Pak: PIA grounds flights due to unsettled fuel dues

In 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.

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

VIL eyes 5G rollout in 6-7 months post funding; faces Rs 30,000 cr debt payment in FY'26

Debt-ridden telecom firm Vodafone Idea on Tuesday said it will need 6-7 months to roll out 5G services after securing funding, for which discussions with investors are underway. Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra during the company's earnings call said that the telco is in discussion with various vendors for the 5G roll-out as well as developing use cases.

Park hotels sets IPO price band at Rs 147-155, eyes strong market debut

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels on Wednesday AP said it has set a price band between Rs 147 and Rs 155 per equity share for its initial public offering (IPO).

Fidelity reduces Meesho's valuation to $3.5 bn

US-based Fidelity has again of Meesho, valuing the e-commerce start-up at $3.5 billion. This is a decline of about 29 per cent from the SoftBank-backed company's peak valuation of $4.9 billion.

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES TOPS HURUN GLOBAL 500 2023 AS INDIA'S MOST VALUABLE COMPANY

The report highlighted that Reliance, which was the most valuable Indian company last year too, fell ten spots in the rankings as its net worth decreased by 2 per cent in the year

Congress alleges govt's import of 5.6 mn tonnes of cheap steel

Ahead of scheduled Abudge budget session before Lok Sabha election, Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government was allowing cheap steel imports resulting in huge problems for steel producers.

Centre issues advisories and surveys to boost female workforce participation

To bolster the representation of women in the workforce and advance gender equality, various ministries of the central government issued a series of advisories and surveys on Tuesday, aimed at industries and employers.

DIGI YATRA TO EXPAND TO 14 ADDITIONAL AIRPORTS THIS YEAR

Plans are afoot to introduce Digi Yatra at 14 airports, including Chennai, Bhubaneshwar and Coimbatore, by March this year

India's disability sector poised for $1 trillion boom

Pranav Desai, founder of the Voice of Specially Abled People, asserts that India's specially-abled population could actively contribute USD 1 trillion to the country's economy by 2047.

GST revenue collection in Jan'24 grows 10.4% yoy at Rs 1,72,129 cr

Underlining the higher level Under of economic activity in the country, India's gross GST revenue collection in the month of January 2024 posted a 10.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth at ₹1,72,129 crore, over the revenues of ₹155,922 crore collected in the same month of 2023.

India slashes import duty on mobile parts

In a significant move to boost the country's electronics exports, the Union Ministry of Finance has announced a reduction in import duties on key components used in mobile phone production. The decision, revealed in a late Tuesday notification, is anticipated to have a positive impact on the mobile phone sector, fostering growth and enhancing global competitiveness.

INDIA'S APRIL-DEC FISCAL DEFICIT GROWS TO RS 9.82 LAKH CRORE, 55% OF FY24 TARGET

The Government is likely to announce a fiscal deficit target of 5.3 per cent of GDP for FY25.

Class 8 student injured in attack by classmate in Sangli school; accused detained

A 14-year-old student of Class 8 received injuries after a fellow student allegedly attacked him with a sharp object inside the classroom of a school in Maharashtra's Sangli district, a police official said on Tuesday.

NAVI MUMBAI BUSINESSMAN LOSES RS 60 LAKH IN CRYPTOCURRENCY TRADING FRAUD; 5 BOOKED

A 59-year-old businessman from Navi Mumbai township in Maharashtra has allegedly been duped of Rs 60.23 lakh after being lured to invest in forex and cryptocurrency trading for lucrative returns, police said on Tuesday.

MUMBAI OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD FROM FEBRUARY 5-11

Players from 31 countries will take part in the Mumbai Open Tennis Championship to be held here from February 5 to 11 following a gap of six years.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day observed in Mumbai

Members of Mumbai's Jewish community gathered to commemorate International Holocaust Day, which is observed by the United Nations General Assembly on January 27 Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais also attended the prayer meeting organised by the Jewish Prayer House 'Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue' in Mumbai.

DIGHI WITNESSES MAGNIFICENT PARADROP DISPLAY BY BOMBAY SAPPERS

The Dighi Hills here on Tuesday witnessed a breathtaking display of para jumps by serving and veteran personnel of the Bombay Sappers.

Supreme Court Rebukes Lawyer For Filing 'Misconceived' PIL: Learn Some Law, Do Not File These Kind Of Petitions

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has admonished the lawyer to be aware of the existing nuances of law before filing such petitions.

Tamil Nadu Govt Tells Supreme Court: 252 Out Of 288 Applications For Ceremonies Allowed | Ram Mandir Prana Pratishta

The Supreme Court in the case Vinoj v. Union of India and Ors. observed wherein it has been assured by the Tamil Nadu government last week that there was no ban on live screening of the Ram Mandir pran pratistha or other religious ceremonies to mark the occasion.

DELHI HIGH COURT DISMISSED PIL TO INCLUDE AYURVEDA, YOGA IN AYUSHMAN BHARAT PMJAY SCHEME

The Delhi High Court in the case Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v. Union T of India and Others observed and has dismissed the public interest litigation, PIL moved seeking inclusion of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy in Union Government's public health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, PM-JAY.

Empowering women through digital financial inclusion

Efforts must be made to ensure that technologies eliminate digital gender gap.

Indian envoy calls on Kuwait's Navy Chief, discusses navy to navy cooperation

The Indian ambassador to Kuwait, Adarsh Swaika, called on the Naval Chief of Kuwait, Brigadier General Hazza Al-Alati, and discussed the strengthening of Navy-to-Navy cooperation between India and Kuwait.

Zuckerberg clears doubts over cage fight with Elon Musk

Mark Zuckerberg, MORE CO LCEO of Meta, said it's \"time to move on\" from the speculation about a cage fight with Elon Musk, whom he said is not serious about it.

UK aims to add health alerts in cigarette packs

The UK initiated a consultation on Monday, aiming to gather opinions about incorporating health alert inserts within cigarette packs.

SINGAPORE IS AMONG TOP 10 MOST LIVEABLE CITIES IN APAC

The index rates living conditions in 173 cities across 5 categories: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure

Tata Power's rate hike hits Mumbai's most vulnerable

Tata Power, a major power distribution company, has proposed a \"rationalization\" of tariffs, indicating a potential significant increase in power rates, especially for lower-end consumers.

Toyota reigns as world's top carmaker

In20 In 2023, Toyota Motor Corp. secured its position as the world's top carmaker for the fourth consecutive year, surpassing Volkswagen AG in global passenger vehicle sales.

Air India pilots raise safety concerns over extended duty hours

Pilots' groups at Air India have alleged that the airline management is pressuring and coercing some of their members to extend flight duty timings beyond the prescribed limits.

MADE-IN-INDIA LAPTOPS NEXT AFTER GALAXY S24

Samsung boosts Indian manufacturing, adding laptops to its portfolio, alongside the advanced AI-focused Galaxy S24 smartphone series