Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam flight cancelled over safety concerns: Air India Express
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) An Air India Express flight operating between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam was cancelled after the pilot detected a technical issue before departure, the airline said on Friday. In a statement, Air India Express said that the aircraft returned to the ramp in the interest of safety after the issue was identified […]
India charts bold clean energy course with SHANTI Bill: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India has moved towards a bold and decisive path into the clean-energy sector with the passing of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India bill (SHANTI Bill) in both houses of the Parliament, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said on Friday. The […]
DoT, UNDP hold national workshop to push circular economy in telecom sector
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Friday organised a national workshop aimed at accelerating the adoption of circular economy practices in India’s telecom industry. The workshop, titled “Advancing Circular Economy in the Telecom Sector Enabling Policy and Practice”, brought together policymakers, […]
5 research initiatives driving India-AI Impact Summit 2026
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) As India prepares to host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital this February, a set of research-led initiatives is emerging as the knowledge backbone of the global event, positioning the country as a hub for responsible and impact-driven artificial intelligence, particularly for the Global South. At the […]
Import duty exemption on cotton has cut cost for textiles industry: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The exemption of 11 per cent import duty on cotton has led to a softening of domestic prices, currently ranging between Rs 51,500–Rs 52,500 per candy, ensuring affordability for the textiles industry while MSP-based support continues to protect farmers, the Parliament was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Textiles […]
Odisha a future-ready investment destination: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Dec 19 (IANS) Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday emphasised that the state is poised to become a growth engine of India. While addressing industry leaders at the Odisha Investor Meet in Hyderabad, CM Majhi said, “Odisha is ready to be the growth engine of India, and the Odisha Investors’ Meet […]
SBI declares results for PO Recruitment 2025, fills 541 vacancies
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s largest state-owned lender, State Bank of India, on Friday declared the results of the Probationary Officer Recruitment 2025, filling 541 vacancies across the country. The bank said the list of selected candidates is available on its official website and that the newly inducted Probationary Officers will be deployed nationwide […]
India and Netherlands establish joint trade and investment committee
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India and the Netherlands on Friday announced the establishment of the Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to further strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. The MoU, signed between Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, […]
Tripura govt pitches state as emerging tourism hub: CM Saha
Agartala, Dec 19 (IANS) The Tripura government, with support from the ministries of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Tourism, is working to develop the state into a major tourism hub to attract domestic and international visitors, generate employment, and boost revenue, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday. Referring to his virtual meeting […]
RBI’s central board deliberates on domestic and global economic situations
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) central board, on Friday, deliberated on the state of the local and international economies and related issues, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra presiding over the 620th meeting of the Central bank’s central board of directors. According to a statement from the RBI, the Board also approved […]
