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Nokia to upgrade VI's optical network to boost 4G services, back 5G rollout

Nokia is among three vendors selected by Vodafone Idea for the Rs 30,000 crore network expansion plan

ABREL sells Century pulp and paper business to ITC for ₹3,498 crore

ABREL informed that its board approved the execution of the business transfer agreement for the divestment of pulp and paper undertaking

Ireda reports 27% rise in loan sanctions in FY25 to Rs 47,453 crore

Loan disbursements rose 20 per cent to Rs 30,168 crore from Rs 25,089 crore in 2023-24, as per the provisional data shared by the company

HCLTech launches US arm to serve public sector, education & defence needs

The subsidiary falls under the Strategic Segments business led by Arjun Sethi as Chief Growth Officer. Sethi will head PSS as the president

Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to hike pay, gratuity for Anganwadi workers

Gandhi said Anganwadi workers and helpers' dedication and contribution deserved both recognition and respect, and their grievances must be heard and redressed

Air passenger traffic likely to rise 9% CAGR to 485 mn by FY27: Report

The Indian aviation sector has experienced a V-shaped recovery, with passenger traffic reaching 1.10 times its pre-COVID levels in FY24, the rating agency said

Pollution biggest challenge, transport sector key contributor: Gadkari

Speaking at the launch of an eco-friendly electric cycle in Thane, the Road Transport & Highways Minister said cycling needs to be promoted as a sustainable urban transport option

Asian Games star Narender named captain for World Boxing Cup in Brazil

This tournament marks the first event hosted by World Boxing since receiving provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee

Trade body CTI urges Delhi CM to reduce VAT on aviation turbine fuel

CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said the high VAT on ATF in Delhi is making flight operations costlier, which could lead airlines to prefer Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh

Stephen Fleming says Dhoni can't sustain ten overs of power hitting

The 43-year-old Dhoni had faced criticism for batting at number 9 during CSK's 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk last week

Williamson hails Nitish Rana's knock vs CSK as one of the highest standards

Nitish, coming to bat at number 3, produced a match-winning performance as RR posted 182 for nine and then restricted CSK to 176-6 to open their account this season

Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for rights advocacy

In 2019, Imran Khan was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote peace in South Asia

Eastern Railway crosses record 100 mn tonne-mark in freight loading

The Kolkata-headquartered railway division recorded 100.28 million tonnes of originating freight loading, an all-time record for the zonal railway

April-June to be hotter than usual, more heatwave days likely: IMD

Most parts of the country will see higher-than-normal maximum temperatures, except for some areas in western and eastern India where the temperatures are expected to be normal

India's external debt increases 10.7% to $717.9 billion at Dec-end

The outstanding external debt of the central government declined while that of the non-government sector increased at December-end 2024 over its level at September-end 2024

Nalco draws Parl panel flak for spending under 50% of targeted capex

Against the targeted capex of Rs 2,000 crore by Nalco for the year 2024-25, the end of January 2025, the capex stood at Rs 879 crore, that is less than 50 per cent of the targeted amount

Sitharaman to visit London from Apr 8-10; FTA talks may figure in meetings

The minister would be attending a host of meetings, including India-United Kingdom Economic and Financial Dialogue, in London

'Timely support, will offer relief': Citi on VIL dues to equity conversion

Throwing a lifeline to the troubled telecom operator, the government has decided to convert Rs 36,950 crore of VIL's outstanding spectrum auction dues into equity

Search operations intensified in J&K to track down terrorists; 6 held

Two terrorists and four policemen were killed while three others, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured during a gunfight in a remote forested area in the Sanyal belt of district

BirlaNu plans to invest up to Rs 1,300 cr in next 3 yrs, eyes acquisitions

The company, which had recently renamed itself as BirlaNu Ltd from erstwhile HIL Ltd is also scouting for acquisition opportunities to fuel its growth