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.