Shivpuri, April 25 (IANS) In a major push to private sector-led development, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday inaugurated a state-of-the-art garment training and production centre in Badarwas town in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh.The project has been developed in collaboration with the Adani Group, underlining its role in supporting industrial growth and job creation in the region.The initiative is aimed at strengthening the local economy through skill development and increa…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that around 12.65 lakh passengers have travelled from the Gulf and West Asia region to India since February 28.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is closely tracking developments in the region, with a strong focus on the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community.Indian missions and posts across the Gulf and West Asia are operating round-the-clock helplines and are actively assisting citizens while remaining in cons…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry is expected to touch record volume of roughly 12.4 lakh units in fiscal 2027, surpassing the previous peak of fiscal 2019, a report said on Saturday.The industry posted a strong 13 per cent rebound in fiscal 2026, and the high base will lead to moderation in growth to 5–6 per cent in FY27, the report from Crisil Ratings said.Domestic demand will remain supportive, buoyed by infrastructure-led activity, steady replacement dem…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Saturday said the government has put in place a wholesome system to support Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other weaker sections right from an early age, enabling them to progress through sustained handholding and targeted interventions.Speaking at the launch of the Jammu and Kashmir chapter of the Dr. Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce at U…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to enhance security, customer protection and operational clarity for digital wallets and prepaid cards.RBI’s draft would allow banks that issue debit cards to offer PPIs after informing the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS), according to reports.”A non-bank applicant shall have a minimum net-worth of Rs 5 crore, and shall submit a certificate…fr…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India’s electricity demand surged to an all‑time high of 252.07 GW this weekend as a severe heat wave drove widespread use of cooling appliances, according to the latest power ministry data.The previous record was 250 GW set in May 2024. The ministry said peak demand rose from 240.12 GW on April 23 to 252.07 GW on April 24, higher than 239.70 GW seen on April 22. The government had projected demand could reach 270 GW this summer, though actual levels remained well …

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologised for the AI company’s failure to alert law enforcement agencies about warning signs linked to a teenager who later carried out one of Canada’s recent deadliest mass shootings.The apology came after more than two months of attack in which 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed her mother and half-brother before opening fire at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, leaving five children and a teacher dead, accordi…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Gobardhan Das, praising his inspiring journey marked by tireless hard work and humility.In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi highlighted Das’ significant contributions to public health, science, and innovation that have made the nation proud.“Prof. Gobardhan Das, heartfelt congratulations to you! Your journey, filled with tireless hard work and humility, is truly inspiring…

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Calling for integrity-driven growth in India’s capital markets, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the country’s financial future depends on building stronger, more transparent markets rather than simply scaling them up.Speaking at SEBI’s 38th foundational day event here, FM Sitharaman stressed quality over sheer expansion.“Above all, we want better markets, not merely bigger markets. Size without integrity is fragility. Volume without investor protecti…

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an administrative warning to Manappuram Finance Ltd Chairman and Managing Director, V.P. Nandakumar, for delayed disclosure of share pledge transactions, the company said in a regulatory filing on Saturday.The warning was issued via a letter dated April 24 related to a delay in disclosure of pledge of shares by the NBFC’s CMD in his personal capacity for transactions carried out between September 21 and Septe…