New Delhi– Consumers may soon feel the pinch as everyday household products like soaps, shampoos, and detergents are set to become slightly more expensive. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), the maker of popular brands such as Lux, Dove, and Lakmé, has announced price hikes ranging between 2% and 5%. The increase is being driven by a…
Ottawa- In a significant development for diabetes care, Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Ozempic, originally developed by Novo Nordisk. The newly approved version is manufactured by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, marking a major step toward more affordable treatment options. The approval is expected to intensify competition in the market for GLP-1 therapies,…
Gurgaon, April 28, 2026: Haryana Gramin Bank, Regional Office Gurgaon, has successfully concluded its MSME outreach campaign for the week ending April 28, 2026, during which loans exceeding ₹6 crore were sanctioned to micro, small and medium enterprise units. As part of the initiative, General Manager Om Prakash visited the Gurgaon regional office and appreciated…
New Delhi, April 24, 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on Indian banks to urgently strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks and build new defensive systems to counter growing risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence technologies. She emphasized that the rapid evolution of AI systems is creating new categories of cyber threats that require stronger…
Washington, April 24, 2026: India and the United States have discussed key areas including market access, digital trade, and investment facilitation during the latest round of talks under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement framework in Washington, according to official sources. The discussions are part of ongoing efforts to conclude a structured trade pact aimed at…
New Delhi, April 23, 2026: A global oil shock triggered by supply disruptions could lead to higher electricity costs in India, with renewable energy emerging as a crucial safeguard for long-term energy security, according to a report. The report noted that electricity prices in India are closely linked to fossil fuel costs, especially coal and…
New Delhi, April 23, 2026: A new industry report has highlighted that women in India’s IT sector continue to remain significantly underrepresented in high-skill and leadership technology roles, despite their steadily growing presence in the overall workforce. The findings indicate that while women’s participation in India’s tech industry has improved in recent years, their representation…
New Delhi, April 22, 2026: India’s real estate sector witnessed a sharp rise in land acquisitions worth ₹54,818 crore, with Tier I cities continuing to dominate activity, driven primarily by sustained residential housing demand. According to industry data, developers acquired over 3,093 acres of land through 149 transactions, marking a strong year-on-year increase and reflecting…
San Francisco: Amazon is set to deepen its bet on artificial intelligence with plans to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, expanding one of the most significant strategic alliances in the rapidly evolving AI sector. The deal includes an immediate fresh investment of $5 billion, with the potential for an additional $20 billion linked…
New Delhi, April 21, 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high level meetings with senior Korean leaders to advance future collaboration between India and South Korea. The discussions focused on expanding economic engagement, strengthening investment flows and identifying new areas of cooperation in sectors such as technology,…