HDFC Bank changes UPI ATM withdrawals rule from April 1
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank has said that the UPI-based cash withdrawals will be counted as part of customers’ monthly free ATM transaction limits. The new development will come into effect starting April 1, according to the official statement. In a communication to account holders, the bank stated that […]
Hotel industry in India likely to grow up to 12 pc in FY26: Report
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The domestic hospitality industry is likely to post sustained healthy performance in FY26 as revenues projected to grow 9–12 per cent year-on-year (YoY), a report said on Tuesday. This will be supported by steady domestic leisure travel, MICE activity, weddings and resilient corporate demand, according to the ICRA report. The […]
Indian Railways clears Holi rush on war footing
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indian Railways continues to maintain enhanced operational preparedness this week with the running of special trains to facilitate safe, smooth, timely and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing Holi festive rush across the country, an official statement said on Tuesday. During this period, more than 5.5 million passengers travelled […]
Adani Group’s $100 billion plan for renewable-powered AI data centres seen as game-changer for India
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Mega projects such as the Adani Group’s $100 billion plan to build renewable-powered, AI-ready hyperscale data centres by 2035 have the potential to reshape India’s role in the global AI economy, according to an article published in the Carbon Credits.com news portal. “First and foremost, the scale of investment stands […]
Indian airlines gear up to operate relief flights from Middle East on Tuesday
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Domestic airlines have planned to operate special relief flights from Middle East on Tuesday to facilitate the return of passengers, stranded there due to the growing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran. IndiGo has planned to operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, according to the […]
Indian stock markets to remain closed on account of Holi
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will remain closed on Tuesday on account of the Holi festival. Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing and interest rate derivatives will be suspended for the day, exchanges said on Tuesday. Commodity derivatives will be closed in the morning […]
Jio Platforms names Dan Bailey as President, eyes global growth
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Jio Platforms Limited on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dan Bailey as its new President, as the company prepares to expand its business beyond India. He will lead the company’s international business initiatives and will be based in London. Dan Bailey will report to Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm […]
UIDAI completes Aadhaar biometric updates for 1.2 crore students: Govt
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) In a major achievement, the Unique Identification Authority of India has covered more than 1.03 lakh schools across the country to help students complete their mandatory biometric update (MBU) in Aadhaar easily within their school campuses, Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Tuesday. So far, around 1.2 crore school […]
Privacy on new Galaxy S26 series upgraded as more Indians use AI: Samsung’s JB Park
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Everyday usage of AI by the Indian consumers is among the highest in the world, Samsung Southwest Asia President and CEO, JB Park, said on Tuesday, adding that the privacy on the new Galaxy S26 series has been upgraded given that “we are now in the era of AI.” Samsung […]
India’s internet users cross 1.02 billion: TRAI
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s telecom sector continued its growth momentum in the December 2025 quarter, with internet subscribers crossing the 1.02 billion mark and overall telephone connections rising sharply, according to the latest performance report released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday. The TRAI released its Indian Telecom Services Performance […]
