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Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Wednesday reported a marginal 0.57 per cent rise in profit after tax at Rs 211.90 crore for the first quarter ended September 2024. The company, which follows the July-June financial year, had reported a profit after tax of Rs 210.69 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. Its revenue from operations of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd (PGHH) marginally fell by 0.28 per cent to Rs 1,135.16 crore during the quarter under review. It was Rs 1,138.35 crore a year ago. «The volume growth in the industry continues to be muted. The company witnessed growth in the feminine care category and continued to make progress on improving the structural profitability of the business in the quarter,» said an earnings statement from PGHH.

Ranveer Allahabadia has shared a podcast with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath, where he talked about the possibility of extraterrestrial civilizations, proposing that alien life likely exists in diverse stages of advancement across the universe. In the conversation, ISRO chief said that aliens are definitely there and present around us. His comments add a significant voice to the ongoing debate surrounding extraterrestrial life, urging a broader view of human civilization’s place in the cosmos. Rapid technological advances could mean advanced alien life exists In an interview on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, the ISRO chief highlighted humanity’s recent technological strides, noting that, a century ago, our technological capabilities were extremely limited. This comparison served as the basis for his argument that civilizations across the universe could vary significantly in their developmental stages.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses pose India’s electricity distribution sector a persistent challenge. These losses are often identified as one of the critical factors contributing to the financial distress of distribution companies (discoms).

cleanliness campaign, officials said on Monday. The special campaign 4.0 launched by the government, with Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) as the nodal department, will attain its stated objectives of institutionalisation of cleanliness campaigns and reduction in pendency with a saturation approach, according to an official statement. Giving details of the campaign being carried out from October 2-31, the Personnel Ministry said it has led to earning of Rs 279 crore through scrap disposal, freeing up of 127 lakh square feet OF space for productive use and redressal of 4.27 lakh public grievances. The statement said 29.47 lakh physical files were reviewed and 17.58 were identified and 15.44 lakh weeded out, said the statement issued by the Personnel Ministry, adding that 3.51 lakh e-files have been reviewed.

Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Pandu Port Complex to review the ongoing construction activities including the Northeast India’s First Ship Repair Facility as well as the Elevated Road corridor. The Union Minister also met with the senior officials of the Ministry as well as the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency for the development of waterways in the country, to assess the progress of various projects being developed along the river Brahmaputra (National Waterways 2) with an investment of Rs 645 crores. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Waterways have always been the lifeline for the people along the river. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, this important aspect of our civilization became a focal point of renewed attempt at finding sustainable solutions for economic development and prosperity.

The Current Challenges with Gen Z, Parents, and Their Attitudes – What's Being Missed? In this ever-evolving landscape, it’s important to ask: Are we really facing something new, or have previous generations also wrestled with similar challenges? While older generations may not have pursued higher education in the same numbers, today’s students and their parents seem to be navigating a far more complex world. For many families, tutoring has become a status symbol, not just a necessity. It’s no longer just about getting into a good college—it’s about winning a relentless academic rat race. But the real question remains: Does spending enormous amounts of money on education guarantee success? Can you truly buy your way to achievement?

Arvind Ltd on Monday reported a 25.44 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 62.77 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2024 impacted by higher expenses and a one-time hit due to rise in provision for deferred tax. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 84.19 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Arvind Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the second quarter stood at Rs 2,188.31 crore, as against Rs 1,921.73 crore in the year-ago period, it added.

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air quality crisis in the national capital. In a high-level virtual meeting, co-chaired by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, states were asked to optimize the use of more than 300,000 crop residue management machines that have been distributed to farmers with government subsidies. «Sustained attention is crucial,» Chauhan said in the meeting, despite noting progress in reducing farm fires. The official data shows stubble burning incidents have decreased 35 per cent in Punjab and 21 per cent in Haryana compared to last year, with overall cases down 51 per cent since 2017.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. THIS IS AN important moment in technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the world—increasing human productivity, accelerating scientific progress and adding trillions of dollars to the global economy.

Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's significant progress in electrification, water accessibility, and economic empowerment during a fireside chat with John J Hamre, President and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in Washington, DC Highlighting the progress made in rural electrification, Sitharaman highlighted that every village in India now has access to electricity. She noted that in 2014, many villages across India, including those near state capitals, lacked even basic infrastructure for electrification. She said «I don't think any village in India is unelectrified today. Households have received the connections. So, if I remember the situation in 2014, there were still many villages in many parts of India, some even very close to the state capital, provincial headquarters, without even a pole to receive the electric wires. Now, all that has been overcome. Houses have got their electricity.»

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Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is now part of global conversations around inclusive and scalable infrastructure, and its blueprint can offer others an opportunity to harness technology for improving the lives of citizens, according to experts. Primus Partners, in association with iSPIRT, organised a DPI roundtable that saw key stakeholders such as senior bureaucrats, diplomats, policymakers, industry leaders and thought leaders discussing India's leadership in advancing DPI and its crucial role in driving socio-economic transformation. Delivering keynote address, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant noted India's remarkable leap in becoming the voice of the Global South in DPI, and in achieving in 9 years what would have taken 50 years, otherwise. «This sentiment was echoed during India's G20 Presidency, where countries reached a common consensus that DPIs are essential for equitable development and to improve the lives of citizens, especially in the global south,» he said.

The Long History of the Future: Why Tomorrow’s Technology Still Isn’t Here. By Nicole Kobie. Bloomsbury Sigma; 368 pages; $28 and £18.99Are driverless cars hurtling around technology’s next corner? Not really, though not for lack of trying. The first quasi-autonomous car dates back more than 30 years.

Olaf Scholz said on Friday he wanted to deepen defence ties with New Delhi and bring the two countries' militaries closer, in comments following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Germany, which has not traditionally had close defence ties with India, is now pitching to join the latter's effort to wean its arms base from decades of dependence on Russia, at a time when the West seeks to counter China's growing influence. «Our overall message is clear, we need more co-operation, not less,» Scholz said.

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Shriram Group RT Chair in Computational Mechanics’ at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. This initiative is dedicated to supporting cutting-edge research in computational mechanics, encompassing various fields within mechanical, electrical, electronic, computational sciences and quantum mechanics. The appointed Chair– a distinguished faculty member at the associate or full professor level, will focus on pioneering research that applies computational methods to address real-world challenges. “Areas of research will include the development of novel numerical methods, data-driven modelling of physical phenomena, and the exploration of emerging computing paradigms such as quantum computing,” stated an official release by the company. This partnership aims to benefit the academic community and pave the way for practical applications using computational mechanics. Executive Vice Chairman of Shriram Finance, Umesh Revankar said “It is our honour and privilege to collaborate with IISc, one of India’s foremost institutions for scientific research and education. In establishing the Shriram Group RT Chair in Computational Mechanics, we aim to foster innovation and advance knowledge in fields that are critical to both academia and industry.” He added that the initiative underscores the group's commitment to driving progress through research and contributing to India’s academic landscape.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In what could be a significant breakthrough in the India-China stalemate along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the two countries have reached an agreement over patrolling runs, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday.

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trust and reliability make the foundation of the country's ties. His comments at the NDTV World Summit came amid deepening chill in India's ties with Canada as New Delhi recalled six of its diplomats including the high commissioner, and expelled as many Canadian envoys. In his address, Modi made no direct reference to the incidents involving Canada. The bilateral ties have soured over Canada's allegations of India's hand in the killing of a radical Khalistani activist, a Canadian citizen. India has denied the charge and asserted that Canada had been unable to provide any evidence to back its claim.