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 […]
Vehicle-to-vehicle communication on the way to reduce road accidents: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) In a bid to reduce road accidents and fatalities, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday informed that 30 GHz radio frequency has been allocated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the development of vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems. He urged members of the consultative committee of the Ministry of Road Transport […]
Industrialists in Gujarat’s Vapi express high hopes from Union Budget 2026
Vapi, Jan 23 (IANS) Industries in Gujarat’s Vapi district, which earn crores of rupees in foreign exchange through exports, are currently going through a difficult phase due to the Trump-led US administration’s tariffs on Indian products. In such a scenario, there are expectations from leading industrialists here that the Union Budget presented by the Central […]
PM Modi to hand over 61,000 govt job letters to youth on Saturday
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 61,000 appointment letters to the newly appointed youth in various government departments and organisations at the 18th Rozgar Mela on Saturday, according to a statement issued by his office on Friday. The Prime Minister will address, via video conferencing, the 18th Rozgar […]
