- are seeking to have the rules quashed. India is the third-biggest generator of electronic waste behind China and the U.S., but the government says...
Demand for obesity drugs shoots up in India as Lilly, Novo vie for market share
The Indian obesity drug market has grown fivefold since 2021 and is valued at Rs 6.28 billion , according to the research firm. HYDERABAD: Demand for weight-loss drugs is rising at a fast clip in India, where rivals Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are competing for market...
Domestic automobile retail sales up 5 pc in June; PVs, two-wheelers witness growth
"Heavy rains and tight market liquidity weighed on footfall and conversion, even as elevated incentive schemes and fresh bookings lent selective support," FADA President C S Vigneshwar said in a statement. New Delhi: Automobile retail sales in India rose around 5 per...
Death toll from Texas floods reaches at least 43; dozens still missing
The administration has cut thousands of jobs from the National Weather Service's parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, leaving many weather offices understaffed, said former NOAA director Rick Spinrad. He said he did not know if those...
Gadkari’s mega mobility plan: Hyperloop, electric buses, ropeways on fast track
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said India’s transport sector is undergoing a major transition, with initiatives like tree bank, mobile-based driving tests, and flex-fuel engines by 11 leading automakers in the pipeline Ranchi: Union...
Centre asks states to crack down on manufacturers selling sub-standard helmets
"With over 21 crore two-wheelers on Indian roads, rider safety is paramount," the department said, adding that wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. New Delhi: The Centre has asked states to take strict action on manufacturers and retailers...