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DEWA REDUCES CARBON EMISSIONS BY 92.5 MT WITH PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced a significant milestone in enhancing the efficiency of electricity and water production.

ADIO EXPANDS ABU DHABI'S TRADE LINKS WITH WESTERN AUSTRALIA

This partnership not only aims to bolster cross-sector activities but also lemphasizes the development of supply chains, advanced manufacturing, science, innovation, technology, and environmental, social, and governance frameworks

Ema Founder: Gen AI to generate more jobs and wealth

Founder Surojit Chatterjee asserts that Ema, dubbed the ‘Universal AI employee,’ possesses the versatility to seamlessly transition between roles, from data scientist and customer service representative to specialized positions like pharmacist’s assistant, showcasing reliability and competence, ultimately becoming an organization’s top performer.

Big Tech Opposes Digital Competition Law's Ex-Ante Norms

Big Tech firms such as Google, Apple, Flipkart, Amazon, and Uber have opposed ex-ante regulation while responding to the suggestions of the expert committee on digital competition law.

Godrej locks invests in digital solutions, targets 2x growth in 3 years

Godrej Locks and Architectural Fittings and Systems (GLAFS) is aiming to achieve 2-fold growth over the next three years, as it is betting big on digital locks, a segment showing promising trends in both residential and commercial spaces, a senior company official said.

DECATHLON PLACES MAJOR EMPHASIS ON INDIA.RANKS AMONG TOP FIVE GLOBAL MARKETS

Decathlon considers India a “big priority\" market and aims to be among its top five global markets within the next five years

Property leasing by luxury brands in India jumped 170% in 2023

A recent report revealed that luxury companies leased approximately 0.60 million square feet (MSF) of real estate in India last year, marking a significant 170 percent increase compared to 2022.

BSNL installs 3,500 4G towers in 5 northern states: CMD

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom company, under the leadership of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Pravin Kumar Purwar, has completed the installation of 3,500 base transceiver stations (BTS) to facilitate 4G services across five circles in North India. These circles encompass Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh West. A BTS, typically found in the form of a tower, serves as a fixed radio transceiver in mobile networks.

Foreigners drive 77% of Indian real estate investment in 2019-23: Report

A report released on Wednesday revealed that foreign inflows made up 77 percent of the total institutional investment in Indian real estate between 2019 and 2023, indicating a sustained confidence in the sector.

INNOVATIVE VENTURES: EXPLORING INDIA'S TOP 5 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS STARTUPS

Indian Consumer Electronics is one of the fastest growing industries in India with great potential and several opportunities to offer for Indian start-ups. As per reports, Consumer Electronics market amounts to USD 71,177 million in 2022 and is expected to grow annually by 5.76%.

Feb vegetable oil imports down 13% to 9.75 lakh tonne: SEA

According to industry data released on Wednesday by the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), India’s vegetable oils imports witnessed a notable decline of 13% year-on-year in February, amounting to nearly 9.75 lakh tonnes.

Coal Min to meet power sector's 874 MT coal demand in FY25, says Prahlad Joshi

Coal Ministry Prepared to Meet Power Sector’s 874 Million Tonnes Coal Demand in FY 2024-25, States Minister Pralhad Joshi.

Envoy Shilpak Ambule vows to attract increased investments from S'pore to India

Indian High Commission Aims to Attract Increased Investments, Emphasizes Growth in Infrastructure and Renewable Energy.

Ministry of Heavy Industries, IIT Roorkee in Rs 24.6645 cr deal for EV innovation

The Government has stepped up efforts to drive innovation in the automotive and electric vehicle sector with the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee entering into an agreement to foster mutual collaboration between the ministry and IIT Roorkee that will involve establishing a centre of excellence (CoE) and an industry accelerator to advance innovation. The total project cost of

PM MODI STEERS INDIA'S SEMICON HUB DREAM, LAYS FOUNDATION STONE FOR RS 1.25 LAKH CR PROJECTS

The facilities are expected to bring tremendous opportunities for Assam and Gujarat as well as help create a strong and significant presence for India in global value chains.

Coastal road to save USD 100 million annually in carbon emissions: Mumbai civic chief

The opening of the coastal road's southbound carriageway between Worli and Marine Drive will reduce travel time from 40 minutes to just 9 minutes and save nearly USD 100 million annually in carbon emissions through fuel savings, Mumbai civic chief Iqbal Singh Chahal has said.

CONGRESS AND I.N.D.I.A. ALLIANCE LEVELS FALSE ALLEGATIONS, SAYS MAHARASHTRA CM SHINDE

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a blistering attack on the Congress and India Alliance, saying that \"The Congress and I.N.D.I.A. Alliance level false allegations and try to mislead people in the country during elections.\"

India International EV Expo to Showcase 5,000 Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicle Technologies and Charging Infrastructure Solutions

The 4th edition of the India International EV Show is set to take place from March 15th to 17th, 2024, at the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi, serving as the venue for this prestigious exhibition.

MAHARASHTRA GOVT CONSTITUTES SIT TO PROBE VIOLENCE DURING MARATHA AGITATION

The Maharashtra government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the allegations of conspiracy and violence during the Maratha agitation stir in Maharashtra.

Supreme Court Suspends Former TN Minister Ponmudi's Conviction And Sentence In DA Case

The Supreme Court K Ponmudi@Deivasigamani v. The State of Tamil Nadu observed and has suspended the conviction and the 3-year sentence awarded to former Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi in a disproportionate assets case.

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Aaj Tak's Sudhir Chaudhary In Jharkhand FIR Over Alleged Anti-Tribal Remarks

The Supreme Court in the case Sudhir Chaudhary v. StateofJharkhand observed and has granted interim protection to Sudhir Chaudhary, Consulting Editor of Aaj Tak TV channel, with regards to an FIR registered by the Jharkhand Police over the alleged remarks made by him against the tribal community following the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

SUPREME COURT: FILING OF SUIT TO ASSERT RIGHTS CANNOT AMOUNT TO CONTEMPT OF COURT

The Supreme Court in the case M/S Shah Enterprises Thr. Padmaben Mansukhbhai Modi Versus Vaijayaniben Ranjitsingh Sawant And Ors. was hearing the appeal wherein the contempt plea is filed, the court observed that filing a suit to assert rights cannot amount to contempt of court.

China's Rise, new cold war: Shifting world Order: Dr. Ram Madhav

A heteropolar world, the rise of China, and a new Cold War mark the changing world order today.

G20 CARBON PRICING: GLOBAL SOUTH PROSPECTS

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) on Tuesday unveiled their collaborative report, titled \"Navigating Carbon Pricing: The G20 Experience and Global South Prospects,\" to highlight the \"complex landscape\" of carbon pricing.

US CONGRESSMAN APPLAUDS PM MODI FOR AVERTING RUSSIA'S 'NUCLEAR THREAT' TO UKRAINE

As the Russia-Ukraine US officials feared could be intended as a cover for a Russian nuclear attack

Indian CEO quits high-salary Microsoft job in US to launch startup for farmers

Ruchit Garg had been working with Microsoft in Hyderabad for three years when he was shifted to the company’s headquarters in Redmond where he worked as a technical programme manager for three more years before quitting in 2011 to return to India and launch a startup for farmers. He was earning about Rs1 crore per annum when he left the job.

Paytm in talks with Axis, Canara, Yes, and Kotak for Merchant account migration

Axis Bank, Canara Bank, Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are among the frontrunners to partner with Paytm to migrate its merchants onboarded by the mobile payments firm through its embattled Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), according to multiple sources.

BRITISH AIRWAYS PARTNERS WITH BUTTERFLIES NGO TO BRING JOY TO INDIAN STREET CHILDREN

The Trolley Dash the money raising drive) initiative serves as a platform for British Airways employees to engage with local communities

Indian Railways announces 15 Holi special trains

With the much-awaited festival of Holi approaching, Indian Railways' North Division has announced plans to operate over 15 additional trains to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during this festive period.

Passenger vehicles zoom ahead with record February sales

In a significant development for the Indian automobile industry, passenger vehicle sales reached an all-time high in February, recording domestic sales of 370,786 units.