The Union Cabinet has approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), freezing its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at ₹87,695 crore. The move is aimed at stabilizing the debt-ridden telecom operator and ensuring continuity of services for millions of subscribers across India. The Cabinet decision fixes the AGR dues as of December…
A special stress management programme was organized for children residing in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) at Sri Vijaya Puram, under the initiative of Mission Vatsalya. The event was conducted by the State Child Protection Society (SCPS) in collaboration with Oil India Pvt. Ltd., aiming to strengthen the emotional resilience and mental well-being of children in…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday dismissed reports of a widespread service outage, even as thousands of users in the United States and India flagged disruptions on outage-tracking platforms like Downdetector. The company clarified that its systems were operating normally and attributed the confusion to an unrelated internet issue elsewhere. According to Downdetector, complaints peaked…
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that electronics has emerged as India’s third-largest export category, climbing from seventh place in recent years. He credited the transformation to the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a comprehensive ecosystem for electronics manufacturing. According to…
The Electoral Roll Observer for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll–2026 held a meeting with representatives of major political parties to discuss the process and ensure transparency. The meeting, conducted at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, focused on the steps being taken to update and verify the rolls ahead of the…
E-commerce giant Coupang said on Thursday it has recovered all leaked personal information involving approximately 3,000 customers, adding that no data has been transferred to anyone outside the company. In a press release, Coupang said it has identified a former employee responsible for the data leak by using forensic evidence, adding that the individual confessed…
Aggregate small‑business credit exposure in India reached Rs 46 lakh crore, up 16.2 per cent year‑on‑year, a report said on Friday. The report from CRIF High Mark and SIDBI said that active loan accounts grew 11.8 per cent to 7.3 crore, supported by policy measures and government credit schemes for micro, small and medium enterprises….
The Directorate of Social Welfare, under the Nasha Mukt Bharat, Khushaal Bharat campaign and the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), organised an awareness programme on the ill effects of alcohol and drug abuse at Chouldari Gram Panchayat on December 24, 2025. The program was conducted in collaboration with the Police Department, Directorate…
The price of the upcoming Realme 16 Pro+ 5G has reportedly leaked just days before its official launch in India. According to retail box images shared online, the smartphone carries a printed maximum retail price (MRP) of ₹43,999. The device is scheduled to be unveiled on January 6, 2026, alongside the Realme 16 Pro. Industry…
With 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) already in place and more expected in 2026, India should shift its focus from negotiating new deals to maximizing export benefits from existing ones, particularly in sectors such as electronics, engineering, and textiles, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report highlighted that India’s…
