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NEW DELHI The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has officially begun the process of building a regulatory backbone for the next generation of smart vehicles. The regulator released a consultation paper titled "Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Com
NEW DELHI India’s push for self-reliance in the automotive sector received a massive boost as ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) inaugurated a cutting-edge automotive steel production line at its flagship plant in Hazira, Gujarat. The facility is a cornerstone
Cargo King’s Record MUMBAI Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced a powerhouse financial performance for the 2026 fiscal year, proving that even global supply chain volatility couldn't slow its momentum. India’s largest transport operator reported a 16%
NEW DELHI Just one week after OpenAI quietly released its groundbreaking ChatGPT Images 2.0, India has emerged as the platform’s largest global user base. While AI is often marketed as a productivity tool, Indian users are transforming the technology into a vibrant medium f
NEW DELHI India’s logistics expenses are set to plummet to 9 percent of the GDP, fueled by a massive overhaul of the nation's road infrastructure. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that recent improvements have already cut costs significantly, moving India closer to gl
NEW DELHI Digital payments giant PhonePe has officially surpassed 700 million registered users, cementing its position as a dominant force in India’s financial landscape. This massive milestone, reached on April 29, 2026, reflects the platform's incredible "population-scale" r
JAIPUR Jaipur International Airport has made history by becoming the first airport in Rajasthan to achieve "water-positive" status. Backed by the Adani Group, the facility now replenishes more water than it consumes, setting a new benchmark for environmental sustainability
Visakhapatnam is rapidly emerging as a global IT hub, attracting major tech giants and retaining local talent through infrastructure. VISAKHAPATNAM The coastal city of Visakhapatnam is rapidly shedding its image as a quiet port town, emerging instead as India’s newest IT gr
Maharashtra and Karnataka led the charge with substantial increases in output, while Uttar Pradesh saw a slight decline NEW DELHI India’s sugar production has surged by nearly 7% this season, reaching 275.28 lakh tonnes as of April 30, according to new data from the Indian
The govt has approved a new Basmati training centre in Pilibhit to boost organic farming and export quality via AI PILIBHIT The Indian government has officially approved a 70-year lease to establish the nation’s first integrated Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Uttar
New Delhi India’s consumer durables sector is seeing a gradual recovery as rising temperatures drive stronger demand, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. After a weak start to the year, recent heatwave conditions have boosted sales, especially in southern I
New Delhi The government has capped the rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices at 25 percent to protect domestic airlines from global price shocks. The decision, taken with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, limited the increase to ab
New Delhi A new report by Flipkart and Counterpoint Research shows that Indian smartphone buyers now value style and artificial intelligence features more than ever. Around 64 percent prefer colourful designs and are willing to pay extra for looks. At the same time, 89 percent
New Delhi Renault Group India has approached the National Company Law Tribunal for approval of a restructuring plan to streamline its operations. The company aims to separate powertrain manufacturing while combining vehicle production and sales under one system. This move supp
New Delhi Federal Bank has approved a plan to acquire a select credit card portfolio from Standard Chartered Bank in India. The deal, cleared on April 30, will be done through a deed of assignment, though its value remains undisclosed. This move comes as Standard Chartered shi
Udupi The Manipal Academy of Higher Education has partnered with TENVIC Sports to launch new academic programmes aimed at transforming India’s sports ecosystem through integrated education, technology, and athlete development. The initiative was announced in Udupi and marks
Somwarpet The YIFA Hockey Champion Trophy is set to take place from May 7 to May 10 at the synthetic turf ground in Somwarpet, bringing together several prominent institutional hockey teams from across the state. Organised by the Young Indian Farmers Association (YIFA), the
Bantwal The ongoing strike by licensed surveyors in Bantwal has brought major land and revenue department work to a standstill, leaving thousands of applications pending and affecting public services across the region. The protest, launched on March 1 by the All Karnataka L
