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New Delhi, April 7: Air India on Tuesday announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The revised surcharge will range from Rs 299 for flights up to 500 kms to Rs 899 for sectors above 2,000 kms. The move follows the government's decision to cap the increase in domestic Aviation Turbine Fuel ( ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air India on Tuesday announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline said it will shift from a flat surcharge to a distance-based structure, effective from Wednesday. The revised surcharge will range from Rs 299 for flights up to 500 kms to Rs 899 for sectors above 2,000 kms. The move follows the government's decision to cap the increase in domestic Aviat ...Read More >
ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is one of the 10 Stocks Leaving the Market in the Dust Today. ServiceNow jumped by 5.59 percent on Monday to close at $104.97 apiece, as investors resorted to bargain-hunting after the previous session's fall to be just a few cents shy of its 52-week low. Last Friday, ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:NOW) fell to $98.34, or just 34-cents shy of its 52-week low of $98, after tracking last week's broader market pessimism. Photo by Yan Krukov on Pexels Further dragging sentiment ...Read More >
Autodesk and Pinnacle Infotech have teamed up to enhance digital transformation within architecture and construction. By blending Autodesk's cloud platforms with Pinnacle's design services, the partnership aims to streamline workflows and encourage digital twin technologies, ultimately improving project efficiency in the AECO industry. Autodesk, a leader in design software, has announced a strategic agreement with Durgapur-based Pinnacle Infotech Solutions to bolster digital transformation effo ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 2 (PTI) Software major Autodesk and Durgapur-based Pinnacle Infotech Solutions on Thursday signed an MoU to jointly accelerate digital transformation across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sector. The partnership aims to combine Autodesk's cloud-based platforms with Pinnacle Infotech's digital design and engineering services to drive integrated workflows, improve project coordination, and advance the adoption of digital twin and connected construc ...Read More >
New Delhi: ServiceNow, (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, has announced the appointment of Kulmeet Bawa as Managing Director (MD) and Group Vice President (GVP), ServiceNow India and SAARC. This strategic appointment reinforces ServiceNow's commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing markets and a vital driver of digital transformation. Kulmeet brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in enterprise technology and SaaS businesses across the region and ...Read More >
New Delhi : ServiceNow, (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, has announced the appointment of Kulmeet Bawa as Managing Director (MD) and Group Vice President (GVP), ServiceNow India and SAARC. This strategic appointment reinforces ServiceNow's commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing markets and a vital driver of digital transformation. Kulmeet brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in enterprise technology and SaaS businesses across the region an ...Read More >
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's operating costs, "has seen significant price escalation due to supply interruptions" since early March, the group said in a statement. Globally, jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the conflict began, surging from around $85-90 a barrel to between $150 and $200. Airlines in other regions have moved to pass on the cost too. Australia's Qantas, Scandinavia's SAS and Air New Zealand announced fare hikes or temporary ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 11: An Air India Express flight travelling from Hyderabad to Phuket was involved in a landing incident on Wednesday after a technical issue with its nose wheel left the aircraft stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport. According to an AIR India Express Spokesperson, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on 11 March experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport. The crew followed all standard protocols, and guests were deplaned. We thank our gue ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): An Air India Express flight travelling from Hyderabad to Phuket was involved in a landing incident on Wednesday after a technical issue with its nose wheel left the aircraft stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport. According to an AIR India Express Spokesperson, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on 11 March experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport. The crew followed all standard protocols, and guests were deplaned. W ...Read More >
He will oversee marketing strategy, strengthen brand positioning, and drive business growth through integrated initiatives across markets Amara Raja Energy and Mobility (ARE&M), the makers of Amaron, Powerzone, and Quanta batteries, on Monday announced the appointment of Chandrasekar Radhakrishnan as its Chief Business Officer - Automotive for India and the SAARC region. In his new role, Radhakrishnan will oversee marketing strategy, strengthen brand positioning, and drive business growth throu ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 27 (UNI) Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited (ARE&M), a comprehensive solutions provider in the energy & mobility space and the makers of Amaron, Powerzone, and Quanta batteries, today announced the appointment of Chandrasekar Radhakrishnan as Chief Business Officer (CBO) - Automotive, for India and SAARC region. He will be responsible for driving the Company's marketing strategy in the region, strengthening brand positioning, and enabling business growth through integrated ma ...Read More >
Mr Bhattacharya holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Notre Dame. New Delhi: The South Asian University (SAU) in New Delhi has sacked a professor, two years after suspending him for allegedly backing student protests against stipend cuts. Associate Professor Snehashish Bhattacharya's removal, effective from June 16, 2023, was announced on Thursday, citing "incitement of students against the interest of the university." Mr Bhattacharya, who joined SAU in 2011 and taught the universit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Whether democracy retains its global relevance or recedes into a western and elite preoccupation depends significantly on the trajectories unfolding in South Asia, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi said on Monday. Speaking at the launch of his book 'Democracy's Heartland: Inside the battle for power in South Asia', published by Juggernaut Books, Quraishi said it is important to learn from the smaller countries of South Asia in strengthening democracy as wel ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India celebrated National Engineers' Day on Monday, industry leaders praised engineers for their role in nation-building, technological innovation, and countering cyber threats. They also emphasised the increasing significance of reskilling professionals and preparing young talent in the current age of artificial intelligence and automation. Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce South Asia said, "Engineers have always been at the heart of I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Developments in Nepal are a sign of a "vibrant democracy" and not anarchy, says former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi, asserting that governments must be very careful in regulating social media as it has become an integral part of everyone's life. Quraishi also said that India has to take the lead in the SAARC region for hand-holding democracies "which are still struggling" by providing support to them but must do so as an "elder brother" and not as a "big brot ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
Bengaluru - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, is today delighted to announce it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Exposure Management 2025 Vendor Assessment* for its Cyber Risk Exposure Management offering. To learn more about Trend Micro's leadership in this IDC MarketScape, please visit: Sharda Tickoo, Country Manager for India & SAARC at Trend Micro: "Running a successful business is all about managing risk effectively. W ...Read More >
Wedding bells are ringing in the Tendulkar household! Arjun Tendulkar, the 25-year-old cricketer and son of India's beloved batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, is officially engaged. The lucky bride-to-be is Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of prominent Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai, whose family owns the InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery, as reported by India Today. The news shared by Hello India on X has sent fans into a frenzy, marking the union of two influential Mumbai families in a c ...Read More >
Mumbai, August 14: Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, has reportedly got engaged to Saaniya Chandok, the granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. The private ceremony reportedly took place on August 13, with close family and friends in attendance. While neither the Tendulkars nor the Ghai family have officially confirmed the engagement, media outlets have widely reported the news. The event has sparked curiosity about Saaniya's family, particularly her grandfather ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) Sterlite Electric Ltd on Tuesday said it has secured orders worth Rs 1,500 crore in the April-June quarter of this financial year, mainly driven by green energy projects and exports. This strong start to the fiscal year reflects sustained demand for the company's advanced conductors, power cables, and Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) products across both domestic and international markets, a company statement said. According to the statement, Sterlite Electric Ltd (formerly k ...Read More >
JAMMU: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday favoured revival of sporting ties between India and Pakistan to normalise the tense situation in the aftermath of the recent events including the Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor. She said the war clouds hanging over the region are not in favour of the country which is grappling with unemployment and poverty. "There should be sporting events (between India and Pakistan) if you want to live in peace and not spend money on the war. If ...Read More >
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), once a bold experiment in digital public infrastructure (DPI), is now emerging as a global payments powerhouse. In a landmark move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched UPI in Trinidad and Tobago, signaling India's growing ambition to expand its fintech footprint across the Global South and beyond. This marks a defining moment in UPI's international journey, as it accelerates toward becoming a competitor to traditional global payment giants. With trans ...Read More >
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the second BIMSTEC ports conclave in Visakhapatnam on July 14, aiming to boost regional maritime cooperation. The two-day event, themed 'Navigating the Future,' will gather delegates from BIMSTEC nations, port authorities, and experts. The conclave is expected to strengthen Visakhapatnam's position as a strategic maritime hub. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and E ...Read More >
Mumbai - In a landmark step towards strengthening healthcare cooperation in South and Southeast Asia, the Government of India has launched a Specialized Training Program in Cancer Care for BIMSTEC Countries at the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai. The initiative, first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, is being implemented by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The program aims to address th ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a massive development for Asia, more particularly South Asia, Pakistan and China, unhappy with the India's long-standing 'boycott' of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) due to the presence of terror-sponsoring nation Pakistan are reportedly working together to establish a new regional alliance aimed at replacing SAARC by sidelining India. Readers should note that China and Pakistan now have the support of Bangladesh led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is seen ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A meeting of the Parliamentary standing committee on External Affairs on Friday saw discussion on Bangladesh's growing proximity with Pakistan and China, and implications of India's strained ties with its eastern neighbour amid suggestions by some experts on engagement with the country, according to sources. Former foreign secretary and ex-National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon, Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das and academi ...Read More >
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that it is keeping a constant watch on developments in India's neighbourhood, especially in light of the recent trilateral meeting involving China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Speaking at a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We maintain a constant watch on the developments in our neighbourhood that have a bearing on our interests and our security, our relations with individual countries, while they stand on their own foo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fifteen years before the arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for alleged espionage, India witnessed a shocking betrayal from within its diplomatic ranks. In 2010, Madhuri Gupta, a mid-level diplomat posted at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, was arrested for leaking classified defence information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in one of the most high-profile honeytrap espionage cases of the decade. A mole in the mission The alarm was first raised in early 201 ...Read More >
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