Arjun Munda rolls out projects to showcase rich tribal heritage
New Delhi, March 16 - Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda on Saturday virtually laid the foundation stone for setting up the 'Centre for Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture & Heritage' at Padampur in Jharkhand and inaugurated the tribal museum in
Adani Energy Solutions wins CII’s ‘Climate Action CAP 2.0 Award 2023’
Ahmedabad, March 16 - Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has won the coveted 'Climate Action CAP 2.0 Award for 2023' from top industry body the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in the 'Resilient category', the company said on Saturday.
CCI orders probe into Google Play Store, company responds
New Delhi, March 15 - The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into the Google Play Store, accusing the tech giant of exploiting its dominant position in the country's online market.
NHPC wins bid to set up 200 MW solar power project in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 15 - Hydro-power giant NHPC Ltd has won the bid to develop a 200 MW capacity solar power project in the Renewable Energy Park of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd at Khavda in Kachchh district of Gujarat, the Ministry of
Colaba-SEEPZ Metro 3 line: First phase of 12.44 km between BKC & Aarey to be commissioned by May
Mumbai, March 15 - The wait is over for the Mumbaikars to take the underground metro ride. The first phase of the 12.44 km route between BKC and Aarey Colony of the total 33.5 km Colaba SEEPZ Metro 3 will be commissioned in
Play not just to win but for passion: Kapil Dev tells Mamaearth’s Gazal Alagh
New Delhi, March 15 - One must play for passion, and not just to win, legendary cricketer Kapil Dev told Mamaearth co-founder Gazal Alagh.
India’s forex reserves scale two-year high of $636.1 billion
Mumbai, March 15 - India's foreign exchange reserves surged by a whopping $10.47 billion to scale a two-year high of $636.1 billion for the week ended March 8, the latest data released by the RBI on Friday showed.
India’s exports surge to 11-month high in Feb despite Red Sea crisis
New Delhi, March 15 - India's merchandise exports surged to an 11-month high in February to touch the $41.4 billion mark despite the disruption in ship movement due to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea region, data released by the Commerce Ministry
New pact between Nasscom, NSW to allow faster access to each other’s markets
New Delhi, March 15 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the IT industry's apex body Nasscom and Business NSW (an Australian not-for-profit membership organisation) was signed in Sydney, leveraging the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) and positioning NSW at the
How to close Paytm Payments Bank FASTag?
New Delhi, March 15 - As per the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank, users of Paytm FASTag will not be able to top up or add to their balance after midnight on Friday.
‘Indian manufacturing sector embracing smart solutions led by advanced tech’
Gandhinagar, March 15 - The Indian manufacturing sector is embracing smart solutions, with a shift towards automation and cyber-physical systems powered by advanced technologies, experts said on Friday.
New govt scheme key to incentivise adoption of electric mobility: EV players
New Delhi, March 15 - Electric vehicle (EV) players on Friday welcomed the launch of the 'Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024' by the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries, saying that the new scheme is a significant step forward in incentivising the adoption of
PFBR proves India’s capabilities in advanced nuclear sciences, engineering
New Delhi, March 15 - It is heartening that Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Kalpakkam to witness the start of fuel loading in the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). Commencement of fuel loading is a major milestone for PFBR, indicating that all
Gadkari approves Rs 189 crore outlay for Mahakaleshwar Temple ropeway
New Delhi, March 15 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced that an outlay of Rs 188.95 crore has been approved for the development, operation and maintenance of the existing ropeway between Ujjain Junction Railway Station and
Govt clears new E-vehicle policy to woo world’s top manufacturers
New Delhi, March 15 - The Central government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country.
Paytm Payments Bank deadline: What is in store for millions of users, merchants after March 15
New Delhi, March 15 - As the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) deadline to put certain business restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) ends on Friday, here are some key changes for millions of Paytm users and merchants that will come into
Indian Railways rakes in record revenue of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in 2023-24
New Delhi, March 15 - India Railways has crossed the 1500 million tonnes freight loading mark and earned a record total revenue of Rs 2.4 lakh crore so far during the current financial year ending on March 31, according to official data released
Abu Dhabi-backed investment firm in talks to back OpenAI’s chip venture
San Francisco, March 15 - Abu Dhabi's state-backed AI investment company MGX is in early-stage discussions to invest in OpenAI's ambitious chip venture, a media report said on Friday.
Domestic airlines received 791 passenger complaints in Feb: DGCA report
New Delhi, March 15 - The number of domestic air passengers for the period from January to February this year soared to 257.78 lakh, against 246.11 lakh in the same period last year, said an official from aviation watchdog, Directorate General of Civil
Centre approves Rs 699 crore project to double-lane Gujarat border highway
New Delhi, March 15 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced the approval of a Rs 699.19 crore project for upgrading the Khokhra Gujarat Border – Vijayanagar – Antarsuba – Mathasur Road section of National Highway 58