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Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai corridor to strengthen Central India's logistics

IANS | July 25, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government's approval for the Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai access-controlled highway is expected to significantly strengthen logistics, industrial connectivity and agricultural market access across Bundelkhand while reducing travel time and transportation costs in Central India, according to an official statement on Saturday.

Dark patterns must be eliminated from insurance sector: IRDAI Chairman

IANS | July 25, 2026 8:15 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Chairman Ajay Seth on Saturday called for the complete removal of dark patterns from the insurance sector, saying transparent digital practices are essential to building consumer confidence and expanding insurance penetration in the country.

Rs 6,970 crore Dwarka tunnel to transform Delhi-NCR connectivity

IANS | July 25, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Centre's approval for the Rs 6,969.67 crore Dwarka Road Tunnel project is set to transform urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR) by easing traffic congestion, improving airport connectivity and providing a seamless link between West and South Delhi, an official statement said on Saturday.

70 startups seek Rs 1,500 crore investments at ASSOCHAM Investor Connect

IANS | July 25, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Around 70 startups sought investments worth nearly Rs 1,500 crore at the second edition of ASSOCHAM Investor Connect, which brought together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and policymakers to strengthen India's innovation-driven startup ecosystem, the industry body said on Saturday.

Employee grievances pending for over 25 years resolved: Minister

IANS | July 25, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the government’s focus on transparency, accountability and employee welfare resolved several legacy service‑related grievances that had remained pending for nearly 25 to 30 years.

ChatGPT hit by global outage, over 1,500 users report issues

IANS | July 25, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) US-based AI giant OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT faced a global technical disruption on Saturday, with more than 1,500 users reporting issues on the platform.

Centre cautions air passengers not to fall prey to fraudulent ‘Air Suvidha 2.0’ websites

IANS | July 25, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government on Saturday urged passengers to verify the correct website of ‘Air Suvidha 2.0’ carefully before sharing any personal or travel-related information, as certain fraudulent websites are misleading people.

India's first hydrogen train clocks 1,200 km, saves 3,200 litres of diesel

IANS | July 25, 2026 4:00 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) India’s first hydrogen train -- an indigenous 10‑coach model that emits only water vapour -- successfully travelled over 1,200 kilometres while saving over 3,200 litres of diesel consumption, an official statement said on Saturday.

India in lower tariff tier in US Section 301 measures, committed to early trade pact conclusion: Govt

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government remained closely engaged with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) throughout the Section 301 investigation over forced labour and as a result of these sustained efforts, India has been placed in the lower tier of additional tariffs under the final measures, providing a relative advantage to Indian exports in key sectors, an official statement said on Saturday.

UK FTA to help India’s exports reach $115 billion by 2030, create 7-10 lakh new jobs

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) can help bilateral trade trajectory expand from $58 billion in 2025-26 to $115 billion by 2030, along with the possible creation of 7-10 lakh new employment opportunities, according to a new Assocham study.

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Rs 7,145 crore Kanpur-Kabrai corridor to strengthen Central India's logistics

Dark patterns must be eliminated from insurance sector: IRDAI Chairman

Rs 6,970 crore Dwarka tunnel to transform Delhi-NCR connectivity

70 startups seek Rs 1,500 crore investments at ASSOCHAM Investor Connect

Employee grievances pending for over 25 years resolved: Minister

ChatGPT hit by global outage, over 1,500 users report issues

Centre cautions air passengers not to fall prey to fraudulent ‘Air Suvidha 2.0’ websites

India's first hydrogen train clocks 1,200 km, saves 3,200 litres of diesel

India in lower tariff tier in US Section 301 measures, committed to early trade pact conclusion: Govt

UK FTA to help India’s exports reach $115 billion by 2030, create 7-10 lakh new jobs

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