GARC upgrading vehicle testing under PM E-DRIVE scheme

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) at Oragadam in Chennai, functioning under the National Automotive Board, has started installing new state-of-the-art equipment for upgrading its testing infrastructure to strengthen capabilities for emerging electric and advanced vehicle technologies in India, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

How PM-MKSSY is insuring India’s Blue Economy

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India’s total fish production has more than doubled from 9.6 million tonnes (2013–14) to 19.8 million tonnes (2024–25), with inland production shooting up to 14.74 million tonnes (2024–25) from 6.1 million tonnes in 2013–14, representing a transformation that few sectors can rival, a government factsheet said on Monday.

Govt providing ESIC health security to 25 crore people: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | September 28, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India is providing health security through the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to 25 crore people, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday, highlighting the scale of the government's social security and welfare programmes.

India leads Asia in LLM search reach: Report

IANS | September 28, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Large language models (LLMs) search currently features in 22 per cent of purchase journeys in India and shapes final brand choice in 65 per cent of LLM‑assisted journeys, a report said on Monday.

India office leasing rises 7 pc to 54.4 million sq ft in Jan-Sep: Report

IANS | September 28, 2026 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Office space leasing across India's top seven markets rose 7 per cent year-on-year to 54.4 million square feet in the first nine months of 2026 because of sustained occupier expansion, demand from global capability centres and growing uptake by flexible workspace operators, a report showed on Monday.

NSE shares slip below IPO price, decline over 6 pc from peak

IANS | September 28, 2026 10:30 AM

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Recently listed shares of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) fell below their initial public offering (IPO) issue price on Monday and traded more than 6 per cent lower from their peak after Dalal Street debut.