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DoT grants 2-month extension to telcos to register, verify SIM card sellers

Telcos sought additional time for implementation of new rules as it required change in their IT systems. Considering the request, the government has given a one-time extension

Tata-owned Air India Express to double its pilot count in next one year

Air India Express is in the process of merging low-cost domestic carrier AirAsia India with itself, and last week unveiled its new brand identity

Consumer durables firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping

Volume growth is expected to be in the range of 10-12 per cent

Jio tops in all nine mobile network parameters in first half of 2023: Ookla

According to Ookla, Jio emerged as the number 1 network in India, winning all nine awards for mobile networks in the market, including all awards for 5G networks

Jogging on a treadmill: The tale of India's charging infrastructure

Bankability biggest hurdle for public charging stations over low usage, indefinite breakeven period

18% electricity generated in India will be solar by 2030, says IEA

IEA's new World Energy Outlook 2023 published on Tuesday indicated that renewables would provide half of the world's electricity by 2030

Corporate funding in solar industry surges 55% to $28.9 bn: Mercom Capital

The global corporate funding in the sector was USD 18.7 billion in the first nine months of 2022, the US-based research firm said in its latest report

Gaza has oil markets on edge, could build more urgency to transition: IEA

Today we are again facing a crisis in the Middle East that could once again shock oil markets," said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol

Social media giants step up vigil as India gears up for election season

Experts also underline the importance of platforms maintaining internal capabilities for fact-checking through human reviewers

Virat Kohli's 95 helps Disney+ Hotstar score record 43 million viewership

When Virat Kohli was on the verge of equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries, the viewership crossed the 40 million mark

Airlines to operate 8.16% more flights this winter, shows DGCA data

Akasa Air, which recently reduced flights due to the exodus of 43 pilots, is slated to operate 64.9 per cent more flights

Data science education mkt to rise 58% to $1.4 billion by 2028: Report

The report projected data jobs to go up 57 per cent in the next five years from 2.1 lakh this year to 3.3 lakh by 2028

As competition intensifies, UB attempts market expansion in premium segment

United Breweries account for about 50% of the segment which AB InBev follows at around 25%, while Carlsberg is the third largest company in the space with a share of around 18%

Govt may space out stake sale in Hindustan Zinc for 'best possible options'

Earlier this year, Hindustan Zinc said it could create separate legal entities for its zinc and lead, silver, and recycling businesses to help capitalise on 'distinct market positions'

Voltas working to transform into a full-fledged home appliance maker

Voltas is also reviving its plan to make AC compressors locally in partnership with a South Korean or Japanese firm

Twenty-one years later, crowds cheer another Metro moment in Ghaziabad

India's first RRTS has NCR in awe, but only time will tell its actual impact

IT firms give campus hiring a miss for FY25 amid macro uncertainties

They may consider visiting campuses only after March qtr

Regional FMCG firms see gains over larger peers for second quarter in a row

Local brands have been able to capture market share as prices of raw material are lower, making it easier for them to manufacture and sell FMCG products at lower prices

India will become global leader in cruise tourism soon, says Sonowal

He said that India has become a global destination even in the river cruise segment

Indian envoy to Myanmar proposes setting up JWG for Traditional Medicine

Thein Zaw Linn, Rector, faculty members and students of UTM, Mandalay were informed about Ayush scholarships and Fellowships available in India