Chennai’s Chief Minister MK Stalin recently launched two Neo Tidel parks in Thanjavur and Salem, designed to foster IT job growth in smaller cities. Each park spans 55,000 square feet and can accommodate around 1,000 seats. The Salem facility, costing Rs 29.5 crore, has already secured 70% of its space, while Thanjavur has commitments for ...
 "Sofosbuvir fights Hepatitis C, but at ,000, access sparks a DIY revolution amidst a deadly epidemic.")
Sofosbuvir, sold as Sovaldi by Gilead Sciences, is an effective drug used to treat Hepatitis C, a virus responsible for 250,000 deaths annually. While traditional treatments last up to a year with cure rates around 70%, a 12-week course of Sovaldi – taking one pill a day – boasts a 90% cure rate. However, the ...
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently introduced “Margdarshika,” an action plan aimed at establishing and strengthening 200,000 new multipurpose primary agricultural cooperatives, targeting the dairy sector to initiate a second White Revolution. This initiative will primarily benefit rural areas lacking cooperatives for agriculture, fisheries, and dairy. The government aims to boost the livelihoods ...
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced India’s ambitious plans to achieve a significant presence in global sixth-generation (6G) mobile technology during his keynote at the AIMA National Management Convention. Following the country’s rapid rollout of 5G, Scindia aims for India to secure 10% of international patents in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance. He highlighted ...
 "Apple’s iPhone 16 heralds a new AI era, aiming to reclaim innovation as it competes fiercely against rivals in the tech revolution.")
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16, marking a significant shift towards artificial intelligence. This new model aims to enhance features like Siri and create customized emojis in real-time, positioning Apple as a key player in the consumer AI landscape. The launch event, scheduled for Monday in California, is generating excitement as the iPhone ...
On September 9, 2024, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia led a padyatra in Vikaspuri, calling out the BJP for allegedly trying to undermine Delhi’s governance. Starting on August 16, the rally has gained significant public support. Sisodia accused the BJP of plotting to imprison Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to take control of the ...
 "RBI’s Lending Revolution: Risky Path to Empower India’s Small Borrowers")
India’s Reserve Bank is set to launch a “unified lending interface” aimed at enhancing access to credit for small businesses and farmers. By leveraging extensive digital transaction data from its Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the RBI hopes to encourage financial institutions to lend to those typically underserved due to a lack of documentation and collateral. ...
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In August 2024, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a significant rise in total trade volume, increasing by 35.8% year-on-year to reach 12,040 million units. Electricity trading also grew, with a 17.1% rise to 9,914 million units. The Market Clearing Price in the Day-Ahead Market dropped 38% to Rs 4.28 per unit, while the Real-Time ...
 "Tax Waivers Ignite Hybrid Car Revolution in Uttar Pradesh’s Auto Market")
Japanese automakers Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are aggressively promoting hybrid vehicles in Uttar Pradesh, India, following recent tax waivers that make hybrids more attractive for buyers. While hybrids are taxed at 43 percent, just below the 48 percent for gasoline cars, these waivers can lead to significant savings, such as $15,800 on a luxury Toyota ...
 "India’s Car Tax Clash: Electric vs. Hybrid in Green Revolution")
India plans to maintain a five percent tax on electric cars while keeping a high tax of 48 percent on hybrid vehicles for the foreseeable future, according to G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. Major car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki and Toyota have called for lower taxes on hybrids, arguing that electric vehicles alone cannot reduce emissions ...
