Institutional partnerships to strengthen handloom sector, empower weavers: Govt

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Institutional partnerships with premier institutions such as IITs and NIFTs can develop technological solutions that reduce manual effort, integrate scientific precision into traditional weaving processes and enhance the livelihoods of weavers, according to an official statement on Sunday.

DoT issues Rs 26.83 crore demand notice to Vodafone Idea

IANS | August 1, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Vodafone Idea (Vi) has received a notice from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking payment of Rs 26.83 crore as liquidated damages over the alleged non-compliance with minimum rollout obligations linked to spectrum acquired in the 2022 auction, the telecom company informed stock exchanges on Saturday.

CBI files Rs 1,816 crore EPFO investment fraud case against Reliance Capital; company responds (Lead)

IANS | August 1, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital Limited in Mumbai, its former Chairman Anil Ambani, unknown public servants and other unknown persons, for allegedly causing a wrongful loss of Rs 1,007.55 crore along with an interest liability of Rs 808.67 crore by committing offences including criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal misconduct.