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India-made locomotives gain global traction as BLW sends 6th engine to Mozambique

IANS | December 16, 2025 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) In a matter of pride for India on the international stage, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has once again shown resilience in the field of locomotive manufacturing with the successful dispatch of the sixth indigenously manufactured 3300 Horse Power AC–AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique, the government said on Thursday.

Passenger count for Vande Bharat train services surpasses 7.5 crore mark

IANS | December 16, 2025 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The number of Vande Bharat services connecting major cities across India has gone up to 164 while the total number of passengers carried by these high-tech trains, since their launch in 2019, has crossed the 7.5 crore mark, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday.

Apple clocks record exports growth in India in November

IANS | December 16, 2025 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Apple Inc clocked the highest value of exports from India in November, shipping iPhones worth $2 billion, as per industry data.

Pricing benign across India’s insurance market except cyber, property sectors: Report

IANS | December 16, 2025 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Indian insurance market experienced soft conditions in 2025 with ample capacity and digital distribution keeping pricing benign across most lines, except cyber and property sectors, a report said on Tuesday.

PM Modi’s Jordan visit opens new chapter in bilateral business ties: Industry leaders

IANS | December 16, 2025 7:51 PM

Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan has marked a significant step forward in strengthening economic and business relations between the two countries, with industry leaders highlighting fresh opportunities across multiple sectors.

India to achieve all economic goals to become a powerful economy: IIT Dhanbad Director

IANS | December 16, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India will be able to achieve the economic goals that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are striving for, and the nation will definitely become a powerful economy, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Director, Sukumar Mishra, said on Tuesday.

Bank credit growth stays resilient with 11.5 pc growth: Centre

IANS | December 16, 2025 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Bank credit growth in India continues to remain resilient with 11.5 per cent year-on-year growth, reflecting sustained lending momentum across key segments of the economy, the government said on Tuesday.

India's mobility market to cross $600 billion by 2030

IANS | December 16, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India's mobility landscape has moved into a phase of structural transformation, with the market projected to more than double and exceed $600 billion by 2030, the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) said on Tuesday.

46 MoUs, bilateral agreements signed with other nations to check drug trade: Centre

IANS | December 16, 2025 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India has signed Bilateral Agreements with 27 countries and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with 19 countries as part of efforts at the international level to control drug trafficking, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

NSE Sustainability recognises Adani Power for outstanding ESG performance, awards ‘Aspiring’ category

IANS | December 16, 2025 5:57 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 16 (IANS) In a fillip to its unwavering commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, Adani Power Ltd on Tuesday said that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited, a subsidiary of NSE Indices Ltd and part of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) group, has appraised it based on publicly available information, and awarded a score of ‘65’ -- placing the company in “Aspiring” category.

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India-made locomotives gain global traction as BLW sends 6th engine to Mozambique

Passenger count for Vande Bharat train services surpasses 7.5 crore mark

Apple clocks record exports growth in India in November

Pricing benign across India’s insurance market except cyber, property sectors: Report

PM Modi’s Jordan visit opens new chapter in bilateral business ties: Industry leaders

India to achieve all economic goals to become a powerful economy: IIT Dhanbad Director

Bank credit growth stays resilient with 11.5 pc growth: Centre

India's mobility market to cross $600 billion by 2030

46 MoUs, bilateral agreements signed with other nations to check drug trade: Centre

NSE Sustainability recognises Adani Power for outstanding ESG performance, awards ‘Aspiring’ category

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