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Rajasthan approves schemes to promote Pushkar as wedding destination

The schemes were approved by the state's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Ajmer Development Authority (ADA), a senior ADA official said

63SATS bets big on mobile cybersecurity with insurance net in India

Apart from controlling cyber threats, risks, and frauds, 63SATS Cybertech has also tied up with general insurer ICICI Lombard to provide a financial safety net to its cybersecurity app users

Department of Posts aims 30% revenue growth in FY26 to ₹17,546 cr: Scindia

The minister, after the third quarterly review of the Department of Posts (DoP) said out of six verticals, five posted growth in revenue

Fujiyama commissions ₹300 crore solar cell plant in UP to boost capacity

The company currently operates with a total 1.6 GW of solar panel manufacturing capacity, of which 1.2 GW is located at Dadri

Housing sales in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai up 15% in 2025: PropTiger

Sales of residential properties declined in the Mumbai region, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Ahmedabad, but increased in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata

Budget 2026: Nasscom urges cloud tax clarity, ESOP deferment for startups

Nasscom also observed that India's data centre sector drives digital and AI growth, offering hosting services to global cloud providers on arm's-length terms

India now 2nd largest overseas market for US travel as visitation rises 40%

While New York, California and Florida continue to be the most popular destinations for Indian travellers, Dixon said repeat visitors are increasingly venturing deeper into the country

Niti Aayog suggests ₹6,000 cr VGF, PM-Suryaghar-like scheme for MSMEs

Niti Aayog has proposed a PM-Suryaghar-style capital subsidy scheme and a ₹6,000-crore viability gap funding mechanism to help MSMEs cut energy costs, adopt green power and stay competitive globally

Swelect Energy Systems rebrands, launches NUMERGY energy storage line

The new logo and tagline signal a clear strategic direction as the company expands its presence in solar, energy storage, and integrated energy solutions

Trai probes telcos' pricing issue over network setup at Navi Mumbai airport

Right-of-way (RoW) refers to the rules and rights with regard to the deployment and operation of telecom infrastructure by service providers on public and private property

New national policy pegs ₹200 trn investment for power sector by 2047

It proposes reforms to improve sector viability, including cost-reflective tariffs, tighter regulatory timelines and competition in distribution

India land area transacted rises in 2025 despite slight drop in deals

Overall, at least 126 land deals involving over 3,772 acres were sealed across the country in 2025, compared with 133 deals spanning 2,514 acres in 2024

VinGroup's GSM to pit ownership-first e-taxis against Ola, Uber

Vietnam's largest e-taxi operator plans 5-city rollout with VinFast cars

India in same group as US, China in AI development: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India, Vaishnaw said, had been ranked third in Stanford's AI preparedness and penetration rankings and second in the AI talent base rankings

Power secretary asks discoms to cut supply costs, rethink coal sourcing

Power secretary Pankaj Agarwal has asked distribution utilities to cut electricity supply costs by securing cheaper coal, rationalising transmission charges and simplifying tariffs, amid concerns over

DoT de-licenses lower 6 GHz band to boost next-generation Wi-Fi services

The de-licensing of the lower 6 GHz band will enable Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 services, supporting faster connectivity, next-generation devices, and data-intensive applications such as gaming, AR and VR

FICCI reappoints GSK Velu as Tamil Nadu State Council chairman for FY26

Industry body FICCI has re-appointed healthcare entrepreneur GSK Velu as Chairman of its Tamil Nadu State Council for 2025-26, marking his fifth straight term at the helm of the council

Indian luxury brands on par with global peers in FY25, shows Tofler data

According to data sourced from business intelligence platform Tofler, global fashion houses like Christian Dior, Hermes, and Gucci have not crossed the ₹500 crore mark when it comes to revenue in FY25

Pesticide industry seeks tighter e-commerce rules to curb fake sales

Under current regulations, a Principal Authorisation Certificate is required for individuals or firms seeking a licence to sell, stock, exhibit for sale, or distribute pesticides

Centre urges power utilities to cut supply costs to ease burden on users

At present, ‍India ‍has extended a ‌complete waiver of inter-state transmission charges for electricity storage projects until June 2028