Airbus inaugurates CoE at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to drive sustainable aerospace research
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) European aerospace company Airbus on Wednesday announced the inauguration of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) in Gujarat’s Vadodara to research into converting municipal waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A key focus area of the CoE would be R&D into Sustainable […]
Tata Power’s Q3 profit falls 25 pc to Rs 772 crore; revenue declines
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Tata Power on Wednesday reported a 25 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company at Rs 772 crore for the October–December quarter (Q3) of FY26, compared to Rs 1,031 crore in the same period last financial year (Q3 FY25). The drop […]
Rajasthan launches semiconductor policy; Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar, Kankani to be priority corridors
Jaipur, Feb 4 (IANS) In a major push towards high-tech industrial growth and strategic self-reliance, the Rajasthan government has announced the Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy aimed at positioning the state as a leading hub for semiconductor manufacturing and allied sectors. With semiconductors emerging as the backbone of modern digital and automated technologies, the new policy seeks […]
China likely to send delegation to India’s AI Summit amid improving ties
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) China is planning to send an official delegation to India’s upcoming AI summit in the national capital, in a fresh sign that relations between the two neighbours are gradually improving. According to reports, a vice minister from China’s Ministry of Science and Technology likely to lead the delegation. George Chen, […]
Centre giving big push to deep-sea fishing & Blue Economy
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) As part of the “whole of government approach”, the Ministry of Cooperation is collaborating with the Department of Fisheries, through a Joint Working Group (JWG), to promote small-scale fishermen’s participation in deep-sea fishing, value-chain development, processing, and exports, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The Department of Fisheries is implementing […]
SEBI plans overhaul of ‘Fit and Proper’ rules to prevent premature disqualifications
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday said that it is planning to revamp its ‘fit and proper’ framework for market intermediaries, saying some of the existing rules may be too rigid and could penalise individuals and firms before any wrongdoing is proven. In a consultation paper, […]
Small Modular Reactors to be used at brownfield sites: MoS Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) India is prioritising Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for deployment in brownfield sites as captive power plants for rapid decarbonisation of energy-intensive sectors, repurposing of retiring fossil fuel-based power plants and deployment in remote locations with no grid connectivity for catering to energy requirements, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The […]
Tiruppur exporters expect surge in investments, jobs after India-US trade pact
Tiruppur, Feb 4 (IANS) The textile industry in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur is poised for significant growth following the trade agreement between the India and the US, according to the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). Welcoming the India–US trade agreement, TEA General Secretary Thiru Kumaran said the pact would greatly benefit the Indian textile sector, with Tiruppur […]
India–US deal to remove trade uncertainties and support foreign inflows: SEBI Chairman
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said the India–US trade deal would help remove uncertainties in trade, bring more stability to the economy, and encourage higher investments into the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of an outreach programme on corporate bonds, […]
EAM Jaishankar backs minerals bloc at US meet
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India supports structured international cooperation to reduce risks in critical mineral supply chains, as the United States urged allies to work towards a coordinated trading framework. Addressing the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, EAM Jaishamkar flagged the risks created by excessive […]
