NEW DELHI: An anti-dumping probe initiated recently into dialyser (renal care) imports from China and Malaysia has put the spotlight on growing concerns over low-priced medical device imports, particularly in segments where India has built significant manufacturing capacity.Imports from Asean increased by 14% to nearly Rs 13,000 crore FY25-26, led by syringes, medical gloves, dialysis…
Foreign currency deposits saw a significant increase between June and July MUMBAI: Of the $28 billion addition to FCNR(B) deposits between June 5 and July 30, the top three banks, HSBC, SBI and ICICI Bank, accounted for nearly half the collections, with HSBC alone contributing about 23%, according to data released by govt in a…
This divestment aims to meet minimum public shareholding norms ahead of schedule. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The govt is selling up to 6.5% in LIC, currently worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore ($3.7 billion) through the offer for sale (OFS) route that will be launched on Tuesday and close on Wednesday. The base offer is for 2.5% of…
JAMMU: Two rusted mortar shells were found in two villages near the Pakistan border in Jammu’s Poonch on Monday and were safely destroyed later by the Army’s bomb disposal squad, officials said. Some villagers found one shell in Mankote area and alerted security forces, the officials said. The other shell was spotted on a farm…
JAMMU: At least 21 Bangladesh nationals, including four women and seven minors, were detained in J&K’s Ramban district last week. Officials were questioning them to learn who facilitated their movement to the Union Territory, official sources said Monday.The group was caught moving in two vehicles during a checking drive in Banihal on Aug 1, as…
Think about the last hotel room you stayed in. You probably remember the bed, the view, or maybe the breakfast. But there’s one item that’s quietly present in almost every hotel room around the world, whether it’s a roadside motel or a five-star suite: a single chair, usually placed in a corner. It’s easy to…
Kulgam: Security personnel keep a vigil during an inspection of vehicles to maintain public safety following the recent terror attack in Anantnag, at Qaimoh, Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. SRINAGAR: A suspect was arrested Monday in J&K’s Pulwama with a hand grenade, three “anti-national” posters and a mobile phone during a security overdrive spurred by…
NEW DELHI: India performed a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, crossing the 20,000-mark for the first time and registered a 6.5% increase over the previous year, according to National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation’s (NOTTO) annual report. The figure marks a fourfold rise from 4,990 transplants in 2013.Delhi-NCR recorded the highest number of transplants…
The Census is also likely to collect passport numbers (where available) and Aadhaar numbers voluntarily. NEW DELHI: The population enumeration phase of Census 2027, which will capture caste for the first time since 1931, and most likely also record the date and birthplace of parents, will start in Ladakh and the snow-bound areas, J&K, Himachal…
The Supreme Court permitted governments to withdraw cases against student protesters. NEW DELHI: Paving the way for the dropping of cases against student protesters, Supreme Court on Monday permitted Delhi and state govts to withdraw or close FIRs lodged during NEET paper leak protests in different parts of India and said these youngsters must be…