India’s private fuel retail sector witnessed a notable price revision as Nayara Energy, one of the country’s largest private fuel retailers, announced a reduction in retail petrol and diesel prices. The move comes amid shifting global crude oil dynamics and easing concerns over supply disruptions linked to geopolitical developments in West Asia. According to the...
Rupee Slips 7 Paise to 94.58 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Weak Market Sentiment
The Indian rupee opened on a weaker note and declined in early trade, slipping by 7 paise to touch 94.58 against the US dollar. The domestic currency reflected subdued sentiment in the foreign exchange market as traders reacted to a mix of global and domestic economic cues. According to market trends observed during early session...
Assam Targets ₹10 Lakh Crore Economy by 2028, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma Amid Push for Rapid Growth
The Assam government has announced an ambitious roadmap to transform the State into a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting infrastructure expansion, industrial investment, employment generation, and administrative reforms as key drivers of growth. Speaking during discussions linked to the State’s economic and developmental agenda, the Chief Minister...
Rapido Raises $240 Million, Hits $3 Billion Valuation as It Accelerates Expansion Beyond Major Cities
Ride-hailing and urban mobility platform Rapido has secured $240 million in a fresh funding round, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth journey and pushing its valuation to $3 billion. The latest investment underscores strong investor confidence in the company’s expanding role in India’s increasingly competitive mobility and logistics sector. The funding round was...
Chemotherapy drugs made by Indian firms fail quality tests, shows study
Essential chemotherapy medications utilized globally have not passed quality assessments, putting cancer patients in over 100 nations at risk of ineffective therapies and potentially life-threatening side effects, as revealed by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ, www.tbij.com). These medications are fundamental to treatment regimens for various prevalent cancers, such as breast, ovarian, and leukemia. Certain...




