An executive from the Nobel Foundation praised the energy and inquisitiveness displayed by participants at a science dialogue event held in Bengaluru, describing the gathering as a meaningful exchange between laureates and local audiences. Hanna Stjärne, who serves as executive director of the foundation, told reporters that the session demonstrated how collaborative learning shapes future…

A property development firm posted earnings of 14 crore rupees during the three months that concluded at the end of September, down 65 percent from 41 crore rupees recorded in the corresponding quarter one year earlier. Arvind Smartspaces Limited reported total income declining 47 percent to reach 140.5 crore rupees compared with 265.5 crore rupees…

The government intends to expand financial incentives for rare earth magnet production to more than 7,000 crore rupees, nearly tripling the program’s current size as officials seek to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers of materials essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy equipment and defense technology. Beijing controls roughly 90 percent of global rare earth processing…

A federal cabinet member will represent the country at an international gathering focused on social progress taking place in Qatar this week. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya heads to Doha for the second World Summit for Social Development running from Tuesday through Thursday, where he will deliver remarks during opening ceremonies and participate in discussions about poverty…

The island government of Mauritius wants to secure extended supply agreements with India for approximately 33,000 metric tons of rice annually to support its food subsidy program and reduce dependence on Pakistani suppliers, according to Takesh Luckho, chairman of the Mauritius State Trading Corporation. Speaking to reporters at an international grain conference, Luckho explained that…

Mobile phone sales across the country expanded during the quarter ending in September, with unit volumes rising 5 percent from the prior year while total spending climbed 18 percent to establish a new record for quarterly market value. Research from Counterpoint points to holiday season purchasing, promotional pricing and growing appetite for higher-priced handsets as…

A major wireless carrier reported profits that nearly doubled during the three months ending in September, reflecting growth across its mobile and internet service lines. Bharti Airtel recorded earnings of 6,791.7 crore rupees for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, an 89 percent increase from the 3,593.2 crore rupees earned during the corresponding period one…

A global infrastructure group has praised the federal highways department for requiring digital identification markers on major roadway construction sites, calling the policy a breakthrough for public oversight and quality control. The International Road Federation sent a letter on Monday to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari commending the initiative, which will allow citizens to scan codes…

A payments bank operated by the postal service has partnered with the retirement fund administrator to offer digital life certificate services at the homes of retirees, according to an announcement made on Monday. The agreement between India Post Payments Bank and the Employees Provident Fund Organisation will allow pensioners enrolled in the 1995 pension program…

Transaction activity across the country surged during the third quarter of 2025, as buyers and sellers closed 999 agreements valued at $44.3 billion, according to a report released on Monday by PwC India. The figures represent a 13 percent rise in transaction count and a 64 percent jump in total value when compared with the…