Lt Gen Sandeep Jain Assumes Charge as Vice-Chief of the Army Staff
New Delhi, July 1: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain has assumed charge as the Vice-Chief of the Army Staff, taking over a key leadership position in the Indian Army. An experienced officer with a long and distinguished service record, Lt Gen Jain has held…
Capital raising becomes more demanding for private equity fund managers
July 01: Raising capital has become more demanding for private equity fund managers, with increased due diligence requirements and regulatory uncertainty now the biggest barriers in the market, new research* from Ocorian, a leading U.S. and global…
FASTag Annual Pass Usage Surges to 19 pc of Toll Traffic
New Delhi | July 2026: The use of FASTag annual passes on Indian highways has increased to 19% of total toll pass traffic, marking a significant rise from around 13% in December 2025, according to data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The…
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Begins France Visit to Boost Economic and Investment Ties
New Delhi, July 1: Union Finance Minister and Minister for Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has begun an official visit to France aimed at strengthening India–France economic cooperation and expanding investment, technology, and innovation…
Increase Allocation to Private Markets to Capture Growth Opportunities, say UK Wealth Managers and IFAs
July 01: New research by Wealth Club, the UK’s leading non-advised investment service for high-net-worth individuals, reveals wealth managers and independent financial advisers increasingly agree that exposure to private markets is now a necessity…
Shashi Tharoor, Prof Raj Kumar Address Japan Parliament
Tokyo, July 1: In a significant moment for India–Japan academic and diplomatic engagement, Prof Raj Kumar and Shashi Tharoor addressed Japan’s Parliament, highlighting the growing importance of international collaboration in education,…
Surging Ahead: Škoda Auto India delivers a Record-Breaking H1 2026
Mumbai, 01 July: Škoda Auto India continues the momentum from its Biggest Year in 2025 well into the first half of 2026. The brand registered sales of 38,894 units, which is a 7.5% growth over the same period…
In Odisha’s Niyamgiri, Dongria Kondhs Keep the Ancient Art of Kapdaganda Alive
Rayagada, July 1 (UDN): Nestled amid the dense forests and rolling hills of Niyamgiri, the Dongria Kondh community continues to preserve a centuries-old artistic tradition that remains central to its cultural identity. From vibrant wall paintings to…
Manufacturing Growth Continues, PMI at 54.2 in June
New Delhi, July 1: India’s manufacturing sector continued its steady expansion in June, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded at 54.2, indicating sustained growth in factory activity and overall business conditions. A PMI reading…
Mahindra Registers 37pc Rise in June Auto Sales
Mumbai, July 1: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported a strong performance in June, registering a 37% year-on-year growth in total vehicle sales to 1,06,207 units, driven by robust demand across its passenger and commercial vehicle segments. The…