With a limited-time offer on annual subscriptions, Google is aiming to attract new users in India by offering significant discounts on a number of Google One subscription plans. The promotion is exclusively for those who have never subscribed to Google One before. Existing members cannot access these reduced rates. The offer covers only annual plans,…
State-owned NBCC (India) Ltd has bought nearly 15,000 sq ft of land in Dubai for AED 15 million (Rs 37 crore) to develop a mixed-use project, as part of its plan to expand the real estate business overseas. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, the company said that it has taken a step in the…
As part of the nationwide observance of Good Governance Week, grievance redressal camps were organized across several villages in South Andaman, bringing administrative services directly to the doorsteps of citizens. The initiative aimed to strengthen participatory governance by ensuring that residents in remote areas could access government services without having to travel long distances. Officials…
Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Redmi Note 15 5G smartphone and the Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G tablet in India. The two devices will launch in India on January 6. The Redmi Note 15 5G is teased to come with a 108-megapixel MasterPixel sensor, and a 5,520mAh battery. The Redmi Pad 2 Pro…
National Kisan Divas 2025 was celebrated with enthusiasm at the ICAR–Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR–CIARI) on Tuesday, marking the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, a staunch champion of farmers’ welfare. The event was organised to acknowledge and honour the vital contribution of farmers to society and national food security. Addressing the…
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…
