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REC to invest ₹15,000 crore in Tripura's power and renewable energy sectors

REC has signed two MoUs with the Tripura government to provide Rs 15,000 crore in financial support for renewable energy and power infrastructure projects

Cement cos seen posting healthy volume growth in Q1; margins under pressure

Strong infrastructure demand and a favourable base are expected to lift cement volumes in Q1 FY27, but higher fuel and input costs are likely to keep profitability under pressure

After WhatsApp, Telegram replies to govt notice on 'username' feature

The Centre had raised concerns that allowing users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers could materially increase online fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital arrest scams

US recalls 2.5 mn bottles of India-made eye drops after contamination scare

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall was started because of the potential presence of a foreign substance in the eye drops

Centre mandates TReDS route for CPSE purchases from MSMEs. What changes?

The Ministry of MSME said the change is intended to address the delayed payments faced by small businesses

FSSAI pulls up alcohol makers over flavour, age claims: What the rules say

FSSAI found some alcohol makers using prohibited flavours, making misleading age claims and incorrectly declaring the age of blended spirits

E20 may cut mileage by up to 5% but offers cleaner combustion: Oil Ministry

The ministry rejected concerns that the programme had been implemented too quickly, saying India's ethanol blending initiative dates back to pilot projects launched in 2001

Centre extends anti-dumping duty on Chinese tubes, pipes till Jan 2027

The duty on 'seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy or non-alloy steel' was first imposed on October 28, 2021 for five years

World Bank Group commits $890 mn to promote solar rooftop project in India

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors have approved the project, the multilateral funding agency said in a statement on Friday

Who decides a call is 'spam'? Inside the systems behind caller IDs

Your phone may warn you about spam before you answer. But who decides which calls get that tag, and on what basis? Read on

Critical mineral push calls for board-level focus on communication: Experts

Sunil Duggal, former Vedanta Group CEO & Former Hindustan Zinc CEO, and current Bhumi Ventures CEO, said the role of boards has expanded significantly as mining projects become more stakeholder-driven

India notifies process to claim UK FTA tariff benefits on vehicle imports

Under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), India will reduce import duties on automotive imports from about 110 per cent to 10 per cent, with quotas on both sides

For India's travel industry, it's singing in rain season as bookings rise

Hospitality companies bank on year-round demand beyond summer peak

FM Sitharaman, CEA urge GCCs to move up the value chain as AI threat looms

Nirmala Sitharaman urged GCCs to move up the value chain, while the CEA warned AI could erode India's cost advantage if firms fail to innovate

Meity evaluating Trai request for regulating caller ID apps: S Krishnan

Meity is evaluating Trai's request to act against caller ID apps under the IT Act as banks seek a dedicated number series to ensure genuine customer calls are answered

India's energy supplies secure against instant risks from US-Iran tensions

Officials say India has adequate crude oil, LNG and LPG inventories to withstand any near-term supply disruption even as renewed US-Iran tensions push up crude prices

India's energy storage pipeline hits 140 GWh, says Shripad Yesso Naik

India has commissioned 7.5 GWh of energy storage capacity, with over 140 GWh under development as the government steps up support for battery storage and recycling

Delhi HC: NSE chief falls within ambit of PC Act; Ramkrishna plea dismissed

The Delhi High Court held that the National Stock Exchange performs functions involving significant public interest and upheld the sanction granted for Chitra Ramkrishna's prosecution

'Digital platforms must implement prevention by design to prevent CSEAM'

Experts urge internet platforms to adopt prevention-by-design and stronger AI systems to curb child sexual exploitation material and improve online child safety

Parsvnath case: Settlement talks can't stall insolvency once default found

The Supreme Court upheld the revival of insolvency proceedings against Parsvnath Developers, ruling that settlement negotiations cannot delay admission once debt and default are established