New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) In order to boost domestic production and reduce India’s dependence on imported lithium, cobalt and other key materials required for EV batteries, the government has taken several significant steps, including the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and enhancing the exploration of critical minerals.
Seoul, July 30 (IANS) Tesla Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk said he discussed the details of a recent semiconductor supply deal with Samsung Electronics Chairman, Lee Jae-yong.
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Logistics major Blue Dart Express Limited on Tuesday reported an 8.6 per cent decline in its net profit for the first quarter ended June 30 (Q1 FY26), as higher employee and finance costs weighed on earnings.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a clarification on the proposed Income Tax Bill 2025, saying that it is only meant to simplify language and remove redundant or outdated provisions, and does not propose any change in tax rates.
United Nations, July 29 (IANS) Citing its "reform momentum" as one of the factors, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised India's growth projections for this and next fiscal years to 6.4 per cent as it continues as the world's fastest-growing major economy.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found 51 safety lapses in Air India’s operations during its annual audit, raising fresh concerns over the airline’s compliance with mandatory aviation safety norms.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) India is projected to see 6.4 per cent GDP growth in FY26 and FY27, with both numbers revised slightly upward, reflecting a more benign external environment than assumed in the April reference forecast, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) A major scandal has hit Sri Lanka’s electric vehicle sector, with John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) -- one of the country’s most prominent blue-chip companies -- allegedly under investigation for a possible Rs 3 billion tax fraud.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The total number of broadband subscribers increased from 974.87 million at the end of May to 979.71 million in June, with a monthly growth rate of 0.50 per cent, the government said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Today marks the 30th anniversary of India's first cellphone call, made from Kolkata on July 29, 1995. Since then, India’s telecom sector has grown tremendously, and the country is now the world’s second-largest telecom market, with over 1.2 billion subscribers. Around 85.5 per cent of Indian households own at least one smartphone as of early 2025.
