COVID-19: 12 lab chains registered and started functioning, informs ICMR DG

Last Updated: Mar 23 2020 | 7:06 PM IST

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava on March 23 said that to deal with the dreadful virus, "12 laboratory chains have been registered and they have started functioning. These 12 have 15,000 collection centres across the country."

Market crash explained: What triggered the sell-off and how should investors respond?

A sudden spike in crude oil prices rattled global markets and triggered a sharp fall in Indian equities. The Sensex plunged over 2,700 points intraday, while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark.

Updated On: 10 Mar 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

West Asia crisis: How brokerages and experts are assessing risks for Indian markets

The escalating Israel–Iran–US conflict has injected fresh volatility into global markets and pushed oil prices higher. But how vulnerable are Indian equities? Here’s what top brokerages

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Tattoo myths busted: Cancer, MRI risks & ink safety explained

Do tattoos cause cancer? Are inks fully regulated? Can you get an MRI or donate blood after getting inked? In this episode of our fact-check series, experts debunk common tattoo health myths

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Canadian PM to visit India: Rebuilding relations, trade & what’s more on Mark Carney’s agenda?

Canadian PM Mark Carney begins his India visit focused on trade negotiations, investment, energy cooperation and rebuilding diplomatic trust after years of strained relations.

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 6:05 PM IST

Markets sink as West Asia conflict escalates; Sensex slides, safe havens surge | Iran-Israel war

Indian markets opened sharply lower as escalating US-Iran tensions rattled global equities and pushed investors toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver.

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 5:56 PM IST

Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs: What’s behind the layoffs?

Morgan Stanley has laid off about 2,500 employees globally, even after reporting one of its strongest financial years.

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

US users delete ChatGPT in droves, c rises to No. 1: What’s going on?

OpenAI’s new partnership with the US Department of Defence has triggered a sharp consumer backlash. ChatGPT saw a 295% spike in uninstalls in the US

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Broadband India Forum-president's take on sub-sea cables

In this session of Gurugyaan, Mr TV Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum shares his views on “How sub-sea cable and digital cloud is indispensable for today’s digital economy"

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Equity SIP flows dip: Are Investors losing patience? | Investment tips | Mutual funds | Market news

After years of relentless growth, equity SIP inflows have shown a rare decline. Is this a warning sign for markets or just a temporary pause? Here’s what shifting investor behaviour, rising gold inter

Updated On: 02 Mar 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

India revises GDP methodology | Pronab Sen explains what it means

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 10:20 PM IST