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Telecom subscriber base grows to 1,189.92 million in Dec; Jio tops: Trai

Reliance Jio Infocomm was the frontrunner with 476.58 million subscribers, followed by Bharti Airtel (289.31 million), and Vodafone Idea (126.38 million)

Inaction worsened global climate crisis, says UN climate panel chief

He said the IPCC's target of a 43 per cent emission reduction by 2030 from 2019 levels is now outdated due to inaction, meaning the actual reduction needed is even higher

PB Fintech to infuse Rs 696 crore in arm PB Healthcare Services in FY26

The board approved a proposal to make an investment for an aggregate amount of up to Rs 696 crore in PB Healthcare Services Private Limited

UK EV delegation visits Kolkata, FIDC spots challenges for clean mobility

The body also flagged unclear insurance policies for retrofitted EVs and low consumer awareness about EV financing as additional barriers

Kerala Governor backs CM Vijayan in presenting state's demands to Centre

The Governor further emphasised that everyone should work together to achieve their goals 'without politicising' the issues

Will lay foundation for ₹1 trn investments in Amaravati soon: Andhra CM

Naidu stated that he would invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to relaunch infrastructure and development programmes in Amaravati

TMC, BJP, BJD delegations meet EC over 'irregularities' in electoral rolls

Amid allegations of fudging of electoral rolls, the Election Commission on Tuesday invited political parties for an interaction to strengthen the electoral process

West Bengal minister rejects Centre's new labour law, calls it 'misleading'

Workers of closed tea gardens were getting financial assistance of Rs 1,500 per month, the minister said, adding that the same was not available in other states

Absolute poverty virtually eliminated, says Niti Aayog's Arvind Virmani

Share of those falling under the 'vulnerable' category has dropped to 15 per cent from over 50 per cent 12 years ago

FSSAI asks states to increase food safety checks on dairy analogues

This is in continuation with the ongoing product-specific monthly surveillance drives of FSSAI to tackle food adulteration and ensure compliance with food safety regulations

Tamil enrolment declining in TN schools: Pradhan attacks DMK over NEP

Pradhan said 67 per cent of students are now in English medium schools in the state, while Tamil medium enrolment has dropped from 54 per cent (2018-19) to 36 per cent (2023-24)

SP MLA Abu Azmi gets anticipatory bail in Aurangzeb remarks case

While granting relief to the politician, the court imposed a set of conditions, which included furnishing a solvent surety bond of Rs 20,000

Top global intelligence czars to meet in India for crucial talks on Mar 16

The conclave of the security and intelligence chiefs is expected to bring together heads and deputy heads of the intelligence and security organisations of around 20 nations

Cooperative Election Authority tasked with ensuring transparent polls: Govt

The CEA was formed after the passage of the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act 2023 by Parliament

Home & personal care sector needs ₹1 trn for sustainable future: IHPCIA

The sector stands at a critical juncture where strategic investments in renewable resources, eco-friendly manufacturing, and advanced packaging solutions can drive beyond GDP-linked growth

New India Bank case: EOW conducts polygraph test on ex-GM Hitesh Mehta

The bank's former vice chairman and trustee Gauri Bhanu left the country on February 10, he said, adding that Hiten Bhanu escaped on January 26

Lakshya Sen advances, HS Prannoy out of All England Championships

The 23-year-old from Almora will face Indonesia's third seed Jonatan Christie next. Lakshya had defeated Christie en route to his fourth place finish at the Paris Olympics last year

AISTA cuts sugar production estimate by 19% to 25.8 mn tn for 2024-25

Sugar output in Karnataka is projected at 4.10 million tonnes, slightly higher than the initial estimate but still below last year's 5.3 million tonnes

Airlines announce Holi discounts with fares starting from Rs 1,199

With only a few days to go before the country celebrates Holi, several airline companies offered discounts on fares on the occasion of the festival of colours.

India to be in our top three growth regions by 2028: Danfoss India prez

Currently, the Indian subsidiary has moved into the top six in Danfoss' global rankings, recording strong double-digit growth in 2024, Danfoss India President Ravichandran Purushothaman said