Indi Lime export to Oman showcases early gains of CEPA: Govt

IANS | December 20, 2025 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The export of Indi Lime to Oman assumes added significance in light of the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman, which aims to deepen bilateral economic ties and expand market access for Indian exporters, according to the government.

5 research initiatives driving India-AI Impact Summit 2026

IANS | December 19, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) As India prepares to host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital this February, a set of research-led initiatives is emerging as the knowledge backbone of the global event, positioning the country as a hub for responsible and impact-driven artificial intelligence, particularly for the Global South.

RBI imposes Rs 61.95 lakh penalty on Kotak Mahindra Bank

IANS | December 19, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 61.95 lakh on Kotak Mahindra Bank for non-compliance with certain directions issued by it on access to banking services, on basic savings bank deposit accounts, the scope of activities to be undertaken of business correspondents (BCs), and for contravention of provisions of the Credit Information Companies Rules, 2006 (ClC Rules).

India charts bold clean energy course with SHANTI Bill: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | December 19, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India has moved towards a bold and decisive path into the clean-energy sector with the passing of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India bill (SHANTI Bill) in both houses of the Parliament, Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said on Friday.