New Delhi: NIIT Learning Systems (NIIT Managed Training Services) on Saturday announced it has acquired SweetRush, a US-based firm that provides AI-led custom learning experience design and strategic training interventions, for a total consideration of up to USD 26 million. The acquisition was made through a wholly-owned subsidiary, NIIT (USA), Inc., according to a release….
New Delhi: Akasa Air has joined the global airline grouping International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member. IATA represents over 360 airlines, including Indian carriers Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. In a release on Friday, Akasa Air said it became an IATA member after completing the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA),…
United Nations: India is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2026, registering an “exceptionally high growth in a challenging global environment”, with resilient private consumption and strong public investment largely offsetting the impact of high US tariffs, the United Nations has said. The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released on Thursday…
New Delhi: Market regulator Sebi has overhauled its more than three-decade-old stockbroker regulations, allowing brokers to carry out activities under the framework of other financial regulators, in a move aimed at providing ease of compliance as well as ease of doing business. The new rule — replacing Sebi’s (Stock Brokers) Regulations 1992 with the Sebi (Stock…
New Delhi: Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday said stone pelting during the removal of encroachment near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Turkman Gate area of the walled city was “unfortunate” and warned that violence will not be tolerated. At least five police personnel were injured after some people allegedly pelted stones and glass bottles at…
As we begin 2026, India’s equity markets enter the year on a resilient note following a relatively muted 2025, marked by global trade uncertainties, U.S. tariffs, and earnings pressures. However, the consensus among analysts, brokerages, and institutions points to a stronger, more constructive performance ahead — potentially delivering double-digit returns and marking a comeback for Indian equities….
New Delhi: The Commerce Ministry’s arm, DGTR, has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of nylon chips and granules — used in the textiles industry, from China and Russia, following a complaint by a domestic manufacturer. The applicant has alleged that the dumping of Nylon 6 Chips and Granules with relative viscosity (RV) below 3…
Hong Kong: Air freight operator Cathay Cargo plans to ramp up investments in India as it emerges as a global manufacturing hub, a senior official of the Hong Kong-based company said, describing the country as a “very important” strategic market. Cathay Cargo currently operates 13 freighter services a week to India – five to Delhi,…
Visakhapatnam: Leaping operational readiness, GMR Aero-led GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited on Sunday conducted a validation flight at the upcoming Bhogapuram Airport near here. The validation flight was conducted by an Air India aircraft in the presence of Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports…
Srinagar: Security forces have destroyed a militant hideout in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official here said on Sunday. They also recovered arms and ammunition from the hideout. The hideout was detected during a search operation in Suchliwaran forest in the Sheeri area of Baramulla on Saturday, the official said. He said the…
