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Akasa Air launches international operations

Akasa Air started off international operations from Mumbai to the capital of Qatar, Doha, with four non-stop flights a week on Thursday.

BYJU'S SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE RESOLUTION; MIFFED INVESTORS SKIP MEETING

Shareholders of edtech major Think and Learn, owner of Byju's brand, raised no objection to the resolution to increase authorised share capital of the company in the extra-ordinary general meeting held on Friday, company sources said.

Survey reveals 44% unable to secure free seat assignments on booked flights

A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles, a consumer advocacy group, highlights growing frustration among Indian consumers regarding airline practices concerning seat selection.

Centre mandates wheat stock declaration from April 1

The The Centre on Friday mandated that beginning April 1, all traders/ wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors across states and Union Territories have to declare their stock position of wheat on the government portal effective April 1. The current wheat stock limit is expiring on March 31.

Top cities see 15% drop in fresh housing supply

New supply of residential properties fell 15 per cent during January-March across eight major cities at 69,143 units despite high demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

MUMBAI'S BANDRA-WORLI SEA LINK TOLL RATES TO INCREASE BY 18% FROM APRIL 1

Vehicle owners, travelling on Mumbai's iconic Rajiv Gandhi Bandra Worli Sea Link will have to shell out more money from 1 April

Foreign investors flood India with Rs 2 trillion equity investment

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) displayed a robust resurgence in their investments in the Indian equity and debt markets during the fiscal year 202324, injecting over Rs 2 lakh crore into Indian equities amidst a backdrop of optimism surrounding the country's strong economic fundamentals.

Huawei profits surge over 100%, Cloud business drives strongest growth since 2019

Chinese technology giant Huawei Technologies reported a significant surge in its profit for the year 2023, with its net profit more than doubling despite facing challenges posed by US sanctions.

TCS upskills over 350,000 employees in generative AI

Tata Consultancy Serest IT services company, has announced a significant milestone in its AI training initiative, revealing that it has successfully trained 3.5 lakh employees in generative AI skills.

GeM crosses Rs 4 lakh crore in gross merchandise value, states fuel growth

Government e Marketplace has achieved Rs 4 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) in FY24, doubling its GMV clocked at the end of the previous fiscal year 2022-23.

PM MODI HIGHLIGHTS AI RISKS, STRESSES TECH'S ROLE IN KEY SECTORS IN TALKS WITH BILL GATES

Modi showcases India's AI innovations, from G20 Summit to speech translation, humorously integrating AI into daily life while advocating its responsible use.

ICICI Securities Delisting Approved For Merger With ICICI Bank

ICICI Securities of India has received shareholder approval to delist its stock, as announced early Thursday.

Fare hike for shared cabs on MumbaiPune, Nashik, and Shirdi routes

Transport department officials have announced an increase in the fare for shared taxi services plying between Mumbai and Nashik, Shirdi, and Pune.

"Rite Water: The Social Enterprise Quenching Thirst with Technology and Purpose"

Rite Water Solutions is a pioneering social enterprise that stands at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and societal impact.

Mumbai hospitals scramble as staff, doctors, nurses face Lok Sabha election duties

The issuance of Lok Sabha election duty notices to over 1,000 medical staff has sparked concerns among Mumbai’s civic hospital authorities, exacerbating existing staff shortages in these crucial healthcare facilities.

SECURITY FORCES SEIZE EXPLOSIVES AND MAOIST LITERATURE IN ANTI-NAXAL OPERATION

Security forces in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district made a significant breakthrough during an intense operation against Naxal insurgents, seizing a cache of explosives and Maoist propaganda materials.

11 ADDITIONAL JUDGES OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT TAKE OATH AS PERMANENT JUDGES

The eleven judges were sworn in as permanent judges of the Bombay High Court in the Central Court Hall of the High Court building.

DELHI HIGH COURT CM ARVIND KEJRIWAL'S ED CUSTODY EXTENDED BY 4 DAYS TILL APRIL 1 IN LIQUOR POLICY CASE

The Delhi High Court in the case Surjit Singh Yadav v. Union Of India observed and has remanded the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to Enforcement Directorate, ED custody till April 01 in the money laundering case which relates to the alleged liquor policy scam case.

Sip, Savor, and Save: Japan Brews Up Beer Bonanza with Flavorful Discounts and Business Boosts!

In Japan, some 4,600 supermarket goods have increased in price this month as a result of the food and beverage industry’s continued cost-passing amid a once-in-a-generation inflation surge.

Israel Aerospace industries opens Delhi subsidiary

According to an official statement, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), an aerospace and Defense Company, has inaugurated its Indian subsidiary in New Delhi.

AIIMS Delhi upskills neurosurgeons with new training programs & technology

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has unveiled a groundbreaking series of initiatives aimed at revolutionizing neurosurgical education and enhancing patient care standards.

INDIAN IT SECTOR SET FOR AI-DRIVEN GLOBAL ADVANCEMENT: EXPERTS

Addressing a panel discussion on Taking India to the pinnacle of World economy A Road Map” at the convention, Jain underlined the increasingly educated and skilled manpower in India for the world’s top technologies.

RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE TO LAUNCH 4 NEW SUVS IN INDIA BY 2025

A year after Nissan Motor Corporation and Renault SA announced their Rs5,300 cr investment plans in India

ADANI STARTS OPERATIONS AT MUNDRA COPPER REFINERY, MARKING ENTRY INTO METALS INDUSTRY

Adani Enterprises invests $1.2 billion in the first phase of Kutch Copper plant, set to have a total capacity of 1 million tonnes

Malaysia seeks additional 500,000 tons of rice from India

Malaysia is set to make a formal request to India for the procurement of an additional 500,000 metric tons of white rice, as confirmed by the country’s Agriculture Minister.

Expert panel moots comprehensive regulatory regime, workforce skilling

The Expert Committee on developing the Gujarat International Finance TechCity International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC) as ‘Global Finance and Accounting Hub’ has recommended a comprehensive regulatory regime for undertaking bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and financial crimes compliance services from IFSC in India.

Core sector grows 6.7% in Feb'24 on strong coal, cement production

The output of India’s eight core sectors measured by the Index of eight core industries (ICI) increased by 6.7 per cent in February 2024 as compared to the Index of February 2023 with the production of coal, natural gas, cement, steel, crude oil, electricity and refinery products recording positive growth in February 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.

Gol's fiscal deficit at Rs 15 lakh cr is 86.5% of full FY24 target

India’s fiscal deficit during April-February 2024 stood at Rs 15 lakh crore, or 86.5 per cent of the revised full FY24 target, up from Rs 82.8 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year.

INDIA, BRAZIL, SOUTH AFRICA TO PRESS FOR LABOUR & SOCIAL ISSUES, SUSTAINABILITY

The Indian delegation also comprises Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Joint Secretary, and Rakesh Gaur, Deputy Director from the Ministry of Labour Employment

Standup comedian Munawar Faruqui booked after raid at Mumbai hookah bar

The Mumbai police late Tuesday night detained and later released standup comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui and 14 others for allegedly consuming tobacco-based hookah at a hookah bar in South Mumbai, the officials said.