Last few days left: Calling out aspirants for SNAP 2019 registration

The move is part of the phased implementation of mandatory hallmarking being carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards to ensure the purity of gold jewellery and protect consumer interests.

Delhi is expected to witness another significant rise in electricity demand this summer. According to the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC), last year, Delhi's peak power demand had clocked 8442 MW. This year, it is likely to cross 9000 MW. The expected peak of over 9000 MW represents an increase of over 300 per cent compared to the 2879 MW recorded in 2002. Current trends suggest that Delhi's peak power demand is likely to cross the 10,000 MW mark by 2028-2029.

Accra [Ghana] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has been recognized among the "100 Most Impactful Voices 2026" by ABCD Africa, a prestigious recognition celebrating influential women of African descent who are using their platforms to inspire change, amplify important social conversations, and drive meaningful impact across communities. The list features prominent women leaders and changemakers from 54 African countries and also includes the President of Tanzania. The list came out on the occasion of International Women's Day 2026.

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 12: As a strategic move to refresh and strengthen its core vision, Hong Leong Islamic Bank ("HLB Islamic" or the "Bank") is transitioning to a refreshed consumer-facing brand identity, now known as HLB Islamic, and a strengthened core proposition that approaches financial services not as a series of siloed products and transactions, but as total wealth stewardship through a Shariah-principle-guided life-cycle approach known as Hayat @ HLB Islamic. This evolution is rooted in the Bank's new philosophy, 'Timeless Principles Guiding Tomorrow's Wealth', introduced during its 20th anniversary last December to signal a new chapter in wealth stewardship.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, and HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, today announced the expansion of their co-branded credit card portfolio with the launch of two new variants: the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card. The Swiggy BLCK and Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Cards are designed to maximize value across food, quick commerce, lifestyle, and travel. Card members will enjoy enhanced, category-leading cashback on Swiggy and premium partner platforms, alongside exclusive instant discounts on Cleartrip and Nykaa. The expanded portfolio offers up to ₹48,000 in annual savings, bringing elevated, everyday benefits to a wider segment of consumers.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Mudrex, a leading Indian crypto exchange, announced the rollout of INR-margined crypto futures, marking a significant step toward simplifying trading for participants in India's fast-growing digital asset market.

Proposals for investments from Land Bordering Countries (LBC) in specified sectors or activities, that include rare earth permanent magnets, shall be processed and decided within 60 days under the relaxed FDI norms under the Press Note 3, government officials said on Wednesday

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 11: Galgotias University has achieved another milestone, as one of its Alumni and Ex Army Wing Cadet Priyanshu Dixit, has been commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 3 Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army, passing out parade held at the OTA (Officers Training Academy) Chennai on 07 March 2026.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 11: When Srijan Realty set out to build homes that people would genuinely love living in, sustainability wasn't an afterthought. It was the starting point. That philosophy has now earned the company IGBC Pre-Certified Platinum status the highest green building recognition in India across six of its residential and mixed-use developments.

Khushtech Korea has announced that its Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) feature phones are now ready for mass production in India after successfully completing the pre-production stage at its Navi Mumbai partner factory last week.