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Court says eligible retired personnel cannot be denied promised reward compensation benefits anymore. BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government and the Forest Department to release compensation and reward amounts within three months to 72 personne
BENGALURU A 19-year-old biker died while his friend sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle lost control near Vidyanagar on the Bengaluru-Ballari Road late Monday night. The deceased was identified as Lakshay Kumar, a resident of HRBR Layout in Banasawadi. According
BENGALURU Residents and community leaders participated in a plantation drive at the upcoming HBR Layout Theme Park as preparations continue for its grand inauguration. The initiative brought together local representatives, resident welfare associations, youth leaders and citiz
BENGALURU MVJ College of Engineering hosted its flagship academic event, Project Expo 2026, bringing together student innovators, industry leaders and academicians under the theme “Youth and Innovation: Building Modern India.” Held at the Dr MV Jayaraman Auditorium, the expo f
Rush to grab space MUMBAI India’s shopping scene is witnessing a massive surge as international brands rush to grab space in the country’s growing market. A new report reveals that retail leasing reached a staggering 3.1 million square feet across the top seven cities in
MUMBAI Speciality chemicals giant LANXESS has joined forces with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to expand the reach of high-end lubricants across India and the SAARC region. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to market premium aviation
NEW DELHI NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba sent a strong message to business leaders that India must stop just buying technology and start creating it. According to reports, he pointed out that India’s spending on research and development (R&D) is stuck at just 0.7% of its GDP, f
NEW DELHI Despite a sharp rise in the cost of raw materials, Indian industry leaders are working hard to keep prices stable for everyday consumers. Recently, top executives shared that their companies are absorbing extra expenses rather than passing them on to households, even
NEW DELHI Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandviya sent a strong message to India’s business leaders, demanding better protection and timely pay for contractual workers. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, the Minister warned that agencies failing to pay workers
NEW DELHI India is bracing for a significant jump in electricity needs as the nation’s economy continues to climb. A new report predicts that power demand will grow by 5 percent in the coming year. This follows a period of slower growth and is driven by a massive increase in t
MUMBAI High global oil prices could wipe out the entire yearly profits of India’s state-run oil companies, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri warned the public in a recent meeting. Speaking at a business summit, the Minister highlighted that the ongoing conflict in the M
NEW DELHI As global oil markets reel from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and soaring crude prices, India’s ethanol-blending program is being hailed as a "biofuel success story." According to reports, it has been highlighted on how India’s aggressive move toward greener fu
Singapore acts as a neutral offshore hub, boosting renminbi internationalization and securing its status as Asia’s premier financial gateway NEW DELHI Singapore has solidified its position as a vital bridge for China’s plan to turn the renminbi (RMB) into a global currency.
India leads the 2026 Kimberley process meeting in Mumbai, focusing on ethical trade, consumer trust, and eliminating conflict diamonds. MUMBAI A major international meeting to protect the global diamond trade began in Mumbai this week, with India leading the way as the 2026
NEW DELHI Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has enough fuel reserves for nearly two months and currently faces no shortage despite global energy disruptions. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry summit, he warned that government-run oil companies cou
India targets ₹1 lakh crore in investments by transforming organic waste into compressed biogas, slashing imports and strengthening the economy through mandatory green fuel blending NEW DELHI India is sitting on a goldmine of clean energy that could spark ₹1 lakh crore in n
NEW DELHI Government-backed platform DigiHaat has launched a new marketplace called “Swadeshi” to promote Made-in-Bharat products and support local businesses. Powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce, the platform offers handmade crafts, traditional clothes, home déco
NEW DELHI India has become the world’s fastest-growing hub for new businesses, with the number of people identifying as founders doubling within a year. A recent report showed entrepreneurship in India grew by 104 percent, the highest rise globally. Experts said Artificial Int
