The World Economic Forum has unveiled a strategic blueprint aimed at transforming artificial intelligence from a significant energy consumer into a cornerstone of global sustainability. A report titled "From Paradox to Progress," the framework addresses a looming crisis: the rapid expansi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French President Macron's adviser Emmanuel Bonne in New Delhi and discussed strengthening the India-France strategic partnership. India and France also held the 38th Strategic Dialogue, reviewing cooperation in defence, technology, space and civi
PM Narendra Modi met French President Macron's diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne, reaffirming the India-France strategic partnership and cooperation in innovation, technology and education. Bonne's visit comes ahead of Macron's India visit in February 2026. Bonne also co-chaired the 38th
"Since 2004, licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) had been paused. Considering the positive developments in the sector during the last two decades and in response to the growing demand from the stakeholders, we propose to publish a discussion paper on licensing of new UCBs," RBI sai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: India's FMCG market exceeds INR 9 lakh crore, with General Trade contributing nearly 65 percent of sales through over 6.5 million kirana stores. Modern Trade, though smaller at about 10 percent, is growing faster in urban and premium segments. Togeth
In a significant development, India is going to take up the around Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France which would be manufactured in India with indigenous content of around 30 per cent at a high level meeting of the Defence Ministry.
New Delhi [India], January 13: Uncle Peter's Pancakes, India's leading pancake-focused QSR brand, has reached a landmark milestone with the expansion to 100+ outlets nationwide. With 110 outlets fully operational and 40 more in the final stages of setup, the brand continues its mission to re
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, AU Corporate Advisory and Legal Services has called for an execution-driven reform framework that strengthens investor confidence, accelerates enterprise growth and enhances institutional efficiency.
In a major move to improve retirement security, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high-level committee tasked with formulating guidelines and regulations to enable a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS). This move
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) aims to expand access to homeownership for eligible urban families, particularly those who do not own a permanent home. The scheme is designed around inclusion, transparency, and improved ease of acce
The rules provide the framework for the inclusion of sportspersons of outstanding merit, composition of the general body and executive committee, election procedures, and disqualification criteria for members of National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations, as per an official relea
Launched on July 12, 2021, Haryana 112 has grown significantly over the past four years. According to official data, the rising call volume indicates that citizens instinctively dial "112" for immediate assistance during emergencies, highlighting the effectiveness of government efforts in