Union Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to Mobilize Venture Capital for India’s Startup Ecosystem
New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s growing startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of Rs. 10,000 crore for the purpose of mobilizing venture capital for the startup […]
LIC Approves 1:1 Bonus Shares for Existing Investors
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of Life Insurance Corporation of India (“LIC”) in their meeting held today, inter alia considered and approved the issuance of bonus equity shares in the proportion of 1:1, to the existing shareholders as on record date, which shall be announced subsequently. The issuance of bonus equity shares shall be subject […]
JAKSON Group Expands Energy Portfolio with Launch of 5 New Solutions, Including Genset Xtra and BESS
New Delhi: JAKSON Group, one of India’s leading energy and infrastructure conglomerates, today announced a major expansion of its energy solutions portfolio with five products: JAKSON Genset Xtra, BESS, Solar Kit, Mobile Light Tower (MLT), and Electric Three-Wheelers. This portfolio expansion marks a significant step in JAKSON’s journey to build a more comprehensive and future-ready […]
Ola Electric Launches S1 X+ with 5.2 kWh 4680 Bharat Cells, Aiming to Make Long-Range EV Scooters Accessible to All
Bengaluru: Ola Electric today announced the launch of the new S1 X+ 5.2 kWh, powered by its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell. With this, the company is bringing its advanced in-house cell technology to the mass market, making long range EV scooters accessible for every Indian. Launched at an introductory price of ₹1,29,999 valid till […]
Aster DM Healthcare expands ‘Women & Children’ facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital
Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in India, has invested Rs. 96 crore towards the expansion of its Women & Children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital, building on over a decade of years of trusted healthcare service in Bengaluru. With this expansion, Aster Whitefield’s bed capacity will increase from 380 […]
RateGain Launches RG Varsity to Help Hotel Professionals
New Delhi: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI- powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the launch of RG Varsity, a digital marketing certification program designed to help hotel professionals navigate a rapidly changing customer acquisition landscape and build skills that directly impact revenue performance. The […]
Coforge Receives Statutory and Regulatory Clearances for Encora Acquisition
New Delhi: Coforge, an AI-native engineering services leader, today announced that all the regulatory approvals and statutory clearances in multiple jurisdictions for the acquisition of Encora have been secured. On December 26, 2025, Coforge announced its intent to acquire Encora to create a $2.5 Bn AI-native tech services firm with a $2 Bn data, AI […]
PM Modi condoles passing of iconic and versatile singer Asha Bhosle
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Asha Bhosle, acknowledging her as one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known. The Prime Minister remarked that her extraordinary musical journey, which spanned decades, enriched the nation’s cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world. […]
Indian Navy to Host Inaugural Commanders’ Conference 2026 in New Delhi
New Delhi: First edition of Indian Navy’s biannual Commanders’ Conference 2026 is scheduled over a period of three days at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, from 14 Apr to 16 Apr 2026. The Apex Level Conference offers a stage for comprehensive review of Navy’s operational posture to protect national maritime interests, capability development and strategic alignment […]
US and Indian Air Chiefs Hold High-Level Talks in Arlington to Boost Defence Cooperation
New Delhi: The USA and Indian Air Chiefs held high-level engagements in Arlington on 08 April to advance defence cooperation. The Indian Airforce (IAF) informed on social media website X, “Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, hosted Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, who was accorded […]