INDIA'S STRATEGIC ROLE IN SCO: STRENGTHENING EURASIAN TIES

Additional motivations for India joining the SCO included enhancing connectivity between Central and South Asia, promoting energy security, and countering terrorism and illegal narcotics trade

Crafting Bharat podcast Ep. 4: insights into India's startup scene

There is no one-size-fitsall formula for startup success, each company’s journey is unique and full of uncertain challenges.

Acuity knowledge partners acquires PPA Group to enhance automation for commercial lenders

Acuity Knowledge Partners (“Acuity”), a leading provider of highvalue research, analytics and business intelligence solutions to the financial services sector, today announced the acquisition of PPA Group (“PPA”).

Saras: World's first Al-only institute launches in India

The World Economic Forum predicts that AI will generate nearly 97 million jobs by 2025 and contribute an astonishing USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

TotalEnergies hits 200 MWp solar milestone for APAC B2B customers

Total Energies is pleased to announce that it has surpassed over 200 MWp of operating solar assets in 9 countries, for more than 190 B2B commercial customers’ sites across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Greaves engineering launches CPCB IV+ compliant gensets for sustainable power

Greaves Engineering, the engineering division of Greaves Cotton Limited (GCL), has introduced its range of new CPCB IV+ Compliant Gensets, adhering to the latest standard set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Air India to train 180 pilots annually in Amravati

Air India on Monday announced that the airline will open a Flying Training Organisation (FTO) at Amravati in Maharashtra as part of an initiative by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC).

MORGAN STANLEY TARGETS RIL: RS 3,540 BASE, RS 4,377 BULL

Morgan Stanley’s report has seta base case target of Rs3,540 for RIL, with a potential rise to Rs 4,377 in a bull case scenario

Acuity snaps up PPA group to automate commercial lending

Acuity Knowledge Partners, a prominent provider of research, analytics, and business intelligence solutions to the financial services sector, has announced its acquisition of PPA Group, a leading technology-enabled service provider in Germany and Switzerland.

Uttar Pradesh promotes eco-travel with EaseMyTrip partnership

EaseMyTrip, a prominent online travel platform, has forged a strategic alliance with the Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board (UPETDB) to enhance and promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh.

Manish Tewari calls for halting implementation of new criminal laws, citing their pernicious nature

Manish Tewari, a Member of Parliament from the Congress party, has raised significant concerns regarding the recent implementation of new criminal laws in India, urging a re-evaluation of their implications and potential impact on civil liberties.

INDIA DEVELOPS SUPERCHARGED EXPLOSIVES FOR MILITARY

Economic Explosives Ltd’s SEBEX 2 promises a more powerful blast effect, marking a significant leap in military technology and defence capabilities

India pioneers AI education with launch of Saras, the first global AI university

The World Economic Forum predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will create nearly 97 million jobs by 2025 and contribute a staggering USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

Air India to train 180 new pilots annually with South Asia's largest FTO

Air India announced on Monday the establishment of a Flying Training Organisation (FTO) at Amravati in Maharashtra, a move initiated by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC).

SBI unveils 15-minute loan approval for MSMEs

The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a web-based digital business loans solution for MSMEs’ invoice financing, aiming to provide fast and efficient loan services.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu unveils ‘NTR Bharosa' pension scheme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra babu Naidu launched the ‘NTR Bharosa’ pension scheme, personally distributing pensions to beneficiaries at Penumaka village in the Mangalagiri Assembly segment of Guntur District on Monday morning.

INDIA PLANS CROSS-BORDER RETAIL PAYMENT PLATFORM WITH 4 ASEAN NATIONS

A formal agreement to establish Project Nexus was signed on June 30, 2024, in Basel, Switzerland, by BIS and the central banks of Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and India, with Indonesia participating as a special observer.

Sharad Pawar's statement on Maharashtra elections: A coalition for change

On Sunday, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar announced that his party will join forces with Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray to contest the Maharashtra assembly polls scheduled for October this year.

KARNATAKA HIGH COURT: ASSESSMENT ORDER PASSED AGAINST DEAD PERSON IS NULLITY

The Karnataka High Court in the case Smt. Sowmya S. Versus ITO observed and has held that the assessment order as stated under Section 147 read with Section 144 of the Income Tax Act amounts to nullity.

13,000+ Afghan Migrants return from Pakistan, Iraq

As many as 13,447 Afghan migrants were expelled from Iran and Pakistan last week, The Khaama Press reported.

Gujarat govt, IBM partner for AI cluster in GIFT city

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday with the technology company IBM to establish and promote an AI Cluster leveraging IBM’s Watson to foster innovation and collaboration among financial institutions in Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City.

SAD leader Harsimrat Badal visits Golden Temple: Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal paid obeisance at the revered Golden Temple on Sunday and expressed gratitude for victory in the Bathinda constituency for a fourth consecutive time in the Lok Sabha elections 2024.

'Happy with the performance of our boys': Former BCCI President Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress party (NCP-SCP) Chief and Former BCCI President Sharad Pawar on Sunday expressed his delight and congratulated the Indian cricket team on their stellar performance in the T20 World Cup.

MAHARASHTRA UNDER NDA GOVT PERFORMS BETTER THAN MVA TENURE, SHOWS ECONOMIC SURVEY

The economic survey of Maharashtra for the year 2023-24 presents a positive outlook on the state’s economic recovery and growth under the leadership of the Shinde government, compared to the previous government under the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

BALOCH WOMEN FORUM CONCERNED ABOUT RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND CANCER CASES

Baloch Women Forum expresses concern over rising ‘cancer’ cases due to radioactive materials ... for obstructing women’s rights in Pakistan

FPIS INVEST RS 26,565 CR IN JUNE AFTER APRIL-MAY SELLOFF

After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, investing Rs 26,565 crore of Indian equities, according to the data

UP GOVT FORMS 'TRANSFORMATION TEAM TO EXPAND SOCIAL WELFARE OUTREACH

This team will include subject matter experts, IT professionals, legal experts, academic experts, and consultants

Environment Minister Bhupender yadav celebrates ZSI's 109th Foundation Day

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attended the 109th foundation day celebration of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata on Sunday.

Zomato gets Rs 9.5 cr GST notice, plans to appeal

Zomato, the prominent food delivery company, has been issued a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice amounting to INR 9.5 crore, as informed in a filing to the exchange on Sunday.

PM Modi praises kuwait for launching Hindi Radio show celebrating Indian culture

Highlighting the expansion of Indian culture and heritage around the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the Kuwait government has started a special program on its National Radio in Hindi and thanked the government and people of the country for taking this “wonderful initiative.”