Govt set to revise PAN application rules from new fiscal year
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The government has announced changes to the Permanent Account Number (PAN) application process, with revised rules set to come into effect from April 1, 2026. Under the new framework, Aadhaar-only applications for PAN cards will no longer be accepted. Citizens have been advised to apply using Aadhaar alone before March […]
Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) The rupee on Wednesday touched a fresh record low of 92.63 against the US dollar, amid a firming greenback and continued foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.42 and moved in a narrow range before weakening to its all-time low during the session. The currency […]
Indian Railways attracts $942 million FDI in 11 years
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Indian Railways has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $942 million over the past 11 years, the government said on Wednesday. Ministry of Railways said that Indian Railways has received total FDI equity inflows of $942 million between 2014-15 and December 2025, underlining steady foreign participation in the sector. Replying […]
All Indian seafarers, ships in Persian Gulf region are safe: Govt
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Middle East region are safe, and no shipping incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Wednesday. At present, 22 Indian-flagged vessels with 611 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf […]
North India emerges as India’s Green Building powerhouse: Experts
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Strong momentum was witnessed in green building adoption across North India, with NCR emerging first followed by Uttar Pradesh, experts said on Wednesday. Uttar Pradesh recorded 1,673 IGBC‑registered projects covering 1.78 billion sq. ft. at the GreenTech Summit 2026 convened by the council reflecting the state’s rapid progress in embedding […]
PhysicsWallah gets Rs 263 crore income tax demand
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Edtech firm PhysicsWallah Limited has received an income tax demand of Rs 263.34 crore, according to a disclosure made to stock exchanges on Wednesday. The company said it received the assessment order and demand notice on March 16. The order, issued by the Assessment Unit of the Income Tax Department, has […]
India emerges as design hub in global chip supply chain shift
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India is emerging as a key player in the global semiconductor ecosystem, not because of large chip manufacturing plants, but due to its strong pool of engineering talent and growing design capabilities, a report has said. For years, countries like Taiwan and South Korea have dominated discussions around semiconductor alliances […]
India eyes global leadership in 6G standards: Scindia
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said that 6G technology will not just be about faster internet speeds, but about creating equal opportunities for people across the world, with India set to play an important role in this transformation. Speaking at an international workshop on telecom standardisation, the minister […]
‘Bharat Electricity Summit 2026’ to deliberate on India’s evolving power ecosystem
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India’s flagship global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector, Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 will convene global power leaders here to deliberate on key priorities shaping India’s evolving electricity ecosystem, the government said on Wednesday. The summit will be held from March 19–22 at Yashobhoomi here, bringing together senior policymakers, […]
Adani University, IIT Mandi sign 5-year pact to boost research, academic collaboration
Ahmedabad, March 18 (IANS) The Adani University on Wednesday signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi to boost academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. Under this partnership, both institutions will work together on joint research projects, co-author academic papers, and offer opportunities for student and faculty […]
