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India Women Innings Highlights : India Women vs West Indies Women Live Score: India Women Smriti Mandhana 33 (23) Jemimah Rodrigues 33 (17) West Indies Women Shamilia Connell 0/11 (1) India Women vs West Indies Women Live Score: SIX! TRAVELS THE DISTANCE FOR SIX! Short-pitched around leg, Jemimah Rodrigues pulls this and the ball sails over the fence towards the long leg region for six runs. Jemimah Rodrigues is striking at around 200.

UltraTech Cement Limited is leveraging inland waterways to transport a large consignment of mineral gypsum via National Waterway 1 (Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system) in a pilot project that was flagged off by the Minister of Shipping, Ports, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal at G.R. Jetty, Kolkata today. UltraTech is the first cement company in India to leverage National Waterway 1 for gypsum transport at scale. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), supported UltraTech's participation in the pilot. The consignment is being shipped from Haldia port in West Bengal to the Gaighat terminal in Patna, Bihar, and transported to Pataliputra Cement Works, UltraTech’s cement grinding unit in Patna district, Bihar. The use of inland waterways over roadways and railways will result in significant carbon emissions reductions and help decongest roads and rail routes. UltraTech’s participation in the pilot provides a boost to the Central government's efforts to promote the use of inland waterways in the country.

The video, captioned “To walk like a human, you must first learn to stumble like a human,” struck a chord with viewers. Optimus’s uneven gait reminded many of a toddler’s first steps or a tipsy reveler trying to regain balance after a late night out.

UPL-Sustainable AgriSolutions (UPL-SAS) is spearheading a transformative approach to Indian agriculture, leveraging technology, digital innovations, and a holistic strategy to address the complex challenges facing the country's farming ecosystem, CEO Ashish Dobhal revealed in an exclusive interview. With agriculture spanning 400 million acres and involving 130 million farmers, 80-85 per cent of whom are smallholders, the company is reimagining its role from a crop protection product seller to a comprehensive solution provider. «Each state has its own nuance, cropping pattern, and cultural nuances of farming,» Dobhal explained, underscoring the intricate landscape of Indian agriculture. Emerging from a challenging period, Dobhal confidently asserted that «the worst of the industry downturn is behind us.»

On social media, a 40-second video is going round which shows several people checking the BYD facility and showing the Cybertruck to view it from all sides and angles. The car examined was a Foundation Series Cybertruck, and all tailgates, interiors, and exterior features were keenly analyzed. This is one of the early prototypes that would prove useful for BYD on knowledge acquisition into Tesla's design and technologies.

Priced at half that of their imported counterparts, the Indian toy doesn’t just match but “rivals the foreign brands feature-for-feature”, exclaim the Shettys. The kids, who got to add to their treasure trove of mostly imported dart blasters, are happy too. That is the sweet spot that India’s reviving toy industry has captured, and in a rather quick time too. In just four years, India has cut toy imports from China, a nation that has long dominated the global market, by an impressive 80%. A mix of high tariffs and stringent quality checks helped. Between FY20 and FY24, India sharply increased customs duty — from 20% to 70%. It also enforced the Quality Control Order (QCO), a regulation mandating stringent safety standards for all toys, whether domestically produced or imported. Result: In FY20, India had imported Chinese toys worth $235 million, a figure that plunged to just $41 million by FY24. It has also evolved into a net exporter of toys.

As per Time, Ibrahim, who had over two decades of experience in tech, noted that the job involved responsibilities that stretched far beyond the typical scope. «It’s such a powerful technology. Am I the right person? And is this the right place?» Ibrahim recalled asking herself during the process. Her decision to join DeepMind was not made lightly. DeepMind, which had already been acquired by Google in 2014, was at the forefront of artificial intelligence research, and the weight of her potential impact on the future of AI weighed heavily on her mind. Her long interview process was a mix of conversations with DeepMind’s leadership team and personal reflection. Ibrahim described it as an essential part of the decision-making process, saying that she needed to have deep conversations with her family about the long-term implications of joining such a transformative field.

The three companies building a next generation fighter jet for the U.K., Italy and Japan have revealed that they are forming a joint venture to deliver the aircraft

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The name Readymoney evokes an almost magical ability to conjure wealth at will. For the British Empire, hungry for capital to fuel its global mercantile ambitions in the 19th century, Cowasjee Jehangir emerged as a dependable financier, bridging the gap between opportunity and execution.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When central banks like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduce interest rates, borrowing becomes cheaper. Companies can then access loans at lower costs, enabling them to invest in new projects, expand operations, or fund innovation more effectively.

handicrafts industry is a vibrant reflection of its rich heritage, with every artifact narrating stories of tradition, creativity, and unmatched craftsmanship. This sector, deeply intertwined with the country’s cultural roots, represents an invaluable resource not only for preserving India’s diverse artistic legacy but also for fostering economic growth.

MSMEs, estimates suggest the actual number could be significantly higher, potentially reaching 140 million. The informal sector plays a substantial role in India's economy, with numerous unregistered businesses operating outside the formal system. This vast, untapped economic potential presents a significant opportunity for growth, innovation, and development waiting to be leveraged. In an interaction with ET Digital, Oliver Prill, CEO, Tide, says that India offers a tremendous growth opportunity, particularly as the country rapidly advances on its growth trajectory. To capitalise on this potential, it is essential to tap into the MSME sector, which is poised to play a vital role in driving India's economic growth, adds Prill. Edited excerpts:

ISRO) on Thursday announced that it has achieved a key milestone in its space programme with the successful sea-level hot test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine which has been developed indigenously. The space agency conducted the tests late last month on November 29 in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu and announced its success post analyses. «The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems-a vital step for future missions,» ISRO said on X. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of ISRO's LVM3 launch vehicle, which has played a pivotal role in missions like Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and is expected to be integral for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, India's first human spaceflight attempt. According to ISRO so far the engine has successfully powered the upper stage of six LVM3 missions. For the Gaganyaan mission, its usage will help in enhancing the payload capability of the launch vehicle.

FPL Technologies, which runs credit card issuance and digital payments platform One Card, has secured around $25.5 million in a fresh funding round led by QED Investors. Peak XV Partners, Z47 (previously Matrix Partners India) and Better Tomorrow Ventures also participated in the round. Armed with the fresh funds, FPL Technologies said it will strengthen its technology infrastructure and invest in the development of new products by collaborating closely with regulated entities like banks. FPL Technologies, which was founded in 2019 by former senior ICICI Bank executives Anurag Sinha, Vibhav Hathi and Rupesh Kumar, has raised $262 million in equity funding over multiple funding rounds. The startup was last valued at around $1.3 billion.

One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel announced Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director

He observed that the share of middle-income countries in global GDP has grown, but their productivity and efficiency remain significantly below those of high-income economies. He added that India is better positioned than many of its peers to navigate the current global challenges. «Time is of essence for India to accelerate its structural reforms and the changes needed are not happening quickly enough,» he said, asking policymakers to capitalise on economy's strengths while addressing inefficiencies and fostering institutional resilience.

Gukesh Dommaraju, a.k.a. D Gukesh, was 'only' the third youngest grandmaster in history. By yesterday evening, the teenager from Chennai also entered the annals of chess history, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion.

Fund (AIF), the ASK Index Plus Fund, which requires a minimum investment of Rs 1 crore. The fund is ASK Hedge Solutions' second offering under the Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) structure. ASK Index Plus Fund is aimed at high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) seeking innovative portfolio management solutions, the company said in a press release.

urban design and create dense cities which fits our esthetics, our way of living and are economically viable, Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM) said calling for a need to redeploy land and old buildings and revisiting the standards set for building construction to allow more innovation in design. “This requires us to rethink our architecture and town planning from bottom up instead of the prevalent top down approach,” he said on Wednesday while addressing a session on urban planning at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry. Citing the example of Chandigarh, which Sanyal terms as an economically unviable city, he said it is not a good idea to ever recreate Chandigarh again.

MobiKwik, a leading player in India’s fintech space, has launched its ₹572 crore IPO. With 15 years of innovation in digital payments and financial product distribution, it has become a trusted name for users in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. In an exclusive interview, ETMarkets spoke to Upasana Taku (Chairperson & CFO) and Bipin Preet Singh (MD & CEO) about MobiKwik’s journey, competitive edge, financials, and future plans. Excerpts: With an issue size of over ₹570 crore, MobiKwik's IPO seems significant. Could you briefly take us through the journey of the company and its business model? Bipin Preet Singh: MobiKwik is a fintech company that began 15 years ago as a digital wallet. Our primary business revolves around payments, making us India’s largest digital wallet with over 160 million users and 4 million merchants. The app facilitates bill payments, money transfers, online shopping, and QR-based transactions.

Prashant Mehta as Managing Director to lead its Global Delivery Centre (GDC). Mehta will focus on accelerating the GDC’s global growth, with a significant concentration of talent based in India. The specialist capability hub, accessible to all WPP agency teams worldwide, will be headquartered in India. This follows the recent opening of a new campus in Chennai, WPP’s third in the country after Mumbai and Gurugram. India, a top-10 growth market for WPP and a hub of technological innovation and creativity, is pivotal to the GDC’s strategic expansion. Leveraging an existing workforce of 11,000 in the country, the GDC enhances WPP’s presence by capitalising on India’s resources and specialist expertise.