LG Manoj Sinha visits Poonch shelling victims, promises jobs, bunkers, and rehabilitation support
Poonch : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited victims’ families who were affected by recent shelling along the Pakistan border in Poonch, offering condolences and pledging comprehensive support to those impacted. Addressing the victims’ families, LG Sinha acknowledged the irreplaceable loss of life but assured that maximum financial assistance has been […]
MediaTek to start rolling out world’s smallest chip from September
TAIPEI : Fabless semiconductor company MediaTek will begin production of world’s smallest 2 nanometer chips from September this year, a senior official of the company said on Tuesday. At present the smallest chip in production is of 3 nanometer size. “We are now moving into 2 nanometers. We will be taking out our first 2 […]
Honda pulls back on EV strategy for now, will push hybrid sales
TOKYO: Honda said Tuesday electric vehicle sales were slowing in the US, prompting the Japanese automaker to scrap its previous goal for EVs to be 30 per cent of its global vehicle sales by 2030.Instead of the initial plan to invest 10 trillion Yen (USD 69 billion) in an electrification strategy through the fiscal year […]
Mango irradiation operations normalised at Mumbai facility after brief data error
NEW DELHI: India’s mango exports to the US are registering healthy growth, and irradiation operations at a key mango treatment facility in Mumbai have been normalised after a brief disruption due to a data recording error earlier this month, an official said on Tuesday. The Mumbai-based irradiation facility, which handles the highest volume of mangoes […]
NITI paper bats for revision of defence laws to develop resilient, efficient supply chain
NEW DELHI,: A NITI Aayog’s working paper has proposed amendment and revision in defence laws to develop a resilient and efficient defence supply chain in the face of evolving geopolitical tensions, cybersecurity threats, and global supply chain disruptions. The Aayog in the working paper said a resilient and efficient defence supply chain is vital for […]
Visa applications for Turkiye, Azerbaijan drop by 42 pc: Atlys
MUMBAI: Visa processing platform Atlys on Tuesday said there is a 42 per cent decline in visa applications to Turkiye and Azerbaijan, following recent developments that shifted Indian traveller sentiment. Both countries had publicly expressed their support for Pakistan after India launched Operation Sindoor. Indian travellers responded swiftly by deciding to avoid travelling to Turkiye […]
FM calls for right balance of regulations, freedom
NEW DELHI,: Emphasising the importance of fair competition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said there has to be the right balance of regulations and freedom. She was speaking at the event to mark the 16th Annual Day of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the national capital. Sitharaman, also the Corporate Affairs Minister, […]
Shriram Life Insurance records 20.2% rise in total premium in FY2025
CHENNAI,: Shriram Life Insurance Company Ltd has recorded a 20.2 per cent rise in its total premium to Rs 4,216 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, on the back of continuous and sustainable momentum across all key areas, a top official said. The company had recorded a total premium of Rs 3,508 […]
Embassy REIT raises Rs 2,000 cr debt to refinance existing loans
NEW DELHI,: Embassy Office Parks REIT has raised Rs 2,000 crore debt to refinance its existing borrowings and save interest cost. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, Embassy REIT informed that the company has raised Rs 2,000 crore of coupon-bearing debt at an interest rate of 7.21 per cent for a 3-year tenure. The proceeds […]
Central govt employees retiring day before annual pay hike date to get notional increment
New Delhi,: Central government employees retiring a day before their annual pay hike date would be eligible to get notional increment for the purpose of calculating the pension admissible to them, an official order said. The move follows a Supreme Court order in this regard. “It is advised that in pursuance of the above referred […]
