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GreenPioneer Mobility India expands with ‘NonStop'

GreenPioneer Mobility India, a prominent leader in sustainable mobility solutions, has announced the launch of 'NonStop,' an innovative retail experience store that is set to transform the way rehabilitation and mobility products are accessed across India.

Index for core industries increases 6.1 per cent in July 2024

The index measures the combined and individual performance of the production of eight core industries -- coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity. The index was 4 per cent in June.

Towards decarbonization in the Asia Pacific through 2025 NDCs

The Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) successfully concluded its flagship event, the Asia LEDS Partnership Forum 2024, held from 20 to 22 August 2024 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

VISA WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY TO UPSKILL 20,000 YOUTHS

The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) an arm of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American digital payments company, Visa to upskill at least 20,000 Indian youth in tourismrelevant skills, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said in a statement on Friday.

GRIHA COUNCIL: ACCELERATING CLIMATE ACTION IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

GRIHA Council hosted its 2nd GRIHA Regional Conclave in Hyderabad, Telangana on Friday around the theme 'Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment'.

MATCHMAKING TRENDS: WHAT DOES FUTURE HOLD?

With the shifting landscape of modern relationships, the world of matchmaking is undergoing a significant transformation, reflecting the changing societal norms and individual preferences.

CENTRE GRANTS NAVRATNA STATUS TO NHPC, RAILTEL, SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM, SOLAR ENERGY CORP

The central government has granted Navratna status to four of its companies -- Sate luj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC), Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd, and Railtel Corporation of India Ltd, Department of Public Enterprises said in X posts.

Indian economy relatively slowed

The Indian economy grew by 6.7 per cent in real terms in the April-June quarter of the current financial year 202425, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation's official data showed on Friday.

Fall in Q1 GDP numbers is due to poll code and restricted govt expenditure

After the release of the first quarter GDP numbers, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday stated that India's growth story is intact.

SEBI tightens criteria for exit, entry of stocks in derivatives segment

Stock market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has updated the eligibility criteria for the entry and exit of stocks in the derivatives segment.

Indians' credit card spending increases 19% to Rs 1.7 trillion in July 24

Indian consumers demonstrated a significant increase in their credit card spending in July this year, marking a 19 per cent increase as compared to the same month last year.

GOVT FOR RS 3.7 TRLN TO STATES DURING APR-JUL

The central government has received a total amount of Rs 10,23,406 crore by the end of July 2024 through various tax and non-tax revenues.

EMBRACING DIPLOMACY, THE MODI WAY

Embraces areas old as time and twice as charming

Mastercard collaborates with Aquapay to launch virtual cards

Mastercard today announced its collaboration with Aquapay, a leading enterprise payment solutions provider, to launch Mastercard In Control for Business Travel in India. Designed for issuers of commercial cards, the solution enables virtual card issuance for central travel accounts (lodged cards) through travel management companies (TMCs).

Vistara merges with Air India

TATA SIA Airlines Limited, known by the brand name of Vistara announced its merger with Air India on Friday.

WhatsApp to add custom list filters for streamlined chat

In a move set to enhance user experience, WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a feature that will allow users to filter their chats using custom lists.

Tata Group to hire 4,000 women techies

Tata Group is set to hire 4,000 women technicians from Uttarakhand for its components manufacturing and assembly facilities across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

TWO-WHEELER INDUSTRY TO GROW BY 8 PC. TRACTORS BY 4PC ANNUALLY

The two-wheeler (2W) industry is anticipated to grow in high single digits, with an estimated 8 per cent year-onyear (YoY) increase whereas the tractor industry is anticipated to see marginal growth of approximately 4 per cent YoY in the domestic market, according to a report by Nuvama, a wealth and investment firm.

PM emphasizes need for swift justice in crimes against women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized the importance of swift justice in cases involving crimes against women, stating that it will provide greater assurance of their safety.

Plea filed against Kangana for alleged misrepresentation in film

A petition seeking the registration of a criminal case was filed on Saturday in Chandigarh against film actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.

SC directs Omar, estranged wife to seek mediation for marital settlement

The Supreme Court on Friday directed former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife, Payal Nath to appear before its mediation centre in an effort to facilitate a settlement between the parties.

JOURNEY OF INDIA BECOMING MORE MATURE AS A DEMOCRACY: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Supreme Court of India as it celebrates its 75th anniversary, calling the milestone a reflection of India's constitutional values and democratic maturity.

CJI calls district judiciary 'backbone of the judiciary'

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud described the district judiciary as the \"backbone of the judiciary\" and emphasized its crucial role in upholding the rule of law.

DELHI HIGH COURT DISMISSES PLEA CHALLENGING CM NITISH KUMAR

The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea challenging the election of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as President of the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)).

Second sexual offence case filed against film director Ranjith

A second case for a sexual offence has been registered against director Ranjith Balakrishnan following a complaint by a male actor in this district, police announced on Saturday.

WORST PLACE ON EARTH TO BE A WOMAN

Despite promises of a moderate rule for women in Afghanistan, in the three years since seizing power from the US-backed government the Taliban have imposed what human rights groups call a \"gender apartheid”.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses wish to work with JUI-F

The Pakistan Prime Minister visited the residence of Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad and expressed his desire to work together with the JUI-F, the sources close to the development said.

NASA'S SPACEX CREW-9 CHANGES AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER LAUNCH

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson, previously announced as crewmates, are eligible for reassignment on a future mission.

MAYHEM IN BALOCHISTAN: PAK LOSING ITS NARRATIVE OF NATIONAL COHESION

Pakistan while making statements regarding 'elimination of all forms of terrorism does exactly the opposite when it comes to its eastern border with India.

Balochistan is a grave challenge for Pakistan

Nawab Akbar Bugti, the Bugti tribal leader and prominent Baloch politician, was killed by the Pakistani military on 26 August 2006. This was the date when the latest coordinated attacks were carried out in Balochistan.