According to the government, nine Clean Plant Centers would be built nationwide as part of the recently sanctioned Rs 1,765.67 million Clean Plant Programme (CPP). According to an official statement, the program’s goal is to increase India’s horticultural industry by supplying planting material free of viruses. The Asian Development Bank loan of $98 million funds…
Amazon plans to expand its network of micro-fulfillment centers in India from 100 to 300 by the end of 2025, reflecting the global e-commerce giant’s move toward accelerated commerce. These small facilities, operating in cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai, are designed to expedite the delivery of daily essentials and high-demand items. They are comparable…
The Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at IIIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with Hexaware Technologies, successfully hosted the AI for Life Sciences Challenge Finale on September 18, 2025. The initiative aimed to reimagine the future of clinical trials through the application of Agentic AI, offering a platform for startups and innovators to develop transformative solutions…
Three companies—Jain Resource Recycling, Epack Prefab Technologies, and Solarworld Energy Solutions—have announced initial public offerings (IPOs) collectively aimed at raising Rs 2,244 crore. The offerings are scheduled to open for public subscription between September 23 and September 26, 2025. Jain Resource Recycling IPO Chennai-based non-ferrous metal scrap recycling firm Jain Resource Recycling will launch a…
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, speaking at the 10th All India Conference of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in New Delhi, emphasized the critical need for tribunal members—particularly non-judicial appointees—to uphold independence and impartiality in their decision-making processes. Addressing concerns over perceived bias, CJI Gavai noted that non-judicial members, often retired bureaucrats, tend…
New Delhi: According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold prices in the national capital fell by Rs 600 to Rs 1,13,200 per 10 grams on Thursday due to a decline in local demand. Gold of 99.9 percent purity had closed at Rs 1,13,800 per 10 grams in the previous trade. Similarly, gold of 99.5…
Numerous creative forms that have captivated audiences worldwide are woven throughout India’s rich cultural tapestry. These ten unique Indian painting styles, which range from the busy streets of Rajasthan to the tranquil landscapes of Kerala, are vivid representations of the nation’s rich cultural legacy. Each of them has an international following and makes a lasting…
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Sept. 19, 2025 — The launch of Apple’s iPhone 17 series in India triggered massive crowds and long queues outside flagship Apple Stores in Mumbai and Delhi today, as eager customers lined up from the early hours to be among the first to purchase the latest devices. At Apple’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)…
NEW DELHI, Sept. 19, 2025 — Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has announced a significant price reduction across its two-wheeler portfolio, passing on the full benefit of the recently implemented GST 2.0 reforms to customers. Effective September 22, 2025, ex-showroom prices will be lowered by up to ₹18,024, depending on the model and variant….
CAMPBELL BAY, Sept. 18, 2025 — A week-long chess training programme for school students in the Campbell Bay Zone commenced today, marking a significant step in promoting strategic thinking and cognitive development among young learners in the southernmost region of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Organized under the Department of Education’s Chess-in-Schools initiative, the programme…
