Airtel, Google join hands to curb spam on RCS messaging in India
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Bharti Airtel and Google on Sunday announced a collaboration to offer a safer and more engaging messaging experience for millions of users in India. The partnership combines Airtel’s network intelligence with Google’s Rich Communications Services (RCS) platform and built-in spam protection to reduce mobile spam and digital fraud. Under the […]
India moving towards bio-driven economy: Dr. Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) India is preparing for a bio-driven economy where biotechnology will shape the future of manufacturing, healthcare and sustainable growth, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating a new state-of-the-art “Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors” at BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) […]
Israel-Iran war likely to weigh on Indian markets this week
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are expected to weigh on Indian markets in the near term, mainly driven by a rise in energy prices, analysts said on Sunday. Analysts said that oil marketing companies, aviation, paints, autos, consumer discretionary and logistics could face pressure due to the tension in the […]
Hyundai Motor India clocks 12.6 pc jump in Feb sales, Kia India hits record February high
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on Sunday reported a 12.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in total sales at 66,134 units in February 2026 — marking its highest-ever February performance since it began operations in India. The company said domestic sales rose 9.8 per cent to 52,407 units last month, […]
Mahindra Auto sales jump 18 pc in Feb; Renault India posts 31 pc growth
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (M&M) on Sunday reported strong sales growth in February 2026, with overall auto sales rising 18 per cent year-on-year to 97,177 vehicles, including exports. The company said its Utility Vehicles segment remained a key driver of growth. Mahindra sold 60,018 SUVs in the domestic market, registering […]
All employees safe, operations normal at Haifa Port: APSEZ
Ahmedabad, March 1 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Sunday said that operations at Israel’s Haifa Port remain normal and all employees are safe, amid the ongoing situation in the region. In a statement, the APSEZ said that Haifa Port Company has confirmed that all its staff members are safe and […]
TCS’ market cap falls over Rs 18,000 crore last week
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) The market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dropped by Rs 18,180.89 crore last week, bringing its total valuation down to Rs 9,53,872.59 crore, as equity markets remained under pressure. Overall, nine of the top-10 most valued companies together lost Rs 2,18,902.09 crore in market valuation during the week — reflecting […]
US-Iran war could push Brent above $100 per barrel
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Brent crude could climb above $90 per barrel with Strait of Hormuz disruption or exceed $100 per barrel in a broader regional conflict, a report said on Sunday. The report from JM Financial Institutional Securities said the crude has already climbed to about $72.8 per barrel and limited retaliation could […]
17 killed in Nagpur factory blast; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for kin
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) At least 17 persons were killed in a massive blast at an explosives factory in Maharashtra’s Nagpur district on Sunday, police said. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) expressed grief over the tragedy and announced financial assistance for the victims. In a post on X, the PMO said, “The explosion at […]
Protests erupt in J&K’s Srinagar over Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli airstrikes
Srinagar, March 1 (IANS) Spontaneous protests broke out on Sunday in parts of Srinagar city following the confirmation of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli bombing. Authorities have already made elaborate arrangements for security across the Kashmir Valley in anticipation of the fallout of the bombing among the Shia […]
