US and India discuss advancing space partnership, announce initiatives
The US and India are set to strengthen space cooperation, including for human spaceflight, and…
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India Post Payments Bank opens 2.68 crore accounts in 2024, 59 pc belong to women
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) opened 2.68 crore accounts in 2024 (till November), with 1.56…
Mission Livelihood: 10 cr rural women working in 90 lakh self-help groups
Over 10.05 crore women from rural households have so far been mobilised into 90.87 lakh…
Net inflows in SIPs up 233 pc in India this year, MF industry sees 135 pc growth
There has been a massive 233 per cent growth (year-on-year) in overall net inflows in…
Biotech startups in India surged from 50 to about 9,000 in last decade: Jitendra Singh
From just 50 biotech startups in 2014 in India, the ecosystem has grown to nearly…
BharatNet connects over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats with broadband
BharatNet, the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity programme, has helped connect more than 2.14 lakh…
Maha will play key role in achieving India’s $5 trillion economy goal: Minister Tatkare
Representing Maharashtra in the pre-Union Budget meeting held in Jaisalmer, Minister Aditi Tatkare on Saturday…
AUM of NPS to reach Rs 15 lakh crore by end of this fiscal: PFRDA Chairman
The Pension Fund Regulation and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairman Deepak Mohanty said on Saturday that…
India’s long-term growth story intact, equities to stay buoyant next year: Report
The structural long-term growth story for India remains intact driven by favourable demographics and stable…
Nearly 11.6 lakh women now directors at public, private firms in India: Centre
Nearly 11.6 lakh women directors are currently associated with public and private companies in the…