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Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday unveiled 36 industrial projects -- inaugurated 11 and laid foundation stones of 25 -- with a total investment of Rs 40,811 crore, which are expected to generate 59,050 jobs.The projects -- spread across multiple districts -- span sectors such as green energy equipment, metals and downstream industries, textiles and apparel, plastics, tourism, agriculture and food processing, defence manufacturing, IT and ITES, automobile and cement.The bulk of the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): India's Basmati rice export sector has remained resilient despite tensions in the West Asia region, with exporters saying the impact of the conflict has been far less severe than initially feared due to alternative supply routes and timely policy support from the government. According to Dev Garg, Vice President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), the sector faced initial disruptions after the conflict began, but has since stabilised and is currentl ...Read More >
India's petroleum sector remains well supplied with LPG and crude inventories even amid the current geopolitical uncertainties, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Sharma said, "As you are aware, LPG supply has been affected due to the present geopolitical situation, and nearly 60% of the country's LPG requirement is met through imports. In view of this, domestic consumers have been prioritised, and 100% su ...Read More >
The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled promising results from recent digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs), demonstrating that the future of international travel is on the brink of a significant transformation. Conducted with the collaboration of airlines, airports, technology providers, and governmenta ...Read More >
Gurugram, Haryana, India (NewsVoir) In Vietnam, EVs have quietly moved from fringe to mainstream. At the center is VinFast, building not just vehicles but the full system that makes electric mobility practical, affordable, and increasingly hard to ignore. There was a point in time when electric vehicles weren't just a relative novelty, but were actually a preferred choice, at least in the U.S., where they first gained traction. Even back in the 1990s, people were already aware of the benefits o ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Financial Intelligence Unit India and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordination in the fight against cyber frauds and financial crimes, the government said on Thursday. The MoU aims to enable both agencies to establish robust feedback mechanisms for enhancing fraud detection protocols at the national level and facilitate the development and dissemination of guidelin ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9: Myntra today announced global icon and acclaimed actor, Alia Bhatt as the new face of Myntra and Myntra Beauty. Known for her broad cultural reach and strong connection with younger audiences, Alia's association reinforces Myntra's position as a go-to destination for fashion and beauty in India. Also Read | Iran Mourns Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: President Masoud Pezeshkian Attends 40th Day Ceremony in Tehran as Massive Crowds Mark National Loss. Alia's firs ...Read More >
Vaishnavi Adkar has become India's No. 1 women's singles player as of April 2026, after breaking into the Top 400. The Pune player, now with strong form on tour, also reached the ITF W100 Bengaluru final, the best Indian women's singles result in 17 years. Adkar began tennis in Pune at age seven and soon led her age group. She became India's No. 1 in the U-14 category and reached a career-high ITF junior ranking of 115. That junior promise has now shifted into consistent results on the professi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Public procurement platform Government e-Marketplace (GeM) facilitated transactions worth Rs 5.03 lakh crore in 2025-26, down 7.4 per cent from the previous fiscal, a senior official said on Monday. GeM facilitated transactions worth Rs 5.43 lakh crore in 2024-25. GeM CEO Mihir Kumar said the decline in growth can be attributed to a reduced contribution from the coal ministry, whose share in total sales fell from 34 per cent to 20 per cent in 2025-26 (Rs 1,02,219 crore). ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): India's Basmati rice export sector has remained resilient despite tensions in the West Asia region, with exporters saying the impact of the conflict has been far less severe than initially feared due to alternative supply routes and timely policy support from the government. According to Dev Garg, Vice President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), the sector faced initial disruptions after the conflict began, but has since stabilised and is currentl ...Read More >
Kochi, India - April 09, 2026: Gold loans in India have long been trusted for quick access to credit. The process, however, remains largely manual, time-bound and operationally intensive. Wizzmoni, a flagship brand of Wizz Financial, is now redefining that experience. Wizzmoni has introduced India's first fully Automated Gold Loan Machine, a breakthrough innovation that enables customers to complete the entire gold loan journey, from onboarding to disbursement, in real time. This is not just a ...Read More >
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9: Myntra today announced global icon and acclaimed actor, Alia Bhatt as the new face of Myntra and Myntra Beauty. Known for her broad cultural reach and strong connection with younger audiences, Alia's association reinforces Myntra's position as a go-to destination for fashion and beauty in India. Alia's first campaign with Myntra marks the launch of Myntra Beauty's Glow Up Days event, which will bring the best of beauty to customers at great value. H ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Electric vehicle financing platform Astranova Mobility has raised Rs 60 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, the company said on Thursday. The round also saw existing investors - Asian Development Bank and Advantedge Founders. It also witnessed participation from Trucks Venture Capital, a Silicon Valley-based auto-tech fund, the company said in a statement. "With this fund raise, we have simultaneously unlocked significant debt capital and are now all set to ...Read More >
Former Twitter India head Manish Maheshwari joins Stripe as Head of Revenue and Growth, strengthening support for Indian startups expanding globally, especially in AI and digital sectors. Stripe on Wednesday announced the appointment of Manish Maheshwari, former India head of Twitter, as Head of Revenue and Growth for India. Maheshwari brings over two decades of experience across technology, internet platforms, and startups. Over the years, he has held leadership roles at Twitter, Flipkart, and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9: Amid a global energy shock that has disrupted fuel availability and triggered shortages across several regions, India has ensured continued access to LPG for its households, maintaining stability at scale under challenging external conditions. Also Read | Oppo Pad Mini Tipped To Launch on April 21; Know What To Expect. Given India's ~60% import dependence on LPG and the concentration of global supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the Government moved swiftly to se ...Read More >
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has announced the launch of its flagship national level initiative, the AI Foundation Programme "AI Skills House", a free learning opportunity designed to equip students, creators, developers, and working professionals with practical, future ready artificial intelligence skills. At a time when AI is transforming industries and reshaping career pathways, the programme aims to democratize access to foundational AI education across India. With a ...Read More >
Bengaluru : AI&Beyond, India's pioneering AI literacy company, today announced the launch of the AI&Beyond Partner Circle, a curated partnership programme designed to accelerate enterprise AI adoption through trusted networks of senior professionals and advisors. This programme enables partners to create AI Literacy opportunities in enterprise ecosystems. Over the past 18 months, AI&Beyond has built its foundation on three core beliefs: that in the age of AI, not everyone needs to be an expert, ...Read More >
Mumbai : Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and continued disruptions in global fossil fuel supply chains, Avaada Group, one of India's leading integrated clean energy companies, today announced the next phase of its 'Infinite Clean Energy' campaign. Building on its earlier focus on powering the AI revolution with sustainable energy, this phase strategically shifts to supporting India's electric mobility transition. Avaada continues to anticipate and address evolving global energy challenges t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at strengthening India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has acquired 75 hectares of land in the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) defence node at Chitrakoot.The defence PSU will invest around Rs 600 crore to set up an advanced manufacturing facility that will cater to futuristic defence programmes, including the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM), the upcoming Kusha Air Defenc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Tata Power on Thursday announced its collaboration with US-based Databricks to build a future-ready data and AI platform to enable faster innovation and more resilient, data-driven energy systems. Tata Power, in a statement, said the enterprise-wide adoption of the Databricks platform will accelerate its data and AI transformation across all business clusters -- driving enhanced operational efficiency, smarter decision-making, and scalable digital innovation. This unifie ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9: Railways are set to play a key role in driving India's economic growth as the country targets a freight capacity of 3,000 million tonnes by 2030, a report has said. As per the ASSOCHAM-AESCLA report, railways currently account for up to 30 per cent of freight movement, indicating substantial growth potential. It highlighted that the sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by initiatives such as Dedicated Freight Corridors and near-complete electrification, which ar ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], April 9: Ai+ Smartphone today launched the Nova Series, marking its most ambitious launch yet, alongside its first tablet, new audio products, and expanded wearables lineup bringing together a fully connected ecosystem built around simplicity, privacy, and everyday usability. At the centre are three distinct 5G smartphones Nova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, and Nova Flip each designed for a different user, but united by a single belief: premium technology should be accessible, r ...Read More >
Karnal, Haryana : Aroma Solar, the renewable energy arm of agricultural exporter Aroma Agrotech Pvt. Ltd., has commenced operations at its 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Karnal. The plant represents North India's first fully automated, AI-driven production line built on TOPCon technology. The facility has begun production of TOPCon modules rated at 620 to 635 W with 23.51% efficiency. In an industry where manufacturing scale has often outpaced quality systems, Aroma Solar has des ...Read More >
New Delhi, 08 April 2026: DBS Foundation has announced INR 34.40 crore[1] (SGD 4.9 million) in grant funding for its 2025 cohort of grantees, comprising 22 businesses for impact - purpose-driven social enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises - across its core markets in Asia. The winners include three innovative impact enterprises from India: Ikure Techsoft, Lernern and Kadam Haat Basketry. This marks the 11th edition of DBS Foundation's grant programme, which was launched in 2015 to ...Read More >
A large share of LPG-run autorickshaws has been forced off the roads as drivers struggle to access fuel. In contrast, CNG-operated autos have continued to function, becoming the primary option for many passengers during the disruption. The shortage intensified late last week when one of the few functioning LPG outlets in central Bengaluru ran out of stock, with officials indicating that replenishment would not be immediate. Drivers described a system driven by uncertainty, where information abo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): IndiGo, Digi Yatra Foundation, and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) successfully conducted technical trials of a contactless international travel project in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The demonstration took place at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, covering the complete travel flow from ticketing and booking management to a biometric-enabled airport journey. The initiative represented a first ...Read More >
MUMBAI : the world's digital infrastructure company®, today announced the opening of its fourth International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Mumbai, MB3. As one of the largest retail data centers in Mumbai, MB3 is designed to support high-performance workloads and hybrid multicloud deployments with liquid cooling capability for enterprises across India. The launch comes at a time when AI adoption, cloud migration, data localization requirements, and the rapid expansion of digital servi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tata Power is stepping deeper into digital transformation, teaming up with Databricks to build a unified data and AI platform that will reshape how it manages energy operations and customer engagement. The company has adopted the Databricks platform across its business clusters to accelerate its data and AI journey. This move is designed to boost operational efficiency and enable faster, insight-driven decisions. By integrating data systems into a single platform, Tata Power aims to eli ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 36 industrial projects with a combined investment of '40,811 crore, at Bhuinpur near Begunia in Khurda district. The projects spanning green energy equipment, metals and downstream industries, textiles, plastics, tourism, food processing, defence manufacturing, IT, automobiles and cement, are expected to generate over 59,000 employment opportunities. Addressing a function on the occasion, the ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Local Government and Power, Sanjeev Arora, on Wednesday announced the development of a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Exhibition & Convention Centre (ECC) in Mohali, near Palaksha University and the Infosys campus in Sector 83, underscoring Punjab's rapid emergence as a hub of investment, infrastructure and global business opportunities. Minister Sanjeev Arora stated, "This landmark initiative is being undertake ...Read More >
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