In a major shift amid an intensified crackdown on illegal migrants, Delhi Police, acting on directives from the Centre, has ruled that Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and ration cards will no longer be accepted as valid proof of Indian citizenship. Instead, only voter ID cards or Indian passports will be accepted during verification drives targeting …
Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based startup, is making waves in India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector with its groundbreaking 15-minute charging technology. Founded in 2020 by former Ather executives Arun Vinayak and Sanjay Byalal Jagannath, Exponent Energy is addressing key obstacles in EV adoption, such as slow charging times and inadequate infrastructure. The company has developed a …
Apple has intensified its efforts to reduce dependency on China by expanding iPhone manufacturing in India. According to a news report, Tata Electronics has officially begun assembling iPhones at its new facility in Tamil Nadu, while Foxconn is preparing to launch production at its upcoming plant in Bengaluru. Tata Electronics Begins iPhone Assembly at Hosur …
Tata Sons’ internal investigation has flagged serious disclosure failures by group company secretary Suprakash Mukhopadhyay, involving his family’s wealth management firm, Divinion, as per a news report. The report by a three-member committee, comprising Nupur Mallick, the head of Tata Sons human resources, Eruch N. Kapadia, a finance executive at Tata Sons, and Sidharth Sharma, …
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has announced that financial and health influencers do not need professional qualifications to share general information about related products or services. However, if influencers offer technical advice, they must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or have relevant financial credentials. ASCI Reiterates Finfluencers …
As per Moneycontrol news report, in a significant move that could impact millions of retired workers in India, the central government is likely to raise the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) to ₹3,000 per month from the current ₹1,000, according to a senior government official quoted by Moneycontrol. This development comes amid …
In response to weeks of mounting pressure from automakers, parts suppliers, and dealers, US President Donald Trump signed two directives designed to soften the blow of overlapping tariffs on the automotive sector. These measures come amid growing concern that steep and overlapping import duties could lead to higher car prices, disrupt production, and threaten jobs …
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) industry is poised to reach a new milestone in FY26, with a projected cumulative volume of five million units across domestic and export markets, according to Crisil Ratings. This would mark the 4th year in a row of record-breaking sales. However, the annual growth rate is expected to moderate to 2–4%, …
According to the news report, India stands to save an estimated ₹14,70,673 crore (US$ 173 billion) between 2025 and 2034 by replacing its reliance on imported thermal coal with domestically generated renewable energy. According to a recent report by Climate Risk Horizons, achieving this would require the country to add 50 gigawatts (GW) of renewable …
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive requiring all regulated financial entities to use the PRAVAAH portal for submitting applications related to licences, authorisations, and approvals starting May 1, 2025. This move aims to centralise regulatory communications and bring uniformity across the financial system. What Is the PRAVAAH Portal? PRAVAAH, short for …
