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Coal India resumes discussions with Chile to acquire lithium blocks

These talks had previously been halted because the Chilean government required CIL to have prior experience in mineral mining

Civil aviation ministry gives nod for new airports for Rajasthan, Odisha

According to the ministry, the decision to establish an airport in Puri will provide a major boost to religious tourism

Indian film industry has mixed response to Trump's 100% film import tariff

Industry leaders say Trump's proposed film tariff may hurt US box office earnings for Indian films, especially affecting smaller producers and Telugu cinema

From support hubs to the core, GCCs take lead in biz outcome, leadership

India's GCCs are evolving into strategic hubs, producing CXO-level talent as leaders drive global innovation, operations, and transformation from centres in the country

Jio Platforms likely to become world's 6th-largest telco after IPO

Likely to replace Airtel at peak valuation of $154 bn

Govt mandates lawful interception of satcom, bars data flow overseas

The security rules also mandate service providers to indigenise at least 20 per cent of their ground segment of the satellite network within years of their establishment

Can Fin Homes targets 20% disbursement growth in FY26 on rate relief

Can Fin Homes aims to grow loan disbursements by 20 per cent in FY26, citing softer interest rates and recovery in key markets like Karnataka and Telangana

DoT rings in tougher satcom norms after Pahalgam terrorist attack

New guidelines may pose fresh hurdle for Starlink, Project Kuiper

Rajasthan govt aims to become a concert tourism hub, attract MICE

The state government plans to set up concert tourism facilities in various cities soon, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Sunday

Apple India shipments up 25% in March; Vivo tops smartphone market: Report

Chinese smartphone company Vivo led the overall smartphone market in India with 20 per cent share followed by Korean smartphone major Samsung with 18 per cent share

IMO's carbon levy to add 5% to Indian fleet's freight rates, says DGS

Impact on Indian ships $100 million, saves $2 bn compared to EU's proposal, says DG Shipping

Andhra Pradesh govt reboots power sector with management overhaul

State has appointed 16 new directors in one go to revamp finances, operations of five state power utilities

BPSL liquidation: SC setback may be a minor bump as JSW expands capacity

Loss of BPSL could trim JSW Steel's total steel production capacity by 12%

Delhi restaurants refuse to budge on service charge despite HC order

Experts say errant establishments could face contempt of court proceedings

Chhattisgarh CM lays foundation of India's first AI-based data park

The 5.5-hectare data park in Nava Raipur will support AI services including healthtech and fintech, with the first phase offering 5 MW capacity and future expansion planned

Investors find their way back to retail and consumer checkout aisle

Valuations normalise, dealmaking surges and investors return to India's consumer sector, with record Q1 activity driven by aspirational demand and demographic tailwinds

Indian refiners target cheaper US LPG imports with help from China tariffs

Advent of US LPG will enhance India's security of supply

MedTech multinationals bet big on India, eyeing global hub status

Global medtech giants like Siemens and Philips are expanding R&D and manufacturing in India, leveraging policy support and talent to embed India in global value chains

Railways' safety planning drive faces zonal and internal challenges

21 divisions have failed to comply with timely submission of their rolling block plans, the railways have communicated to zones

Cait to hold conclave to take on ecommerce, quick commerce giants

The three-day conclave from 16-18 May will focus on strategies to counter the alleged unethical practices of Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto and others