KIWG 2026: Ladakh women set up ice-hockey final against ITBP, snowfall impacts long-track skating schedule

Leh (Ladakh), Jan 23 (IANS) Hosts Ladakh and ITBP women marched into the final of the ice hockey competition in the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 in commanding fashion to set up a repeat of the women’s ice hockey summit clash of KIWG 2025 in Leh, Ladakh, on Friday. On an icy day in […]
PGTI Tour: Malaysia’s Muhammad Nafis Najmie Bin Darnalis cards 68 for first-round lead at Pre-Qualifying III

Ahmedabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Malaysia’s Muhammad Nafis Najmie Bin Darnalis carded a four-under 68 to take the first-round lead at Pre-Qualifying III of the PGTI Qualifying School 2026, being played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club in Ahmedabad. Nafis, who plays on the Malaysian tour, began on a solid note with a birdie on […]
Adani Green Energy reports 37 pc energy sales growth in 9 months of FY26

Ahmedabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Adani Green Energy on Friday reported 37 per cent growth (year-on-year) in energy sales during the first nine month this fiscal (FY26), propelled by robust capacity additions and strong operational performance. While operational capacity grew 48 per cent YoY to 17.2 GW, reinforcing leadership in energy transition, greenfield addition stood at […]
Higher revenues will significantly offset RBI’s PIDF incentive impact: Paytm

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Paytm on Friday clarified to the Indian bourses that any impact from the conclusion of the RBI’s Payment Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme is expected to be offset over time through revenue growth and more targeted sales efforts. In a filing to stock exchanges, One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent company […]
GIFT City draws strong interest from global companies at Davos

Davos, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has emerged as a key point of interest for global financial institutions, investors, and technology companies at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting here, with global companies seeking deeper engagement around India-linked financial services, innovation, and cross-border operations, it was announced on Friday. The […]
India’s installed power capacity rises 36 pc in 5 years; renewables growth at record high

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India’s installed power capacity surged nearly 36 per cent over the past five years, driven largely by a surge in renewable energy, the Reserve Bank of India said in a new report. The Central Bank said that India recorded the highest annual addition to renewable capacity on record in CY25. […]
Innovations led by women, tier-2, tier-3 cities redefining India’s growth narrative: Minister

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The rise in innovations led by women and those living in tier-2 and tier-3 cities is redefining India’s growth narrative, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday. Addressing the “National Skill Summit 2026”, organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]
Agreement signed to provide drone-based healthcare services in Nagaland

Kohima, Jan 23 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Nagaland, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed to integrate drone technology into the state’s healthcare service framework, officials said here on Friday. A senior Health and Family Welfare Department official said that the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) […]
How realme is rethinking power for everyday smartphone use

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) In India’s fast-evolving smartphone market, battery performance has moved from a background specification to a core daily need. As screens grow brighter and apps more demanding, users now expect their phones to last through long workdays, travel, entertainment, and late-night scrolling without interruption. This shift has made endurance one of […]
European Commission President upbeat on free trade pact with India

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) As India prepares to welcome the top European leadership to the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, EC President Ursula von der Leyen is upbeat on the India-Europe free trade agreement. Von der Leyen has made it clear that Europe is diversifying its markets in the wake of the US […]