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BharatPe appoints ex-Paytm exec Ajit Kumar as new Chief Technology Officer

Kumar brings in over 19 years of experience, most recently having served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Paytm

Uttarakhand govt to offer free pre-recruitment training for Agniveers

The chief minister recently directed the department to provide training to the state's youth for Agniveer recruitment

SOPA urges govt to block GM soybean meal imports to protect farmers

India has built a strong reputation as a supplier of high-quality non-GMO soybean products

Environmentally sustainable mobility becoming a reality in India: Report

India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), in its Automotive Electrification in India Market Report, highlighted key electrification trends in the country's automotive industry

Himachal CM orders homestay registration portal to be set up in 10 days

Sukhu also issued directions for empanelling professional architects both for preparation of project designs for Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Tourism Development Board projects, the statement said

Digital payments made up 99.7% of transaction volume in 2024: RBI report

The payments ecosystem in India has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, said the RBI's half-yearly Payment System Report, June 2025

Govt initiates process to appoint new CJI; Justice Surya Kant next in line

The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or on Friday, people aware of the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges told PTI

Choice International adds ₹635 cr AUM through strategic acquisitions

This acquisition will bring in about ₹300 crore assets under management (AUM)

Maruti Suzuki's Jimny 5-door crosses 100K export milestone globally

Export of the Jimny 5-door had started in 2023, shortly after its India debut, to more than 100 countries, including Japan, Mexico and Australia, the company said in a statement

Hero MotoCorp enters UK market, partners with MotoGB for distribution

The UK entry marks the company's 51st international market, strengthening its footprint across Europe, it added

Premier Energies enters transformer manufacturing with 51% Transcon stake

The acquisition is a key milestone in its strategy to become a fully-integrated clean energy solutions provider, Premier Energies said in a statement

SC to hear contempt plea on Oct 27 against lawyer who threw shoe at CJI

On October 6, in a shocking security breach, 71-year-old Kishore hurled a shoe towards the CJI in his courtroom, which prompted the Bar Council of India to suspend his licence with immediate effect

BLS Intl bags visa outsourcing contract from Cyprus embassy in Kazakhstan

Under this agreement, BLS International will oversee Cyprus visa application operations in Kazakhstan

Bank customers can opt for up to four nominees in their accounts from Nov 1

The key provisions relating to Nomination under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into effect from November 1, 2025, a finance ministry statement said on Thursday

Himalayan glacial lakes, water bodies expanded 9% over 14 years: Govt

The total inventory area of glacial lakes and water bodies increased from 5.30 lakh hectares in 2011 to 5.79 lakh hectares in 2025, it said

Pilots' body welcomes DGCA move to allow private centres for medical tests

Welcoming the decision, the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) said it marks the end of routine civil aviation medicals being conducted at Indian Air Force (IAF) centres

Coal India arm SECL's 12 mining projects running behind schedule

These projects have been facing delays even as the government is focussing on boosting domestic coal production to reduce imports

Paul Kapur sworn in as US Assistant Secy for South & Central Asian Affairs

Kapur will oversee US' diplomatic and strategic ties with India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

US sanctions on Russian oil to hit Reliance; PSUs may keep buying

Reliance had in December 2024 signed a term deal with Russia's Rosneft - now sanctioned - to import as much as 500,000 barrels per day of Russian oil for 25 years

Bihar elections fight between 'Vikaas' and 'Vinaash', says JP Nadda

Making light of Tejashwi's promise to provide employment to youngsters and check out-migration, he said such promises of RJD reminded him of the party's alleged involvement in the land-for-jobs scam