Maruti commences high voltage training program at 130 ITIs to accelerate EV adoption
NEW DELHI,: Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it has launched a comprehensive training program to handle high voltage systems required for electric and hybrid vehicles. The customised training program has been introduced across 130 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in 24 states and four Union Territories across the country, the country’s largest carmaker said […]
India remains bright spot of economic growth amidst volatile global environment : Chandrasekaran
NEW DELHI,: India remains “one of the bright spots of economic growth” amidst a volatile global economic environment, said Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) Chairman N Chandrasekaran in the company’s annual report. Chandrasekaran, who is also the chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Group, said the group would have a lesser impact from the new […]
SMFG stake buy in Yes Bank to pave way for other foreign entrants in Indian banking sector: Fitch
NEW DELHI,: Fitch Ratings on Tuesday said Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s (SMFG) 20 per cent stake buy in Yes Bank could pave way for other foreign entrants in the Indian banking sector. India’s foreign investment norms cap voting rights for investors in banks at 26 per cent and investments by financial institutions in Indian […]
Expert Dojo to invest USD100K each in 10+ Indian startups with new India-focused accelerator cohort
NEW DELHI,: US-based venture capital firm Expert Dojo has announced a new India-dedicated accelerator cohort, pledging to invest USD 100,000 each in more than 10 early-stage Indian startups this fiscal year. The cohort, which is now accepting applications, targets technology-driven and scalable ventures across sectors such as AI, electric vehicles, B2B, and fintech, while […]
British Int’l Investment seeks CCI nod to acquire stake in ReNew Photovoltaics
NEW DELHI,: British International Investment has sought fair trade regulator CCI’s clearance to acquire a stake in solar manufacturing firm Renew Photovoltaics. British International Investment (BII) is a development finance institution wholly owned by the UK Government. “The combination relates to an investment by the acquirer (British International Investment) in the target (ReNew Photovoltaics […]
Bovine smuggler detained under PSA in Kathua
JAMMU: A bovine smuggler has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. Abdul Gani was taken into custody from the Maggar Khad area in Lakhanpur, they said. He has been lodged at Central Kot Bhalwal Jail here under the PSA to curtail […]
Tibetan delegation in Frankfurt seeks German backing against China’s repression
Frankfurt Representative Thinlay Chukki from the Tibet Bureau in Geneva spearheaded a delegation’s trip to Frankfurt from May 20 to 21, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The delegation engaged in a series of meetings aimed at bolstering global support for Tibet. During their stay, the delegation conferred with Frank Auth, the President […]
SpaceX Starship completes ascent burn, coasts through space; Musk signals faster launches ahead
Washington : SpaceX’s Starship successfully completed its ascent burn and is now coasting through space, according to an update shared by the company’s official Twitter handle on Wednesday. The latest test flight marked significant progress for the spacecraft, especially when compared to earlier missions. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, confirmed the milestone on X (formerly […]
Taiwan MND detects 31 Chinese aircraft near its territory
Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday reported a military presence around Taiwan, with 31 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), nine vessels from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and one official ship detected operating in the region. As of 6:00 am (UTC+8), 22 sorties crossed the median line, entering Taiwan’s […]
UAE Minister of Justice attends Azerbaijan National Day celebration
Abu Dhabi: Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, attended this evening the reception hosted by Elchin Bagirov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the UAE, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. The reception, held at Rixos Marina Hotel in Abu Dhabi, was also attended by several members of […]
