New Delhi, June 18: The total area sown under India’s ongoing kharif season has crossed 84 lakh hectares so far, indicating steady progress in early sowing operations across key agricultural regions of the country. Pic Credit: Pexel According to preliminary agricultural data, sowing activity has picked up momentum with the…
Continue ReadingIndia–UK Trade Agreement to Be Operational from July 15, Says PM Modi, Calling It a ‘Historic Milestone’
New Delhi, June 18: The India–UK trade agreement will come into effect from July 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday, describing it as a “historic milestone” in the economic partnership between the two countries. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PMOIndia The operationalisation of the agreement is expected to mark a significant…
Continue ReadingMENA Fintech Association and FINTECH.TV Forge Strategic Global Media Alliance to Amplify Fintech Leadership, Shape Industry Dialogue, and Connect Innovation Across Global Markets
Dubai, UAE – June 18 – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the leading not-for-profit fintech ecosystem enabler and industry advocacy platform across the Middle East and Africa, announced a strategic collaboration with Fintech.TV, the premier global media platform dedicated to financial innovation, capital markets, fintech, digital assets, and the…
Continue ReadingHow Data Center Flexibility Can Relieve Stress on the Western Grid
Data centers are among the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand, with some now consuming as much power as entire cities to generate the computing power needed to support expanding use of artificial intelligence. But unlike factories or hospitals, data center workloads are flexible. WESTMAP.AI, a new tool developed by researchers…
Continue ReadingPM Modi–Trump Meeting at G7 Focuses on Trade, West Asia and Strengthening India–US Ties
New Delhi, June 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump held discussions on key global and bilateral issues on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, focusing on West Asia developments, progress on the India–US trade agreement, and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, according to the Ministry…
Continue ReadingIndian Markets Trade Flat in Early Session Amid Mixed Global Cues
Mumbai, June 18: Indian benchmark equity indices traded flat in early trading on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid mixed signals from global markets. The domestic market opened on a subdued note, with buying in select sectors offset by weakness in others. Investors largely adopted a wait-and-watch approach while tracking…
Continue ReadingAditya Birla Housing Finance Opens New Branch in Chandigarh, Strengthens North India Presence
Chandigarh, June 18 : Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited , a housing finance company and a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited, has expanded its footprint in Chandigarh with the launch of a new branch in Sector 8C, as part of its broader plan to expand its pan-India distribution network.…
Continue ReadingIDBI Bank Introduces FCNR Special Opportunity Deposit in USD with Attractive Returns for NRIs on Foreign Currency Deposits
June 18 : IDBI Bank has introduced FCNR Special Opportunity Deposit in USD, offering enhanced returns to Non-Resident Indian customers seeking secure and attractive foreign currency investment opportunities. The Special Rates will be for limited period effective June 11, 2026, till September 30, 2026. For Deposit amount in USD Maturity…
Continue ReadingRajesh Power Services Limited Secures INR 211.68 Crore OPTCL Orders, Enters Odisha with Landmark Transmission Project Win
Ahmedabad, June 18: Rajesh Power Services Limited one of the EPC contractors in the power transmission and distribution sector, on Wednesday announced that it has secured new orders worth ₹211.68 crore (including taxes) from Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a Government of Odisha undertaking. The order marks Rajesh Power’s…
Continue ReadingAccrelist Appoints Derek Cheong as Chief Executive Officer
Group sharpens focus on aesthetics retail under the CEO’s first initiative, a proposed entry into the Xiamen aesthetic clinic market SINGAPORE, June 18 - Accrelist Ltd. (“Accrelist” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”), listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”), today…
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