New Delhi: Jio Payment Solutions Ltd (JPSL) has launched a cross-border payment platform for Indian exporters, allowing businesses to collect payments from customers across international markets through multiple payment channels. JPSL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial S...
A press conference on ‘Solid Waste Management’ was organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Dehradun, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, at the Secretariat Media Centre on Wednesday. Detailed information was shared on the Solid Waste ...
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina recently reacted to criticism surrounding BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover's behaviour in the latest episode of his comedy show India’s Got Latent, which featured actor and reality TV personality Rakhi Sawant as one of the panellists. Samay Raina D...
The Western India Regional Council (WIRC) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducted “Career Awareness Program” at Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Kandivali, Mumbai on 8th September 2026 to create awareness among students to explore the Company Secret...
Mumbai: A replica of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya will provide the setting for the Andhericha Raja at the Azad Nagar pandal during this year’s Ganeshotsav. Temple-inspired pandal design Designed by art director Dharmesh Shah, the pandal has been constructed on a 14,...
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), in association with MC²⁺ Foundation, hosted the Mumbai City Connect of MC²⁺ Ignite, India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on 8 September 2026. The programme brought togeth...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped up measures to absorb excess cash from the banking system, using short-term foreign-exchange swaps as surplus liquidity reached a record level, Bloomberg reported. The central bank conducted sell-buy dollar-rupee swaps, with some transa...
CII released the CII-Deloitte Knowledge Report, “Unlocking Data Governance in Alignment with the DPDP Act and Rules,” at the CII Hospital Tech Summit 2026 on Tuesday in Mumbai. The report highlights the need for robust data governance practices in healthcare, covering data discov...
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JSW Group and Volkswagen Group have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance discussions for a proposed 51:49 joint venture covering Volkswagen’s passenger vehicle operations in India. The agreement marks the beginning of exclusive negotiations betw...
Mumbai: The Indian rupee came under sharp pressure on Wednesday, falling 34 paise to close provisionally at 95.08 against the US dollar, as Brent crude crossed the $100-per-barrel mark amid escalating US-Iran tensions . Concerns over higher inflation, foreign fund outflows and we...
Mumbai: Motorists in Mumbai could likely have to pay a congestion charge to drive through some of the city's busiest areas during peak hours, with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide saying authorities could consider such a system once commuters ha...
New Delhi: Indian sugar refiners are preparing to sell around 2.5 lakh tonnes of white sugar in the domestic market as the government steps up efforts to increase supplies and keep sugar prices under control ahead of the festival season. Shree Renuka Sugars Managing Director and ...
Pune: Pune Metro has announced an extended service schedule and special crowd-management measures for Ganeshotsav 2026, anticipating a significant rise in passenger numbers during the festival from September 14 to 26. Metro services will operate at intervals of around five minute...
Nashik: The 121st Foundation Day of Bank of India was celebrated with various programmes at the bank’s Divisional Office in Nashik and several branches across the division. At the Divisional Office, a Satyanarayan Puja, installation of a Lord Ganesha idol, health check-up camp an...
Mumbai: Indian equity markets extended their losing run for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude to the crucial $100-a-barrel mark, fuelling concerns over inflation and India's economic outlook . The BSE Sensex plunged 813.35 ...
Actor Akshaye Khanna is someone who hardly gets clicked by the paparazzi, and he is not even spotted at any events, screenings or Bollywood parties. However, on Wednesday, the actor made a rare appearance in Mumbai. He was spotted by the paps in the city while coming out of a res...
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (Mahatransco), the state-owned power transmission utility, is preparing plans to raise up to ₹10,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a report by Moneycontrol. If completed, the share sale will mar...
Iran’s Embassy in Tunisia has turned to Bollywood humour to take a swipe at US President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. On September 8, the embassy’s official X account, @IranembTun, shared a meme featuring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar from t...
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company’s proposal to acquire a holding of up to 9.95 per cent in DCB Bank, according to an exchange filing on Wednesday. The approval covers up to 9.95 percent of DCB Bank’s paid-up share capi...
New Delhi: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been included in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. The Men’s Selection Committee has named separate squads for the two multi-day and three...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to Indians to avoid unnecessary gold purchases puts economic prudence against one of the country's strongest cultural and savings traditions, while potentially creating political sensitivities ahead of key state elections . Gold is...
Mumbai: IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited will invest Rs 495 crore in three expansion projects, including a new ibuprofen unit, a pharmaceutical formulations facility and a specialty chemicals plant. All three projects will be funded through internal accruals, the company...
Hardik Pandya will prove his fitness ahead of the IND vs WI ODI series after being named in the India A squad. India 'A' will play Australia A, comprising two multi-day matches and three one-day games in Puducherry. Pandya has been named in squad subject to fitness. # #HardikaPan...
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has constituted a four-member independent inquiry committee headed by retired High Court judge Deepa Sharma to probe the allegations of harassment and intimidation levelled against Hockey India secretary Bhola Nath Singh by former w...
Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Office (RTO) has taken action against a Toyota Fortuner fitted with an illegal automatic mechanism to conceal its registration plate. The mechanism could cover the number plate at the push of a switch, making the vehicle d...
Pune: With Ganeshotsav set to begin in Pune on September 14, the city police and civic administration have intensified preparations to ensure smooth celebrations, traffic management and adequate civic infrastructure. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar and senior civic officia...
Wellington: The much-awaited return of India to New Zealand has created a huge buzz among cricket fans, with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirming that more than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the upcoming international home summer. India tour New Zealand for the first time in ...
Pune: A 25-year-old Digital Media student of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has alleged that he was brutally assaulted by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel at Pune Railway Station on August 24, resulting in a traumatic perforation of his left eardrum. The student,...
Mumbai: Maharashtra is developing a legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets through the proposed Maharashtra Digitization and Exchange of Land Token Asset, or DELTA, Act, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. Speaking at the Global Fi...
Auxbeam India Expands Switch Panel Lineup for Ambulances, Fire Trucks, Defence Vehicles, Off-Road Rigs and Marine Vehicles. Junagadh, Gujarat — September 2026 — Auxbeam India, the Indian arm of the automotive lighting and electronics brand Auxbeam, today announced the wider rollo...
Sachin Tendulkar was left impressed by the thrilling US Open quarter-final between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz. The Indian cricket legend took to social media to praise Shelton after the American edged out the defending champion in a dramatic five-set battle. Tendulkar describ...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated the expo at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai and inspected various services, products and technologies showcased by companies operating in the fintech sector. मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यां...
Mira-Bhayandar: The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has made extensive arrangements for the smooth and safe immersion of Ganesh idols during Ganeshotsav. A total of 24 immersion locations have been prepared across the city, including 5 natural water bodies and 19 arti...
Pune: Pune’s Ganeshotsav debate has acquired an unlikely new fault line: how much noise is too much noise? At the centre of it is 37-year-old activist Vidyanand Bapat, whose campaign against DJs, loudspeakers and amplified sound during public celebrations has moved from a civic d...
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to receive three awards at two separate events in London in recognition of his contribution to the state’s social welfare initiatives. According to reports, Shinde left for London on Tuesday night and is scheduled to ...
New Delhi: Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, is embarking on a seven-day visit to India commencing Wednesday, following an invitation extended by Vice President CP Radhak...
Speaking at a session on 'Digital Identity & Beyond' at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, UIDAI Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra outlined how Aadhaar is preparing for a future shaped by AI agents, alongside Jupiter's Jitendra Gupta and moderator Srinivas Jain of SBI Funds Management...
The Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the Allahabad High Court’s recent judgment quashing the detention of a Delhi University student under the National Security Act (NSA) will be challenged. According to the Live law report, t...
The FDA has launched a State-wide crackdown on food establishments violating the laws and rules regarding hygiene and food safety after IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe took over as its commissioner in May this year...
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has initiated compliance action against 15 Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) for alleged violations of anti-money laundering regulations. The financial crime watchdog has issued notices to these entities under Secti...
Pimpri-Chinchwad: Four men were arrested after a youth was allegedly attacked with a koyta and pistol in Pimple Nilakh on Tuesday, with police suspecting that opposition to his love marriage was the main motive behind the attack. The victim, identified as Amol Veer, was attacked ...
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 9, asked the complainant in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to follow the prescribed procedure and file an application seeking an early hearing. A bench headed by Chief Justice of I...
Large retail brokers, including Groww and Zerodha, are likely to provide customers access to the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) as an additional trading platform, according to a report by Moneycontrol. Both discount brokers are currently testing technical integration ...
Mumbai: Mumbai police are looking for one or more serial cat killers after about six cats were allegedly found killed and their bodies were found to be mutilated in Govandi’s Panjrapole area. Animal welfare organisation, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, has a...
Mumbai: Jio Platforms is stepping up preparations for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), with investor outreach expected to begin later this week following the recent approval from markets regulator Sebi, according to sources. The Reliance Industries digital arm's pr...
Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria was spotted in Mumbai’s Bandra on Wednesday (September 9), but her outing turned uncomfortable when she was surrounded by paparazzi. Videos from the spot have surfaced on social media, showing the actress struggling to make her way inside as photogr...
Snapchat’s parent company Snap Inc’s chief business officer Ajit Mohan has decided to step down from his position after completing four years at the social media firm. Mohan announced his departure on Wednesday through a LinkedIn post, saying Ronan Harris, president of Snap’s Eur...
Mumbai: Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday. Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office to the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. A video of his official swearing-in ceremon...
New Delhi: Jindal Supreme (India) Ltd, a manufacturer of plastic piping solutions and related products, has fixed the price band for its upcoming ₹125 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) at ₹88-93 per share. The Jindal Supreme IPO will open for public subscription on September 16...
India has strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling the targeting of civilian and economic facilities unacceptable and warning that such actions threaten regional security and freedom of navigation. Responding to media queries on September 9, Ministry ...
Mumbai: Passengers aboard Air India flight AI131 from Mumbai to London have reportedly been stranded at Zurich Airport in Switzerland after the flight was diverted due to a technical snag in the UK’s air traffic control system. A video shared by news agency ANI on X shows passeng...
Mumbai: Mumbai’s office real estate demand is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12-15 percent between 2027 and 2030, according to a report released at the CII Real Estate Summit 2026. The India Mid-Year Market Outlook FY2027, prepared by CBRE, expects growth t...
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) has been selected as the lowest bidder (L1) for the Indian Army’s ambitious Project Zorawar, which aims to develop next-generation light battle tanks for deployment in challenging terrains. The contract, estimated at nearly ₹20,000 crore, represen...
New Delhi: Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd, popularly known as Arcil , has raised ₹220 crore from anchor investors ahead of its ₹733 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO), which opened for subscription on Wednesday, September 9. The company allotted 1.58 crore equity share...
The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) has approved a spectrum usage charge of 5% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for satellite internet operators, paving the way for companies such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite to expand broadband services in India. Accordi...
New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Indian mixed martial artist Puja Tomar, describing the UFC fighter's journey as an example of how sports can connect people and inspire the next generation. Gor shared a picture with Tomar on X and praised her achievements in the U...
Pimpri-Chinchwad: A Nigerian woman who was allegedly staying illegally within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) limits has been deported to Nigeria after the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Special Branch-2, found that she had no valid passport or...
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