Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) [BSE, NSE: JIOFIN] and BlackRock [NYSE: BLK], has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence operations as an investment manager for their mutual fund business in India. JioBlackRock Asset Management will bring an innovative investment proposition to the growing number of …
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May, 2025
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21 May
CRCL and IIT Delhi Sign MoU to strengthen scientific capabilities and promote ease of doing business
The Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to strengthen India’s trade facilitation efforts and promote innovation in customs testing and scientific regulation. The MoU was formally signed by Prof. Rangan …
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21 May
₹2,000 crore allocated to establish 72,000 EV public charging stations across India
Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, today chaired a high-level inter-ministerial coordination meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Ministry of Heavy Industries to review the progress and accelerate the nationwide rollout of EV charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive Scheme. Launched under the visionary …
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21 May
Nitin Gadkari to perform Ground Breaking for iconic Observatory Towers in Goa
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari to perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the iconic Observatory Towers atop the New Zuari Bridge in Goa on Friday, the 23rd May 2025. The visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the pioneering initiative of Shri Nitin Gadkari, and the committed efforts of Goa Chief Minister Shri …
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12 May
Nation’s First Hydrogen Truck Flagged Off in Raipur
In a landmark step towards green energy and sustainable transportation, India’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck was officially rolled out on public roads. The vehicle was flagged off by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean mobility journey. This revolutionary truck, designed for long-haul freight, is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell …
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10 May
From Conflict to Conversation: India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire
In a significant development, the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan held a telephonic conversation today at 15:35 IST. Both sides mutually agreed to halt all forms of military actions — on land, air, and sea — starting from 17:00 IST today. Sources confirmed that the call was initiated by Pakistan’s DGMO, who proposed a ceasefire …
April, 2025
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14 April
Bihar’s Ankit Dev Arpan Shines at National Forensic Science Summit with Dual Honors
New Delhi: At the prestigious All India Forensic Science Summit held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Ankit Dev Arpan, a native of Bagaha, West Champaran (Bihar), was conferred with two national awards for his outstanding contribution to Hindi language promotion and academic excellence in forensic studies. The summit, organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, witnessed the participation …
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1 April
Franchise India Soars to 100 Cr GTV in Just Two Months, Aims for 1500 Cr GTV by 2025
New Delhi, 1st April’ 2025 –Franchise India, one of the leading players in the Indian franchising ecosystem, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching ₹100 Crore, Gross Transaction Value (GTV) in just two months. This rapid growth highlights the company’s robust business model and its prominent position in India’s burgeoning franchising industry. Looking ahead, Franchise India has set its sights on an …
March, 2025
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26 March
Innovative, Accessible, Actionable Early Warning Solutions highlighted at Reliance Foundation–UN India Disaster Management convening in Gujarat
Experts called for bold and transformative actions for future readiness in Disaster Risk Management systems at the Reliance Foundation and the United Nations India convening here on Tuesday. The event ‘Early Warning and Early Action – A Multi-Hazard, Multi-Stakeholders Approach: Experiences, Learning & Sharing’ fostered crucial discussions and knowledge sharing to enhance disaster risk management in India. Reliance Foundation and the UN …
February, 2025
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1 February
Budget 2025-26: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Transformation
Reforming Growth and Investment: Insights into the Budget 2025-26 Central Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Central Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in Parliament, unveiling an ambitious roadmap that promises to reshape India’s economic landscape. The budget outlines major initiatives across various sectors—including agriculture, MSMEs, infrastructure, innovation, education, and health—while also implementing significant tax reforms …