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Year Ender: India goes into hi-tech mode for speeding up key infrastructure projects

Dec 31, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Since 2014, India has been leveraging technology in various innovative ways to expedite infrastructure projects, significantly enhancing efficiency and reducing delays. A recent Oxford study highlighted that India’s PRAGATI platform has accelerated 340 stranded infrastructure projects worth $205 billion, cutting project…

NPCI removes UPI user onboarding limit for WhatsApp Pay

Dec 31, 2024

Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday removed the unified payments interface (UPI) user onboarding limit for WhatsApp Pay with immediate effect.With this, WhatsApp Pay can now extend UPI services…

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Health, convenience key focus for food companies in Asia Pacific: Report

Dec 31, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Health and convenience have become key focus areas for packaged food companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a report on Tuesday.As food companies navigate increasing input costs, especially in…

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POCO X7 Pro 5G sets new benchmark with debut of MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra Chipset in X Series

Dec 31, 2024

Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) POCO, one of India’s leading consumer technology brands, on Tuesday announced that the upcoming POCO X7 Pro 5G will be powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, setting a new benchmark with the…

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Year Ender: Govt aims to build 2 crore houses under PM’s scheme for rural poor

Dec 31, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Centre plans to construct additional two crore rural houses during FY2024-25 to FY 2028-29 under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) flagship scheme that is being implemented to provide “housing for…

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Year Ender 2024: From steel to semiconductors, India’s manufacturing sector scales new heights in…

Dec 31, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India’s manufacturing sector is making its presence felt on the global stage across industries ranging from electronics to steel, with the country emerging as the world's third-largest smartphone exporter and net…

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Year Ender: NSDC aims to skill 1 lakh youth in AI, drones and cloud computing by 2025-end

Dec 31, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) set up by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has emerged as an integral centre for courses in AI, drone technology, data science, and cloud computing with a mission…

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India’s defence production poised to clock 20 pc annual growth in FY 2024-29

Dec 30, 2024

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) On the back of robust government reforms and increasing private sector participation, India’s defence sector production is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 per cent during FY24-FY29,…

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APAC region sees rise in demand for lab-grown meat: Report

Dec 30, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is seeing a rise in interest in cultured meat or lab-grown meat, according to a report on Monday.Meat is an essential source of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and vitamins that the…

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Budget 2025-26: Assocham seeks further ease of doing biz, credit flow for MSMEs

Dec 30, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) In order to further empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and ensure ease of doing business, there is a need to establish integrated infrastructure townships and universities to promote skill…

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