Author: News Desk
E-commerce major Flipkart is gearing up to enter India’s highly competitive online food delivery market, with a pilot project planned in Bengaluru between May and June 2026. The Walmart-owned company is currently evaluating whether to build a dedicated food delivery platform of its own or operate through the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The move could position Flipkart as a direct challenger to established players Zomato and Swiggy, which currently dominate India’s food-tech ecosystem. Industry estimates value the sector at nearly $9 billion, with strong growth expected over the next several years driven by rising urban demand and digital adoption. Flipkart’s potential entry signals intensifying…
Indian Railways’ push for rapid electrification has sharply reduced diesel consumption, lowered dependence on imported crude oil, and expanded cleaner rail operations across the country. According to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, electrification now covers around 99.4% of the Broad Gauge network, with the remaining sections slated for completion soon. Between 2016-17 and 2024-25, Indian Railways saved 178 crore litres of diesel—a 62% reduction—thanks to the shift toward electric traction, which is both environmentally friendly and more cost-efficient than alternatives like bio-diesel. The pace of electrification has accelerated dramatically in recent years: while about 21,801 route kilometres were electrified over nearly…
China will take part in India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking a significant step in regional technology diplomacy and supporting India’s efforts to establish itself as a leader in global AI governance. The summit, scheduled from February 16 to 20, will bring together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders at a time when AI cooperation is closely intertwined with geopolitics. India’s Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, said China’s participation reflects improving bilateral engagement, particularly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China last August for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin. In a statement on WeChat,…
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss plans for scaling up the company’s operations in India as part of the Viksit Bharat initiative. Prime Minister Modi described the meeting as “wonderful” in a post on X and welcomed Rolls-Royce’s commitment to expanding its activities in India and collaborating with the country’s innovative youth. In a statement, Rolls-Royce highlighted that the discussion focused on expanding its Global Capability Centre (GCC) to become the largest globally, co-developing complex manufacturing processes, and building high-value engineering capabilities in India. The meeting underscores Rolls-Royce’s intent to strengthen its footprint…
In an extraordinary early-morning incident at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, the quick and coordinated response of airport medical and operational teams led to the safe birth of a baby girl inside an airport ambulance, turning a potential crisis into a moment of hope and new life. At 5:17 am on February 10, while most of Mumbai slept, airport medical staff received an urgent alert: a 26-year-old Tanzanian woman, 36 weeks pregnant, was experiencing severe abdominal pain while transiting through the International-to-International corridor. Recognising the urgency, doctors and paramedics mobilised immediately. The woman was carefully moved onto…
Actor Sreeleela has officially earned her medical degree, completing six years of studying medicine alongside her acting career. She recently graduated from DY Patil University in Mumbai, and pictures and videos from her convocation on February 10 are now making rounds on social media, with fans celebrating her achievement. During the ceremony, Sreeleela was seen on stage in maroon graduation robes accepting her degree, hugging her family, and sharing the moment with classmates. Videos also show her and fellow graduates taking a modern version of the Hippocratic Oath, smiling and cheering as they were formally declared doctors from the class…
Confident Group managing director T A Joseph on Monday dismissed allegations that income tax officials had harassed the company, describing last month’s inspections at the group’s Bengaluru offices as routine. “To my knowledge, the group has not faced any harassment from I-T officials. They treated us respectfully. Routine GST inspections have also been conducted in the past,” Joseph said during the group’s first press conference following the death of chairman C J Roy, 57, who died by suicide on January 30 while I-T inspections were underway. Joseph strongly refuted rumours of violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and…
There is confusion among customers about whether banks are closed on February 12, 2026, following a nationwide Bharat Bandh called by central trade unions and leading bank bodies to protest the government’s new labour reforms. Major banks including State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda, and UCO Bank have informed the BSE about the strike notice and warned of potential service disruptions. However, banks will remain open. What the Banks Have Said Who Called the Strike The strike has been called by major bank associations including the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA),…
The Kerala government has declared dies non for employees who join the nationwide strike called by various trade unions. In an order issued late Wednesday night, the government said any unauthorised absence from duty will lead to salary being withheld. The order refers to the strike called by certain state government employee organisations and teachers on February 12. It states that leave will be granted only under strict conditions. According to the government, under Rule 14A of Part I of the Kerala Service Rules, the period of unauthorised absence due to participation in a strike will be treated as dies non. This means…
As drone warfare transforms modern conflict, questions have emerged about the future of traditional attack helicopters. However, India and Israel are demonstrating that platforms like the AH-64E Apache still play a decisive role in high-intensity warfare. The AH-64E variant represents the most advanced evolution of the Apache family. It features upgraded engines, improved composite rotor blades, enhanced data-link systems and the powerful Longbow radar, enabling it to detect, classify and engage multiple targets in all weather conditions. One of its most significant advantages is Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), which allows Apache pilots to control drones, receive real-time battlefield data and conduct coordinated strikes. This…