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9:14 AM

India's healthcare & pharma sectors achieve record IPO issuance since 2019

India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors raised a record Rs 14,811 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, marking the largest issuance in last 5-6 years This surpassed the previous high of Rs 9,370 crore in 2023, showing robust growth driven by strong domestic demand amid expanding global opportunities. 

8:50 AM

Losses of Himachal's 30 PSEs rose from Rs 3,953 cr to Rs 4,778 cr: CAG

The accumulated losses of state public sector enterprises (PSEs) rose from Rs 3,953.70 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 4,778.70 crore in 2022-23, while the profit earned by 13 SPSEs stood at Rs 20.21 crore as on September 30, 2023, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on finances tabled in the Assembly on Saturday.

8:41 AM

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent friendly fire incident, the US military said Sunday. Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries in the incident. The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, though the US military's Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was at the time.

8:34 AM

US nuclear expansion unlikely to deter China: Study

A recent unclassified war game conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed that increasing US nuclear capabilities would not deter China from employing atomic weapons in a conflict over Taiwan, Taipei Times reported.

8:31 AM

Fadnavis presents blueprint for comprehensive development of Maharashtra

During the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature in Nagpur, a detailed review was presented on the measures being undertaken for the overall development of Vidarbha and Marathwada, including decisions on irrigation, industries, river-linking projects, and infrastructure.

8:23 AM

Delhi's AQI improves marginally but air remains 'hazardous' at 388

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 388 on Sunday (December 22), as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While the air remains hazardous in the national capital, it shows slight improvement compared to Saturday, when many areas of the city reported an alarming AQI of 434.