Adani Group plans to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in its airports business over the next five years, betting on sustained growth in India’s aviation sector, which is expected to expand at 15-16 per cent annually, a top group official said. “On the airport side, Rs 1-lakh crore in the next five years,” Jeet Adani,…
IBM on Friday announced a major skill development push in India, saying it will train 5 million learners in advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing by 2030. The initiative will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild and is aimed at creating a future-ready workforce by improving access to digital and job-oriented skills…
A meeting of the Fishermen Watch Group was convened at Kishorinagar to discuss measures aimed at strengthening coastal vigilance and ensuring the safety of fishing communities. The gathering brought together local fishermen, community leaders, and representatives from maritime authorities to deliberate on pressing issues related to security and livelihood. During the session, participants highlighted the…
The unified payments interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 33.5 per cent (year-on-year) to 59.33 billion transactions in the July-September period, as transaction value grew 21 per cent to Rs 74.84 lakh crore, a report showed on Thursday. India reached 709 million active UPI QRs, marking a 21 per cent increase since July 2024. Dense QR…
ICICI Bank has disclosed that the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department has issued a demand notice of ₹237.90 crore for alleged short payment of GST. The order, received on December 17 under Section 73 of the Maharashtra GST Act, 2017, includes ₹216.27 crore in tax and ₹21.62 crore in penalty, along with applicable…
The Lok Sabha witnessed a high-octane drama during the debate on the “G Ram G” Bill, introduced to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA), 2005. After the passage of the Bill ‘Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), Opposition leaders tore copies of the Bill and reportedly threw…
In a breakthrough that has excited the global astronomy community, scientists have detected a wobbling high-latitude jet emission from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, marking the first time such a phenomenon has been observed in a comet originating outside our solar system. The discovery, detailed in a recent preprint study, reveals that 3I/ATLAS is releasing powerful…
Global paints and coatings major Akzo Nobel India Ltd is set to witness a significant ownership reshuffle as its promoter, ICI, announced plans to sell up to 9% stake in the company through a block deal. The transaction, valued at approximately ₹1,291 crore, will be executed at a floor price of ₹3,150 per share, according…
An FIR has been registered against former Zilla Parishad member Raj Govind after he allegedly circulated a communally inflammatory video on social media, prompting concerns of unrest in the region. According to police officials, the video in question contained content deemed provocative and capable of disturbing communal harmony. The FIR was lodged following complaints from…
NASA has confirmed that it has lost contact with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) orbiter, a spacecraft that has been studying the Martian atmosphere since 2014. The communication breakdown occurred earlier this week when the orbiter passed behind Mars, and engineers have since been working to re-establish a stable link. MAVEN has been…
