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Bike taxi drivers request EV transition timeline from Delhi LG

In a letter to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of Delhi, nearly 1,500 bike taxi drivers requested that they be granted the same timeframe for switching to electric vehicles as their delivery service counterparts.

Airtel gains 4.8 mn 5G customers in 3 States in 1 Year

Bharti Airtel has revealed that it has over 2.1 million unique 5G subscribers on its network in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and 2.7 million unique 5G consumers on its Rajasthan network, all within a year of the introduction of Airtel 5G Plus.

ONION PRICES IN WHOLESALE MKT OF MAHA INCREASE 30%

The government surpassed the initial procurement target of 3.00 lakh metric tonnes and raised the onion buffer to 5.00 lakh metric tonnes for the current year

Airtel sees Rs 8,000 crore market opportunity

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom operator in India, has introduced a Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform, claiming it to be the industry’s first omnichannel cloud solution.

Festive car discounts soar, retail real estate leasing up 46%

As the festive season gains momentum in India, car dealerships across the country are offering substantial discounts on various car models, ranging from Rs 25,000 to over Rs 1 lakh.

Middle East conflict could push up natural gas prices

The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns in the international energy market, particularly regarding the supply of natural gas.

GST officers uncover Rs 1.36 lakh crore tax evasion

GST (Goods and Services Tax) evasion in India has become a growing concern, with the finance ministry reporting significant instances of evasion during the current fiscal year.

INDIA'S WHEAT OUTPUT REVISED DOWN TO RECORD 110.55 M TONNES

Unseasonal rains during the harvesting season led to a decrease in wheat production, highlighting agriculture’s susceptibility to environmental factors

Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' at 83, shows marginal improvement from Tue

Amid concerns around stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the’moderate’ category on Wednesday.

5-member of family murdered, poison brought from T'gana

Two women have been arrested for allegedly poisoning to death five members of a family in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, police said on Wednesday.

'Mahayuti' to focus on winning 45 LS seats in Maha: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said constituents of the ‘Mahayuti’ (grand alliance) will now focus on winning 45 out of the total 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state, in the general elections due next year.

K'TAKA GOVT PROMISES QUOTA BENEFIT FOR SPORTSPERSONS IN GOVT JOBS

“Presently, a 3% reservation is provided to sportspersons in the police and forest departments, and the government is poised to positively reconsider this percentage, extending the reservation by 2% in other government sectors,” the chief minister said.

UNMASKING THE TACTICS: HOW SCAMMERS OUTWIT OTPS AND DRAIN BANK ACCOUNTS

In today’s digital age, bank scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, allowing scammers to bypass one of the fundamental security measures: One-Time Passwords (OTPs).

Thoughts on women empowerment this Navratri

Women empowerment and female leadership has been an issue of concern of this century and the last, and lately there is increased sensitization of the matter with tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the parliament.

'Belgium aims to scale up tech collaboration with India'

During a session held in the national capital, the Ambassador of Belgium to India, Didier Vanderhasselt, expressed Belgium’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with India in order to scale up technological capabilities and address global challenges.

Pak: PIA grounds flights due to unsettled fuel dues

In the latest setback for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier has grappled with internal turmoil leading to a halt in its domestic flight operations due to outstanding dues. According to a report by Dawn, the disruption ensued as the carrier’s supply of aviation turbine fuel was completely cut off due to non-payment issues.

Nepal PM Dahal to address the problem facing Arun III hydropower project

In a recent high-level meeting presided over by Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ urgent attention was drawn to resolving issues related to the entry route of the 900 MW Arun III Hydropower Project, Nepal’s largest energy initiative currently under construction by an Indian company.

INDIA NOW ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE MUCH MORE TO GLOBE: EAM JAISHANKAR

Speaking to the Indian community in Vietnam, Jaishankar elaborated on India's significant global presence, citing the successful hosting of the G20 summit in New Delhi last month as a prime example

LightMetrics Co-founder: Transforming telematics like android

A team of engineers combined their skills in computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in February 2015 because they were intrigued by the fact that human error causes over 94% of accidents.

Lower your TCS for overseas holidays: Tips

The new 20% tax collected at source (TCS) legislation going into effect on October 1, 2023, be prepared to pay a greater upfront cost if you are planning a vacation abroad for the holidays.

Sony-Zee merger set for November despite bank appeals

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and the India division of Sony Group Corp are expected to finalize their planned merger agreement as soon as November.

Glenmark Pharma unveils triplecombination diabetes drug

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Wednesday said it has launched triple fixed-dose combination Teneligliptin with Pioglitazone and Metformin in India for diabetic patients.

DGCA implements new rules for powered hang gliders

Powered hang glider operations and security, new restrictions have been put into place by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

TIGER LOGISTICS PARTNERS WITH ICICI BANK FOR SEAMLESS INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Tiger Logistics India) Ltd. and ICICI Bank have joined to provide cargo tracking assistance to importers and exporters

Dalmia Polypro gets $30M for Maharashtra plant

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has pledged a USD 30 million investment in Dalmia Polypro Industries for the establishment of a plastic recycling facility in Maharashtra.

Lucknow to host Shri Anna Mahotsav

Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi government is taking significant steps to promote millet production by organizing a three-day event, “Shri Anna Mahotsav,” as part of the Millets Year celebrations.

Sugar exports to remain restricted

The Indian government has extended the restrictions on sugar exports beyond October 31 and until further notice.

PM Modi to launch rural skill centers in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 511 rural skill development centers in Maharashtra, dedicated to the memory of the late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan.

MODI TO LAUNCH RAPIDX PROJECT INDIA'S FIRST ON OCT 20

The RapidX trains will feature six coaches, one of which will be a premium coach equipped with distinct entry and exit points on platforms. The exact fare structure for RapidX is yet to be disclosed and will be announced in the near future

India's infrastructure investment to double by 2030

India is set to make significant investments in infrastructure, with the total expenditure projected to reach Rs 143 trillion between the financial years 2024 and 2030, according to analytics firm CRISIL.