Govt may consider giving agri subsidies via direct benefit transfer: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) The government is trying to bring policy-level changes for simplifying agriculture, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said and indicated that providing subsidies on fertiliser, seed and farming equipment through direct benefit transfer could be considered in the future. In an interaction with farmers,
Kinaxis Announces Co-Development Partnership with University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a partnership with the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) to co-innovate on technologies that power supply chain applications. The 5-year partnership will develop relevant and strategic innovation within AI/ML, optimization and
Omantel and Airgain Partner to Redefine 5G Connectivity Across MENA
San Diego, United States: Omantel, the leading telecommunication services provider in the Sultanate of Oman, has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Airgain Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRG), a global frontrunner in wireless connectivity solutions, to redefine 5G connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 86.33 against U.S. dollar
The rupee closes at 86.33 against dollar, influenced by strong dollar demand, muted equities, and upcoming Union Budget. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The rupee depreciated 11 paise to close at 86.33 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (January 27, 2025), as strong dollar demand and a muted
A Republic Day Gift to Transform Health Monitoring in India
Dr. Morepen New Delhi, Delhi, India: This Republic Day, Dr. Morepen (NSE:MOREPENLAB), a name synonymous with trust and innovation in healthcare, proudly introduces the Dr. Morepen Sync App, a thoughtful gift to the nation that empowers individuals to take charge of their health. With its
Union Budget 2025: MGNREGA wages must be increased to ₹400 per day, says Jairam Ramesh
Accusing the Modi government of perpetuating a policy of indifference to the plight of MGNREGA workers, the Congress on Monday (January 27, 2025) demanded that the Union Budget must increase MGNREGA wages and the Aadhar-Based Payment Bridge Systems not be made mandatory. The Opposition party demanded that MGNREGA wages be
129Knots Founded by Indian-Origin Entrepreneurs Launches First of its Kind OTD Technology with USD 10M Investment and USD 500M Deal in Pipeline
New Delhi, Delhi, India: Global fintech venture 129Knots, founded by Indian-origin leaders, has launched with a $10 million investment led by Sing Fuels. Backed by a $500 million deal pipeline, it is set to revolutionize the industry with its real-world asset origination to distribution (OTD) technology.
Bureau Veritas – Statement
PARIS, France: In a statement issued on January 15th, 2025, Bureau Veritas and SGS communicated that they had engaged in discussions with regards to a potential business combination. Today, Bureau Veritas announces that these discussions have stopped and did not result in
Government invites application for SEBI chief post
Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Government on Monday (January 27, 2025) invited applications for the post of Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The current SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch’s three-year term ends
SPIE and Boston University Announce $1-Million Endowment for Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships
Bellingham, Wash., United States: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and Boston University (BU) announced the establishment of the SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics during SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco. The $500,000 gift from SPIE will be matched 100% by BU. Part