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RBI releases master direction on reporting of customers credit information

As per the master direction, credit information companies (CICs) will have to send alerts through SMS/ email to customers when their Credit Information Report (CIR) is accessed by the specified users

Standard Glass' IPO fully subscribed on day one, ends with 13x subscription

Proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 130 crore will be used by the company for debt repayment and Rs 30 crore for investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary S2 Engineering Industry

Adani partners with Thailand's Indorama for petrochemical expansion

Adani Petrochemicals is developing a petrochemical cluster in Mundra, Gujarat, which includes the PVC plant. The plant, whose total cost is estimated to be around Rs 35,000 crore

Don't allow foreigners to leave India, if required in a criminal case: SC

SC said that when a foreigner's presence is required in India to answer a criminal charge, permission to leave India must be refused. Under the 1948 order, the civil authority can impose restrictions

PM Modi meets Satya Nadella to discuss India's AI-driven tech future

After the meeting, Nadella thanked Modi for his leadership and said, that he is excited to build on our commitment to making India AI-first

Guidelines issued for EWS, other categories' admission in Delhi pvt schools

In a circular dated January 3, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) outlined the guidelines for the admission process for nursery, kindergarten (KG) and Class 1 under EWS/disadvantaged groups

Aero India to showcase India as emerging hub for defence manufacturing

Over 250 partnerships, including 201 MoUs, major announcements at Aero India will be held at Yelahanka on the outskirts of Bengaluru from February 10-14

Gaurs Group's pre sales up at Rs 4,800 cr in Apr-Dec 2024 on strong demand

Besides expansion in the housing market, the company will develop more commercial assets, including malls, hotels, office spaces and schools/colleges, to generate stable rental income

India-US ties have reached new heights in tech, defence, AI, says PM Modi

The iCET was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in May 2022 with an aim to forge greater collaboration between India and the US in areas of critical technologies

Over 3.3 million users from 183 countries visit Maha Kumbh website: UP govt

The Uttar Pradesh government is presenting the Maha Kumbh as a 'Digital Maha Kumbh'. Several digital platforms have been developed to ensure the convenience of devotees

Om Birla urges women PRI leaders to adopt AI, innovation for governance

During the event, Birla demonstrated Sansad Bhashini, an AI tool used for translating speeches into six Indian languages Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam

Groundwater extraction in Delhi reduced from 127% to 99% in 2023: CGWA

The CGWA said it received an environmental compensation of around Rs 41.74 crore from violators engaged in the illegal extraction of groundwater across the country from 2013 to November 2024

Airtel, Vi sell entire stake in Wi-Fi JV Firefly to iBus for Rs 9 crore

The deal is expected to close within 30 business days from the date of execution of the agreement between the firms

Budget 2025: Plastics manufacturers seek PLI to scale up global presence

They have also sought lowering of GST to 5%, from 18%, on the conversion cost of recycled plastic granules, and providing a 20% subsidy to purchase capital equipment for recycling

Bengaluru drives office demand in 2024 with leasing of 21.8 mn sq ft: CBRE

In Bengaluru, the gross office leasing increased to 218 lakh square feet in 2024, from 155 lakh square feet in the preceding year

Indian nurse's death sentence not ratified by President: Yemeni embassy

The 37-year-old nurse is presently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis

Shivraj Singh urges states to prioritise oil palm plantation under NMEO-OP

With substantial unspent funds under NMEO-OP, the minister urged states to enhance resource utilization for infrastructure development, farmer support, and plantation expansion

Govt to soon take decision on increasing MSP for sugar: Pralhad Joshi

Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) are pushing for an increase in the MSP to Rs 39.14 per kg or even Rs 42 per

Delhi's PM 2.5 levels up in 2024 even after low stubble burning: CSE report

Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, research and advocacy, CSE, said the rise in PM2.5 levels cannot be seen as an annual aberration due to meteorological factors

SC panel meets farmer leader Dallewal amid hunger strike, seeks medical aid

After the Punjab government informed the Supreme Court about a scheduled meeting with septuagenarian farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a SC-appointed panel met him at around 3.30 pm on Monday.