Bhubaneswar, March 30, 2026 – Odisha has completed a year of significant progress under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, a flagship program focused on providing safe and dignified housing for the State’s most vulnerable families. The initiative has reached thousands of households, including in remote districts such as Kalahandi, ensuring that…
Continue ReadingRecord Foreign Investor Outflow Hits Indian Equities
Foreign investors have withdrawn a record ₹1.14 lakh crore (around USD 12.3 billion) from Indian equities in March, marking the largest monthly outflow in the country’s history. Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, a weakening rupee, and concerns over high crude oil prices affecting economic growth have driven the sell-off.…
Continue ReadingScreen time among children and adolescents has increased over three decades – especially after COVID-19 pandemic
First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents. Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past three decades, with clear rise occurring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to…
Continue ReadingOil Prices Surge as the War Expands, Revealing No Quick Resolution
By Samer Hasn, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com WTI crude oil futures recorded their highest opening since 2018 at $102.60 per barrel today, while ICE Brent futures surged past $108 per barrel. Crude oil prices are consolidating their bullish momentum as market participants increasingly price in a protracted Middle…
Continue ReadingVirtualware Reports Audited 2025 Results: Margin Improvement and Record Bookings
Gross margin rises to 93.7%, EBITDA reaches €672K (15.53% margin), and the company moves to a pro forma net cash position Bilbao, March 30, 2026.- Virtualware (Euronext Growth Paris: ALVIR) closed 2025 with a gross margin of 93.7%, up from 86.8% in the prior year, and EBITDA of €672,626 (15.53% margin),…
Continue ReadingFinnair renews its narrowbody fleet with firm orders of 18 E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer and A320/321ceos from the used aircraft market
New Delhi, Mar 30: Finnair is proceeding with the renewal of its narrowbody fleet and has signed a purchase agreement with Embraer on 18 firm orders for E195-E2 aircraft, with additional 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. Finnair has also signed agreements with RTX’s Pratt & Whitney for the purchase…
Continue ReadingUdaan Gears Up for IPO; SoftBank Bets Big on OpenAI
Bengaluru-based e-commerce unicorn Udaan has raised $114 million in its latest funding round, bringing its total capital to over $2 billion as it prepares for a planned IPO in 2026. The B2B platform, which connects small retailers with suppliers across India, plans to use the new funds to expand into…
Continue ReadingBlaupunkt Unveils ‘Ibiza’ – A Next-Gen Party Speaker with Built-In Recording Feature
Mar 30: Blaupunkt has announced the launch of ‘Ibiza’, a first-of-its-kind party speaker in India featuring an integrated recording function, designed to transform everyday gatherings into immersive performance and recording experiences. Breaking away from conventional party speakers, Ibiza introduces a seamless USB recording feature, allowing users to plug in a…
Continue ReadingIndiGo Strengthens Connectivity to and from Navi Mumbai and Gujarat
Mar 30: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, is adding over 30 new routes from the Navi Mumbai International Airport between 29 March 2026 and 23 April 2026**, connecting the airport to cities like Agra, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Belgaum, Chandigarh, Diu, Kannur, Kolkata, Patna, Rajkot, Srinagar, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam, and many more. Post the addition of these flights, IndiGo will be…
Continue ReadingMSMEs Seek Relief as Global Crisis Raises Costs and Uncertainty
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across India are facing increasing pressure due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted global trade and pushed up fuel prices. As logistics costs rise and supply chains become uncertain, small businesses—often operating with limited financial buffers—are among the hardest hit.…
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