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India involved in 3 key trade negotiations: Jaishankar

New Delhi: External affairs minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said India is involved in three big and important trade negotiations -- with the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States. He further said that in the past decade, the world has seen “much greater weaponisation of economic activity… financial flows, energy supplies, technology” and that “we have to …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Take head count: Delay in Census will be costly

Deccan Chronicle

No country, including India, can do without the crucial Census data which provides the social and economic profile of the country. It is therefore surprising that there has not been much buzz around the need for the latest Census, which was due in 2021, and why it has not yet taken place. He felt that the controversy around delimitation and …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

India, Pakistan & Bangladesh in same smog bloc, only 7 countries meet WHO air quality standards

Firstpost

India, fifth in the smog rankings behind Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, saw average PM2.5 fall 7% on the year to 50.6 mg/cu m Cows and buffaloes graze on fields on the banks of the polluted Yamuna river on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, November 5. Image- Reuters Only seven countries met World Health …

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Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

Associated Press

BENGALURU, India — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit More air quality monitors are being set up to counter the issue, the report said. Breathing in polluted air over a long …

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Cyber fraud in India: $12.2 mn lost, 13,384 cases reported in first nine months of 2024-25

Firstpost

According to the data, fraud cases involving ₹100,000 or more have risen drastically over the years. The amount lost to these cybercrimes reached a record ₹177 crore in FY 2024 The fraud cases involving ₹100,000 or more have risen drastically over the years. During this period, a total number of 13,384 cases of cyber fraud were registered in the country …

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Why are Indian firms racing to build local AI? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: On March 6, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s IndiaAI Mission launched AI Kosha, a national dataset platform that will gather non-personal data from various ministries and departments in order to develop Artificial Intelligence models and tools. It also launched the Common Compute portal to allow startups and academia to access a shared pool of …

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Government of India offers 10 free online courses for entrepreneurs planning a startup

Hindustan Times

The number of startups in the country has been in ascending order for the past few years. Government of India offers 10 free online courses for entrepreneurs with startup Start-Up India, a Government of India initiative under DPIIT has come up to help entrepreneurs with 10 free online courses. This course will help you learn the technical skills for data …

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1 month ago

India must strengthen its statistics for a new era of data-driven governance

Live Mint

Reliable statistical insights were virtually non-existent when India was still establishing itself as a newly independent nation. Aligning with global statistical standards, the independence, transparency and accessibility of NSS data has aided governments, researchers, private enterprises and civil society alike. The NSS must Leveraging AI to ensure data quality, data validation and processing can speed up processes and improve the …

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US, India Should Iron Out Trade Data Anomalies

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: India should correct the trade data anomalies with the US first before getting into a bilateral agreement. Before entering talks, India has to correct the discrepancies in the trade data reported by India and the US for CY 2024, finds GTRI. Further, India needs to identify tariff lines where India can eliminate tariffs for US imports without harming domestic …

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USAID India fund fell to $1.5 mn under Modi regime, but rose for non-gov entities: ‘Aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s…’

Live Mint

Amid all the chaos around USAID funding since Donald Trump came into power, data revealed that funding to the Government of India under PM Narendra Modi dropped to just $1.5 million from nearly $204 million under UPA regime. The data accessed by the media outlet also shows, funding from USAID to non-government entities in India, including funds for NGOs and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Airtel surprises BSNL and Vi with 28-day free calling, high-speed data plan for under Rs 200

India TV News

Airtel surprises BSNL and Vi with 28-day free calling, high-speed data plan for under Rs 200 Airtel offers an affordable plan that lasts for 28 days, providing users with the perks of free national roaming, unlimited calling, and data. This plan allows users to make unlimited calls across India and offers a massive 3,600 free SMS. Priced at Rs 1,849, …

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PMI data: India’s services growth slows to more than two-year low in January

Live Mint

New Delhi: India's service sector expanded at its slowest pace in more than two years during January, owing to lower demand and a softer increase in sales and output, a private survey released on Wednesday said. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 56.5 in January, its lowest since November 2022, but …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is MedTech the next big career opportunity for IT professionals in India?

India Today

The MedTech industry is valued at $695 billion. The medical device market in India is growing, supported by more medical facilities and government efforts like the 'Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Medical Devices 2020'. India imports 70-80 percent of its medical equipment from 3 major countries like the US, China, and Germany and aims to increase exports simultaneously, targeting US$ …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Is China's mega dam project a geopolitical weapon under the guise of development?

New Indian Express

China’s state news agency recently announced government approval for constructing the world’s largest hydropower project, boasting a generation capacity three times that of the Three Gorges Dam. China’s plan to build the dam in Medog County, potentially utilising the Yarlung Tsangpo Canyon with its dramatic elevation drop of over 2,000 metres near the U Bend, raises pressing concerns. These include …

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Samsung Galaxy S25 series prices in India out: How much new flagship phones cost

Hindustan Times

Samsung has officially launched its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series, which includes the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and a teaser for the Galaxy S25 Edge. Galaxy S25 series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, offering 12GB of RAM as standard across the three models. Pricing for the Galaxy S25 Series in India The …

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2 months, 1 week ago

India named in 2 key UN panels

Hindustan Times

India has been nominated to two prestigious UN panels on data and statistics, marking a global milestone that will see the country take centre stage in driving data science to formulate global standards, officials said. Asia’s third-largest economy has gained membership of the United Nations Statistical Council after a significant gap and has also been nominated to the UN Committee …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Admits Gold Data Error That Pushed Trade Gap to Record

Live Mint

-- Follow Bloomberg India on WhatsApp for exclusive content and analysis on what billionaires, businesses and markets are doing. India’s government acknowledged it miscalculated import figures for precious metals for months, an error that pushed the trade deficit to a record in November and caused the rupee to plunge to an all-time low. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said …

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Modi releases genome sequencing data of 10K Indians

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals. The ‘Genome India Data’, that represents the genetic diversity in the country, will be available to researchers at the Indian Biological Data Centre through “managed access”. In a video message at the start of the ‘Genome India Project’, Prime Minister said that India …

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PM Modi hails Genome India Project, know how will its data work for preventing diseases | Details

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the completion of the Genome India Project. Addressing an event related to the Genome India Project completion, he said the Genome India Project marks a defining moment in the country's biotechnology landscape. This project will prove to be a big milestone in the Department of Biotechnology Research" "Today the world is looking towards …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

India sees post-COVID surge in foreign tourists; Canada Bangladesh arrivals decline: MHA data

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: An analysis conducted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs revealed that the number of international travelers to India post-COVID has gone up to nearly one crore, but the trend showed a decline of tourists coming from Canada and Bangladesh. Based on the analysis, the MHA shared the data in its latest annual report, which highlighted that countries …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Draft Data Protection Rules Allow Authorities To Restrict Data Transfer To Foreign Countries

ABP News

The revisions suggested in the Digital Personal Data Protection Act draft state that authorities will have the right to restrict data transfer to foreign countries. The draft, made public on January 3, 2025, stated that the government will be permitted to place restrictions on cross-border data transfer to countries, entities, or persons in case of national security or privacy concerns. …

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3 months ago

Which insurance companies reject claims the least? Report reveals truth

India Today

People buy general insurance to cover for emergencies so that they do not have to make out-of-pocket hefty payments. The detailed report by the Insurance Brokers Association of India from data presented by insurance companies reveals that claims repudiation ratio rose to 6% for general insurance, which includes coverage for motor, health, fire and marine cargo. In the Policyholder's Handbook, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

New banking data reveals ’huge’ leap within India business corridor

Live Mint

London, Dec 17 Business activity between the UK and India has flourished in 2024 as the value of payments received by clients in Britain from India rose by 121 per cent, according to the latest data released by HSBC UK. In the nine months to October 2024, the value of payments made by HSBC UK business clients to India reportedly …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

5 trends revolutionising higher education leadership in India

India Today

Higher Education Leadership in India is at a crossroads with several emerging trends driving the growth of the sector while shaping its future comprehensively. While many significant trends are underscoring the change, here are the top five trends shared by Kalpesh Banker, Managing Partner at EduShine Search Partners, that are shaping the future of higher education in India. Unlike in …

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India involved in 3 key trade negotiations: Jaishankar

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Take head count: Delay in Census will be costly

India, Pakistan & Bangladesh in same smog bloc, only 7 countries meet WHO air quality standards

Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

Cyber fraud in India: $12.2 mn lost, 13,384 cases reported in first nine months of 2024-25

Why are Indian firms racing to build local AI? | Explained

Government of India offers 10 free online courses for entrepreneurs planning a startup

India must strengthen its statistics for a new era of data-driven governance

US, India Should Iron Out Trade Data Anomalies

USAID India fund fell to $1.5 mn under Modi regime, but rose for non-gov entities: ‘Aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s…’

Airtel surprises BSNL and Vi with 28-day free calling, high-speed data plan for under Rs 200

PMI data: India’s services growth slows to more than two-year low in January

Is MedTech the next big career opportunity for IT professionals in India?

Is China's mega dam project a geopolitical weapon under the guise of development?

Samsung Galaxy S25 series prices in India out: How much new flagship phones cost

India named in 2 key UN panels

India Admits Gold Data Error That Pushed Trade Gap to Record

Modi releases genome sequencing data of 10K Indians

PM Modi hails Genome India Project, know how will its data work for preventing diseases | Details

India sees post-COVID surge in foreign tourists; Canada Bangladesh arrivals decline: MHA data

Draft Data Protection Rules Allow Authorities To Restrict Data Transfer To Foreign Countries

Which insurance companies reject claims the least? Report reveals truth

New banking data reveals ’huge’ leap within India business corridor

5 trends revolutionising higher education leadership in India