INDIAN TOY INDUSTRY WITNESSES 52% DECLINE IN IMPORTS AND 239% RISE IN EXPORTS IN FY 2022-23 IN COMPARISON TO FY 2014-15

The Indian Toy industry witnessed remarkable growth FY 2022-23 in comparison to FY 2014-15, with the decline in imports by 52%, rise in exports by 239% and development of overall quality of the Toys available in the domestic market.

ALTMAN'S VISION: AI'S IMPACT ON ECONOMY AND SOCIETY AT WEF DAVOS

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expresses empathy for concerns about AI systems like ChatGPT and proposes co-evolution of society and technology

Japan secures 400 Tomahawk missiles in deal with US

Japan on Thursday signed a deal with the United States to purchase 400 land-based Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind, Japan-based Kyodo News reported.

Google CEO Pichai hints at more layoffs at Google in 2024

A day following the termination of approximately 1,000 employees, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai hinted at the possibility of additional job cuts in the coming year, as reported by The Verge.

Boeing secures 150 Max Jet order from Akasa amidst industry challenges

Boeing Co. won an order for 150 Max jets from India's newest airline, in a rare spot of good news for the US planemaker since a piece of fuselage blew off an Alaska Airlines flight almost two weeks ago.

ICRA forecasts pvt hosps to expand with 30k beds over next 5 yrs

In its analysis of industry trends and outlook for the fiscal year 2024, the rating agency ICRA forecasted a steady outlook for the Indian hospital industry.

DEFENCE MINISTER INAUGURATES 29 BRIDGES & 6 ROADS PROJECTS WORTH RS 670 CRORE

The projects to enhance connectivity and defence preparedness and boost socio-economic development in far-flung areas

Drive to recruit 10k Indian workers in Israel commences in Haryana

In a bid to bolster the construction workforce in Israel, a recruitment drive targeting over 10,000 skilled Indian workers commenced at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, Haryana.

Puri upholds India's shift to Russian oil, seeks p'ships with global energy giants

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has defended India's shift towards Russia for oil supply, as a move prompted by costly shipments from traditional Middle East suppliers.

OVER 10,000 COMPANIES SEE OPPORTUNITY IN INDIA

During the WEF summit, Union Minister Smriti Irani engaged in productive discussions with global leaders and industry representatives.

78% eye bright funding future in 2024

In a survey conducted by venture debt firm InnoVen Capital, findings reveal that despite the lowest funding for startups in seven years in 2023, most founders are optimistic about the funding landscape in 2024.

Scindia inaugurates 'Wings 2024', calls India 7th largest civil aviation mkt in the world

Asia's largest event on civil aviation encompassing commercial, general and business segments 'Wings India 2024', started on Thursday in Hyderabad with launch of new UDAN 5.3 scheme, launch of the Airbus-Air India Training Centre, Airbus manufacturing contracts with TATA ASL and Mahindra Aerospace Structures to foster more pilots and GMR and IndiGo signing a consortium to collaborate with multiple patterns in developing sustainable training in the aerospace industry.

Crackdown on coaching centres, fines, age limits set up

The Ministry of Education has introduced new guidelines aimed at regulating coaching centres, addressing concerns about unregulated growth, student suicides, and safety issues.

Ayodhya Tourism And Hospitality Boom Result In Over 20,000 Job Opportunities

The upcoming ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir on January 22 has led to a significant boost in job creation within the combined hospitality, travel, and tourism sector.

ANDHRA PRADESH HIGH COURT: SAMPLING OF SEIZED NARCOTIC SUBSTANCE TO BE DONE ONLY BEFORE MAGISTRATE NOT AT TIME OF SEIZURE

The Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case observed and has reiterated that drawing samples of seized narcotic substances is to be done strictly before a Magistrate and not at the time of seizure.

DELHI HIGH COURT DENIED BAIL TO ACCUSED NEELAM AZAD: PARLIAMENTARY SECURITY BREACH

The Delhi High Court in the case observed and has denied the to accused Neelam Azad, who is arrested over the security breach in the Parliament last year.

SEMICONDUCTOR MISSION FOCUSED ON TALENT DEVELOPMENT. COMPLETE CHIP DESIGN: ASHWINI VAISHNAW

Vaishnaw called India the right place for developing semiconductors as the country has a large pool of talent, which includes close to 300,000 design engineers who practically design every complex chip that is manufactured in the world.

Bhutan earns 'outstanding destination' status for Chinese travelers

In a noteworthy development, Bhutan has firmly established itself as an exceptional travel destination in the burgeoning Chinese market, marking a significant milestone as the country clinched the prestigious “Outstanding Destination Excellence Award.”

2nd edition of Sourcex India to promote SMEs, Indian brands globally

Indian exporters are looking to achieve the target of USD 2 trillion goods and services exports by 2030 by leveraging reverse buyer seller meet (RBSM) Sourcex India which aims to promote Indian brands globally, and also has the potential to position India as a leading of supplier of quality products globally.

RS 50,000 CR DEAL WITH ADANI AMONG MOUS OF OVER RS 1 LAKH CR SIGNED BY MAHA GOVT

The Adani Group also intends to make deemed distribution investments to power the proposed 1 GW hyperscale data center infrastructure

'Indian rlys to collaborate with Swiss rly to learn their best practices'

In a significant move to enhance its operational efficiency and learn from global best practices, the Indian Railways is set to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Swiss railway.

Sugarcane gets Rs 20 boost in UP for 2023-24

In anticipation of the upcoming national elections, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has announced a significant increase in the state advised price (SAP) for all varieties of sugarcane for the 2023-24 season.

Foxconn & HCL in $37 million chip venture

Foxconn Technology Group and HCL Group have unveiled plans to establish a joint venture (JV) for a semiconductor outsourced assembly and testing (OSAT) unit in India.

Samsung's Galaxy S24 made in Noida, for India and the world mi

Samsung, the Korean electronics giant, has revealed plans to manufacture its latest Galaxy S24 series, equipped with artificial intelligence features, at its Noida factory in India.

India's digital infrastructure hailed for reducing inequality

India’s digital public infrastructure, particularly the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has garnered praise from a group of global experts who convened at the Davos Innovation Week.

LABELLING RUPEE BY CHERRY-PICKING TIME PERIODS FOR ANALYSIS, INAPPROPRIATE: DAS

\"The Indian economy presents a picture of confidence, positivity and optimism. Recent growth outturns have surprised most forecasts on the upside,\" the RBI Governor noted

DRI seizes smuggled gold worth Rs 2.58 cr, 4 held

Based on the specific intelligence received, the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit on Tuesday intercepted two passengers who arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai from Jeddah.

MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER FOOD WITH DEAD RAT IN RESTAURANT; BARBEQUE NATION RESPONDS

A resident of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Shukla, faced a distressing ordeal after consuming food from a popular Mumbai restaurant, Barbeque Nation.

SHIRDI TEMPLE INITIATES TENDER FOR 1 MW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION

The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) has released a tender inviting proposals from engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for the installation of a 1 MW rooftop solar system in Maharashtra.

8 FIREARMS, 15 LIVE BULLETS SEIZED IN MUMBAI; TWO ARRESTED

The Mumbai Police have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in the possession of illegal arms and ammunition and seized eight firearms and 15 live bullets, said the police on Wednesday.